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An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
lots of storage space inside, and the top drawers have fine hand cut dovetailed joints. The condition
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Secretaire Bureau Bookcase Astragal Glazed Mahogany Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
drawers below mounted with good lion mask ring pull handles, dovetailed jointing, oak lined interiors and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Chests
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
turned legs, the drawers have dovetail joint construction and are baize lined, there are a few light
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Riga a T Squadretta 30/60 Squadretta 45 Wooden Ruler Set by Bottega Ghianda
By Bottega Ghianda
Located in Valmadrera, IT
dovetail joints; handmade and assembled, then finally polished, also by hand. Dimensions: 40 W x 21 D x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

English Secretaire Bureau Bookcase Astragal Glazed Mahogany Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
holes. Fitted two short and two long graduated drawers with swan neck handles, dovetailed jointing and
Category

Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Teak Oak Borge Mogensen Quality 10-Drawer Dresser with Pedestal Base
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
ovoid drawer pulls, and oak frame construction with dovetail joints. The drawers all sit proud of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Custom Made Stainless Steel and Shagreen Shelf
By CJ Designs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
frame and a shagreen draw at the base with an Oak interior and Dovetail joint construction with a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage sideboard Teak "Trio" Nils Jonsson Hugo Troeds Swedish design
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
middle, it has 5 drawers designed with dovetail joints; pure craftsmanship. This phenomenal piece is
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Interesting Carved Italian Cedar Coffer c1670
Located in Downham Market, GB
dovetailed joints, finished with its original iron lock cabochon & hinges & some lovely carved detail running
Category

Antique 17th Century British Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Oak Dressing Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
dovetail joints bearing label to inside of one of them, glass to top is original and does have light
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Midcentury Italian Commode in Solid Cherry
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
has four drawers each with dovetail joint construction, boxwood inlay crossing in the center where a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

18th Century Spanish Colonial Six-Panel Cedar Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
front and side panels, connected by dovetail joints, are deeply carved in the Mudejar style with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

SIDE CHAIR in solid black walnut with Japanese Kumiko patterned backrest
Located in East Hampton, NY
through tenon joints supporting sliding dovetail joints. The side chair is shown in Black Walnut with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Swiss Dresser in Natural Solid European Ash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modernization of craft—with handcrafted dovetail joints on all drawers. Each Kommode we create is thoughtfully
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swiss Dresser in Black Ebonized Solid European Ash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modernization of craft, with handcrafted dovetail joints on all drawers. Each Kommode we create is thoughtfully
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Barrel Back Elm Settle
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
banding and all fixed with original hand forged iron nails. Substantial dovetailed joints to the canopy
Category

Antique 1740s Benches

Materials

Elm

Antique Ladies Writing Desk by Edwards and Roberts, circa 1900
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
dovetail joints, three freeze drawers each with inlaid garlands of flowers and three graduating drawers
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Very Small Oak and Elm George II Chest of Drawers c. 1740
Located in Heathfield, GB
. The oak lined drawers with fine hand cut boards with dovetailed jointed and bright medullary rays
Category

Antique 18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Oak

Newcomb Macklin Giltwood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
traditional 45-degree miter cut, a butterfly joint or perhaps a dovetail joint, Newcomb-Macklin frame corners
Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Plaster

18th century Dutch mahogany bombe commode
Located in Cheltenham, GB
and secured with dovetail joints. This Dutch mahogany bombe commode is more than just a piece of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers 19th, Century, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
lined with dovetailed joints, brass drop handles and escutcheons, shaped apron and raised on bracket
Category

Antique 19th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unique 1950s British Cabinet-Maker Solid Mahogany and Sycamore Sideboard
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
solid mahogany with handcut dovetail joints and finished with solid mahogany turned handles. Fabulously
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Sycamore

Queen Anne Inlaid Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1700
Located in East Sussex, GB
, dovetailed joints and nailed up bottom boards. The brass drop handles have great age, are hand cast and
Category

Antique Early 1700s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Riva 1920 "Night Night" Chest
By Terry Dwan
Located in Houston, TX
are made of solid wood, assembled using traditional “dovetail” joints. The doors are made of veneered
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Cherry Floating Sideboard USA 1962
By George Nakashima
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
crafted dovetail joints, over two light and elegant sliding doors with a rich cherry wood grain with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Chinoiserie Penwork Grand Tour Treasure Cabinet Early 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and original mirror plate. The doors open to reveal five sycamore dovetailed jointed drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

Elegant Simple Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Walnut Bench Kang Side Table
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
invisible, mitred dovetail joints. The edge is decorated with single beading, which goes all the way down
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Hans Wegner Bar Cube Teak Early
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Albuquerque, NM
often executed in solid teak with rows of pristine dovetail joints marching up and down the corners; a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Walnut Low Scroll Kang Table
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
their customers alike. The top and the sides are joined using visible dovetail joints. The centre
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Materials

Walnut

A Newport Chippendale Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
By John Townsend
Located in Sharon, MA
to reveal the dovetail joints holding the mahogany ends to the inner maple frame. The frame is
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Armchair for Metz&Co in Green Felt, Designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Eindhoven, NL
thin slats linked by dovetail joints. This version has a solid American walnut frame and the seat is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Mahogany American Eagle Irish Miniature Chiffonier
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
dovetailed joints and silver ring pull handles. Stands on four bun feet and to the back bears the label of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

English Cherry French Leg Sideboard Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
features hand-cut dovetailed joints, just like the kind used in antique furniture. Perhaps the most
Category

2010s English French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Queen Anne Style Bow Front Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
convenient storage and operate smoothly with dovetailed joints, just the way antique chests like this have
Category

Vintage 1960s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Serpentine Front Small Chest Bedside Table Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
for storage. Each drawer is constructed with dovetailed joints and features two swan neck brass drop
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Limited Edition Armchair for Metz&Co, Designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Eindhoven, NL
thin slats linked by dovetail joints. This Limited Edition version is made in 42 pieces and is executed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
displayed. These drawers were all fashioned with dovetailed joints and feature solid brass swan neck style
Category

2010s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke End Accent Table with Drawer
By Johan Tapp
Located in Atlanta, GA
dovetailed joints. Also, the legs are a gentle, straight taper. This is a great look with a traditional feel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George II Period Figured Walnut Three-Drawer Dressing Mirror, circa 1730
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
top edge having oak lined dovetail jointed drawers with brass ring drop handles, central escutcheon
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Mercury Glass

Antique Solid and Carved Portuguese Rosewood Commode with Metal Handles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
. Inside, the drawers reveal hand-cut dovetail joints, further evidence of the piece's authenticity and the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

AM Shelve, Solid Cherry Wood, Handmade and Designed by Tomaz Viana
Located in Cascais, PT
the two vertical that serve as supports. Fine wood carved butterfly dovetailed joints made of walnut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Oak Stool Side table by Gaskell Chambers, 30s
By Gaskell Chambers Ltd
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
united by a lovely stretchers. Thick top with handmade dovetail joints. Rare and marked stool. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Savoir Nº1 Bed Set, One Dream, One Focus, The One Twin Size
Located in London, GB
dovetail joints. The Nº1 mattress is deep and sumptuous, with tall springs and lavish layers of natural
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Savoir Nº1 Bed Set with Handmade Mattress, Box Spring Topper US Cal King
Located in London, GB
with dovetail joints. The Nº1 mattress is deep and sumptuous, with tall springs and lavish layers of
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Savoir Nº1 Bed Set with Handcrafted Mattress, Box Spring Topper US King Size
Located in London, GB
dovetail joints. The Nº1 mattress is deep and sumptuous, with tall springs and lavish layers of natural
Category

2010s British Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wool, Wood

Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
well. Both drawers feature brass swan neck handles and are constructed with dovetailed joints. The
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

W.A. Hathaway Mahogany Chest on Stand Tall Dresser
By W.A. Hathaway 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
in places. All of the drawers function easily and were made with sturdy dovetail joints. This chest
Category

Vintage 1950s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Authentic Natural Pine Trading Post - 1900
Located in HÉRIC, FR
of two drawers, assembled with dovetail joints and arranged laterally. They are equipped with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Distressed Rustic Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer joints. Dovetails are the strongest way to join a drawer. These drawers feature dovetailed joints
Category

2010s Vietnamese Rustic Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Style Leather Top Small Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
their age. Each drawer is fashioned with dovetailed joints. Also, the back is fully finished and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Marble Top Barley Twist Pot Cupboard Nightstand End Table Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
slides in and out on its wooden runners. The drawer is constructed with hand cut dovetail joints. Next
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Georgian Serpentine-Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
has developed a breathtaking patina over two centuries. Hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers and a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Easifit Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers - 1960s
By France Søn
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
quality of construction, with dovetailed joints visible in the drawer sides—a testament to Easifit’s
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Elegant Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Secretaire Bookcase c. 1820
Located in Heathfield, GB
handles original also and each of the tiny drawers with full mahogany linings and minutely dovetailed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Guitar Cabinet
By Dylan Moore Studio
Located in Toronto, ON
involves precision joinery techniques such as dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joints, and tongue-and
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Charles II Ivory Inlaid Elm Chest on Stand c. 1660
Located in Heathfield, GB
their original heavy elm linings with rebated side runners and substantial dovetailed joints. The
Category

Antique 17th Century Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Ivory, Elm

Rare Early Walnut and Marquetry Scriptor Escritoire, circa 1715
Located in East Sussex, GB
button handles and these also retain their full oak linings with tiny dovetailed joints. The small
Category

Antique 1710s British Secretaires

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.