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Stunning Victorian Green Leather Maple Co the Hever Three-Seat Club Sofa
By Maple Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
along with any other quality antiques such as antique desks, antique chest of drawers, antique tables
Category

Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Stunning Victorian Green Leather Maple Co the Hever Three-Seat Club Sofa
Stunning Victorian Green Leather Maple Co the Hever Three-Seat Club Sofa

Stunning Victorian Green Leather Maple Co the Hever Three-Seat Club Sofa

$5,477
19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Anglo-Chinese ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. Fitted with a secretary drawer
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest
19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest

19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest

$5,250
19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810
Located in Greven, DE
19th century German Biedermeier writing desk Bavaria Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1810
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810
19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810

19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810

$5,785
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XVI style French commode, or bachelors chest, with two dovetailed drawers and
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire Desk Chest of Drawers
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire Desk Chest of Drawers

19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire Desk Chest of Drawers

$2,650
1910s Metal Art Construction Co. Petite Clerks Desk Chest Drawers Rare
By Metal Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and hard to find small desktop organizer by the Metal Art Construction Company of Jamestown New York. The drawer bottoms have been lined with thin wood panels. There are heavy...
Category

1910s American Industrial Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Steel

Antique 1910s Metal Art Construction Co. Petite Clerks Desk Chest Drawers Rare
1910s Metal Art Construction Co. Petite Clerks Desk Chest Drawers Rare

1910s Metal Art Construction Co. Petite Clerks Desk Chest Drawers Rare

$1,500
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & elegant antique Austrian flame mahogany Biedermeier secretary chest desk, circa 1870. The
Category

1870s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870

Antique Austrian Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Secretary Abattant Desk Chest 1870

$3,795
Antique French Charles X Classical Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest Walnut 1825
Located in Portland, OR
quality French figured walnut secretary chest from the first quarter of the 1800s, the slightly over
Category

1820s French Charles X Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Charles X Classical Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest Walnut 1825
Antique French Charles X Classical Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest Walnut 1825

Antique French Charles X Classical Secrétaire à Abattant Desk Chest Walnut 1825

$2,995
Gothic Desk Converted from a Chest
Located in Denton, TX
This desk was converted from a antique Gothic coffer in the early 19th century.  
Category

16th Century French Gothic Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Gothic Desk Converted from a Chest
Gothic Desk Converted from a Chest

Gothic Desk Converted from a Chest

$1,800
Antique Louis XVI Desk Cabinet "bureau à pente"
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Louis XVI style antique desk chest of drawers called "bureau à pente". Three dovetailed drawers
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Desk Cabinet "bureau à pente"
Antique Louis XVI Desk Cabinet "bureau à pente"

Antique Louis XVI Desk Cabinet "bureau à pente"

$5,079
Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Chest Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian mahogany drop front secretary bureau desk, the crossbanded lid revealing a nicely fitted
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Chest Desk
Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Chest Desk

Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Bureau Chest Desk

$2,400
18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretary Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great quality 18th century English mahogany chest on chest with a secretary desk in the top drawer
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretary Desk
18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretary Desk

18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretary Desk

$5,600
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign mahogany chest from the mid 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers

$11,850
Regency Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Regency / William IV mahogany secretaire writing desk and chest of drawers, circa 1825-1835
Category

1830s Regency Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

$870
American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70
Located in Shippensburg, PA
secondary woods, the lower drawers all retaining their original turned wooden knobs. The chest rests over
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70
American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70

American Late Classical Crotch-Mahogany Writing Desk over Chest c. 1850-70

$1,900
Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century tall faux bamboo and maple chest of drawers with fall front desk and white marble
Category

Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Marble

Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk Marble Top
Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk Marble Top

Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk Marble Top

$4,200
Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 18th century period Baroque three-drawer chest with three additional drawers
Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest
Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest

Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest

$16,295
Anglo-Indian Victorian Campaign Chest with Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian period Anglo-Indian Campaign chest in two parts, with brass mounts and hardware. The top
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Victorian Campaign Chest with Integrated Writing Desk
Anglo-Indian Victorian Campaign Chest with Integrated Writing Desk

Anglo-Indian Victorian Campaign Chest with Integrated Writing Desk

$4,080
Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique English solid mahogany officer’s campaign chest with drop down desktop drawer, circa 1890s
Category

1890s British Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s
Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s

Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s

$1,975
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely early to mid 19th century English Mahogany two part campaign desk and chest of drawers
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Desk and Chest of Drawers

$4,400
British Mahogany Officer s Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century British mahogany Campaign desk style officers chest or lap desk box on a later stand
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

British Mahogany Officer s Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
British Mahogany Officer s Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

British Mahogany Officer s Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

$1,500
Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite box features a stepped display raised above six smaller drawers, which would have held writing implements such as pens, brushes, inks, wax and seal presses, while the lar...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Elm

Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest
Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest

Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest

$1,500
Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th Century 4-drawer chest and writing desk with drop down top and a series of small
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk
Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk

Danish 18th Century Baroque Oak Secretary Writing Desk

$1,499
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
17th century Spanish walnut bureau/desk, circa 1690. Chest of drawers.
Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers

$6,375
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
also have been used as a low desk. In modern times, it could be used very beautifully as a low display
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest

$900
English 1860s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Small Desk Area and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid-19th century, with small desk area and brass
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

English 1860s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Small Desk Area and Brass Hardware
English 1860s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Small Desk Area and Brass Hardware

English 1860s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Small Desk Area and Brass Hardware

$8,350
19th Century French Tall Chest with Drop front Desk in Burl Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Immerse yourself in the allure of this 19th Century French Tall Chest. Crafted in Burl Walnut, with
Category

19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century French Tall Chest with Drop front Desk in Burl Walnut
19th Century French Tall Chest with Drop front Desk in Burl Walnut

19th Century French Tall Chest with Drop front Desk in Burl Walnut

$3,100
Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
This inlaid pair of elmwood chests of three drawers is a rare find; the upper section is a
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Elm

Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851
Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851

Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851

$5,850
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional chest of drawers Vienna (Austria), made of
Category

1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860

$4,034
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860-1880
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Chest of drawers Biedermeier from 1860-1880.
Category

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860-1880
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860-1880

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1860-1880

$3,088
19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite 18th century Spanish Vargueño / cabinet desk / chest on stand featuring dramatic hand
Category

19th Century European Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno

19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno

$8,995
19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary or Chest MOVING SALE!
Located in Denton, TX
19th century Biedermeier fall front secretary/chest with secret drawer and figured fruitwood front.
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary or Chest MOVING SALE!
19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary or Chest MOVING SALE!

19th Century Biedermeier Fall Front Secretary or Chest MOVING SALE!

$3,500
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany, Tiger Maple Burl Butler s Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire flame mahogany butler's chest features bookmatched flame mahogany drawers
Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Bone, Glass, Mahogany, Burl

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany, Tiger Maple Burl Butler s Chest
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany, Tiger Maple Burl Butler s Chest

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany, Tiger Maple Burl Butler s Chest

$1,090
Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler s Chest", France, 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
ships from Germany and includes shipping to Boston. The Butler’s desk commonly known as butler’s chest
Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Cherry

Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler s Chest", France, 1790-1800
Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler s Chest", France, 1790-1800

Directoire Chest of Drawers with Writing Top, "Butler s Chest", France, 1790-1800

$5,300
Georgian Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian burl walnut and walnut chest of drawers/ desk, with a points of compass inlaid bottom
Category

18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Georgian Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Georgian Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

$3,000
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis Phillipe commode with butler’s desk and carrara marble top, 19th century. 52
Category

19th Century Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk

Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk

$6,800
French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Metal

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk

$3,450
19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century camphor campaign military split chest of drawers desk circa 1850. Fantastic
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope
19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope

$5,470
Small Serpentine Chest of Drawers George III in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a small writing desk The chest of drawers is from the George III period, but has a small
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Small Serpentine Chest of Drawers George III in Mahogany
Small Serpentine Chest of Drawers George III in Mahogany

Small Serpentine Chest of Drawers George III in Mahogany

$3,797
Early 18th Century Venetian Baroque Chinoiserie Painted Desk or Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Desk with beautifully distressed chinoiserie decoration, with a later fitted interior to
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Early 18th Century Venetian Baroque Chinoiserie Painted Desk or Commode
Early 18th Century Venetian Baroque Chinoiserie Painted Desk or Commode

Early 18th Century Venetian Baroque Chinoiserie Painted Desk or Commode

$38,000
Victorian Pitch Pine Painted Haberdashers Shop Cabinet, Cashiers or Clarks Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
desk. The cabinet is made in solid pitch pine it is a very heavy piece. The front of the chest has
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pitch Pine Painted Haberdashers Shop Cabinet, Cashiers or Clarks Desk
Victorian Pitch Pine Painted Haberdashers Shop Cabinet, Cashiers or Clarks Desk

Victorian Pitch Pine Painted Haberdashers Shop Cabinet, Cashiers or Clarks Desk

$2,546
Maple Co Solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers circa 1880
By Maple Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
along with any other quality antiques such as antique desks, antique chest of drawers, antique tables
Category

1880s English Campaign Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Maple Co Solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers circa 1880
Maple Co Solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers circa 1880

Maple Co Solid Mahogany Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers circa 1880

$4,792
Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
, with built-in pull-out Desk and Pull-Out Drawers, appears to have been constructed by a master
Category

1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Leather

Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood
Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood

Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood

$4,850
French 1790s Louis XVI Commode Secrétaire with Petite Desk and Fluted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period commode secrétaire from the late 18th century, with petite desk and two
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Wood

French 1790s Louis XVI Commode Secrétaire with Petite Desk and Fluted Accents
French 1790s Louis XVI Commode Secrétaire with Petite Desk and Fluted Accents

French 1790s Louis XVI Commode Secrétaire with Petite Desk and Fluted Accents

$6,950
17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century, with drop front desk and three large drawers
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers
17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers

17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers

$6,950
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Dutch Baroque style secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved ball and claw feet. The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This ...
Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

$5,636
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
Located in Atlanta, GA
great decorative accent to compliment any desk, chest-of-drawers or side table.
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

$3,125
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
unique and interesting decorative accent in any home, whether placed atop a desk, chest-of-drawers or
Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

$1,250
Tall Two-Drawer Desk or Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall two-drawer desk or chest $125 flat rate front door delivery includes Washington DC metro
Category

Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Brass

Tall Two-Drawer Desk or Chest
Tall Two-Drawer Desk or Chest

Tall Two-Drawer Desk or Chest

$1,850
19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
cabinetmakers had the idea of ​​cutting these lacquer panels to place them on Western furniture: desks, old
Category

1850s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer

19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer

$3,560
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 19th century Anglo-Indian campaign chest in two parts with drop-front desk, in mahogany
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk

$6,500
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk Bureau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk Bureau. Item features a fall
Category

19th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk Bureau
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk Bureau

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk Bureau

$2,800
Antique Dutch Secretaire Desk with Bombe Chest Finished in Fruitwood Marquetry
Located in London, Park Royal
Antique Secretaire desk: Early 20th century, Dutch with intricate cabinet work and bombe chest all
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Antique Dutch Secretaire Desk with Bombe Chest Finished in Fruitwood Marquetry
Antique Dutch Secretaire Desk with Bombe Chest Finished in Fruitwood Marquetry

Antique Dutch Secretaire Desk with Bombe Chest Finished in Fruitwood Marquetry

$7,085
Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton Butler's chest offers paneled cherry construction with drop front desk opening
Category

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Cherry

Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830
Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830

Antique Sheraton Cherry Butlers Chest with Drop-Front Desk, Circa 1830

$1,320
Antique Golden Ash Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique Biedermeier Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier secretary chest, Sweden, circa
Category

1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Ash, Ebony, Burl

Antique Golden Ash Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820
Antique Golden Ash Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820

Antique Golden Ash Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820

$5,900
Antique Chest with Fall-Front Secretary Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
with a stepped pedestal top over a single drawer above a fall-front desk, and followed by three storage
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Chest with Fall-Front Secretary Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Antique Chest with Fall-Front Secretary Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark

Antique Chest with Fall-Front Secretary Desk in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark

$8,490
Biedermeier Pair of Italian Mahogany Mirrors Inlaid with Ivy Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the Art Noveau style, they built desks, chests, frames, tables, chairs, clocks, etc., the most
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Biedermeier Pair of Italian Mahogany Mirrors Inlaid with Ivy Decoration
Biedermeier Pair of Italian Mahogany Mirrors Inlaid with Ivy Decoration

Biedermeier Pair of Italian Mahogany Mirrors Inlaid with Ivy Decoration

$2,088
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
unique and interesting decorative accent in any home, whether placed atop a desk, chest-of-drawers or
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Chest

Materials

Other

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

$1,800
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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
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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.

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