Vargueno Desk
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptionally fine example of an early 17th Century Spanish renaissance walnut vargueno
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
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H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
complement any room from the living room to the study.
The Bargueño or Vargueno desk prototype originated in
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a Bargueno or Vargueno desk cabinet, but without a drop down writing table. The front of the case
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Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
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Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish writing desks of this period are the most distinctive pieces of Spanish furniture conceived
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
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Walnut
H 57.09 in W 42.92 in D 16.54 in
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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Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer vargueno cabinet
Momoyama period, circa 1600
H. 43
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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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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes
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Iron
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Located in Austin, TX
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17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
function as a desk.
The origin of the Spanish vargueno is attributed to the Toledo, Spain region
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
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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Walnut
H 56.75 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
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Vargueno Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vargueno desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vargueno desk — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vargueno desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vargueno desk bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Addison Mizner each produced at least one beautiful vargueno desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vargueno Desk?
A vargueno desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,700, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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 Vargueno Desk
- 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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