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English Regency Walnut and Ebony Secretaire-Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome English Regency walnut and ebony secretaire-chest with four drawers with pull-out
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19th Century English Regency Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Victorian Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian teak campaign secretaire chest, the top drawer with a fall
Category

19th Century Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Teak

George III Mahogany Secrétaire Chest, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
George III Mahogany Secrétaire Chest with rectangular top and moulded edges. 4 drawers with cast
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19th Century Italian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Military Secrétaire Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany military secrétaire chest, having a combination of two short over four long
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1880s British Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Birch, Elm, Pine

Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, dating from around the
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1860s British Campaign Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique early Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest of
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1840s Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassical (Early 19th Century) ormolu, & white marble mounted ebonized & mahogany secrétaire commode with top drawer desk and upper section.
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Military Campaign Cabinet Secretaire Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Charming 19th Century Victorian Period two-part Mahogany Military Cabinet on Secretaire Chest A
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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 Secretaire Chest

Materials

Padouk

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Secretaire Chest, England circa 1800
Located in Worcester, GB
An elegant late Georgian mahogany secretaire chest of architectural form, crafted in England circa
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Early 19th Century British Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date. The upper section
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1710s Queen Anne Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa
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1840s Biedermeier Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III French Secretary Chest of Drawers Mahogany Rosewood Inlaid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century Napoleon III French secretary (secretaire) chest of drawers in fine mahogany rosewood
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Rosewood

English Victorian Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (2nd Half of 19th Century) brass bound mahogany campaign style secretaire chest
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
chest, circa 1860. This superb antique French secretaire abattant has a black & white veined marble top
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

George II Lacquer Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
A George II Lacquer Cabinet on Chest with double dome cornice and three ball finials, above two
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
; With desk open: 24.5" Deep Clearance to desk: 28" Keywords: Butlers desk, secretary, secretaire
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Secretaire Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A late 18th century George III mahogany secretaire chest with a bookcase top. The secretaire
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18th Century English Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century George III Mahogany Servants Secretary
Located in Solebury, PA
bookcase section and a lower secretaire chest. These components are united by a harmonious sense of
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Great Colour Late 18th-Century George III Painted Mahogany Secretaire Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy A
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Writing Chest, Biedermeier Secretaire, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers / Secretary Southern Germany (Franconia) Walnut Biedermeier
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

French Transition 18th Century Marble Top Marquetry Secrétaire À Abattant Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French transition 18th Century marble top marquetry secrétaire à abattant chest with brass mounts
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Marble

Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire This is a delightful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Teak Campaign Chest, 2 Piece Secretaire This is a delightful piece, it is made in Teak with
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1920s Campaign Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Teak

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
. Diagonal flap secretary or chest of drawers. The three-leaf chest of drawers is gently convexly curved
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Mid-18th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers A good looking and multifunctional piece of furniture
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Mid 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent mid 19th century circa 1841 continental chest secretaire slant top with figured
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Pine

Charles IV Secretaire with Drawers with Inlaid Work. Spain, 18th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
A very rare cabinet or secretaire with a chest of drawers in solid walnut wood, inlaid with
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18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Glasgow, GB
Lancaster.   Architect’s desks and chests with a secretaire drawer appeared in the Gillows Estimate Sketch
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Secretaire Wellington Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine Regency period mahogany wellington chest with an unusual secretaire drawer, superb color and
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Secretary Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic secretary chest finely crafted in mahogany. With a tall fall front top opening to a
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19th Century Georgian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Camphor Wood Secrétaire Campaign Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood secrétaire Campaign chest in two sections, the secrétaire frieze
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood

Large antique 18th-century English oak chest of drawers / desk / chest with secr
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English oak secretary features a beautiful stepped interior and dates from the 18th century. It can be easily placed in almost any interior, in the room of your choice. ...
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18th Century Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bureau Chest on later Chest/Stand. Mid-18th century, made in Britain, circa 1760-1770. The bureau chest
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18th Century English George II Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rosewood Campaign Secretary Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed two part campaign chest with the classic brass banding overall and inset brass
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19th Century Campaign Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market
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1840s Chinese Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century campaign chest secretary handcrafted in mahogany in a two-piece construction
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Antique English mahogany campaign secretary chest with four drawers, the upper of which
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Hepplewhite style apprentice miniature secretary chest. Made in England
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Austrian Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Biedermeier flame mahogany secretary chest, circa 1860. The cabinet having
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1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Fine William And Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine quality late 17th century Oyster veneer cabinet on chest from the Queen Anne/William
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Olive

Victorian Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian White Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers Measures 29.5" in width
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Beechwood Herrbyrå, Chiffonje - Mens Writing Agency, Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian secretaire is composed with three large drawers and one small one. The inside consists many
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Metal

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780
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18th Century English George III Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored Empire Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Maple, Spruce, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exquisite chest of drawers, originating from Austria in the early 19th century, is a perfect
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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Maple, Walnut, Spruce

19th Century Louis Philippe Style Fall Front Secretary Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship Louis Philippe style secretary chest cabinet desk in a satin / burl wood
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1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Swedish Birchwood Writing Agency - Chest Attributed to Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of the chest contains two small storage spaces, compartments and shelves, enhanced by detailed black
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Antique Spanish Wooden Chest with Inlays and a Central Chapel
Located in Marbella, ES
Exceptional 18th-century Spanish chest of drawers, crafted in wood with marquetry and inlay details
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
By Wellington
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Secretaire Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Secretaire Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique secretaire chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique secretaire chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique secretaire chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique secretaire chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique secretaire chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Army Navy CSL and Biedermeier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Secretaire Chest?

The average selling price for an antique secretaire chest at 1stDibs is $4,848, while they’re typically $552 on the low end and $558,927 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 Secretaire 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.

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