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Lambs of Manchester Attributed, a Rare Aesthetic Movement Tall Chest of Drawers
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester, attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement, unusually tall chest of drawers made
Category

Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Of Antique

Materials

Ash

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
Category

1780s Of Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mahogany Bedside Cabinets in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of mahogany bedside cabinets in the manner of Gillows with typical reeded tapering legs
Category

Late 19th Century European George III Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated
Category

1770s English Georgian Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-late 18th Century Georgian serpentine chest with brass locks and oval-shaped pulls on four graduated drawers raised on outswept bracket feet.
Category

18th Century Irish Georgian Of Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
Category

19th Century Irish George III Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Finished rectangular top over six graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Raised on bracket feet. Old finish. Well made with drawers functioning well and oak secondary wood.
Category

1770s Irish George III Of Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II crossbanded line inlaid mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded top raised
Category

18th Century Irish George II Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers Pearl Inlay, 1900s
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Elegant Chinoiserie Chest of drawers with pearl inlay. Around 1900 this Chinoiserie style and
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Of Antique

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare and exceptional Tuscan, ebonized 4 drawer commode inlaid with gilded bronze and mother of
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Of Antique

Materials

Bronze

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Commode
H 40.5 in W 63.5 in D 27 in
Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency brass-inlaid mahogany Wellington chest attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form
Category

19th Century British Regency Of Antique

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Irish Satinwood Commode by James Hicks of Dublin
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent satinwood and marquetry inlaid semi elliptical commode by James Hicks of Dublin. The
Category

Early 1900s Irish Georgian Of Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Late 18th Century George III Pair of Demilune Commodes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century George III pair of flame mahogany demilune commodes, the moulded top with foliate
Category

Late 18th Century Irish George III Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers after Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in the Thomas Sheraton, the shaped
Category

19th Century Irish George III Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut and Mother of Pearl Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of pearl commode. The two drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapered legs below the straight
Category

19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Of Antique

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special chest of drawers in Biedermeier ( Mária Theresia) style. This piece
Category

19th Century European Biedermeier Of Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Of Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of period English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chests) of walnut
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Of Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Murano glass set of 2, with all structure in solid palisander wood with veneered
Category

1770s Italian Of Antique

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
H 32.76 in W 43.19 in D 19.49 in
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of gustavian
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in
Miniature chest of drawers, end of 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature chest of drawers made of walnut with small square pointed feet and brass knobs. The chest
Category

Late 18th Century Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

19th century pair of mahogany bedside chests of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality pair of mid Victorian mahogany bedside chests . Each chest has four graduating
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine 19th Century commodes in walnut. Fine carved columnar details resulting in an
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
H 38.25 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 in
Near Pair of Edwards and Roberts Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Edwards and Roberts chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped tops one
Category

Late 19th Century British Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Russian Neoclassical gilt-brass mounted mahogany D-shaped / bow front chests of drawers
Category

19th Century Baltic Baltic Of Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with brass fittings, shaped
Category

19th Century Swedish Of Antique

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
Extraordinary pair Italian Louis XVI commode chest to late 18th century, realized of Giuseppe
Category

1790s Italian Louis XV Of Antique

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered
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1820s German Neoclassical Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Turn of the Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An expressive patina gives this vintage wooden chest of drawers a unique personality. Built in
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Early 1900s French Country Of Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In the world of antique furniture, burr walnut wooden chests of drawers with English Campaign
Category

1870s British Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of Late 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century chests. Walnut and walnut burl.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style blue painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th
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Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Very Rare Pair of French Bleached Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
An extremely hard to find pair of Chests of Drawers. French in origin and made from solid Oak. All
Category

Early 20th Century French Of Antique

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Marine / Campaign Chest Of Drawers Of A Cruise Liner
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany campaign or marine chest of drawers which was at the time in a cabin of a
Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Galbée commode made of solid oak wood. Half-height oak corpus standing on 4 block
Category

18th Century German Baroque Of Antique

Materials

Oak

copy of Antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers, from Western Europe and dating from around 1880, is not just a piece
Category

1880s German Renaissance Of Antique

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish which has been
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Of Antique

Materials

Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Faux Bamaboo Chests oF Drawers, French 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
These exquisite bowfront French chests of drawers effortlessly fuse timeless elegance with a
Category

Late 19th Century French Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
By Company of Master Craftsmen, W. & J. Sloane
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers Procured from
Category

1920s American Chinoiserie Of Antique

Materials

Brass

Pair of large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and elegantly indicated volute
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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers England circa 1920 Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments. 38”w x
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1920s English British Colonial Of Antique

Materials

Metal

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Campaign Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
outswept legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers has been syamthetically restored and it is
Category

19th Century French Edwardian Of Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Secrétaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood chest of drawers with secrétaire The elegant small chest of
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Of Antique

Materials

Nutwood

Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
Category

17th Century Italian Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass
Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This pair of Gustavian style cream painted chests of drawers exudes timeless charm and
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th C French painted oak commodes. 1930. Reference: 8312 Dimensions 48.5 inches
Category

Early 20th Century French Of Antique

Materials

Oak

Pair of Painted Commodes
Pair of Painted Commodes
H 35.5 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 18th century Dutch chest of drawers. Two-bay oak corpus with ornamental and floral carving
Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Of Antique

Materials

Marble

18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
18th Century Dutch Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
H 37.01 in W 55.12 in D 24.61 in
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
Category

19th Century English Of Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference
Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Of Antique

Materials

Beech

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Chest of Drapers Drawers
H 37 in W 67.5 in D 34 in
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Of Antique

Materials

Walnut

English Jacobean 17th Century Oak Four-Drawer Commode of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
00.240.78) and a metal tag embossed with an other collection number (R. C. 152) both unidentified as of now
Category

17th Century English Jacobean Of Antique

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880. Here we have 2 decorative chest of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Of Antique

Materials

Pine

Walnut Briar Chest of Drawer, End of the 19th Century
Located in Casaleone, IT
Walnut Briar Chest of Drawer End of the 19th century Restored with conservative method Origin
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Of Antique

Materials

Wood

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wicker furniture is generally made from rattan. Rattan is a vine-like plant that is located in tropical regions. The bark of the rattan is used for furniture as it is durable, flexible and looks stylish. The core of the plant is also used in furniture-making, making it highly sustainable. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The antique white color is a hue that combines grey and white and has a bronze undertone. It is classified as a soft and warm off white.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.