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Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table
Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire mahogany flip top sewing table on cornucopia carved legs with interior mirror and compartments (attributed to ANTHONY QUERVELLE)

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19th Century American American Empire Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (Circa 1840) rosewood Gothic design chest of drawers with pagoda mirror top.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Antique Victorian Purdonium Coal Cabinet with Mirror
Antique Victorian Purdonium Coal Cabinet with Mirror

Antique Victorian Purdonium Coal Cabinet with Mirror

Located in Manzano, IT

For sale fascinating original Purdonium dating from the late 1800s. This cabinet, once an inseparable companion to stately fireplaces, is a perfect example of functional period desi...

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1890s Industrial Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Nutwood

c. 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier
c. 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier

c. 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815 English Regency Period Chiffonier. Architectural, restrained and elegant. Molded top shelf over frieze with front columnar supports & rear flattened pilasters flanking the...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo
Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo

Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Majestic and elegant chest of drawers attributed Osvaldo Borsani designer, produced in the Varedo Atelier , original in every part, with bakelite handles, 1930s Art Deco chest of dra...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana
Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Located in Rochester, NY

This hand crafted antique is in absolutely immaculate vintage condition. It’s not to be believed. This dresser is an antique from the Victorian era, and stands at 7 feet tall. This s...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)
Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)

Located in Opole, PL

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939) A captivating example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this stunning commode de toilette combines funct...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Crystal, Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Washstand ~ Dresser is an ode to a bygone era, when dressing in the morning was a complete ritual. A full-sized five drawer commode serves as the...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top

Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax. We can sell separately the pieces....

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Marble

American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815
American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

American Mahogany Marble Top and Gilt Stenciled Ormolu Console, NY, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany marble top console with gilt stenciling skirt, flanking ormolu mounted mahogany columns, and terminating on the original gilt carved floral melon bulbous feet. Cons...

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1810s American American Empire Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror
Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror

Antique Biedermeier Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Biedermeier/Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest Dresser with Mirror (No marble top). Item features 5 dovetailed drawers, turn carved bun feet, beautiful wood grain, great antiqu...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

George II Mirror Front Parcel Gilt Walnut Cabinet on Later Chest
George II Mirror Front Parcel Gilt Walnut Cabinet on Later Chest

George II Mirror Front Parcel Gilt Walnut Cabinet on Later Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A George II walnut cabinet on chest, the upper section with two doors each set with shaped mirror plates in parcel gilt surrounds, below a dentil cornice.

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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest With Adjustable Shield Mirror
Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest With Adjustable Shield Mirror

Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest With Adjustable Shield Mirror

Located in London, GB

A wonderful and functional Edwardian mahogany dressing chest with an adjustable shield‑shaped mirror. The bevel‑edged mirror is fully adjustable in both height and angle, supported o...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900
Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900

Antique Horner School Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers and Mirror, circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Horner school mahogany chest of drawers features carved foliate, scroll and acanthus decoration and beveled mirror, circa 1900.  

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror
Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror

Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror

Located in Westfield, MA

Step into a bygone era with this Antique Victorian Marble Top Walnut Chest with Mirror, a stunning piece that encapsulates the grandeur and detailed craftsmanship of the Victorian pe...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pine Vanity Mirror Dresser Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1920
Antique Pine Vanity Mirror Dresser Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1920

Antique Pine Vanity Mirror Dresser Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

Lovely country pine vanity or dressing table with mirror. Six small drawers, adjustable mirror, and three large lower drawers. Restored, stable and ready for use. This vanity has bee...

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Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Mid 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Mid 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Mirror

Mid 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Mirror

Located in Greven, DE

Antique chest of drawers with mirror top Northern Germany Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 224 x 104 x 53 cm Description: Rare, elaborately designed top chest of d...

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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser With Tall Mirror. Item featur...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Marble

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910
Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910 Measures - 80" x 44" x 22 3/8"

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Early 20th Century Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chest of Drawers, commode with mirror, Carrara Marble, Burl Walnut
19th Century Chest of Drawers, commode with mirror, Carrara Marble, Burl Walnut

19th Century Chest of Drawers, commode with mirror, Carrara Marble, Burl Walnut

By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FI58 Neoclassic dresser in solid walnut and burl walnut of the mid nineteenth century with two doors. Table mirror with two small side drawers. Top in white marble of Carrara...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Antique Shaker School Cherry 5-Drawer Chest With Mirror C1890
Antique Shaker School Cherry 5-Drawer Chest With Mirror C1890

Antique Shaker School Cherry 5-Drawer Chest With Mirror C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Shaker School Cherry 5 Drawer Chest With Mirror C1890 Measures - 69 7/8" x 39 1/2" x 19 5/8" This antique chest of drawers, crafted in the Shaker style, dates to circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Cherry

French Roccoco Style Chest of Drawers with Attached Mirror
French Roccoco Style Chest of Drawers with Attached Mirror

French Roccoco Style Chest of Drawers with Attached Mirror

Located in Asheville, NC

This french style chest of drawers with attached pivoting landscape mirror features cabriole legs with scroll feet, two wide drawers and two half width drawers, half drawers with roc...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Crotch Walnut Chest Drawers Stepback Dresser Wishbone Mirror
Antique Victorian Crotch Walnut Chest Drawers Stepback Dresser Wishbone Mirror

Antique Victorian Crotch Walnut Chest Drawers Stepback Dresser Wishbone Mirror

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Era Stepback Dresser & Mirror, c. 1870s. Made from walnut with crotch walnut veneered drawer fronts. Features a wishbone swivel mirror over two gloveboxes and a ca...

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1870s Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Walnut

Korean Two-Level Stacking Chests with Mirrored Persimmon Wood Panels
Korean Two-Level Stacking Chests with Mirrored Persimmon Wood Panels

Korean Two-Level Stacking Chests with Mirrored Persimmon Wood Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as Ich'ung Jang in Korean, this two-level stacking chests were made from pine in frame, supplement with book-matched persimmon wood panels for the facade and completed with whi...

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Early 20th Century South Korean Other Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood
19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood

19th Century Chinese Kang Chest with Mirrored Doors Solid Wood

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, 19th century Kang chest in solid wood with mitered tenon and mortise construction.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Wood Dressing Table Mirror with Jewelry Chest
19th Century Victorian Wood Dressing Table Mirror with Jewelry Chest

19th Century Victorian Wood Dressing Table Mirror with Jewelry Chest

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th Century Victorian hardwood dressing table box with mirror. A gorgeous Victorian dressing jewelry chest with original glass with wood backing.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table
Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table

Sublime Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers with Mirror Dressing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese hand painted with Pagoda's, oak chest of drawers with mirror in the style of a Edwardian Dressing table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Indian Painted Chest with Hinged Lid and Traces of Original Mirrors
Antique Indian Painted Chest with Hinged Lid and Traces of Original Mirrors

Antique Indian Painted Chest with Hinged Lid and Traces of Original Mirrors

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Indian chest, dating to the 19th century, captures the charm of regional craftsmanship with its richly painted façade and architectural detailing.

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19th Century Indian Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut mirrored Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1705-1715
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut mirrored Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1705-1715

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut mirrored Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1705-1715

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Condition: This cabinet on chest is in excellent condition, retaining all its original features, including brass hardware, locks, and mirror plates.

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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Brass

Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Mirror, stamped Jean-Joseph Chapuis, Brussels c. 1810
Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Mirror, stamped Jean-Joseph Chapuis, Brussels c. 1810

Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Mirror, stamped Jean-Joseph Chapuis, Brussels c. 1810

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Greven, DE

On the top plate, we see two solid brass rails that serve as guides for the mirror. The mirror is adjustable in depth as well as tilt.

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Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Cocktail Chest Drinks 1890
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Cocktail Chest Drinks 1890

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet Cocktail Chest Drinks 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a stylish art nouveau display or drinks cocktail cabinet Very ornate piece, especially the floral motifs on the back piece Drawer features intricate fret works also a...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle
19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle

19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

European 19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet featuring a mirror glass locking door. This versatile piece could be used to store jewelry or collectables. We also see th...

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Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity chest of drawers
Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity chest of drawers

Early 19th century birch Biedermeier vanity chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century birch biedermeier vanity dressing cabinet circa 1830. Stunning piece of Biedermeier period furniture made in karelian birch. Comprising of two main parts, althou...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Birch

ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS
ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS

ENGLISH LIGHT OAK LIBERTY's OF LONDON STYLE COMPACTUM WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco Circa 1920's English Light Tiger Oak Compactum Wardrobe with built in bank of drawers, ...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century
Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

The box retains its original gilt bronze and brass decorative hardware with a well crafted interior, large mirror, two small chest drawers and ample space.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Italian Bronze and Glass Chest of drawers
Midcentury Italian Bronze and Glass Chest of drawers

Midcentury Italian Bronze and Glass Chest of drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury Italian chest of drawers with crest. Beautiful chest with four mirrored drawers.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror
Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror

Vintage Detroit Furn Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Triple Dresser & Pagoda Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser Chest & Mirror by Detroit Furniture. Item features, center with red leather panel, beautiful flamed wood grain, ornately car...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored
19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored

19th Century Louis Philippe Italian Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Restored

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Wherever you decide to place it, accompanied by a precious painting or a mirror, this chest of drawers will be a splendid addition to your home, offering both functionality and a pie...

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19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Belter School Rococo Revival Carved Flame Mahogany Mirrored Dresser
Antique Belter School Rococo Revival Carved Flame Mahogany Mirrored Dresser

Antique Belter School Rococo Revival Carved Flame Mahogany Mirrored Dresser

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Belter School Rococo Revival Carved Flame Mahogany Four-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Mirror C1880 Measures - 77" x 43 1/2" x 22" An example of Rococo Revival design, this a...

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Late 19th Century Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Irish George II Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet
Irish George II Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet

Irish George II Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Key Features: Irish George II mahogany cabinet chest Shaped swan neck pediment with central raised crest Pair of mirrored cupboard doors with decorative gilt slip moulding Fitted upp...

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18th Century Irish Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Dressing Table by Edwards & Roberts
Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Dressing Table by Edwards & Roberts

Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Dressing Table by Edwards & Roberts

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The design incorporates a full-height central cheval mirror, flanked by matching pedestal chests fitted with graduated drawers and enclosed upper cupboards, each centred by striking ...

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19th Century English Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Lady's Dressing Table Kneehole Desk
Lady's Dressing Table Kneehole Desk

Lady's Dressing Table Kneehole Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for a vanity - as shown above (vanity mirror sold separately). Top of chest Dimensions: 40.50" W x 22.50" D

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18th Century English Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Wood

Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's
Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's

Early California Rancho Style Monterey Furniture Lounge Club Chair c 1930's

By Monterey Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Please view the companion early California, Rancho, Spanish Revival, Arts and Crafts sofa, chest, desk and mirror we have listed separately at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Hunting Horns
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Hunting Horns

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Hunting Horns

Located in Atlanta, GA

The golden hue of the bronze and exquisite decor will make this pair of French Louis XVI style sconces from the 19th century a perfect addition to any room, perhaps anchoring a mirro...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Bronze

Olbrich & Gluckert, Mirrored Chest of Drawers, France, C. 1936
Olbrich & Gluckert, Mirrored Chest of Drawers, France, C. 1936

Olbrich & Gluckert, Mirrored Chest of Drawers, France, C. 1936

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in New York, NY

Designed originally to store sheet music, this cabinet is extraordinary for its large size and the decadent materials with which it's composed, specifically its ebonized maple column...

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Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Mirrored Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Maple, Burl

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Antique Mirrored Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique mirrored chest available at 1stDibs. An antique mirrored chest — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Find 39 options for an antique or vintage antique mirrored chest now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique mirrored chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique mirrored chest made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mirrored chest over the years, but those crafted by Venfield, Berkey & Gay Furniture and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mirrored Chest?

Prices for an antique mirrored chest start at $499 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,030.

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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