Narrow Hall Chest
Painted Narrow Neoclassical Chest with Rouge Marble Top by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Narrow, Neoclassical style, painted hall chest, by Baker; having a painted finish, its rectangular
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, tall end table, semainier lingerie chest of drawers, hall consoles / pier tables flanking a entry or
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 36.5 in W 18.75 in D 11.5 in
Rare Narrow Antique English Geo.IV Inlaid Flame Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Dwrs
Located in Charleston, SC
chest in a hall or bedroom or living room where depth is important. I can't say I've ever seen one
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 42.25 in W 42 in D 13 in
Beautiful antique wall cabinet/hall cabinet, 20th century. Walnut root veneer.
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique wall cabinet/hall cabinet, 20th century. Walnut root veneer.
Solid wood with
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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French Gothic country house coffer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
, making it the perfect fit for a narrow hallway, offering a touch of timeless elegance to any space
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19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of three drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
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Iron
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 12.8 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
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Iron
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 14.77 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware.
You can use
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
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Iron
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Catalan Spanish Antic Pine Console Sofa Table, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
iron hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant antique pine console was
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
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Iron
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
hardware.
You can use like a commode or chest of drawers
This elegant console was crafted in Spain, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
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Iron
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 13 in
Pair of Louis XVI Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Swan Handles Decorative Vases
Located in Berlin, DE
floral ribboned festoon ornamentation. Attached to the narrow neck of the balusters are swan necks
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H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 7.29 in
Danish Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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The vintage chest of drawers is designed in two sizes, a narrow and a deep model, this is the deep
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Narrow Hall Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the narrow hall chest you’re looking for. Each narrow hall chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. If you’re shopping for a narrow hall chest, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a narrow hall chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each narrow hall chest bearing modern, Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Larissa Batista, Baker Furniture Company and Glenn of California each produced at least one beautiful narrow hall chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Narrow Hall Chest?
Prices for a narrow hall chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,984 and can go as high as $146,250, while the average can fetch as much as $3,980.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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