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Excellent Vintage Drop Leaf Desk or Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Drop leaf sofa table or desk having richly grained wood, two drawers on one side and two dummy
Category

1950s American Used Dummies

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of George III Figured Mahogany Side Cabinets, Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
demilune top with a strung edge above a central frieze drawer flanked by dummy drawers, all above a shaped
Category

18th Century British George III Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
above two frieze drawers on one side and dummy drawers to the reverse, raised upon end supports in the
Category

1820s English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Wood

An unusual ebony bijouterie table cabinet showing Calvary Church, Stonington, Lo
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
rectangular form with two cupboard doors enclosing a dummy drawer, which disguises a hidden compartment under
Category

Late 19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

A striking Regency coromandel sofa table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
side has one frieze drawer and one dummy drawer, with turned double column supports and stretcher
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Wood

Late Regency Rosewood Free Standing Library Table by James Winter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
top with a gadrooned edge and frieze enclosing two drawers on one side and two corresponding dummy
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood

Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gillows, of oval form with a replaced green leather top, the frieze with six small and two dummy drawers
Category

Early 1900s English Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Regency Lyre Ended Sofa Table A Very fine piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
table has 2 long divided drawers at one side these are dummy faced at the other. The piece is in fine
Category

19th Century Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Fine C19th Gillows Mah Pembroke Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dereham, GB
end Dummy drawer front the other end, both with carved Jelly mould turned & carved knobs, Sitting on
Category

19th Century British Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
of good quality, above a shallow frieze with an arrangement of 4 opposing drawers with dummy drawers
Category

1820s English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

A 1980s colonial style carved wood and rattan desk by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
bamboo company Maugrion. There are five drawers and the two lower drawers have a dummy front making the
Category

1980s French Used Dummies

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Danish Vintage Bureau / Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
. The top section has two dummy drawer fronts that drop down to reveal a lovely workspace. There are
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dummies

Materials

Wood

Georgian period Mahogany Secretaire bookcase, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
doors, with adjustable shelves within. The hinged top two dummy drawers hinge open to reveal the
Category

18th Century English Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat, 19th/20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
three drawers, dummy to the reverse and raised on cabriole legs, with gilt bronze trims, cast foliate
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Dummies

Materials

Bronze

Military Campaign style Mahogany Davenport Desk. England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Military Campaign Writing Davenport Desk . Solid Mahogany 5 Drawers .1 dummy for the folding out
Category

1960s English Campaign Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
height of 25 inches.  Hinged lid opens to reveal an open storage well and 4 drawers, 2 of which are dummy
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
front and back, each side has one drawer and one dummy drawer. There is crisp carving at the top of the
Category

1830s British William IV Used Dummies

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table attributed to Gillows Lancaster
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
smoothly, with a dummy drawer to other end. This piece is not stamped but has the same details as a Gillows
Category

Early 19th Century Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
four drawers are dummy. There are three drawers to the base above a shaped apron, the chest is raised
Category

1780s English Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Regency Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
drop leaf top above 2 cockbeaded drawers and 2 dummy drawers to opposite side fitted with turned knobs
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Side Tables
Located in London, GB
useful lower tier and they have polished backs with dummy drawers, so can be used as free standing items
Category

1950s British Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Yew

Sheraton Leather Topped Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
dummy drawers, each with a pair of bronze laurel wreath ring pulls, standing on square section fluted
Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

George III Mahogany Tea Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
dummy drawer to the reverse for symmetry. Elegantly raised on tapering legs with boxwood line inlay, the
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Solebury, PA
the image), complemented by matching dummy drawer fronts on the opposite side to maintain visual
Category

1860s Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century English Georgian Sofa Table of Neat proportions
Located in Dublin, IE
with rosewood veneers embellished with boxwood line inlay and geometric corner motifs. Dummy drawers to
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency brass inlaid writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with dummy drawers which makes this desk free-standing.   Inlaid brass floral design to each corner and
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in King s Lynn, GB
positioned at the back. The Davenport is fitted with four drawers to one side and dummy drawers to the
Category

Early 19th Century British William IV Used Dummies

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
knobs, the opposing side with matching dummy drawers for symmetry. The front is adorned with slender
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Northampton, GB
front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Dummies

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
writing surface opening to reveal 8 dummy drawers supported by shaped carved cabriole legs with scroll
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Walnut

Regency Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
and opposing dummy drawer for visual balance. The mellow mahogany tone and graceful proportions make
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Quality Antique Regency Rosewood Freestanding Sofa Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
and two dummy drawers to the frieze. The central frieze is adorned with a decorative shell motif
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of William IV Satinwood Bedside or Deception Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cupboard has two flaps and two dummy draw fronts. There is a mechanism on each cupboard to the side that
Category

1840s English William IV Used Dummies

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Davenport Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, with corresponding dummy drawers to the reverse for symmetry. Delicate floral and scroll inlays enhance
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood

English Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Faversham, GB
double drop leaf top sits above a single frieze drawer with boxwood edge lines flanked by a dummy drawer
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

Antique American Mahogany Federal Carved Corner Cabinet East Tennessee 1820
Located in Portland, OR
single shelf, the interior with original paint. To the center is a single drawer flanked by two dummy
Category

1820s Federal Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Exquisite Antique Regency Freestanding Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
dummy drawers to the reverse, all fitted with their original brass ring handles. The table is supported
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

French 20th century decorative circular side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to the front, with dummy handles around the sides.  Shaped stem base with further inlay, standing on
Category

Late 20th Century French Grand Tour Used Dummies

Materials

Walnut

Superb Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
top with a reeded edge and a red leather writing surface above two drawers and two dummy drawers with
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Other

19th Century Regency Pembroke Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
inches when open and has a storage drawer on one side and a dummy drawer on the other. Constructed from
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
mahogany top. The frieze includes four mahogany lined drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Flame Mahogany Brass Inlaid Drum Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
gilt brass inlay. The frieze is fitted with four drawers alternating with four opposing dummy drawers
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

20th century American Grand Rapids mahogany center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
further 2 dummy drawers.  Standing on a heavily carved tripod base, terminating on large ball and claw
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Octagonal Counting Table – Fine Quality Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
drawers, full of age, character, and patina. This rare decorative find features four real and four dummy
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
capacious frieze drawers on one side with dummy drawers on the other. It is raised on four elegant cabriole
Category

Late 20th Century French Used Dummies

Materials

Ormolu

Early Victorian inlaid mahogany sofa table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Below the top are 2 drawers, 1 each side with a dummy drawer next to each. Raised on turned stem
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Important Regency Period Library Table Made After Designs by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
table, the circular leather-inset top with ebony stringing above two deep, twoshallow and four dummy
Category

1810s English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
possibly need, and dummy drawers on the other, making it not just a symbol of refinement but a practical
Category

1860s English Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, two interior drawers and a double dummy drawer below, on the right hand side a pen and ink drawer
Category

18th Century British George III Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century mahogany sofa table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Fitted with a drawer each side, with a dummy drawer along side each. Supported by 4 scrolls sitting on a
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Wood, Leather

Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
and castors. Each side of the frieze is fitted with one drawer and one corresponding dummy drawer
Category

19th Century English Used Dummies

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Located in London, GB
, complete with attractive double brass handles and ‘dummy’ locks to add a decorative flourish. It has a
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Dummies

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Faversham, GB
table has a frieze drawer to the front with a brass escutcheon and a dummy drawer front to the reverse
Category

Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
and a single dummy drawer standing on elegant turned tapering reeded legs with original brass cup
Category

19th Century English Regency Used Dummies

Materials

Other

Antique George III period mahogany and satinwood drum table
Located in London, GB
, ebony line inlaid throughout, having 4 real and 4 dummy drawers to the frieze, all boxwood & ebony line
Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Used Dummies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
by dummy drawer to reverse, retaining original brass handles, raised on elegant square tapering legs
Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Used Dummies

Materials

Padouk, Satinwood

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Used Dummies For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used dummies available for sale. Each of these unique used dummies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Used dummies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used dummies made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used dummies over the years, but those made by Arthur Quisto, Gucci and U.S. Government are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Dummies?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,675, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $33,800 highest priced.
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    No one is entirely sure of the purpose of dummy boards or if there even was one solitary purpose. Dummy boards were wood cutouts of people and displayed in homes. It’s believed they may have been used to make homes feel larger, to ward off loneliness, to thwart burglars or perhaps just for pure folly. Shop a collection of dummy boards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.