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Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet
Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet

Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest or dresser cabinet of patinated mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating b...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers

English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers, each beaded edge drawer with flame mahogany vene...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, 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.

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

What appears to be three small drawers comprising the top tier is in fact a single full width drawer, with two full-width drawers underneath, all of which are trimmed in brass moldin...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French 1800s Walnut Table with Banding, Four Petite Drawers and Carved Apron
French 1800s Walnut Table with Banding, Four Petite Drawers and Carved Apron

French 1800s Walnut Table with Banding, Four Petite Drawers and Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut table from the early 19th century, with banding, four small drawers and carved apron. Created in France during the early years of the 19th century, this walnut table ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers standing on pointed feet. The front of the chest symmetrically veneered. Edge of the base ...

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Early 1800s German Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint

Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century

Small Mahogany Campaign Or Military Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A charming small 19th-century campaign mahogany chest of drawers from the english naval or military good quality chest of small size and that features a leather top.

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century

Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.

Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

The chest of drawers has four practical drawers and a small, removable top, perfect for small works or display.

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

The façade features four drawers, the topmost of which opens to reveal a concealed writing cabinet with a drop-front and a fitted interior of four small drawers, a hidden and practic...

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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century

Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The rarest and most soughtfull chest of drawers from the 18 century very beautiful rare model since the chest of drawers is smaller than usual.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating beade...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and two beaded long drawers, each drawer with bra...

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19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of three equally sized beaded drawers, each with ori...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four graduating beaded drawers, each with origina...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers

20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers

By Hitchcock

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.

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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England
Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England

Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine period English small chest of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers with oval brass pulls, each drawer with brass escutcheon, a...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small set of antique apothecary drawers. An English, stained pine countertop chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest

Located in Münster, DE

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...

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Early 1800s German Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This elegant two-part form features a graduated arrangement of drawers, with a pair of smaller drawers over a series of long drawers, all retaining their original brasses.

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Early 19th Century Federal Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.
Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.

Campaign Chest / Desk, Anglo-Chinese in Camphor Wood. 19th Ctr.

Located in Kastrup, DK

The top section features a writing surface with one long drawer and three smaller drawers beneath, the central one fitted with a pull-out writing slide lined in original green leather.

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Late 19th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest
17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

Located in Solebury, PA

It includes a central cabinet with an arched top, flanked by multiple smaller drawers designed for convenient access. This particular layout is typically associated with the storage ...

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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside

Located in London, GB

It has a large and usefully sized single-piece top with moulded bordering and is supported by a lovely mid-Georgian, tier-moulded base of legs with shapely three-sided aprons. Smal...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Stone

Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period

Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in oak Small unusual model of superb quality with a very beautiful molding work on the...

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17th Century British William and Mary Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Commode Circa 1790
18th Century French Commode Circa 1790

18th Century French Commode Circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the chest features three smaller drawers in the upper section and two larger drawers below, all fitted with their original drooping brass...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Danish Oak Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Cabinet
Late 18th Century Danish Oak Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Cabinet

Late 18th Century Danish Oak Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Its small scale makes it especially appealing for use as a jewelry cabinet with potential to line the drawers, or accent piece.

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode
French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode

French 19th Century Ebonized Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Repoussé brass panels in reeded texture mark the top row of three small drawers with the center drawer retaining a working lock & key.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...

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19th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Other

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by curved legs and a wavy front that give a touch of refinement.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

Showcasing a linear silhouette, our tansu features four main drawers and a safe on the side opening to reveal two smaller drawers.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

French Turn of the Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Tray Top and Drawers
French Turn of the Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Tray Top and Drawers

French Turn of the Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Tray Top and Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut side table from the early 20th century, with carved tray top and four small drawers. Created in France during the Turn of the Century, this walnut side table features...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Located in Round Top, TX

A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Fold-down Desk
English 19th Century Mahogany Fold-down Desk

English 19th Century Mahogany Fold-down Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

To the back of the case are open pigeon holes and five small drawers veneered in luminous maple. An original glass inkwell is hidden in the lower right drawer.

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19th Century English Other Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany, Maple

Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France

Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France

Located in Wien, AT

This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

By Josef Frank

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus & Garten. The original design drawing is housed in the Museum of Applied Arts (MA...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire

Located in Vo', Veneto

The top of the cabinet can be opened and allows access to the first drawer that serves as a writing desk, whose front is a flap, and which contains eight other smaller drawers. The c...

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1650s European Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Apothecary chests with many small drawers to contain medicinal herbs. The chests/boxes were often needed to be taken on military campaigns.

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding
Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding. Made in England from high quality materials, this piece is especially collectible because of the size which ca...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830

Located in Vienna, AT

We are pleased to present this exquisite early 19th-century petit Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna circa 1830. This rare and refined piece is a superb example ...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting
Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil checkerboard patina.

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1850s French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest
Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted from richly figured walnut or mahogany veneer, the chest features a commanding, architectural presence defined by its tapering sides, flat pilasters, and clean, unadorned sil...

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Early 19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows
English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows

English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Austin, TX

A fine small English chest of drawers or commode dresser of mahogany from the Regency Period, in the manner of Gillows, with a moulded top over a frieze of five drawers, two shorter ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau
A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau

A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The richly figured case showing a drop-down panel affixed with a lectern bar, opening to an interior fitted with an arrangement of banks of small drawers, pigeonhole compartments &am...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Other

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Antique Small Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique small drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, all antique small drawers available were constructed with great care. Antique small drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique small drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Louis XVI and Victorian antique small drawers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique small drawers over the years, but those made by Abbess Office Furniture Ltd, Biedermeier and Coduri of Lyon, France are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Small Drawers?

Prices for antique small drawers start at $255 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $3,270.

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.

Questions About Antique Small Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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