Antique Dummies

Also in this tradition are dummy boards, two dimensional painted boards in the form of figures which, according to some, were designed to scare off burglars but are now believed by m...

The frieze is fitted with a single drawer to the front, retaining brass ring handles and original escutcheon, with a dummy drawer to the reverse for symmetry. Elegantly raised on tap...

A Sheraton occasional table, circa 1795, in vividly grained satinwood with rosewood cross-banding, having a square top inset with gilt tooled leather, over four drawers, one to each ...

The sloped writing surface lifts to reveal a storage compartment, while one side features a bank of four drawers with turned wooden knobs, the opposing side with matching dummy drawe...

The walnut grain patterns are gorgeous, this is finished identically front and back, each side has one drawer and one dummy drawer. There is crisp carving at the top of the finely tu...

This striking piece combines aesthetic appeal with practical storage, featuring a sloped writing surface that lifts to reveal a fitted interior, above a bank of four graduated drawer...

The frieze fitted with two opposing drawers, each retaining original turned brass knobs, and faced with rosewood veneers embellished with boxwood line inlay and geometric corner moti...

Exceptional brass inlaid, Regency sofa table in rosewood, having stunning figured and brass inlaid drop leaf top above 2 cockbeaded drawers and 2 dummy drawers to opposite side fitte...

The front of the chest having seven drawer fronts with all the original turned pulls, the top four drawers are dummy. There are three drawers to the base above a shaped apron, the ch...

The single drawer to one end runs smoothly, with a dummy drawer to other end. This piece is not stamped but has the same details as a Gillows table.

The table top measures 37 inches when open and has a storage drawer on one side and a dummy drawer on the other. Constructed from richly grained mahogany.

The frieze is fitted with four drawers alternating with four opposing dummy drawers, each with brass stringing and gilt brass escutcheons.

Reverse is decorated with dummy drawers which makes this desk free-standing.   

Superb quality antique Regency Freestanding sofa table having a superb quality rosewood top with two drop leaves, the rectangular top is bordered with a finely carved gadroon edge wi...

Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one side and real working drawers to the other.

Superb quality antique regency mahogany free standing writing desk having a superb quality mahogany top with a reeded edge and a red leather writing surface above two drawers and two...

Each side of the frieze is fitted with one drawer and one corresponding dummy drawer, creating perfect visual symmetry. Key Features: * Fine Regency period design * Exceptional rosew...

Below the top are 2 drawers, 1 each side with a dummy drawer next to each. Raised on turned stem supports and a central stretcher connecting to each, splayed legs, finished with bra...

The cross banded double drop leaf top sits above a single frieze drawer with boxwood edge lines flanked by a dummy drawer to either side and four brass handles.

The table has a frieze drawer to the front with a brass escutcheon and a dummy drawer front to the reverse with turned handles to each.

The desk features a practical bank of functional drawers on one side (four visible in the image), complemented by matching dummy drawer fronts on the opposite side to maintain visual...

The pair of cabinets are free standing with stunning Rouge Griotte marble tops above a serpentine fronted drawers with two dummy drawers below that open as a door to reveal a strikin...

circa 1800 The top comprising of 2 working drawers and 2 dummy drawers.

The railed entablature raised on four silvered doric columns with dummy inverted cylinder above a centrally mounted piston rod driven water pump below oval frames with eccentric cran...

Fitted with a drawer each side, with a dummy drawer along side each. Supported by 4 scrolls sitting on a splayed leg, raised on brass castors.

To the center is a single drawer flanked by two dummy drawers, to each side is a substantial column with a carved Ionic capital, the cabinet is raised on tall carved lion's paw feet.

The Davenport is fitted with four drawers to one side and dummy drawers to the opposite side, a typical feature of quality examples.

Antique regency quality figured mahogany Pembroke table having a quality figured mahogany top with a reeded edge and two drop leaves, single oak lined drawer with original brass lion...

The frieze having four drawers and four dummy drawers with brass string inlay. The three cluster column base on plinth terminating in claw feet.

Each cupboard has two flaps and two dummy draw fronts. There is a mechanism on each cupboard to the side that allows a flap to drop and reveal the interior.

The frieze includes four mahogany lined drawers and four dummy drawers, all fitted with brass ring handles.

Designed with both grace and practicality the frieze includes two drawers to the front with corresponding dummy drawers to the reverse, all fitted with their original brass ring hand...

Attractive antique Victorian French ladies quality marquetry inlaid kingwood dressing table, having a quality inlaid floral marquetry kingwood lift up top opening to reveal a dressin...

It has an impressive and imposing, shapely, Romanesque base and is set on attractive gadroon-mounted wheels for ease of movement. The drawers and dummy drawers have beautiful handl...

A wonderful pair of French red laquered partners bureau platt desk, with outstanding ormolu mounts, three opening drawers to one side and dummy drawers to the opposite side, dark bro...

Writing slope lifts up and with the aid of 2 brass arms, maintains a level writing surface. 4 lockable drawers to one side with pull out pen tray, mirrored on the opposite side with...

Excellent quality solid mahogany sofa table, from the late William iv/ early Victorian period, this piece could also function as an occasional desk. Freestanding with dummy drawers ...

Fitted with 3 drawers above the the knee for storage, desk is fitted with dummy drawers on the back and sides, all fitted with the same swan neck handles.

Having three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, inset Moroccan leather top and raised on cabriole legs.

Beneath the top are four mahogany-lined drawers—two on each side—comprising one dummy drawer and one working drawer on each side.

Fine quality antique Edwardian figured mahogany free standing sofa/side table having a quality mahogany top crossbanded in satinwood with two drop leaves, two drawers to the front wi...

The reverse side features dummy drawer fronts, enhancing its symmetry and balance.

The frieze includes three oak-lined drawers and three dummy drawers, all fitted with brass lion-head ring handles.

An Important Regency Period Library Table Made After Designs by Thomas Hope and Identical to a Pair of Tables at Beechwood Park and Another Potentially From Malahide in Ireland A ...

For sale is a good quality Regency rosewood library table, having a cross banded edge surrounding a well figured rosewood top, with two drawers below and two dummy drawers on the opp...

Reeded detailing is continued in a cartouche shape on each corner with ebonised molded detail in between.  3 drawers above the knee, fitted with replaced ornate brass handles and ebo...

Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality serpentine shaped mahogany top with satinwood inlaid stringing above a bow fronted middle dra...

Below this, there are four drawers, one in each side, each drawer is flanked by a dummy drawer. This is above a turned column which stands on splayed legs terminating with brass cast...

The lower section of the pillar cabinet consists of a drawer and a cleverly designed “dummy front” that imitates multiple drawers. This timeless piece of furniture can still be seaml...

It features three good-sized oak-lined drawers of varying height, complete with attractive double brass handles and ‘dummy’ locks to add a decorative flourish. It has a large and ...

They are perfectly sized for all the stationary you could possibly need, and ther are dummy drawers on the other side, making it not just a symbol of refinement but a practical furni...

Three oak lined frieze drawers, each with scrolling foliate rococo style handles, dummy drawers to the reverse and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet.

A fine quality late 19th Century Satinwood Sheraton revival knee hole desk, having its original gilt tooled inset leather top, five graduated Mahogany lined drawers with carved giltw...

The Davenport has four drawers on one side, perfectly sized for all the stationary you could possibly need, and dummy drawers on the other, making it not just a symbol of refinement ...

The rectangular surface with rounded corners above a single drawer enclosing a green baise adjustable writing surface, raised on turned and fluted legs and trestle supports, ending o...

An elegant George III period rosewood Drum Table of attractive small proportions, boxwood strung throughout, having gilt-tooled dark blue leather circular top above 4 opening & 4 dum...

The back of the desk has a dummy drawer so this looks identical back and front.