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18th Century Danish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet
18th Century Danish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet

18th Century Danish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet

Located in San Marino, CA

A unique hand painted cupboard from 18th century Denmark. Two door cabinet has baroque details of a

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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinet
18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinet

18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Danish 18th century baroque cabinet with rich carved wood details. Features a nicely molded

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th century Danish Period Rococo Cabinet
18th century Danish Period Rococo Cabinet

18th century Danish Period Rococo Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century period Danish rococo cabinet in two parts with bonnet top, raised panel doors, three

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Danish Large Painted 2-Part Cabinet
18th Century Danish Large Painted 2-Part Cabinet

18th Century Danish Large Painted 2-Part Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

classic bun feet. Danish, circa 1760. Upper cabinet disassembles for transport. All measurement are with

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet
18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet

18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

An impressive cabinet in original dry-scraped cream/grey paint, consisting of a wonderful

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Cabinet with Original Paint. 18th Century Danish Louis XVI
Cabinet with Original Paint. 18th Century Danish Louis XVI

Cabinet with Original Paint. 18th Century Danish Louis XVI

Located in Kastrup, DK

. A rare and exceptionally well-preserved example of 18th-century Danish decorative furniture with

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Black Oak Vitrine Cabinet from Denmark
Late 18th Century Black Oak Vitrine Cabinet from Denmark

Late 18th Century Black Oak Vitrine Cabinet from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This Danish oak vitrine may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane glass doors

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint, Glass

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard
18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

18th Century Danish Oak Kitchen Cupboard

Located in Chicago, IL

A modest relic of daily life, this 18th-century Danish kitchen cupboard carries the quiet authority

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Antique 18th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode

Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode

Located in Washington, DC

A Danish 18th century commode in the arbalete form. This piece is soundly constructed in painted

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Antique 18th Century Danish French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Paint, Wood

18th Century Danish Commode
18th Century Danish Commode

18th Century Danish Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th century Danish painted oak serpentine front four drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7752

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Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Commode
18th Century Danish Commode

18th Century Danish Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th C Danish bowfronted 3 drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7608 Dimensions 45

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Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

which are revealed when the desktop is opened. The upper section has 2 cabinet doors which opens to

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Dry Scraped Glazed Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An elegant 18th century Dutch two-part vitrine cabinet.  Displaying dry scraped paint, depicting

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Antique 18th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Rococo chest of drawers, 18th century
Danish Rococo chest of drawers, 18th century

Danish Rococo chest of drawers, 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

Danish Rococo Chest of Drawers, 18th century. Originally from Denmark. Beautifully curved front

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black

Located in Round Top, TX

18th-century Danish oak secretary with a newer professionally applied layered black exterior finish

Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Commode Circa 1780
18th Century Danish Commode Circa 1780

18th Century Danish Commode Circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th-century Danish commode, circa 1780, showcases the graceful curves and refined elegance

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760

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Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bureau Cabinet
Scandinavian 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bureau Cabinet

Scandinavian 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bureau Cabinet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Louis XVI style bureau secretary with quality rich in age, charm, and character with its elegant design. This secretary has two secret drawers features parquerty design, g...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th-century Danish oak bureau or secretary featuring a newer professionally applied black

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

Exceptional 18th century Rococo chest of drawers with beautifully carved serpentine drawers

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Danish Louis XVI Pedestal Storage Cabinet
Danish Louis XVI Pedestal Storage Cabinet

Danish Louis XVI Pedestal Storage Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A Danish Louis XVI mahogany pedestal storage cabinet, circa 1790s, with a rectangular stepped top

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Cabinets

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark
Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Late 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau Painted Black, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

distressed to fit the age and grace of the desk. A key for both desktop and interior small cabinet are

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Oak, Paint

Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Late 18th Century Black Oak Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak rococo secretary reflects the timeless Scandinavian styling from the late 1700's. The slight serpentine curves of the drawers rest on simple yet becoming carved sides and fe...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique 18th Century Danish Chest on Chest with serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Upper

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Folk Art Wall Shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark
18th Century Folk Art Wall Shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark

18th Century Folk Art Wall Shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th century Folk Art wall shelf, Island of Amager, Denmark Shelf is decorated with carved figures.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Shelves

Materials

Wood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers
Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers

Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Large 18th Century Danish Black Oak Chest of Drawers Large 18th-century Danish oak chest of drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann
Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann

Danish 18th Century Rococo Walnut Commode Mathias Ortmann

By Mathias Ortmann

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

-18th century. The shaped veneered top above moulded frieze with punched ground incised with foliate

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers from Copenhagen, circa 1780-1790. Curved front with four

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Antique 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Danish Louis XVI Display Cabinet on Stand
Danish Louis XVI Display Cabinet on Stand

Danish Louis XVI Display Cabinet on Stand

Located in Kastrup, DK

doors. Copenhagen, circa 1800. New mahogany stand. We can shorten this if desired. Cabinet measures

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Large Danish Black-Painted Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Large Danish Black-Painted Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century Large Danish Black-Painted Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Large 18th-century Danish chest of drawers with oak drawer fronts and pine drawer sides and bottoms

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers

Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers. Crafted in oak wood and later professional

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

18th Century Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The antique white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, i...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers
18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers 18th-century large chest of four

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint

18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Antique Serpentine Front Danish Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Odense, DK

A quietly noble 18th-century Danish Baroque chest of drawers, crafted in warm walnut and shaped by

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers

18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, scalloped skirt, brass hardware pulls and is raised on curved cabriole feet. The newer, professionally ap...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional newer professional antique white l...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey
Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey

Large Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers Light Grey

Located in Kastrup, DK

A large Danish Louis XVI chest of drawers in a light gray color, in three parts. Featuring a

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

18th Century Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front and beautifully carved skirt resting on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional newer professional...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Baroque cabinet with pull down writing desk table top and interior drawers. Both the exterior and

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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Blue Rococo Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Late 18th Century Blue Rococo Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Late 18th Century Blue Rococo Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The blue painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on curved cabriole feet. While the paint is newer and professionally applied, it complim...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish 18th Ctr. Baroque Manor House Kast or Armoire in Walnut & Oak
Danish 18th Ctr. Baroque Manor House Kast or Armoire in Walnut & Oak

Danish 18th Ctr. Baroque Manor House Kast or Armoire in Walnut & Oak

Located in Kastrup, DK

Impressive two-door baroque cabinet or armoire in oak and walnut. From a Danish manor house, c

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Late 18th Century Large Rococo Blue Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Late 18th Century Large Rococo Blue Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Late 18th Century Large Rococo Blue Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This large antique rococo chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware pulls and rests on large bun feet. It has been given an exceptional new professional b...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Danish Painted and Carved Baroque Armoire
18th Century Danish Painted and Carved Baroque Armoire

18th Century Danish Painted and Carved Baroque Armoire

Located in Greenwich, CT

An outstanding 18th Century Danish paint decorated and profusely carved kas or armoire, the double

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Antique 1740s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Painted Rococo Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th century Danish painted oak rococo serpentine bureau bookcase. Great carved decoration

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass hardware pulls. It has been given an exceptional new professional aqua blue layered...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied white...

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Stained Baroque Cabinet in Dark Stained Carved Oak
Antique Black Stained Baroque Cabinet in Dark Stained Carved Oak

Antique Black Stained Baroque Cabinet in Dark Stained Carved Oak

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning antique cabinet in dark stained oak with carvings. Made in Denmark in the 18th century

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16
Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16

Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis 16

Located in Odense, DK

Romantic antique chest of drawers, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1790-1810.. Louis XVI. This

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage 18th century Walnut Commode, French Provençal, French Louis XVI Period
Vintage 18th century Walnut Commode, French Provençal, French Louis XVI Period

Vintage 18th century Walnut Commode, French Provençal, French Louis XVI Period

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A testament to the refined rustic elegance of the South of France, this exquisite mid 18th-century

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Antique 18th Century Danish French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th c. Danish Pine Arbalette Shaped Commode in Original Patina
18th c. Danish Pine Arbalette Shaped Commode in Original Patina

18th c. Danish Pine Arbalette Shaped Commode in Original Patina

Located in Wichita, KS

A Danish commode from the 18th c. in original natural patina. A shaped top and beautifully carved

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Baroque dresser with four drawers, period brass hardware and key. Inlaid fruitwood

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Fruitwood

Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase

Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 18th century Danish painted bureau bookcase with a very good fitted interior. 1780. Height

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Antique 18th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

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18th Century Danish Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century Danish cabinet for your home. Each 18th century Danish cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century Danish cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th century Danish cabinet, designed in the Baroque, Louis XVI or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century Danish cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Mathias Ortmann and Caspar Frederik Harsdorff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18th Century Danish Cabinet?

The average selling price for a 18th century Danish cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,834, while they’re typically $780 on the low end and $70,782 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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. 

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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 18th Century Danish Cabinet
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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