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Antique Madura Chests

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

$913Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 25.79 in D 13.78 in

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Madura, off the northeast coast of Java, in the late 19th century, this merchant's chest attracts

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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

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Wood

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights. We have

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

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Wood

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Located in Forney, TX

in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive chest features a

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest
Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

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H 21 in W 19 in D 38 in

Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique Indonesian Madura chest with original traditional ornate hardware, hinged top, lateral

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay
Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with geometric mother of pearl inlay. Born on the

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl
Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique 19th century Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with red and brown accents and mother

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian wooden blanket chest from Madura, adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay. Born on the

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

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Large Handmade Cast Bronze Kathal Leaves Decorative Bowl Sculpture
Large Handmade Cast Bronze Kathal Leaves Decorative Bowl Sculpture

Large Handmade Cast Bronze Kathal Leaves Decorative Bowl Sculpture

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Unique and exquisite bronze cast leaf bowl. Handmade using highly skilled and specialised traditional processes to create an original and sumptuous piece. Slight variations in the p...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century

Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century

Located in Somis, CA

A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blos...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China

Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China

Located in Singapore, SG

A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Pine, Elm

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

$75,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

By Collard & Collard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Antique circa 1860 Hand Painted East Europeon Side Cupboard Cabinet
Lovely Antique circa 1860 Hand Painted East Europeon Side Cupboard Cabinet

Lovely Antique circa 1860 Hand Painted East Europeon Side Cupboard Cabinet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely hand painted circa 1860 east European side cupboard A good looking and well made piece, it is a great size and looks wonderful in any setting. ...

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1860s European High Victorian Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...

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Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Antique Madura Chests

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Brass

Tibetan Trailing Vines Cabinet, c. 1900
Tibetan Trailing Vines Cabinet, c. 1900

Tibetan Trailing Vines Cabinet, c. 1900

Sold|$2,880

H 34.25 in W 37 in D 17 in

Tibetan Trailing Vines Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in late 19th-century Tibet, this charming side cabinet is beautifully decorated in the Sino-Tibetan style with an allover design of trailing vines and geometric scrollwork. A...

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Madura Chests

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Pine

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

$5,280 / set

H 31 in W 36.75 in D 21 in

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This statement pair of storage trunks from northern China accent modern interiors with rich color, hand-painted artistry and a weathered texture that only time can achieve. Dated to ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Madura Chests

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Iron

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

$3,600

H 70 in W 50 in D 20 in

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and used to store linens, among other items The cabinet features front doors with a cen...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood

Original Asian-Style Small Cabinet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, China, 1850s
Original Asian-Style Small Cabinet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, China, 1850s

Original Asian-Style Small Cabinet, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, China, 1850s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This charming Asian-style cabinet originates from China and dates back to the mid-19th century. It is crafted from lacquered and painted wood, adorned with rich ornaments and colors ...

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1850s Czech Biedermeier Antique Madura Chests

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

$3,204

H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled accord...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Elm

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Madura Chests

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Iron

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Morristown, NJ

Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique General's Armoire
Chinese Antique General's Armoire

Chinese Antique General's Armoire

$1,800Sale Price|67% Off

H 66.5 in W 61 in D 24.5 in

Chinese Antique General's Armoire

Located in Somis, CA

A huge General's armoire from Shan Xi province, China's ancient frontier and trade post. Commanding at over 5' wide with solid structure and bold features, this exceptional piece dem...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Madura Chests

Materials

Wood

Colonial  Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood
Colonial  Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

Colonial Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

$2,337

H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Colonial Antique Coffee Table in Teak Wood

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Elegant Teak Asian coffee table with a great shine, warm and worn patina of the Teak Wood, Bangkok around 1920,

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Madura Chests

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Teak

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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