17th Century Vargueno
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold a rare and remarkable treasure from 17th century Spain: the vargueño. Crafted from solid one
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17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
a 17th century Spanish vargueño / traveling cabinet with intricately inlaid top, sides, and small
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17th Century walnut Vargueno on stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
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17th Century Spanish Burled Walnut Vargueno or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded
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17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
in Spain and Italy.
This vargueno dates to the 17th century or earlier, is in good overall condition
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 57 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
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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H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Spanish Baroque Iron Mounted Oak Vargueno on Stand
Located in Milford, NH
custom turned leg base or stand (added at a later date). This vargueno dates to the 17th/18th century
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
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Iron
Spanish Baroque Walnut and Bone Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
/ decorated bone inlay and trim, wrought iron mounted, Spain, late 17th century
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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 Walnut & Wrought Iron Vargueno
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) wrought iron mounted walnut vargueno on later
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
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Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish bold simplicity with excellent chip carving, simple ornament and beautiful metalware. Vargueno
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H 57.09 in W 42.92 in D 16.54 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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H 56.75 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
18 C, Indo-Portuguese Vargueno Mini Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
colonization of parts of Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries, had a strong influence on furniture being made in
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H 72 in W 128 in D 45 in
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17th Century Vargueno For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 17th century vargueno available at 1stDibs. Each 17th century vargueno for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. When you’re browsing for the right 17th century vargueno, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest.
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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.
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