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9 Drawer Solid Oak

9 Drawer Jameson Dresser. Solid Oak and Walnut by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
. Characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail this
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2010s American Dressers

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Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

Henredon Fine Furniture Walnut and Mission Oak 9-Drawer Rolling Triple Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 9-drawer triple dresser in great condition. Amazing combination
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Amazing Midcentury Paul McCobb H Sacks & Sons 9-Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury American designer Paul McCobb Walnut 9-drawer dresser wardrobe #8074. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Solid Antique oak Quarter sawn library table with drawer by Larkin. Original label
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

mid century modern 9 drawer credenza walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish rosewood style with circular eye carved handle / Pulls. Dovetail solid oak drawer construction
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

FANCHER Oak & Walnut Asian Influenced Bachelor Chest
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bachelor chest by Fancher Furniture. Oak with walnut top, drawer fronts & sides
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cabinet maker Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1890 in date. It is made of beautiful solid oak and has a sriking
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Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Country Housekeeper's Cabinet, English Oak, Dresser Base, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country housekeeper's cabinet. An English, oak and elm dresser base, dating to
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Oak

1950's Original German Oak Stockroom Bank of Drawers '1292.2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
construction. The drawers are then made in solid pitch pine and the drawers fronts are solid oak throughout
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Vintage 1950s German Shelves

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Buffet, Cupboard or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Located in London, GB
oval porthole. Visible through the porthole are two solid oak drawers with vertically recessed drawer
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown, Black Sideboard, Bathroom Vanity
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
storing. It is made of solid oak and oak veneer, and complimented with solid brass. Its features include
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Auffray Style Carved French Louis XV Style Dresser Lined Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular French Louis XV style 9-drawer dresser that has all of the quality you would
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Hand-Made Custom French Bronze Mounted Cherry and Ebonized Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
construction of the case, the drawers and the back are as solid as possible and made of oak with lighter cherry
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Early 2000s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

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Iron

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass

Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
H 13.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Laska Credenza, Figured Walnut and Brass, Three Doors, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Laska credenza is built in our Louisville studio using premium hardwoods and thoughtfully selected wood veneers. This piece features custom veneered panels framed flush with soli...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Wave Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly made ceramic lamp in a wavy column form handmade from terracotta and white glaze. New natural raffia shade, brass stem neck, and new white cloth cord wiring with switch. Modern...
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2010s Spanish Table Lamps

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Brass

Ceramic Wave Lamp
Ceramic Wave Lamp
H 15 in Dm 7 in
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...
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2010s North American Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

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Kyoto Bedside Table or Nightstand with Drawer, White Oak
By Michael Yates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, or our more current version seen on the 9 drawer Kyoto case, can be used here. Brass and latigo
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
drawer and 9 open compartments; these vary not only in width and height but also in depth which shows
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet
Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet
H 24.75 in W 37 in D 12 in
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers ñ Original Linoleum Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Original linoleum top 1950s oak apothecary
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Vintage 1950s German Shelves

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak 18 Drawer Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather
Located in GB
handmade in England from solid oak, it has the original green leather top, the drawers are all fully
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 19th Century Puristic Rustic Oak Sideboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century provincial sideboard in purist design. Solidly made of oak. The old wax has
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Puristic Rustic Oak Sideboard
Early 19th Century Puristic Rustic Oak Sideboard
H 51.38 in W 61.82 in D 18.51 in
c.1875 French Henri II Hand-Carved Oak Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding Antique French solid oak 9 drawer desk with fabulous hand-carved details including four
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Oak, Leather

Quality Leaded Glass Oak Sectional Bookcase Globe Wernicke, Canada 1910, H1179
Located in Vancouver, BC
Quality Leaded Glass Oak Sectional Bookcase Globe Wernicke, Canada 1910, H1179 Solid Oak Original
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Vintage 1910s Canadian Cabinets

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Vanity, Dressing Chest, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1910, H888
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid Oak, Original Finish Ornate carving to the top of the oval bevelled mirror Flanked by a pair of
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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Table, Serving Table with Leaves, Hall Table, Scotland 1930, H1053
Located in Vancouver, BC
, Scotland 1930, H1053 + Scotland 1930 + Solid Oak + Original Finish + Rectangular moulded top + Pair of
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Serving Tables

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Oak

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key
Located in Tyler, TX
are 10.5" tall (top), 8.5" tall (center), and 9" tall (lower cabinet space) Solid and sturdy~~rich
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

c.1870 French Oak Henri II Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavily hand-carved solid French oak Henri II style desk with a sliding writing panel (image 9) for
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

c.1870 French Oak Henri II Style Desk
c.1870 French Oak Henri II Style Desk
H 47.5 in W 51 in D 26.25 in
Lane Brutalist Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid oak 9-drawer dresser by Lane features brutalist abstract decorative facade in walnut stain.
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

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Oak

Lane Brutalist Dresser
Lane Brutalist Dresser
H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
1970s Midcentury Scandinavian German Chest of Drawers Tallboy by Moser
By Moser
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
. These timelessly beautiful chest of drawers truly made to last. Made of solid light oak with the
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Welsh Dresser, Antique Furniture Sideboard, Antique Welsh Dresser, Scotland, B925
Located in Vancouver, BC
Welsh Dresser, Antique Furniture Sideboard, Antique Welsh Dresser, Solid Oak Sideboard, Scotland
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Antique 1850s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century Walnut and Inlay Bureau
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, kingwood, rosewood and burl veneers. The top section has a centre door and 9 oak lined drawers. The lower
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Oak, Walnut, Burl

18th Century Walnut and Inlay Bureau
18th Century Walnut and Inlay Bureau
H 47.84 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in
French Louis Philippe Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming solid oak buffet a deux corps crafted in France during the 19th century. A large molded
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Louis Philippe Buffet à Deux Corps
French Louis Philippe Buffet à Deux Corps
H 89.75 in W 79.5 in D 24 in
Rare English Georgian Miniature Antique Table, Salesman's Sample c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
conforming frame with round carved edges of the solid. The front of the table features a single drawer
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture "Staccato" Line 1970's
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
pattern featuring 9 drawers, 3 behind a pair of doors. Solid oak secondary woods, dovetail construction
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century walnut tambour cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
tambour to drop down and reveal 9 solid oak drawer slides of equal proportions. Finishing with a pedestal
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century walnut tambour cabinet
Early 20th century walnut tambour cabinet
H 45.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Ebonised French Apothecary Drawers, circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
and brass card holders - Oak top - Pine Panel sides - 9 identical large drawers - French, circa
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Antique Bedside Cabinet, French, Walnut, Marble, Night Stand, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
top set within shield-shaped edge pleasingly cool to the touch Arranged as a small drawer over a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

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Walnut

Massive French Solid Oak Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive over 9 feet long solid oak Louis Phillipe style French enfilade. The enfilade has a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Brass

Massive French Solid Oak Enfilade
Massive French Solid Oak Enfilade
H 38.75 in W 110.25 in D 22 in
Antique Oak Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique oak desk with 9 drawers and black leather top. Entirely in perfect and original condition
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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Desk
Antique Oak Desk
H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in
Original Vintage Long French Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
drawers, cabinet doors and canted sides which all accentuate the front. The "scrubbed oak" finish gives it
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Early 20th Century French Buffets

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Oak

Beautiful & Practical Dutch Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
well taken care of. The solid oak roller door still works perfectly too and it comes with a good
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

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Oak

Beautiful & Practical Dutch Art Deco Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
solid oak roller door still works perfectly too and it comes with a good working lock and key. This
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

Stunning Dutch Arts & Crafts Filing Cabinet with Roller Door & 9 Perfect Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
day it was handcrafted and as you can see, it is extremely well taken care of. The solid oak roller
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Graduated Walnut and Oak Shelving Unit
By Edward Wormley
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tiered and graduated walnut shelves supported by solid oak upright supports and finished with three
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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

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Brass

1900 Antique Tiger Oak Tall Chest Apothecary File Collector Cabinet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900 Antique Tiger Oak chest of drawers Apothecary File Collector Cabinet Solid Tiger oak chest of
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Carved Victorian Oak Writing Desk or Dressing or Console Table
Located in Toledo, OH
An antique Victorian oak writing desk. Artisans used the old world material, solid oak. The drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks

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Oak

Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French ormolu-mounted Pollard oak desk, circa 1850 in date. Featuring Pollard
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Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Arts and Crafts Two Tier Work or Side Table with Drawer, Lock & Key 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
space then this unique table could be flying your way soon. Handcrafted out of solid tiger oak and very
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Tables

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Brass

Antique Oak Desk, Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top, Scotland 1920, B1450
Located in Vancouver, BC
furniture, B1450 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Leaded glass door on top with two adjustable
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Sideboard Credenza with Oak Frame Lacquered Drawers and Lucite Base
By Karl Springer, Pace Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
, an oak top with curved waterfall style edges, lacquered drawer fronts and chrome trim. There are 7
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite, Oak, Lacquer

18th Century George II Solid Cuban Mahogany Small Kneehole Desk or Chest
Located in London, GB
. The moulded rectangular solid mahogany top, over a long frieze drawer, above the knee hole with a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Hall Stand, Hat Rack, Coat Rack, Green Man, Victorian, 1880, H054
Located in Vancouver, BC
, 1880 solid oak construction with original finish carved pediment to the top carved panel below original
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
move and place this oak chest of drawers. Fully restored, all drawers function, desk top is solid and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak, Paint

Monumental US Presidents Resolute Partners Desk, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
solid mahogany lined and the top is lined with an ox-blood gold tooled leather writing surface. The
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Wide 9 drawer oak Welsh dresser base
Located in Seattle, WA
Varied and rich colored oak Welsh dresser base. We assume it once had the dresser top, could be
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Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Wide 9 drawer oak Welsh dresser base
Wide 9 drawer oak Welsh dresser base
H 36.25 in W 81.75 in D 21.375 in
Harvey Probber Dresser
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 9-drawer dresser by Harvey Probber. Solid walnut with oak drawers. Brass sabots
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Walnut, Oak

Harvey Probber Dresser
Harvey Probber Dresser
H 30 in W 70.5 in D 18 in
Storage Cabinet with 45 Oak Front Drawers from Midwestern Hardware Store
Located in Madison, WI
fronts. Each drawer measures 9" L x 3.5" W x 2.75" H. Many drawers are divided into two parts by a wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

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Brass

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9 Drawer Solid Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 9 drawer solid oak for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every 9 drawer solid oak was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 9 drawer solid oak, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 9 drawer solid oak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 9 drawer solid oak, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 9 drawer solid oak has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by The Standard Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company and Jamestown Lounge Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a 9 Drawer Solid Oak?

Prices for a 9 drawer solid oak can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,843.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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