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English chest of drawers - 19th century
English chest of drawers - 19th century

English chest of drawers - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

English chest of drawers - 19th century. English from the 19th century; made of mahogany wood; composed of two drawers and three large drawers.

Category

19th Century British Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

LATE 17TH-CENTURY WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
LATE 17TH-CENTURY WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

LATE 17TH-CENTURY WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined small chest of drawers crafted from solid, finely carved walnut.

Category

1670s Italian Louis XIV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

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...

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Walnut & Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, 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

Small Dutch Serpentine Commode
Small Dutch Serpentine Commode

Small Dutch Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 18th C Dutch serpentine front oak commode. 1790

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

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

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

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...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925
Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925

Small Japanese display cabinet, circa 1925

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The cabinet features a glass door, two small drawers, and a spacious bottom drawer, allowing for both storage and display.

Category

1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Glass, Elm

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.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

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.

Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

French commode à Transformation à la Bourgogne, Louis XV/XVI Style, circa 1880
French commode à Transformation à la Bourgogne, Louis XV/XVI Style, circa 1880

French commode à Transformation à la Bourgogne, Louis XV/XVI Style, circa 1880

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

This releases a mechanism that raises the rear section of the top through a spring-assisted system, revealing a small writing compartment with three drawers on each side and an open ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

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.

Category

1920s Italian Modern Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions. Constructed in cedar with seven individual paper lined drawers and original iron hardware.

Category

1870s Japanese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th century chest of drawers in splendid condition
18th century chest of drawers in splendid condition

18th century chest of drawers in splendid condition

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

A beautiful, small antique mahogany chest of drawers in perfect condition.

Category

1780s British George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

African Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1820

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Small Biedermeier chest of drawers raised on tapered square legs, with two drawers and bronze mounts.

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut With A Small Theatre—17th Century
Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut With A Small Theatre—17th Century

Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut With A Small Theatre—17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A charming oratory or "Prie-Dieu" from the Italian Renaissance, made of walnut with a small drop-down panel, dating from the 17thcentury A small, unusual piece of furniture with a dr...

Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Chinese Early 20th Century Black Lacquered Console Table with Two Drawers
Chinese Early 20th Century Black Lacquered Console Table with Two Drawers

Chinese Early 20th Century Black Lacquered Console Table with Two Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese black lacquered table from the early 20th century, with two drawers and open slatted shelf. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this console table ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Oak Dresser with Five Drawers and Dog Kennel
18th Century French Oak Dresser with Five Drawers and Dog Kennel

18th Century French Oak Dresser with Five Drawers and Dog Kennel

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

It is very well proportioned, having a moulded cornice on the top of two shelved plate racks. The base has five small drawers to the frieze and four large cupboard spaces below.

Category

18th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Small 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard

Small 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

With a twin pedestal design flanking a central back piece and a fretted heart design and curving pediment top, this small sideboard is unusual in its design. The central section has ...

Category

19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers, Handcrafted, Early 1800s
Swedish Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers, Handcrafted, Early 1800s

Swedish Biedermeier Oak Chest of Drawers, Handcrafted, Early 1800s

Located in Carmine, TX

Biedermeier small chest of drawers hand-crafted in Sweden in the early 1800s using oak.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Dolphin Decor, 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Dolphin Decor, 1820

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Dolphin Decor, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1820 This elegant small Biedermeier chest of drawers dates to circa 1820 and comes from Southern Germany.

Category

1820s Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers
Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers

Painted Neoclassical Italian Walnut Commode, Chest Of Drawers

Located in Viterbo, VT

The Commode features two small inset drawers on a single row on top of two very large drawers.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Small 18th Century French Walnut Commode

Small 18th Century French Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Small 18th Century French walnut commode with two drawers. 

Category

18th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the 19th century, with double doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood cabinet features a...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Southampton, NY

Condition: Overall good condition, old marks and scratches, some losses to bead molding on drawers, age cracks, small losses and patches to veneer Measurements: Height: 39.5 in Wi...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest by Maison Jansen, Marble Top, 1940s
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest by Maison Jansen, Marble Top, 1940s

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Chest by Maison Jansen, Marble Top, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany chest with 5 drawers under a pair of small drawers with parchment veneer and a grey marble top.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Cabinet
Art Deco Cabinet

Art Deco Cabinet

$3,100Sale Price|24% Off

Art Deco Cabinet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco mini makeup cabinet/table in macassar ebony with elaborately inlaid lemon wood and small drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest of five drawers in mahogany wood, 19th century. Two legs with discs and a curved back base support the chest of drawers, with a slightly curved front and whose five drawers (t...

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1790-1800

Located in Belmont, MA

The façade features three small upper drawers and two larger lower drawers, offering practical storage while maintaining clean, neoclassical lines.

Category

1790s French Louis XVI Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

The chest has three large drawers and two small ones. Clean and fresh insides in bare pine and good quality carpentry.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Thuringia around 1825/30
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Thuringia around 1825/30

Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Thuringia around 1825/30

Located in Hochheim am Main, DE

The top plate is hinged and reveals a small hiding place. The seven drawers are arranged one above the other.

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Softwood

Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's
Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's

Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Birch veneer with decorative inlay. 2 large doors conceal interior adjustable shelves. 2 small drawers below doors. Circa 1920's, Key included.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Birch

English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century

English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The height of the drawers decreases from the bottom to the top which gives a beautiful line to the chest of drawers Small unusual model the chest of drawers has a superb patina and ...

Category

18th Century British George II Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Period South Swedish Gustavian Commode
Small Period South Swedish Gustavian Commode

Small Period South Swedish Gustavian Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A small period south Swedish Gustavian commode with three drawers.

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers This is a good solid oak lined chest, the five drawer version like this one is becoming a lot more difficult to source these days, ther...

Category

19th Century High Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Pine Mantelpiece with Eight Drawers France circa 1920
Decorative Pine Mantelpiece with Eight Drawers France circa 1920

Decorative Pine Mantelpiece with Eight Drawers France circa 1920

Located in Labrit, Landes

Decorative pine mantelpiece with eight drawers France, circa 1920 A French pine mantelpiece dating from around 1920, distinguished by its eight small drawers arranged in two rows.

Category

1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers

Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three drawers of small proportions, with gilt bronze ormolu mounts cast as male and female he...

Category

19th Century European Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The front opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, including a hidden drawer behind a small door with a single hinge.

Category

1820s Chinese Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners
18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners

18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners

Located in Viterbo, VT

Small chest of drawers hand-crafted in Sweden in the mid 1700s using oak.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers

Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small 19th century Danish Late Empire chest of drawers in flamed birch.

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Beech

19th Century Austrian Ebony Jewelry Box by Hermann Ratzersdorfer
19th Century Austrian Ebony Jewelry Box by Hermann Ratzersdorfer

19th Century Austrian Ebony Jewelry Box by Hermann Ratzersdorfer

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Austrian ebony cabinet with small drawers. Mounted in rock crystal, silver and enamel.

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Very Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Credenza
Very Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Credenza

Very Large English Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers / Credenza

Located in Leicester, GB

The chest stands on decorative legs, and there are three large drawers underneath two smaller ones. The back of the chest is fully panelled.

Category

1880s British High Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Emilian Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Emilian Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Emilian Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

The façade is beautifully arranged with two small upper drawers over two long drawers, creating a balanced and architectural silhouette.

Category

18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique George I Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, c. 1730
Antique George I Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, c. 1730

Antique George I Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, c. 1730

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is classic George I, c. 1730 Walnut small chest of drawers. The chest is a 2 over 3 drawer configuration and is raised on bracket feet.

Category

1730s English George I Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Fine Georgian Norfolk Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
A Fine Georgian Norfolk Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers

A Fine Georgian Norfolk Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

18th Century Georgian Norfolk Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The Norfolk chest has an unusual combination of drawers, 2 small on each side of a small cupboard at the top with 3 Lon...

Category

18th Century Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Inside the top drawer is a recess with a total of additional 6 small practical drawers. Original brass fittings.

Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl
A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl

A George III crossbanded mahogany kneehole desk of seven drawers with gilt handl

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

 It features a long horizontal frieze drawer across the top, flanked by two pedestals containing three smaller drawers each. Crafted from mahogany, known for its ...

Category

1790s British George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Portuguese Commode
Small 18th Century Portuguese Commode

Small 18th Century Portuguese Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 18th century Portuguese commode crafted from mahogany and teak, showcasing a serpentine front design with two drawers and detailed carving. 1790. Reference: 8429 Dimensions ...

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18th Century Portuguese Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet

Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet

Located in Leicester, GB

The chest is in very good condition for its age with only some small wear (see pics) - the drawers are nearly immaculate inside with the makers logo inside the top two drawers.

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Finnish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Finnish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

Finnish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

Located in Helsinki, FI

Its balanced proportions and restrained decoration give the piece a quiet presence, complemented by a later off-white painted finish. Two smaller upper drawers sit above two generou...

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Late 19th Century Finnish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

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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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