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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

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

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

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 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.

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian 18th Century Directoire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Italian 18th Century Directoire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

Italian 18th Century Directoire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

The façade is composed of two smaller upper drawers above three long graduated drawers, each fitted with original brass escutcheons and pulls that emphasize the clean geometry of the...

Category

18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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

Baroque Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Baroque Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century

Baroque Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A remarkable black lacquer refinished commode with brass hardware, two small upper drawers and two large drawers, skirt and sides cut out in keyway, claw feet finished in a ball.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

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 Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass pulls). Lower section has two small drawers atop one large drawer.

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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

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

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 Small English Mahogany Chest
19th Century Small English Mahogany Chest

19th Century Small English Mahogany Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Small mahogany chest with drawer arrangement of narrow top drawers over full-width drawers and bracket feet.

Category

19th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

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...

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19th Century 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

Bamboo English Victorian Small Etagere
Bamboo English Victorian Small Etagere

Bamboo English Victorian Small Etagere

Located in Queens, NY

Bamboo English Victorian Small Etagere

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

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

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...

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19th Century European Louis XV Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Spanish Sacristy Chest of Drawers with Geometric Marquetry
18th Spanish Sacristy Chest of Drawers with Geometric Marquetry

18th Spanish Sacristy Chest of Drawers with Geometric Marquetry

Located in Marbella, ES

The piece features a classic structure with three upper drawers—two small and one central—decorated with inlaid traditional patterns, as well as a long, richly ornamented lower drawe...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Classically Beautiful 18th Century Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful 18th century mahogany chest of drawers having 5 drawers, two small ones at the top with 3 large well functioning drawers below.

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

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

18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm
18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm

18th Century Antique English Secretary Desk with Rustic Charm

Located in Linkebeek, BE

secretraire - desk - commode Measures : 76x47 cm H : 100 Open Hutch Top : d:80cm H:73cm An elegant antique English drop-front secretary desk, featuring three large drawers and two s...

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18th Century English Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70
19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70

19th Century Chinese Export Campaign Chest, Brass-Bound, 1840-70

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Kennedy No. 2" 35 1/4" H x 20 3/8" D x 44 3/8" W A very attractive British Campaign chest of three small drawers over two large full-width drawers, it appears to be Chinese Export ...

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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs
French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoleon III period walnut game table from the mid-19th century, with leather top and four drawers. Created in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this walnut g...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming small chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, crafted in Sweden circa 1960.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century
Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century

Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

The rectilinear corpus is provided with three full-length drawers and two smaller ones. The corners are accented by fluted quarter columns and banding in relief.

Category

Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century George III Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century George III Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a mellow late 18th century George III walnut serpentine chest of drawers with rosewood banding. The top with molded edge is over two small and three large graduated drawers ...

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820
19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Munich, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Small Biedermeier chest of drawers in burl wood Munich Ash Burl circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 89 x 49 cm Description: Unusual, delicately proportioned chest of drawers fr...

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Burl

Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century English Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers in two pieces. Chest features three large drawers, two medium drawers, and three smaller horizontal drawers arrang...

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert.

Category

1830s German Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice
18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice

18th-century Italian cherrywood chest of drawers from Venice

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chest is arranged with two smaller upper drawers and two larger lower drawers, all fitted with original oval brass pulls and escutcheons.

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18th Century Italian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

The fall front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior in a soft pale blue tone with numerous small drawers and a central compartment. The shaped body is fitted with three sma...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode
Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

This multi-functional piece offers exceptional utility, featuring three wide, deep drawers in the lower commode section, a fully fitted secretary interior with three additional small...

Category

1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed t...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

It provides another four small, birds-eye maple veneered drawers as well as two open compartments in the center.

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode
Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode

Located in Troy, NY

Small Italian 19th century Rococo Style Commode of petit size, Rococo style, serpentine shape, on cabriole legs with wo drawers.

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

C18th century style Swedish painted small commode
C18th century style Swedish painted small commode

C18th century style Swedish painted small commode

Located in London, GB

Great C18th style diminutive size painted Swedish commode it has an undulating bow front with four useful drawers and has been painted over time in a mid blue grey. A nice piece and...

Category

1890s Swedish Baroque Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Bombay Chest of Three Drawers

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Bombay Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the bombay curves accented with brass ormolu and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this striking small chest of three drawers. Later professionally painted i...

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

1850s Danish Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers with Mirror
1850s Danish Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers with Mirror

1850s Danish Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers with Mirror

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1179 - Small elegant chest of drawers in walnut burl and oak, threaded in ebony: rare to find so small !

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Other Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th Century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Policrome Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers This small and elegant chest of drawers was made in Genoa, northern Italy, around the middle of the eighteenth centu...

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian, Toscana, Walnut 3-Drawer, 2-Door Scantonata Credenza, early 19th cen.
Italian, Toscana, Walnut 3-Drawer, 2-Door Scantonata Credenza, early 19th cen.

Italian, Toscana, Walnut 3-Drawer, 2-Door Scantonata Credenza, early 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top with canted corners (scantonata) atop a conforming case housing one long drawer flanked by smaller drawers, the bottom section with a pair of central doors, raise...

Category

Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers
English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers

English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Five drawers (two small ones over three larger ones), adorned with motifs echoed from the top, complete the ensemble.

Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk
18th Century George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk

18th Century George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in Dublin 8, IE

With green-leather top and large centred drawer flanked by two smaller drawers, above three drawers in each pedestal.

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Small Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

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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.

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