A chest is not just a piece of furniture, but also a thing shrouded in secrets and legends, carrying an atmosphere of romance, adventure and adventure. Perhaps, it is for this that chests are highly valued today, and every owner wants to decorate his home with such an original, stylish, mysterious and carrying the spirit of history with a little thing. And although modern models Chests are fundamentally different from the old ones, they will always remind of the ancient, such romantic, dangerous and adventurous times.

Rich history of the chest

Chests were very popular with different nations from time immemorial. At first, they were considered an extremely practical piece of furniture in which you can store clothes, valuables, treasures and much other acquired property. They stood in every house, and were equated to a symbol of the well-being and prosperity of the family, because it was in the chest that all the cultural and material values ​​of the owners were usually kept. Even on a journey, it was once customary to take with you just a chest, which contained not only essentials, but also many jewelry, because in times of constant military conflicts and clashes it was customary to carry everything valuable with you just in case.

Over time, the chest was modernized, more and more attention was paid to it, it was widely decorated and protected in every family, passed down from generation to generation, as a family heirloom and a symbol of prosperity. To save space and increase the practicality of this piece of furniture, its design was improved, and models of chests appeared, simultaneously serving as chairs, tables or even beds. Such chests were especially popular among Slavic peoples, who highly appreciated practicality, cleanliness and economy of space, and the chest helped to keep things, jewelry, clothes safe and sound, and at the same time served as a comfortable bed or other piece of furniture.

Perhaps it was thanks to this modernization of the chest that he later became the "father" for many other pieces of furniture. So, it was from the chests that modern couches, slippers, bedside tables, credenza, caskets, safes and many other common interior items went.

The design of the chest was very simple, but at the same time reliable, practical and durable. It was made of dense wood, upholstered on top with metal strips, which strengthened the chest. Usually this item was made with such care and skill that there were no cracks in it, and therefore the chest reliably protected the things lying in it from moisture, mice, insects and other misfortunes. Almost every chest had a heavy bolt and a lock that prevented theft and robbery in order to take possession of the valuables stored in it.

By the way, the chest has always been an irreplaceable item for the following reasons. Firstly, it reliably protected the things stored in it from damage, as well as from encroachments and malicious designs of intruders. Secondly, the chest helped to keep everything in one place, thus saving space. Thirdly, its design was very convenient and practical, and made it possible to use the chest as a versatile piece of furniture. Probably, it is for all these reasons that the chest has successfully passed through the centuries and has retained its popularity to our times.

Modern design of chests

Modern chests, of course, differ in many ways from their predecessors, but they retain all their advantages, carry the same atmosphere of travel romance, home comfort, prosperity and well-being.

Today, not only wooden chests, but also wicker chests made of wicker, sheathed with fabric or other materials, are very popular. Their main role, in addition to their direct purpose for storage, is decorative. The modification of the appearance is explained by the fact that these interior items no longer have to fulfill the function of protecting the values ​​hidden in them from all natural unfavorable conditions, as well as from rats and thieves, as it was before.

Simple-shaped chests look great in modern interiors. natural wood, exquisitely decorated with wood carvings, paintings, inlays and others artistic techniques... Models made in a restrained style and practically devoid of decor are very popular.

But lovers of exotic and bright original things can opt for richly decorated chests made in old or oriental style, carrying an atmosphere of mystery, romance and adventure. Such a piece of furniture will become a real highlight of the interior.

Modern chests are often used for storing bed linen and accessories, various clothes, shoes and jewelry, although they can also be bought for other purposes. In addition, the chest can always simply decorate the room, play the role of a table or extra space for sitting, due to which it is a very comfortable and practical piece of furniture.

Undeniable advantages of chests

To have a chest in the house is a great happiness. And all because this valuable piece of furniture that has passed through the centuries has the following advantages:

• Stylish, attractive, original appearance with a unique twist.
• Safe storage of things in accordance with all sanitary and hygienic standards. The things in the chest do not rot, breathe, and are protected from moisture, mold, small household pests, insects, etc.
• Practicality and versatility. The chest can successfully serve as a seat or small table, in addition, it perfectly saves space in the room;
• Ecological cleanliness. Chests are traditionally made from natural wood, which makes them environmentally friendly and healthy pieces of furniture.

Modern chests often have soft inner lining and a convenient lid closing system, and therefore are even more practical. Storing things in a chest is a pleasure, and admiring such a stylish piece of furniture in your home is a real luxury.

From the very word "chest" emanates something mysterious and at the same time hopelessly old-fashioned. Gone are the days of daring pirates who sang songs over a dead man's chest, and over the gold they wither not near chests, but looking at statements from banks. But, nevertheless, it would be a big mistake to think that the time of chests has irrevocably passed.

Indeed, this interesting and functional accessory should hardly be consigned to oblivion. long ago they took the chest into service and are actively using it in the design of interiors. It is enough just to find out what they are and how they can be used in our time in order to understand that the chest, perhaps, should be placed at home.

Chests are of the following types:

traditional- these are, in fact, the chests that everyone imagines in the first place. Rectangular shape, with or without legs, inlaid with wood, decorated with metal overlays that not only decorate the chest, but also protect its corners from chipping;

vintage chests designed to emphasize all the charm of antiquity in the interior. Novelty does not decorate them at all. On the contrary, they are darkened from time to time, scratched and frayed (they are often even covered with craquelure varnish for greater effect), the chests are associated with the dashing and romantic times of brave filibusters and the mysterious atmosphere of medieval castles.

rough country chests made of wood and treated with wood stain. These wooden crafts massive, not too sophisticated, but the country-style interior is imperfect without them;

ethnic chest you can choose for every taste: simple metal-bound chests will remind you of the era of the ancient Vikings, fancifully painted chests with rich metal overlays will evoke Andalusian palaces, and chests luxuriously decorated with fabrics and tassels will set off the style of the hospitable and pampered East;

modern chests most often they are completely bound with metal sheets and have only a slight stylization under the chests of the past.

What is the interior chest for?

The chest is perfect for almost any style in the interior: high-tech, urban style, renaissance style, popular print style, colonial style and art deco style. Of course, the chest must fully match the style of the room and be decorated as needed. So, the chest can be stylized using metal overlays, varnishing, mosaics and tiles, fabric upholstery and decoupage.

The chest can come in handy in the following cases:

The main and integral advantage of the chest is that you can store anything in it, with the exception, perhaps, of perishable food;

The chest is perfect in the nursery as a storage box for toys, clothes and various childish secrets. Chest in for boys or in tender romantic style for girls, it will be an excellent replacement for an ordinary wardrobe;

The chest in the living room will surely become the envy of guests and the pride of the owners. Especially if it really came from an antique store or a flea market. The chest can act as a pouf or a sofa, it will be convenient to put your feet on it, comfortably sitting in front of the TV. Also, the chest will be an excellent option for a tea table, inside which you can hide not only a tea set, but also a bottle of rum for close friends. In this case, the chest as a table will add an unforgettable flavor to a friendly meeting. The main thing is that after drinking the rum, no one is forced to walk along the yards.

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Wide range of chests

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Warranty for chests

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Assistance in selection

Our designers will select chests for free, taking into account your interior and layout. If necessary, they will offer an alternative replacement from a wide range of INMYROOM.

Fast and high-quality delivery in Moscow

We deliver purchases 7 days a week. Check with your manager for the exact cost and delivery time in Moscow. Delivery to other regions of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries is possible.

Easy return and exchange

You can return the chests within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt in Moscow.

Warehouse storage service

We offer storage in our own warehouse, if you have ordered chests from us, and the repair is not over yet. Check the tariffs with the INMYROOM manager.

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Over the centuries, chests have been used for a wide variety of purposes. Elegant clothes, canvases were kept in peasant houses, and dowry for growing daughters was put there. In wealthy houses, they were used by ladies to store love letters and albums with poems and drawings. Today, the chest in the interior loses its original meaning as a storage location, in Lately it is often used as a decorative element.

Different style solutions

Choosing a chest is a responsible business. You cannot buy it thoughtlessly, such a piece of furniture should overlap with general style rooms and blend in with other objects. So, more often than not, you have to purchase a couple more things in order to create a certain ensemble, for example, candlesticks, picture frames. Available for sale different options chests, ranging from artificially aged, florid options, ending with laconic models that can perfectly fit into modern minimalism.

You can often find a chest in the interior of an apartment decorated in classic style... Artificially aged varieties filled with many interesting details... Chests can be made of wood or metal, wicker or even plastic. Sometimes top part upholstered with fabric, then it turns out to be a great place to sit.

However, modern chests should not be used in rooms that it was decided to arrange in vintage style... No matter how well this furniture is made, it will come into dissonance with genuine antiques. And here is a real old chest in the interior when creating retro style simply irreplaceable. If you are lucky enough to find a genuine thing that has survived from the old days, after the appropriate restoration it will become a real decoration of the vintage interior.

Minimalism is much more difficult to accept chests. Chests in modern interior, as in the photo, most often look more like cabinets-pedestals, they often function as benches. In any case, they are here a semantic accent, adding variety to the appearance of space. Even sophisticated glamorous premises cannot do without a chest today. Only this piece of furniture is used here in a completely transformed form: in silver decoration or with a golden sheen.

Often old chests look harmonious in an interior decorated in loft style... This detail perfectly conveys the atmosphere of the factory space converted into housing.

Use of chests in different rooms

This piece of furniture can be found in almost all rooms. modern apartment... The chest is placed in living rooms and hallways, in bedrooms, in kitchens and in bathrooms. In hallways, it most often performs the function of a banquet, while it inner space can be filled with various things or equipped with a system for storing shoes. Often, this piece of furniture becomes a curbstone on which it is convenient to throw gloves.

In bathrooms, chests are used as laundry baskets. If possible, make its upper surface even and use it as ironing board, and inside they organize a place to store everything you need. Modern collections of bathroom furniture often include similar cabinets, stylized as a chest.

In the space of the kitchen, the chest is fully returned to its original purpose: a place for storing napkins, tablecloths, dishes. And its upper surface is successfully used as a sitting place. People with imagination convert such furniture into a mini-bar.