$2,363Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Wood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1880-1900 period.
Walnut
$6,053Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector's Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, walnut collector's specimen chest of drawers, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Walnut
Art Deco Tallboy Satinwood with Bakelite Handles
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Upper cabinet door opening to reveal a shelved interior, flanked by two sets of three specimen drawers. Three graduating drawers below. Original green bakelite handles.
Satinwood
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning period perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers whic...
Hardwood, Satinwood
Italian Baroque Walnut Specimen Chest
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exceptional Italian Baroque specimen chest crafted in richly figured walnut with beautifully matched burl walnut veneers and fine fruitwood stringing.
Brass
Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming Scandinavian hand-painted specimen chest crafted in solid wood and decorated in the traditional folk art style.
Wood, Paint
$1,809Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Attractive Victorian collector’s cabinet with fine colour and grain figuring Displays a desirable aged patina, in good order throughout Select oak stocks present fine grain interest ...
Brass
$21,402Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Located in IT
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode This elegant and refined Baroque commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy.
Bronze
$760Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
The demilune top is adorned with a specimen marble, presenting a rich mosaic of natural stone.
Satinwood
Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche form bronze mounts with trailing leaves and vines and handles that are part of the v...
Marble, Metal
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
By Louis-Pierre Baltard
Located in Langweer, NL
The orderly arrangements, jewel-like coloration, and variety of forms create compositions reminiscent of Victorian cabinets of curiosity and museum specimen drawers. When displayed t...
Paper
$1,318Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wood
$3,392Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Walnut
Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Ornate Renaissance style ormolu-mounted cabinet-on-stand, having galleried crest with eagle finials, over cabinet fitted with drawers mounted with specimen marble plaques, conforming...
Marble
Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893
By Louis-Pierre Baltard
Located in Langweer, NL
Each sheet displays numerous species carefully arranged in a structured composition that resembles museum specimen drawers or Victorian cabinets of curiosity.
Paper
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
Overall a superb museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of dr...
Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint
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H 9.65 in W 21.66 in D 16.34 in
Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Exceptional quality and of comprehensive arrangement Fine craftsmanship and form presents opportunity for use as a quality specimen cabinet Displaying a desirable aged patina and i...
Oak
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H 20.75 in W 16.5 in D 12.25 in
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique medical/science specimen cabinet features flame mahogany construction with double satinwood banded doors opening to reveal seven specimen drawers, 19th century Measures - ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 18.51 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in
Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Specimen Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Wellington chest of drawers. An English, oak specimen cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
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H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut and milk glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Milk Glass, Walnut
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H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Chest of Drawers, Shop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood chest of drawers ideal for shop or retail use, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Boxwood, Mahogany
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H 34.65 in W 28.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Wood
Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Exceptional pair of 19th century specimen chests, having large rectangular mahogany top above nine drawers all fitted with knob handles and card holders made of brass.
Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut Specimen Louis XV Style Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a beautifully detailed walnut specimen Louis XV bombe commode with three drawers exhibiting porcelain placques framed by ornate gilt metal hardware, above a prominentally sha...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Multi Specimen Wood Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine pair of Italian commodes with beautiful inlaid pattern. Various kinds of wood used making for a nice contrast and intricate pattern. Absolutely gorgeous!
Wood
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H 19.5 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Six-Drawer Specimen Chest
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early 19th century English Regency mahogany specimen chest of six drawers with lion head pulls.
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
Early Antique Italian Specimen Marble, Kingwood & Satinwood Inlaid Commode 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique Italian commode offers specimen marble top over kingwood chest having two drawers, bookmatched facing, and satinwood inlaid banding; raised on square tapered legs, 1...
Kingwood, Satinwood
English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A traditional seven-drawer semainier with dove tailed joinery, magnificent swirled training, round knobs and fine condition. Rosewood cross banding with satin wood string inlay.
Rosewood, Walnut
Specimen Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ebonized specimen chest of drawers in leather and brass handles.
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This excellent French Empire marble-top commode has four total drawers and fossilized specimens that can be found in the marble top that have been frozen there for millennia.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique specimen cabinet features eleven smaller drawers above three larger ones, all with brass pulls.
Brass
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H 28.55 in W 18.71 in D 12.8 in
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Of charming proportion and pleasing finish Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays Rich caramel hues ...
Oak
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H 27.17 in W 21.07 in D 12.01 in
Small Antique Wellington Chest, Oak, Fruitwood, Campaign, Specimen, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, oak and fruitwood, Campaign specimen chest of drawers dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.
Oak
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H 67.72 in W 41.34 in D 34.65 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers or cabinet. This ten drawer specimen cabinet comes from the Natural History Museum where it would have been used to safely ...
Mahogany
Curious insect cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful cabinet for insect specimens with 20 drawers. Each drawer has different bugs in it.
Oak, Glass
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H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 16.74 in
Antique Glazed Specimen Cabinet, English, Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glazed specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany tallboy chest of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wood
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H 41.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Antique English Oak Bank of Collector's Drawers Specimen Cabinet Curiosities
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful bank of collector’s display drawers in solid oak, dating from the early 1900s, complete with 11 drawers with turned knob handles, raised on straight legs. The grain of th...
Oak
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H 16 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
18th Century, English George II Collector's Specimen Chest with 22 Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English George II joined hardwood collector's specimen cabinet, fashioned as a diminutive chest of drawers, mid-18th century, circa 1750.
Hardwood, Mahogany
Specimen Drawer
Located in Culver City, CA
Quarter sawn oak with turned pulls.
Oak
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H 67.72 in W 41.34 in D 34.65 in
Victorian Natural History Museum Specimen Chest of Drawers/Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers/cabinet Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers/cabinet.
Mahogany
Sold
H 12.8 in W 13.98 in D 7.49 in
Chinese Calamanda Speciamine Wood Collectors Chest of Drawers Chest, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original antique circa 1880 Chinese Calamander specimen wood collectors chest of drawers What a find!
Wood
English Pine Specimen Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
The drawers are dovetailed and are lined with a nice blue pattern paper which is in very good condition.
Pine
Antique French 19th Century Twenty-Four Drawer Specimen Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique French 19th Century twenty-four drawer specimen chest, with original solid brass hardware. designed with a double row of identical flat drawers, perfect for a...
Hardwood
Japanned Collector's Cabinet with 17th Century Silvered Interior, Circa 1800
Located in London, GB
The lower register comprising six specimen drawers, each divided into compartments of varying sizes, supported on carved hairy paw feet.
A Japanned Collector’s Cabinet Incorporating A 17th Century Spanish Silvered Interior
Located in London, GB
The lower register comprising six specimen drawers, each divided into compartments of varying sizes, supported on carved paw feet.
19th C Collector's Rock and Fossil Specimen Collection
Located in Essex, MA
Note: Modern handwritten note found in drawer stating: “ALL SPECIMENS THESE DRAWERS WERE SOLD TO JOHN CUMMINGS IN 1850 BRYCE McMURDO WRIGHT OF ENGLAND.”
Miniature Walnut Wellington Chest/End Table, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Burl Walnut Wellington Chest/Specimen Cabinet with Six Drawers Fitted With Interior Glass Inserts.
Burl, Walnut
Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian six-drawer butterfly cabinet in Mahogany with over fifty specimens in glass covered drawers, circa 1890s. Some included specimens are rare.
Glass, Mahogany
$2,526 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,491Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
$1,047Sale Price|29% Off
H 10 in W 15 in D 7.75 in
19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880. Antique salesman samples were used in the 19th century by traveling salesmen to sh...
Mahogany
Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small two-drawer walnut side table with exceptional marquetry inlaid design, and having wonderful presence and style. Recently refinished and conditioned. In remarkable antique con...
Walnut
$437Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, pa...
Glass, Walnut
$1,900
H 18.125 in W 14.75 in D 11.25 in
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shall...
Brass
$367Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 4.53 in
Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare miniature chest of drawers. Striking French design from the 1920s. Pine faux bamboo with original marble top. In very good condition with minor wear consistent ...
Marble
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...
Oak
$2,195
H 31.75 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Commode Sauteuse or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers is constructed of solid walnut. This piece is called a sauteuse in French, or jumping chest, due to its...
Bronze
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular caddy top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet. Prior Sotheby's NY sale. Oak secondary and brass handles.
Mahogany
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet. This attractive salesman sample is characterful with a lovely deep aged cherry co...
Wood, Cherry
$2,116Sale Price|35% Off
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century small chest of drawers or side table with two drawers. Carved legs with shell ornaments wall nut black and white marble top.
Marble
Renaissance Revival Walnut Sideboard Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
A compact Renaissance Revival sideboard cabinet in walnut, late 19th century. The design showcases deep geometric paneling across the doors and drawers, iron strap hinges, and a thic...
Iron
$985
H 14.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample Circa 1900
Mahogany
Custom English Mahogany Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in flame mahogany has chamfered corners and rests on bracket feet. The top and drawer fronts are ...
Mahogany
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of Drawers. Very lovely little chest can be used as a bedside table or anywhere ar...
Brass
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.
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