$4,465Sale Price|30% Off
17th Century Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century chest, oak, opening on the top and door on the front door. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: H: 78 cm, W: 144 cm, D: 63 cm.
Wood
17th Century Catalan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna Very beautiful chest typical of the Catalonia region with a front with beautiful moldings ...
Ash
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
Renaissance Period French Hand Carved Chest / Trunk - 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The keyhole today purely decorative is wrought iron France 17th century
Wood
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer.
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Oak Storage Trunk or linen chest with Exceptional Character
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A remarkable survivor from 17th‑century France, this oak linen chest. It embodies the strength, craftsmanship, and understated elegance of early provincial furniture.
Oak
Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
Iron
17th Century Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
French 17th century Baroque oak chest / trunk in it's original raw finish with great patina.
Oak
17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chireno, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII provincial style (Mannerist with Italian influence).
Iron
17th Century Leather Trunk, 17th Century Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very unique piece,this 17th century trunk features brown leather and a wonderful job of flowers drawing made with little brass studs. It has got 2 iron side handles and an iron lock...
Leather, Wood
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel. The rich, lustr...
Walnut
Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 17th century French Gothic carved oak lidded chest or coffer, dated 1679.
Oak
Louis XIV Period Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 17th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XIV period commode in solid walnut and Jura brocatelle marble. Beautiful original condition. Additional information: Period: 17th century Style: Louis XIV - Regency Conditio...
Marble
17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.
Brass
17th Century French Walnut Coffer with Brass Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French walnut coffer with exceptional hardware. This coffer is made of solid pieces of walnut. This piece would be ideal for a large room, behind a sofa, in a hall or stair l...
Brass
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1600s, this Gothic-style French trunk has a highly unique two-tone appearance. A partial stripping of the walnut wood has accentuated the elaborate arcading and bl...
Metal, Iron
17th Century Antique French Oak Trunk from the Gothic Period
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A French 17th century large carved oak trunk. This trunk features a long rectangular shape body whereby the front panel has carved into it a Gothic style ornamentation in the form of...
Wood
Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved chest bench from 17th century France. Made of rich, dark wood, this majestic piece embodies the epitome of refinement and grace.
Wood
$2,226Sale Price|20% Off
French Antique Wooden Chest Carved with Vegetal Patter Renaissance Period 16th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice carved wooden chest from the Renaissance period, late 16th early 17th century.
Wood
$2,412Sale Price|20% Off
Renaissance Chest Carved with Angels / Cherubs - Circa 1600 - XVIIth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful period furniture. French work late 16th-early 17th century.
Oak
Spectacular Late 17th Early 18th Century Ebonized Commode with Boulle Decoration
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular late 17th early 18th century Ebonized commode with Boulle decoration. Great scale and color. Very good condition with all brass inlay intact. Very dramatic piece which co...
Brass
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened thro...
Oak
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Rrenaissance / Henry IV chest from the 17th century, transformed into a desk in the 19th century.
Wood
A 16th/17th Century Style French Red Lacquered Small Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Early & Rare French Red Lacquered
Leather Bound Wood & Iron Small Chest
Height 15 in. Depth 9 in. Width 13 in.
Provenance...
17th century leather studded travellers Chest
Located in London, by appointment only
Original hasp and lockplate, the interior of the box with later decorated silk lining. Origin France Late 16th / 17th Century Stock Number: 82549 Timeless Elegance: A 16th/17th Cent...
Leather
17th Century French Carved Oak Storage Bench with Lift-Top Chest
Located in LEGNY, FR
This remarkable piece features a finely carved high-relief back panel adorned with grape clusters, foliage, and scrolling botanical motifs. The front is composed of a series of molde...
Oak
Armorial Solid Oak Coffre from France, Circa 1680
Located in Dallas, TX
A truly impressive French coffre, this armorial oak chest was hand-carved circa 1680.
Wood, Oak
French Louis XIV Commode Mazarine, Solid Walnut, Hand-Carved, 1690
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare French "Commode Mazarine" in solid walnut. Late 17th century. Louis XIV period. Three drawers, hand-carved. Bronze hardwares. Carved feet in 'Pied de biche',...
Bronze
Claude-Charles Saunier (French, 1735-1807) Petite Louis XVI Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
a petite period Louis XVI two-drawer commode black lacquer with gold Chinoserie decoration, gilt bronze mounts, elegant round / ring pulls, beautiful keyhole escutcheons with bows, a...
Marble
$10,391Sale Price|20% Off
Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The golden age of piracy was in the 17th century, particularly with the racing wars.
Wrought Iron
17th Century Walnut Chest
Located in Boston, MA
17th century walnut chest.
Walnut
17th Century French Walnut Trunk
Located in Sydney, NSW
17th century French walnut trunk. The facade carved in low relief gothic astrigal designs, circa 1660.
Walnut
17th Century French Coffer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful turn of the 17th century hand-carved French walnut coffer interior fitted with hand-forged iron strap hardware. This was from the Burgundy area of France. The similar piece...
Iron
19th Century Oak Chest with Parts from the 17th Century
Located in Saint Helena, CA
This chest was made of oak in the 19th century with parts of older pieces of furniture from the 17th century.
Oak
French 17th Century Oak Coffer Dated "1614"
Located in East Sussex, GB
An early 17th century oak coffee with carved date 1614. The slightly domed planked top with cleated ends above a floral and cherub carved paneled front flanked by grooved and carved ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 23 in W 34 in D 16 in
French 17th Century Carved Walnut Coffer with Arches, Trees and Flower Motifs
Located in Wells, ME
French 17th century baroque carved walnut coffer or blanket chest.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 46.86 in D 24.81 in
Late 17th Century French Brass and Leather Travelling Chest
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Late 17th-early 18th century French travelling trunk with brass stud decoration and wrought iron handles.
Brass
17th Century French Jewel Chest
By Michael Mann
Located in Rome, IT
A small jewel box / treasure chest in gilded copper. Gilded copper Attributed to Michael Mann France - Nurnberg 1600-1620.
Gold Plate, Copper
Provincial Chest LXIV
Located in Brussels, BE
French provincial chest LXIV from 1700 - with original keys and lockers (fruit tree).
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 51.58 in D 21.66 in
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquette Kingwood Commode with Marble Top, circa 177
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Transitional Louis XV–XVI three drawers commode elegantly decorated with gilt bronze round handles, bow-key holes. The marquetry pattern is quite classical and has often appeared on ...
Marble, Bronze
Painted and Iron-Bound Chest, Dated 1605
Located in West Sussex, GB
A domed top, leather painted, iron-bound chest with two lock plates and carrying handles. Dated to the front and to one side 1605. The painted panels depicting figures within chateau...
17th Century French Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 17th century French chest decorated with patterns of rosettes within circle carvings on the front panel.
Oak
17th Century French Brass Studded Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
17th Century French brass studded chest with wonderfully decorative and intricate patterns created by the floral shaped, raised brass studs, adding interest and a nice contrast.
Brass
Early 17th Century French Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 17th century French blanket chest made from walnut.
Iron
Antique French 17th Century Blank Chest/ Trunk w/ Lions Feet Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding and rare 17th century French trunk with original iron nails and brackets, lock, etc. The top lid opens to a large storage space and a side cabinet also with lid. L...
Iron
17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Based on the facing portrait cartouches on the front facade, this chest was most likely presented to a couple for their wedding in 17th-century Northern France.
Metal, Wrought Iron
17th Century, French, Walnut Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful, large scale 17th century French walnut coffer with mother of pearl inlay. Having a rectangular hinged top with original ironwork which opens to reveal a candle box to th...
Walnut
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H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 24.81 in
17th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak French Provincial Year 1689
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 17th century carved oak French Provincial Country House Very decorative and full of character The top of the interior of the chest is divided to allow small...
Oak
Large 17th Century Oak Chest from Spain or Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
In 17th century Spain, chests of drawers were seldom used.
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome French Louis XIV walnut three-drawer commode/chest from Burgundy with beautiful hardware.
Walnut
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H 21.5 in W 41 in D 20 in
17th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Blanket Chest with Diamond Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your winter blankets in this antique fruitwood trunk from the Perigord region of France. Crafted in the 17th century, circa 1660, this cabinet features two diamond shapes desig...
Iron
French 17th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century commode.
Oak
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H 14 in W 18.125 in D 22.5 in
17th Century French Oak and Iron Money Chest with Original Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorned by an impressive lattice of strapwork, this oak and iron money chest from 17th-century France is both functional and aesthetically appealing.
Metal, Iron
French 17th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This commode wear a wonderful patine due to the age. The keyhole entry and hardware are original.
Walnut
17th Century Royal French Leather Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture still in existence today. They can be found dating back many centuries and come in various styles and shapes. This piece is a very nic...
Brass, Iron
French 17th Century Carved Oak Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid oak trunk, or coffer, from circa 1680. This sturdy coffer has a carved, paneled design on its top, front, and sides, while the back remains undecorated. The carvings f...
Iron
17th Century French Savoy "Cassone" Trunk
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice 17th century Savoyard "Cassone" chest in brown walnut.
Iron
Sublime 17th Century French Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Sublime 17th century French commode, Louis XIV period.
Bronze
Antique French Carved Gothic Trunk, 17th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An antique French carved Gothic trunk in walnut, with iron mounts. From the 17th century.
Iron
17th Century French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Gothic style walnut wood trunk dates to the 1600s. There are motifs of cusps, tracery and arcading on the front. The sides and backs are plain and the feet are shaped pla...
Walnut
Fantastic 17th Century Chest, Precious Wooden and Ivory Inlay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fantastic 17th century chest, precious wooden and ivory inlay, in excellent condition, presented on a modern elegant pedestal. Dimensions of the chest : D 30 cm, W 97 cm, H 41 cm.
Wood
French 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century Louis XIV commode.
Walnut
PERIOD 17TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XIV WALNUT COMMODE
Located in Houston, TX
HANDSOME FRENCH LOUIS XIV WALNUT 3 DRAWER COMMODE/CHEST FROM BURGUNDY WITH GREAT PATINA
Walnut
French Late 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning late 17th century French Louis XIV commode in washed or bleached oak.
Oak
17th Century Italian Coffre with Geometric Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
Totally unique chest that is long and narrow with a curved lid. It is winningly adorned with handprinted serpentine design in white and black.
Wood
Late 17th/early 18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 17th/early 18th century French commode. A rare example of a Louis XIV period commode washed back to its original faux-timber decoration (Top refreshed).
17th Century Walnut Trunk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 17th century solid walnut coffer/chest. Dating from circa 1620, beautiful patina and age to this imposing piece from a French Château, beautifully constructed from solid walnu...
Walnut
17th Century French Louis XIV Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XIV commode hand-crafted in Southern France in the late 1600s using walnut. This is a beautiful period piece that is still in great shape despite the years, sure some restorati...
Walnut
Small 17th Century French Gothic Trunk in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17th century French, hand carved oak trunk has wonderful French waxed patina. It has a frontage carved in the Gothic style of ornamentation. The facade is composed of 4 upper ci...
Metal
17th Century French Oak Carved Coffer from the Bullitt Estate
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional polychrome oak coffer with heavily carved foliate panels, dating to the17th century or earlier. Great overall patina and appears to have retained its original iron hin...
Iron
17th Century Trunk in Elm from the Spanish-French Border
Located in Round Top, TX
17th century trunk in elm from an old ship with incredible iron handles and inset diamond shape wood. Super rustic and cool.
Iron
17th Century Oak and Iron Bound Money Trunk from Haut Jura, France
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1600s, this French money trunk is heavily clad with thick, iron strapping that goes completely around the trunk. Though this trunk’s ironwork was designed for the security o...
Iron
Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare 17th century carved walnut Italian commode probably Florentine
Walnut
17th Century Walnut Wood Trunk from Alsace, France
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved walnut wood trunk from Alsace has ornamentation and motifs from the Renaissance Period. It has heavily carved panels on patterned grounds that feature va...
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H 32.25 in W 46.75 in D 23.5 in
17th Century Louis XIII Pine Painted Baroque French Serpentine Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a wonderful period piece that was owned by the Petriconi family at one time as indicated inside the second drawer in the back. The hints of remaining paint color are a very s...
Pine
Fine Late 17th Century Walnut Commode
Located in London, GB
A fine late 17th century walnut commode, with panels of burr yew wood to the drawer fronts, the marquetry top inlaid with a Maltese star, all supported on raised and bracket feet.
A Beech Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
The decorative scalloped base skirt along the base is characteristic of some regional English or European designs from the 17th century, giving it a more ornate and crafted feel.
Iron
French 17th Century Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century trunk or blanket chest.
Walnut
17th c. Ebony and Ivory Tea Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully designed tea cabinet with ivory inlay
Ebony, Ivory
Louis XIII Walnut Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a hinged top over two panel case with alternating split balusters, panelled sides, block feet.
Walnut
17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak chest was made in France in the 17th century. It was made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps.
Wrought Iron
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H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
French Renaissance Trunck Chest Bench in Wood, 17th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Renaissance chest in carved wood dating from the 17th century.
Wood
Chest of the 17th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century oak chest with its key Measures: H 25cm, W 37cm, D 23cm.
Wood
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H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC Measures - 34.75"h x 46.5"w x 22"d A 17th/18th century French Lois XIV commode offers ebonzied top ove...
Wood
18th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Marble-Top Bombe Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This French Provincial fruitwood marble-top commode is fashioned in the baroque style with elements from the Louis XV period. It dates to the first half of the 18th century. The comm...
Marble, Bronze
French Coffre or Blanket Box, circa 1680
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French coffee or blanket from the 17th century possibly earlier. Solid hand-carved Oak with wonderful patina and hand-carved design typical of the 1600s in France. In good co...
Oak
French Oak and Iron Tax Collector's Box, circa 1685
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique antique French iron strapped wooden, table top trunk dates to the late 1600s. It has wonderful cleaned and polished iron straps with nail heads. It originally was used a...
Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$23,542Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$3,697
H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...
Pine
$3,966
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$2,100 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Located in Girona, Spain
Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...
Alabaster
Antique English Stained Glass Church Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and wonderfully vibrant antique English stained glass church window, circa 1880. Beautifully handpainted with an array of vibrant colours, pattern, flowers and foliage, this ...
Lead
$10,205Sale Price|41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment. It boasts a quality carved frieze with an original ...
Oak
Chest, 17th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
17th century Spanish wooden chest Chestnut chest. No restorations needed. Original patina. Original iron work: Handles; hinges; lock 17th century, Spain. Vintage condition.
Chestnut
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.375 in W 46 in D 22.75 in
Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...
Oak
$5,381Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Antique 17th century English warm brown chest with rich geometric carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of the rich woodcarving traditions practiced in England and the Low Countries during that era. Built with a solid const...
Oak
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Enamel
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
$10,669Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.7 in W 65.36 in D 31.11 in
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...
Steel
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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