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Vintage Rare Early 1960s Stag Fineline Tallboy Chest of Drawers by John Sylvia
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in Seaford, GB
preferable to width. Each drawer is well-constructed with dovetail joints and clean interiors, a testament to
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

LOVELY ViNTAGE PAIR OF BURR WALNUT SIDE TABLE SIZED NIGHTSTANDS CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
traditional Victorian manor, the drawer dovetail joints are all hand cut as you can see, it is super fine work
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
its best. The sides are joined with visible dovetail joints at the top – a traditional hand-cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Daybed or Table massive Pine Wood 1968 Les Arcs France attr. Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Munster, NRW
workmanship with the finest joinery details, such as the dovetail joints of the corners and the elaborately
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

SUBLIME ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY SPECIMEN GEOMETRIC SAMPLE WOOD INLAID COFFEE TABLE
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
different positions the colour changes. The table has one large single drawer which has hand cut dovetail
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Tables

Materials

Wood

English Chippendale Antique Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Table ca. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
into this firmly and locking into the legs with oversized dovetail joints from the underside. The
Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Nakashima Style Cherry Bookcase by Mack and Rodel, circa 1992
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
minimalist aesthetic with clean lines and subtle details. The expertly executed dovetailed joints at the top
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Rustic 18th/19th C. Mediterranean Provincial Louis XIII Carved Walnut Table
Located in Forney, TX
molded edge, atop single large frieze drawer, with hand carved dovetail joints, paneled drawer front and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Table Mirror by Luxus (Uno Osten Kristiansson), 1960s.
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in MOUGINS, FR
solid curved teak, typical of Luxus designs, with beautiful dovetail joints. It rests on a nickel-plated
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
the rest of the furniture, made with wooden dowels and dovetail joints, and can be locked in the side
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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

SUBLIME BOW FRONTED BAXTER LEE SATIN BiRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS SIDEBOARD PART SET
By Baxter Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand cut dovetail joints, these are pure quality The condition is very good for the period, we have
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch

SUBLIME BOW FRONTED BAXTER LEE SATIN BIRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS SiDE TABLES SET
By Baxter Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
frames, the drawer have traditionally hand cut dovetail joints, each piece has the Baxter & Lee silver
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Birch, Oak

Large Mid Century Chest Of Drawers Danish Scandi Modern Style 1960s MCM Teak
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in London, GB
’ drawer that matches the lower front area, to the excellence of the dovetail-jointed teak lined drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Sapele Wood

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dovetail joints highlight both the meticulous construction and the decorative character typical of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Waring Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lancaster and London 1730-1840 I've found a selection of similar examples, the drawer linings and dovetail
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Post Modern John Stuart Chrome Accent Cane Front Gentlemens Dresser Armoire
By John Stuart Inc., Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
life without undermining the piece’s integrity or beauty. The craftsmanship is excellent, dovetailed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
subtle lustre. Precision dovetail joints and high-polished surfaces highlight the natural depth and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
system of dovetail joints on the corners shows off the precision and skill of Cassina in working solid
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lancashire Dresser Base Pine 1850 Blonde Antique English Country House Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
excellent, traditional craftsmanship can be seen in rounded edging throughout, the dovetail-jointed pine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio Pair of Chests of Drawers in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dovetail joints also contribute a notable decorative quality. Nakashima succeeded in creating a durable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1730-1840 I've found a selection of similar examples, the drawer linings and dovetail joints are
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
coiffeuse, we recognise the high quality of furniture making at the time. The dovetail joints on the drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
Located in Firenze, IT
the incredible serpentine (wavy) front. The construction is impeccable, featuring dovetail joints
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
, most likely Augsburg, having a rectangular raised top with visible hand cut dovetail joint case housing
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lancaster and London 1730-1840 I've found a selection of similar examples, the drawer linings and dovetail
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian Style Oak Sideboard Chestnut Creek 100 Yr Anniversary Edition by Keller
By Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
brass hardware and dovetail joints. Below the drawers is a pair of large double doors suppressing behind
Category

1990s American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

LARGE IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are then dovetail jointed and have further wrought iron anchor mounts. This bed is not as stable as
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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid American cherry or
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Two Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
extremely sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Two Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
extremely sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid American cherry or
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Set of Three Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
extremely sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid American cherry or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid American cherry or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sophisticated appearance of instability. DETAIL Dovetail Joints STRUCTURE Slats in solid American cherry or
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Maison Du Brésil Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
either horizontally or vertically. The exclusive system of dovetail joints on the corners shows off the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Tabouret Cabanon Wood Stool For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, sophisticated seat, the masterful dovetail joints highlight the connecting points between the solid wood pieces
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
joints were less complex. The other two versions are characterized by dovetail joints while this version
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
joints were less complex. The other two versions are characterized by dovetail joints while this version
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
joints were less complex. The other two versions are characterized by dovetail joints while this version
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
joints were less complex. The other two versions are characterized by dovetail joints while this version
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
same time sophisticated due to its dovetail joints that highlight the connections between the solid
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the same time sophisticated due to its dovetail joints that highlight the connections between the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Stag Cantata Four Drawer Chest of Drawers by John Silvia Reid For Stag
By Stag Furniture 1, John Sylvia Reid
Located in Seaford, GB
sliding smoothly on their runners. Constructed with dovetail joints, the drawers offer durability and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)
Located in Firenze, IT
period. Every joint, carving, and decorative element reflects the meticulous attention to detail
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Early Zig Zag Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accomplished architect, proposed a Z-shaped chair made from four sections of sturdy elm supported by dovetail
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Numbered Zig Zag Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sections of sturdy elm supported by dovetail joints. To everyone’s surprise the armless, legless
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
look at the back of the drawers, this piece has hand cut dovetail joints, the backs of the drawers are
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Desk SM 76 in Mahogany by Christian Hvidt Orla Mølgaard, Søborg Furniture
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
. Made in mahogany with three drawers and dovetailed corner joints. A large and solid executive desk from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
dovetail wood joints. This cabinet was made by a skilled Swedish cabinetmaker. Both original keys are
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Ceylonese British Colonial Style Satinwood Ebony Mahogany Hutch Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features beautiful satinwood, ebony, and mahogany wood, 3 dovetail constructed drawers, exposed pin joints
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Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Nesting Tables Set of 3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with bronze hardware and gaskets. Wood frame is dovetailed and all joints are put together using wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Glass, Maple

18th Century French Louis XV Cherry Two-Drawer Commode Sauteuse from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
original peg joints and dovetail bindings in the drawers. The large chest of drawers is in excellent
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Chicago, IL
knob, more gesture than mechanism. Every joint is dovetailed, the work of careful hands shaping with
Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rietveld Zigzag Chair - Classic Design Furniture in American Pine 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oirlo, LI
ingenuity in wood joints with his unique dovetail and miter joints. This version, made of 18 millimeter
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
and spindle joints. The beauty of tropical hardwood joined in traditional way with dovetails and
Category

2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Phillip Lloyd Powell Long Coffee Table in Solid Walnut
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
round leg joints at the surface and a dovetail key joint, adding both strength and visual interest
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Dovetail Joints For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of dovetail joints available for sale. Each of these unique dovetail joints was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. There are 318 antique and vintage dovetail joints for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 108 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of dovetail joints available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Dovetail joints are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many dovetail joints are appealing in their simplicity, but Cassina, Bertu Furniture and Le Corbusier produced popular dovetail joints that are worth a look.

How Much are Dovetail Joints?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,169, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $120,115 highest priced.