Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
A French carved and painted wood commode, with faux marble top and Neoclassic hardware, from the 18th century. This antique chest features a hand-painted faux-marble top, over a nicely appointed case which houses three full-sized decoratively paneled and "pillowed" drawers, flanked within fluted front side posts, and raised upon square legs (front pair tapers to their feet). Each of the raised-panel drawers are fitted with beautiful Neoclassic hardware consisting of a pair of round pulls with swagged garland and ribbon motif backplates, with a single escutcheon in the same motif set at center, within a circular-carved decorative accent panel. An ornamental trim further embellishes the front, between the bottom drawer and straight skirt-line. The painted finish, which is older but not original, is a soft blue/green with creamy undertones, which contrast nicely against the darker faux-marble top. This 18th century French commode will make a splendid case piece, beautiful enough to use in just about any room in your home!
Boxes are an invention that probably predates recorded history, but were certainly present after the Neolithic revolution with a more sedentary lifestyle. By the Middle Ages every home had at least one chest given as part of the bride's dowry. The chests in the Middle Ages were usually pretty simple affairs but that all changed
walnut, with carved boxwood panels, ivory handles and brass castors; designed by E.W. Godwin for himself and probably made by William Watt, English about 1876