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Italian Empire Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The chest of drawer is
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

American Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
patina. Queen Anne pad feet hand carved from solid cherry. This chest is in excellent condition and has
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Carved Chest

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Cherry

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI chest of drawers, South West Germany 1780. This chest of drawers is a gorgeous original
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers with decorative brass handles, circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
English chest of drawers dating to circa 1840, showcasing the refined proportions and solid
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1840s English Victorian Antique Carved Chest

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Mahogany

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted chest features a rectangular top sitting above a guilloche frieze carved on three sides. Three
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

Early 18th Century Inlaid Carved English Coffer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 18th century inlaid & carved coffer or lift top trunk, English. Coister carving across frieze
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The antique Scandinavian chest is made of hand crafted Pinewood, richly carved with delicate
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Marble

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
columns, and wide board back, all supported by four carved bracket feet. The chest dates to the late 18th
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
marble top over four long drawers with flanking carved elements; mirror with carved mahogany frame having
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Carved Chest

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Marble

18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
to the case with squared nails and is framed with hand-carved rounded molding on the bottom. Molding
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Pine

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire mahogany-veneered chest of drawers raised on an exceptionally crafted base supported
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Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Antique Carved Chest

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Marble

Very Rare 15th C. Medieval English Carved Solid Oak Dowry Coffer with Drawer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisitely carved and well preserved Medieval England dowry coffer. Remarkable decorative "palm
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15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Carved Chest

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Oak

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

Swedish Biedermeier 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Carved Chest

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Birch

Late 18th Century American Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1770
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th Century American Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1770 A fine and authentic Late 18th Century
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18th Century American American Classical Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant mid-19th century French Louis Philippe commode, sourced in Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid walnut, the piece has been structurally revised and fully refinished. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A fine George II English mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with leather top brushing slide over
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18th Century English George II Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

18th Century Painted Gustavian Dresser / Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
composed of two boards with carved ogee edges on three sides, rounded corners, and a serpentine front. The
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Early 18th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Oak

English Oak Jacobean Three Carved Panel Diamond Pinwheel Hinged Coffer, C 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English oak Jacobean hinged coffer with a carved molded edge top, three decorative carved panels
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1720s English Jacobean Antique Carved Chest

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Wrought Iron

Biedermeier Walnut Chest with Ebonized Accents and Figural Mounts, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined 19th-century Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut, showcasing the clean lines and
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
this type of swedish chest.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Carved Chest

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With
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19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Carved Chest

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Padouk

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This neoclassical chest of
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Chest

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Bronze

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a
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18th Century American Federal Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Provençal Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
decorative scrolls and centered with rosewood inlaid Bolnisi cross. The chest contains three heavily carved
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1790s French Louis XV Antique Carved Chest

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Oak

Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers circa 1868. We are pleased to offer this
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Carved Chest

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Pewter

Antique French Louis Philippe Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
carved legs. - Origin: Provence, France - Dimensions: W 35.5" x D 21" x H 32" - Condition
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Superb 18th century serpentine
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Chest

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century William Mary Domed Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exquisite William & Mary English 18th-century domed walnut chest on stand. We are proud to
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Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room or bedroom
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers, showcasing the refined lines and understated
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Carved Chest

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Wood, Maple

17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather Wood Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
painted leather and carved wood chest, 17th/ 18th c., concealed lock under fall front panel, worn interior
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17th Century European Other Antique Carved Chest

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Leather, Wood

A French Louis XVI Style Walnut 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the neoclassical taste, the rectangular top with turret rear and front corners over a conforming body with 3 paneled long drawers flanked by fluted turrets; all raised on turned t...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

18th Century ca 1780 Three Drawers Dutch Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately
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18th Century Dutch Antique Carved Chest

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Bronze

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombay Chest of Drawers / Dresser / Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers / commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1700s using oak. The chest is
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Carved Chest

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Oak

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany And Tiger Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1830-1840. A finely constructed classic American Empire chest of drawers with two upper short
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1830s American American Empire Antique Carved Chest

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Metal

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

19th Century Sheraton Birdseye Maple Chest, Probably NH Origin
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 19th century Sheraton chest with a carved crest featuring bullseye decoration, surmounting
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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Carved Chest

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers circa 1820. 3 drawer commode with shaped
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Oak, Paint

Cassettone Bureau-Chest Bambocci 16century Italian Renaissance Walnut Lombardy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were considered unique
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

19TH Century Bleached English Campaign Chest (SIGNED) with Antique Brass Handles
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century Bleached English Campaign Chest (signed) is a great height for setting next to a bed
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19th Century English Antique Carved Chest

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Metal

Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A unique, Regency Period Neoclassical/ Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820 This
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Carved Chest

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Brass

Early 20th Century, Danish Modern Oak Bureau / Chest with Seashell Handles
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
practical design and everyday usability. The upper drawer is distinguished by decorative carved vertical
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Carved Chest

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Oak

Early 1900 s Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Carved Chest

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Mahogany

Antique Hand-Carved Baroque-Style Dutch Oak Trunk with Forged Iron Handles
Located in Houston, TX
This piece is beautiful and since its top has a combination of angled and flat surfaces, it can accommodate lamps and accessories on its top. The handles are original and beautifully...
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Early 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730. Fine quality Swedish commode
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

Antique Scottish Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with Wooden Handles
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Wooden Handles. This beautiful flame mahogany veneered chest has floral carved features to the front, a
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Carved Chest

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Mahogany

Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers
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18th Century Italian Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 19th century with two drawers, carved reeded
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Wood

19th c. Dutch Original Painted Bombay Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.
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19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Carved Chest

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Wood, Paint

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Carved Chest

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Nutwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Carved Chest

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Dresser Chest + Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and English yew burl dresser with removable mirror. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970, from an antique dealer who informed the buyers that it was from a mansion in the Dupon...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Carved Chest

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Walnut, Yew, Burl

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Carved Chest

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Metal

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Antique Carved Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique carved chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique carved chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique carved chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique carved chest, designed in the Louis XV, Neoclassical or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Biedermeier, Europa Antiques and Gillows of Lancaster London each produced at least one beautiful antique carved chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Carved Chest?

The average selling price for an antique carved chest at 1stDibs is $4,873, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $612,499 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Carved Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.

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