Spanish Vargueno Chests
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
seals in cast bronze.
Follows the line of typical Spanish vargueno design.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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18th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Exceptional 18th Century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand.
The stand is in the style of a
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18th Century Spanish Colonial Vargueno Set on a 19th Century Mission Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
-century walnut Vargueno is of Spanish Colonial origin and most likely made in South America or Mexico for
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H 56.75 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 18th century or earlier.
An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk
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Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning pair of Vargueno cabinets, Spanish Renaissance style, on stands, set of two, inlaid
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
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Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Vargueño Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive walnut varqueño cabinet or chest on stand made in the Spanish baroque taste by Flint
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20th Century American Baroque Cabinets
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17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Spanish vargueno or collector cabinet with a sophisticated assemblage of decorated
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H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The
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Iron
18th Century Italian Rosewood Table Cabinet (Vargueño or Papelera)
Located in Dallas, TX
ball feet. Italy. 18th century
Papelera is the Spanish term given to any type of chest used to hold
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19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite 18th century Spanish Vargueño / cabinet desk / chest on stand featuring dramatic hand
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18C Mexican/Texan Bargueno Style Chest on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bargueno (Vargueno) Chest style.
It consists of a chest made of pine, maple and walnut on a solid pine
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
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Maple, Walnut, Pine
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Spanish Vargueno Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Spanish vargueno chests for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Spanish vargueno chests — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Spanish vargueno chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Spanish vargueno chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. John Widdicomb produced beautiful Spanish vargueno chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Spanish Vargueno Chests?
Prices for Spanish vargueno chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Spanish vargueno chests begin at $2,287 and can go as high as $49,785, while the average can fetch as much as $8,995.
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.
Questions About Spanish Vargueno Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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