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Early 18th C New England Blanket Chest, c. 1740
Located in San Francisco, CA
stained pine chest in original red paint. c. 1740 --- Lexington MA area. Sand-cast original brasses with
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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Brass

Antique American Chippendale Red-Painted Chest of Drawers, New England, 18th C
Located in Sheridan, CO
Chippendale Red-painted Chest of Drawers, New England, late 18th century. This chest features a
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

Early American 18th Century Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning historic pieces like this don't come along every day! This c. 1780's Tiger Maple
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Diminutive 18th Century Block-front Boston Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A diminutive block-front colonial American chest from the third quarter of the 18th century
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Reeded Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest of drawers with a reeded molded edge top, five graduated
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C
Located in New York, NY
American Federal period Maple chest, late 18th century, rectangular with molded cornice over four
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Cabinets

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Maple

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This
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Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III painted mahogany chest of drawers, in the Sheraton
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Queen Anne Antique Sycamore Flat-Top Highboy, New England c. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.  The
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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Dutch Renaissance Portal Cabinet in Solid Oak, 18th Century
Located in Casteren, NL
decorated with smaller heads that are flanked by C-scrolls and acanthus motifs. Throughout the front, many
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
. The top of the doors are decorated with a central basket of flowers flanked by C-scrolls and acanthus
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak  Cabinet
Antique Dutch Renaissance Oak  Cabinet
H 82.68 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in
19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
different parts of the furniture such as the aprons, blanket chests, bottle-stands and such objects. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers with burl elm drawer panels, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 43.5 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Victorian burled walnut marble topped chest of drawers with warm, rich patina. The beautifully aged antique commode, circa 1870, retaining the original rectangular...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Mahogany bow front chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers with the original brasses and escutcheons, flanking fluted quarter columns, and resting on the...
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American William & Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
American William & Mary style chest on stand, largely late 19th century, the upper section with three drawers, above a base with a central drawer above a kneehole flanked by two sho...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century country French provincial farmhouse trestle dining table or refectory table hand-crafted from walnut. The massive table has a 1.25 inch thick plank top with b...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long drawers, circa 1750 Measures - 29.25" x 26" x 16.25".
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

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Wood

English Georgian Burl Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers C 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian rectangular book matched burl walnut graduated chest of drawers with satinwood feather bandings and ebony checkered inlays, period foliate brasses with escutcheons, ...
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Sheraton Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, New York, circa 1815
By Michael Allison
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely American Sheraton chest of drawers in mahogany from New York, circa 1815. Veneer work on second drawer is reminiscent of the work of Michael Allison. Chest features an orig...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Cherry and Mahogany Hepplewhite chest 1790-1815. Decorative string inlays on the Mahogany drawer fronts. Nicely proportioned design on the bottom apron resting between nice tall Fren...
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Antique 1790s Unknown Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
H 44 in W 45 in D 22 in
American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated drawers. mahogany cross banding, circular brass knobs with escutcheons, scalloped skirt...
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner JH-503 armchairs designed in 1949 and produced by Johannes Hansen. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
Scottish Hepplewhite Mahogany Graduated Brushing Slide Chest of Drawers, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany four graduated chest of drawers with a upper brushing slide, satinwood and ebony string inlays, cross banding, original period oval brasses, lower flank...
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Antique 1780s Scottish Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century George III Mahogany Dresser with Flemish Veneers and Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of 19th-century craftsmanship with our George III mahogany dresser. Expertly handcrafted, this chest radiates with its rich dark mahogany hue, giving a fresh touc...
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Slant Top Desk with Fitted Interior, C. 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston Chippendale mahogany slant top writing desk with four graduated drawers, fitted interior, original brasses, and resting on the original bracket feet. Late 18th century. Se...
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Desks

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Brass

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American Dovetailed Pine Blanket Chest with Drawer
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Middle Atlantic dovetailed pine blanket chest or coffer with a single base drawer, raised on
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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Brass

American Highboy
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Beautifully constructed American Cherry Highboy, with dovetails visible on case at each drawer
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

American Highboy
American Highboy
H 69.75 in W 39 in D 21 in
Spectacular Maryland Desk and Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
chests dating from the 1770s, both of which descended in the Beachtel and/or Loose families of “White Oak
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Bookcases

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Cherry, Poplar

A Rare Diminutive Chippendale Block Front Desk and Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
regarded and sought after forms of Colonial American craftsmanship. Smaller in size, this example achieves
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Secretaires

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Mahogany, Cedar

American Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
American chest on chest probably New York. This seven over four graduated chest on chest is a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Chest on Chest
American Chest on Chest
H 68 in W 40 in D 20 in
American Federal Period Chippendale Maple Chest of Five Graduated Drawers 18th C
Located in Wells, ME
American Chippendale period Federal maple tall chest of five graduated drawers. This chest has a
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Maple, Pine

American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
[three oxbow chests discussed, two with flanking quarter columns and identical feet] American Antiques
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

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Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Graduated Chest on Chest with Bracket Feet. C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, graduated
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine American Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Tall Chest of Drawers c. 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The entirety of this fine tall chest of drawers is preserved in nearly untouched condition. All
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. I p. 269 [American Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut c. 1740-60
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers
American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers
H 71.13 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in
American Highboy
Located in Charleston, SC
New York possibly Philadelphia Highboy with graduated drawers in the top and bottom cases. Shell and foliate carving on tympanum.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Highboy
American Highboy
H 99 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
American Philadelphia Chippendale Highboy
Located in Charleston, SC
Philadelphia Highboy with carved shell and foliate top drawer over five drawers and a carved shell and foliate bottom drawer with three he description noted that it was in two parts,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Period, C.1810, Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Georgian period, c.1810, bowfront chest of drawers comprised of 2 short over 3 long drawers
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Antique 17th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

New England Highboy American Period
Located in Charleston, SC
quality American highboy. Originally from a workshop on the Rhode Island/Massachusetts border reflecting
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

New England Highboy American Period
New England Highboy American Period
H 70.5 in W 40.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique Pair Satinwood Bedside Commodes Cabinets Chests 19th C
Located in London, GB
) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Inlaid Gustavian Commode with Armorial Medallion, Sweden c. 1775
Located in Atlanta, GA
Americas and featuring gilt-bronze ring-pulls & escutcheons. The gilt-bronze partition between the top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Circa 1800 English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Regency period c.1800 bowfront chest of drawers, English. Two over three drawer form raised on
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

George IV Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George IV period, c.1820s, bowfront chest of drawers. English. Mahogany. Breakfronted form. Molded
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Antique 1820s English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak

George IV Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
George IV Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
H 43.5 in W 47.63 in D 23.38 in
Circa 1760, English George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III chest of drawers, oak, 2 over 3 drawer form. English, c.1760. Thumb molded top. Raised
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

American Chippendale Walnut Cabinet Cupboard, Mid Atlantic States, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Virginia or Pennsylvania c. 1770-90. It is crafted to be a flexible piece that could be placed on top of a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Cabinets

Charles X Period Marble Top Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Charles X period marble top commode, French, c.1820s. Rich, well figured mahogany. Double molded
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Charles X Period Marble Top Commode
Charles X Period Marble Top Commode
H 39.25 in W 50.75 in D 23.25 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Desk on Ball and Claw Feet, Boston c. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
- detailing a chest of drawers c. 1764-80 of the Boston area w/ oxbow facade and bracket feet with shaped
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Three-Part Cabinet on Bookcase on Chest
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A significant quality c. 1960's mid-century modern three part cabinet on bookcase on chest paired
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Cane, Wood

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 72 Pc C Mono
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent condition, with matching "C
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 218 Pc C Mono
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
English king by Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver dinner flatware set of 218 pieces includes: 18 dinner
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket
Located in Stamford, CT
chest offers a striking example of how the Hispanic decorative arts often combine artistic influences
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Boxes

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Walnut, Ivory

Vargueno or Bargueno, Late-16th-Early-17th Century, Spanish Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
descent in the same family since the 18th century. Literature: 'Varguenos have the simplicity
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Furniture

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Bone, Walnut

Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New York, c. 1800 Provenance: Box Hill Mansion, York, Pennsylvania.
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany

Vintage American Harold Grieve (Attrib) Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable, rare, likely one-of-a-kind, William and Mary style (early 18th century) oak chest of
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Antique 19th Century American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak, Paint

Early American Maple and Cherry Sheraton Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figured maple and cherry 4-drawer American Sheraton chest, early 19th c. with original brass pulls
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Antique Early 18th Century North American Sheraton Dressers

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Cherry

Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Cellarette Wine Cabinet & Large Samovar
Located in Forney, TX
hidden and the cupboard could have a lock to secure it. In America, cellarettes of the 18th, 19th, and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Irish Hand Carved Armchair with Lions Heads & Hairy Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
chests, bottle-stands and such objects. The carvings included foliated details, baskets of flowers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

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Mahogany

18th C American Cherry Wood Commode
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great reverse serpentine American Chest of drawers in cherry.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th C American Cherry Wood Commode
18th C American Cherry Wood Commode
H 33.5 in W 39.16 in D 20.5 in
18th Century American Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely Mahogany chest. The style is in the George III style with carted reeded corners
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American George III Commodes and Chests...

American 18th c Blanket Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
American 18th c Blanket Chest in early sponge paint over old blue with till and original hinges
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Linen Presses

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Wood

American  18th c Blanket Chest
American  18th c Blanket Chest
H 26 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
American Inlaid mahogany Chest On Chest With Butlers Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An inlaid mahogany chest on chest with butlers desk and bonnet top. Found in Pennsylvania
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

(K46) American Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
American mahogany chest of drawers, having three short over three long drawers with original brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

(K46) American Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
(K46) American Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 38 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
American Chippendale Style Walnut Block-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed in the early 20th century, this is a bench made, handcrafted reproduction of an 18th
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th c. American Faux Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine Chippendale chest of drawers, Massachusetts, Circa. 1765-1780. Beautifully faux grain
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Painted Furniture

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Pine

Connecticut Chest-on-chest-on-legs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early American Cherrywood Bonnet-Top Highboy from Connecticut. C 1750 in three parts: The upper
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Connecticut Chest-on-chest-on-legs
Connecticut Chest-on-chest-on-legs
H 84 in W 43 in D 20 in
Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania or New Jersey, ca. 1745 This remarkable high chest-of-drawers is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
uniquely American form, this high chest of drawers was usually made with a matching dressign table and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III carved mahogany serpentine commode
Located in Knutsford, GB
descendent to head the firm of A G Edwards & Co, an American financial services holding company, which was
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chippendale Block-Front Bureau with Original Brasses, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is a 38 in. wide block front chest with a radiant mahogany red shining through its dark old
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Dressing Table/Lowboy, Boston, MA, c.1750
Located in Providence, RI
high chest illustrated as cat. no. F77 in American Decorative Arts and Paintings in the Bayou Bend
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Lowboys

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Poplar

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18th C American Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th c American chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th c American chest — often made from wood, mahogany and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th c American chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th c American chest, designed in the Georgian, Empire or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a 18th C American Chest?

Prices for a 18th c American chest start at $475 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $4,950.

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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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