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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The façade features a rhythmic arrangement of drawers, with three small drawers at the top and progressively larger drawers below.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa 1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet ...

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers
French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers

French Country Oak Wall Hanging Shelf with Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Country oak wall hanging shelf with drawers This charming little shelf unit, has 3 shelves, each with a traditional plate groove and at the bottom there are 2 small drawers...

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode With Inlay and Veneer
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode With Inlay and Veneer

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode With Inlay and Veneer

Located in Viterbo, VT

The commode features three rows of drawers: on the top we find two smaller drawers whereas the bottom two rows have a single large drawer.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Pine Four-Drawer Chest with Natural Finish and Turned Feet
English 19th Century Pine Four-Drawer Chest with Natural Finish and Turned Feet

English 19th Century Pine Four-Drawer Chest with Natural Finish and Turned Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Featuring a practical design with two small drawers above two larger ones, it offers versatile storage solutions while maintaining an understated elegance.

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19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23
Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23

Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23

Located in Paris, FR

Attractive LXIV-Regence period (1715 / 1723) in-between chest of drawers in several species of precious wood on an solid oak core. Original top in Aleppo breccia marble and original ...

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18th Century French Regency Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Small Ladies’ Writing Desk
Late 19th Century Small Ladies’ Writing Desk

Late 19th Century Small Ladies’ Writing Desk

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

The upper section comprises a fold-down writing surface lined with leather and three drawers. A slightly recessed superstructure includes six small drawers framed with contoured bras...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Below, the dresser body boasts three spacious drawers complemented by two smaller drawers just beneath the marble top, perfect for storing personal items or grooming accessories.

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Located in Crawley, GB

The chest has the internal bureau which slides forward to create a desk with two small drawers and six holes. Absolutely stunning piece of furniture.

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Small Lockable Burr Walnut Cabinet This is a very pretty piece
A Small Lockable Burr Walnut Cabinet This is a very pretty piece

A Small Lockable Burr Walnut Cabinet This is a very pretty piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Small Lockable Burr Walnut Cabinet This is a very pretty piece, the cabinet has a shelf inside and 2 small drawers at the bottom, it has a carved cornice and a beautifully figured...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door
18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door

18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb early 18th century Catalan in chopo (poplar) chest Very beautiful chest that stands out by its small door on the front revealing two small drawers.

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18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

English 1920s Painted Haberdashery Cabinet with Glass Drawers
English 1920s Painted Haberdashery Cabinet with Glass Drawers

English 1920s Painted Haberdashery Cabinet with Glass Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Measures: W 92 x D 52.5 x H 198cm. Small Drawers W40 x D45 x H13cm Large Drawers W40 x D48 x H21cm  

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

One chest is configured with two long drawers, while the other features two smaller drawers over a single long drawer below—a subtle variation typical of workshop-made pieces rather ...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

An Important Louis XIV Marquetry Italian Bureau Cabinet
An Important Louis XIV Marquetry Italian Bureau Cabinet

An Important Louis XIV Marquetry Italian Bureau Cabinet

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This inner theater is expertly architectural, presenting a central cabinet door flanked by small drawers, all embellished with a striking, dark cross-hatched lattice marquetry that a...

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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut

Walnut Neoclassical Style Table Cabinet with Mirrored Interior and Drawers
Walnut Neoclassical Style Table Cabinet with Mirrored Interior and Drawers

Walnut Neoclassical Style Table Cabinet with Mirrored Interior and Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very well-detailed figured walnut table cabinet in the neoclassical taste with an elaborate metal filigree door opening to reveal a beveled mirror above 2 small drawers, surmounted...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

French Napolean Style Ebony Jewelry Chest /Seven Drawers
French Napolean Style Ebony Jewelry Chest /Seven Drawers

French Napolean Style Ebony Jewelry Chest /Seven Drawers

Located in Malibu, CA

Ebonized Napolean III period Mahogany petite dressing table for jewels & other small valuables. Six small drawers with decorative pulls and lined drawers which rests on a small t...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century
Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century

Small French Napoleon III Lady's Secretary Cabinet of 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

It is made in walnut and mahogany with burr maple inlays and guilt bronze decoration. 2 small drawers at the writing mat level and a large one beneath it.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique French Counter With Drawers
20th Century Antique French Counter With Drawers

20th Century Antique French Counter With Drawers

Located in Fullerton, CA

On the back there are 5 small drawers with simple drawer pulls, the perfect addition of storage.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Credenza or Small Cabinet
Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Credenza or Small Cabinet

Italian 17th Century Baroque Walnut Credenza or Small Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Decorative mid-size credenza / cabinet with nice patina, the front with two small drawers above two doors with lozenge decoration flanked by deeply carved narrow vertical panels.

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

Created in England during the 19th century, this exquisite pair of oak chests features a handsome geometric façade, showcasing a harmonious arrangement of two small drawers atop two ...

Category

19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Baroque Chest of Drawers
Baroque Chest of Drawers

Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Ljungby, SE

A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern Sweden.

Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fine Quality 18th Century Satinwood Collector’s Cabinet
Fine Quality 18th Century Satinwood Collector’s Cabinet

Fine Quality 18th Century Satinwood Collector’s Cabinet

By Mayhew & Ince

Located in London, GB

In the cupboard below there are a selection of small drawers which were added in the 19th century.

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18th Century English Adam Style Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Tulipwood

Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers, 3 Drawers, UK
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers, 3 Drawers, UK

Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers, 3 Drawers, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers This is a small beautifully proportioned chest with 3 long drawers.

Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Super French Chest of Drawers
Super French Chest of Drawers

Super French Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Super Empire mahogany chest of four drawers of small proportions, gilt brass handles, escutions ad toes, baize lined drawers, in escellent overall condition. 33" high 21" wide 15" d...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Super French Chest of Drawers
Super French Chest of Drawers

Super French Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Super Empire mahogany chest of four drawers of small proportions, gilt brass handles, escutions ad toes, baize lined drawers, in escellent overall condition. 33" high 21" wide 15" d...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings

Located in Yonkers, NY

In a bedroom, it transitions seamlessly into a spacious dresser, capable of housing clothing and accessories, with smaller drawers perfect for jewelry or keepsakes.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau

Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped...

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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Venetian Walnut ad Mahogany Commode with Bookmatched Veneer
18th Century Venetian Walnut ad Mahogany Commode with Bookmatched Veneer

18th Century Venetian Walnut ad Mahogany Commode with Bookmatched Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

The facade elegantly presents two small drawers atop two larger ones, creating a classic and symmetrical aesthetic.

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18th Century Italian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cherry Slant Front Desk
Cherry Slant Front Desk

Cherry Slant Front Desk

Located in East Aurora, NY

The interior surface is fitted with several small drawers and a locking lid with three smaller drawers behind it.

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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.
Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.

Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Each drawer labelled with glass plates showing the names of chemicals or potions once stored in the drawers. The bank of drawers comprise of three rows of six small drawers on top of...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.

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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Small Drawers

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Painted Secretaire / Chest of Drawers
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Painted Secretaire / Chest of Drawers

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Painted Secretaire / Chest of Drawers

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

The cabinet is practically furnished with three spacious drawers at the bottom and a charming interior with five smaller drawers behind the flap.

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Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Dressing Mirror
19th Century Chinoiserie Dressing Mirror

19th Century Chinoiserie Dressing Mirror

Located in Charlottesville, VA

The base is shaped with a series of small drawers across the front, each decorated with floral and landscape motifs.

Category

19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Iron Childrens Washstand
Vintage Iron Childrens Washstand

Vintage Iron Childrens Washstand

Located in Udenhout, NL

With separate bowl without spout, and 2 small drawers in it.

Category

1920s Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

Small commode
Small commode

Small commode

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as mahogany and ebony. Bone has also been used. The lovely masterpiece is in a very good ...

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1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

English Georgian Ebonized Chest of Drawers
English Georgian Ebonized Chest of Drawers

English Georgian Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in Bradenton, FL

Classic two small upper drawers above four graduated lower drawers.

Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the drawers oak lined; good color and patina.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century

Located in London, GB

The top section consists of three long and two short drawers, the lower section two long drawers and the secretaire section has a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior wi...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s.
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s.

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, 1910s. Small Rococo style commode with three serpentine front drawers and four turned legs connected with stretcher.

Category

1910s Danish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Huntington, NY

Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers. Bracket feet below three graduated drawers, and two smaller side-by-side drawers, with a burl walnut top & brass hardware

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Behind the writing flap, which can be locked with the original lock and key, are 4 small drawers and another 4 small hidden drawers under a secret compartment (please see video).

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18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Display Cabinet with Three Drawers
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Display Cabinet with Three Drawers

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Display Cabinet with Three Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique cabinet from the early 20th century, converted into an open display cabinet with three drawers. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this re...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers
Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers

Austrian Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Guéridon with Four Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut guéridon features a circular top with radiating veneer surrounding four inlaid arrow motifs made of darker wood. Four sm...

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
George III Oak Chest of Drawers

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

$12,900Sale Price|20% Off

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Madison, MS

There are two smaller top drawers and 5 larger drawers. All of the drawers have key holes but this piece did not come with a key.

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th century French chest of drawers ...
18th century French chest of drawers ...

18th century French chest of drawers ...

Located in Brecht, BE

a gorgeous 18th century French fruitwood chest of drawers, small proportions and with quirky feet, great design that can be placed in a classic interior but also works in a modern ho...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

French 18th century Chest of Drawers
French 18th century Chest of Drawers

French 18th century Chest of Drawers

Located in Leimen, DE

This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating veneer decor that adds to its allure.

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

The fitted interior with four small drawers is veneered mostly in maple with ebonized accents.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Ash, Maple

Small Bedside Commode
Small Bedside Commode

Small Bedside Commode

Located in Vista, CA

Small bedside commode. Louis XV style. circa 1860.

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Colonial Brazilian Rosewood Miniature Chest
Colonial Brazilian Rosewood Miniature Chest

Colonial Brazilian Rosewood Miniature Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Raised panels with brass hardware. Six small drawers. Bun feet.

Category

1850s Brazilian Spanish Colonial Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s
Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s

Italian Inlaid Renaissance Revival Writing Desk, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely crafted walnut desk with intricate inlays referencing Renaissance motifs. Featuring small drawers and compartments, embodying Italian revivalist elegance.

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1920s Italian Modern Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Dutch Commode
Small Dutch Commode

Small Dutch Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th C Dutch three drawer commode. 1820. Awaiting brass handles. Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Antique carved oak chest of drawers
French Antique carved oak chest of drawers

French Antique carved oak chest of drawers

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / Chest of Drawers / Oak / Rustic / Antique French oak chest of drawers with two small and three large drawers having a carved apron at the base and short cabriole legs.

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

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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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