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American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Louis XV Butlers Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome antique French Louis XV style chest of drawers butler's desk.
Late 19th / early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
LEVI
SALAMAN 1902 Birmingham Desk Chest With Mirror In .925 Sterling Silver
By Levi
Salaman
Located in Miami, FL
date of 1902.
Condition: The overall condition of this desk chest by Levi & Salaman is very good
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
Faux Bois Paint Decorated Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century faux bois blue painted writing desk/chest of drawers........extraordinary patina......
Category
19th Century American Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
A 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th C. Swedish Karl Johan Drop-Front Painted Wood Desk / Chest with Three Lower Drawers and
Category
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Silver
Ebonized Wood Bargueño Desk
Chest of Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Italian silver and ebonized wood barqueño desk and chest of drawers.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Silver
Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late George IV breakfront bookcase/china cabinet and pull out desk in beautifully figured
Category
Mid-18th Century English George IV Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, this desk / chest is a great addition to any interior. Be sure to view the detailed images.
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted
Category
19th Century American Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
Drop-leaf desk, chest of drawers, writing desk in walnut with two drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Ribalta, chest of drawers, small writing desk in walnut wood with two drawers, Origin
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Painted Pine Secretary Desk/Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 19th Century German pine secretary desk/chest of drawers with original hand painted
Category
1890s Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th C Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest/Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
double bun feet.
Keywords: Indo-Portuguese, British Colonial, Desk, Chest Of Drawers
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Briarwood Secretary Desk Bureau Chest, Italy
Located in Sofia, BG
Briarwood (Radica) root, secretary bureau desk chest in very good condition.
Dimensions: 100 x 47
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary/Chest
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire a abattant, birch desk/chest with three drawers and key
Category
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Birch
19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Commode / Butler
s Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X butler's desk / chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The first
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian / Regency elm secretaire desk writing chest of drawers circa 1800-1830.
A lovely
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Elm
Antique Louis XVI Style Desk Cabinet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Louis XVI style antique desk chest of drawers called "bureau à pente".
Three dovetailed drawers
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th Century Swiss case piece is comprised of a drop-leaf desktop and a chest of drawers. They
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk
Category
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Oak
Empire Chest or Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire walnut and burl walnut chest of drawers or desk, circa 1825.
Category
1820s European Empire Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
$2,500
Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Category
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A very pleasing original Georgian writing bureau desk presented in good antique condition
Mid-size
Category
Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Two Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two part mahogany campaign chest with desk. The upper cabinet with a desk with a long drop front
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Period Danish Chest/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three draws under a drop front retractable desk with draws, cabinets and secret compartments.
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Desk Chest
$3,995
Oak Slant-Front Chest Desk, circa 1800
Located in Evergreen, CO
Nine small drawers are hidden behind the slanted front of this oak desk. Each drawer has a small
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Oak
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary
The piece has been crafted
Category
1910s Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary
The piece has been crafted
Category
1910s Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers/Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical inlaid walnut chest of drawers/desk, 19th century. No key.
Category
1840s European Neoclassical Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Swedish Chest With Desk SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Two Door Chest with Drop Down Desk, Original Paint, Original Hardware
Category
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Desk Chest
English Camphor Wood Campaign Chest / Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English dove tailed two piece four drawer camphor wood campaign chest with upper fitted interior
Category
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Desk Chest
English Campaign Chest With Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
under desk area and two large drawers that make up the bottom half of chest. Brass mounts and hardware
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Campaign Chest and Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile mahogany Campaign style chest and writing desk having three large drawers on lower half
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century camphor campaign military split chest of drawers desk circa 1850.
Fantastic colored
Category
Mid-19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset cut brass corners over a fold down drawer exposing a fitted desk , over
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Chest
19th Century English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century English two-part Campaign chest having a desk in its top drawer.
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Anglo Chinese Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century Anglo Chinese chest with eight drawers handcrafted in teak in two
Category
19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, or desk
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, or desk
A chest of drawers, with moulded gallery and folding
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Campaign Secretary Chest (Desk), Mid-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful mid-19th century English Campaign Secretaire Chest. The chest is in overall
Category
1860s English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Continental Baroque Style Tall Chest or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer opening to reveal a fold-down desk/dressing area with 8 drawers, one a writing drawer with secret
Category
19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Leathertop Desk with Full Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine 18th century Georgian mahogany leathertop desk with full chest of drawers. Large scale
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Period Georgian Satinwood Bachelor
s Chest, Desk Interior
Located in Essex, MA
Rare English Satinwood Chest of Drawers with Original Fitted Desk, Ink and Secret Storage in Top
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Satinwood
Italian Fruitwood Neoclassical Three-Drawer Chest/ Butlers Desk.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian fruitwood neoclassical three-drawer chest. Top drawer drops down as a desk. Measure
Category
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Period Marble-Top Chest and Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI period marble-top chest of drawers with hidden writing desk.
Solid mahogany
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Huanghuali Seal Chest (Guanpixiang)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and large huanghuali scholar's table top chest, guanpixiang.
Originally used
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Queen Anne flap supported by shelf feet, on the front it has three drawers surmounted by a pair of small drawers, flanked by pull-out drawers to support the flap opening door, concea...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Walnut, Burl
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest with Fitted Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century Italian Baroque walnut chest with fitted desk.
Top drawer is faux with a hinged lid
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Bronze
Oak Campaign / Military Chest of Drawers with Desk Drawer
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful oak campaign / military chest of drawers with desk drawer. Interior of the desk drawer is
Category
1840s English Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique dresser/desk from around 1890 is an impressive piece of furniture history. With its
Category
1890s Danish Other Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian mahogany secretaire desk writing table chest of drawers.
A lovely item, that is
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Camphor wood campaign chest with fitted desk drawer, most likely British, Mid 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Secretaire on Chest
Located in Conwy, GB
Three long drawers below the deeper secretaire drawer with one long and two short drawers above, flush brass handles.
Excellent original condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box Chest Desk on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Charles II carved oak bible box, desk on stand, circa 1680.
The box and stand in two
Category
1680s English Charles II Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Oak
English walnut campaign chest with fitted desk late 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
English campaign chest with fitted desk.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Two-Part Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Finely handcrafted 19th century English Campaign chest of drawers. It is comprised of two cases
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Camphor Campaign Military Split Chest of Drawers Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic colored chest or desk in camphor wood.
Splits in two halves, bottom section houses two
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Chest
British Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisite mid-19th century British campaign chest crafted in two self-contained parts with a
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chest
Materials
Brass
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Antique Desk Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk chest you’re looking for. Each antique desk chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Army
Navy CSL, Biedermeier and Charlotte Horstmann produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Desk Chest?
An antique desk chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,003, while the lowest priced sells for $347 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.
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 Desk Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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. - What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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