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What is the purpose of the Vargueno chest?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Located in Dallas, TX
a 17th century Spanish vargueño / traveling cabinet with intricately inlaid top, sides, and small
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Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Milford, NH
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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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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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18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century Spanish vargueno from the McNair family collection. Very good quality and detail
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