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Antique Spice Chest

Small Indian Spice Chest - 19th Century
Small Indian Spice Chest - 19th Century

Small Indian Spice Chest - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely little spice chest in teak from the 19th century from India Beautiful carving work on its front Small interior compartment Carrying handles on the sides In superb condition an...

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19th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Antique Spice Chest

Materials

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A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Spice Chest features exceptional original interior strap hinges as well as bold Oval side carry handles.

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18th Century English Gothic Antique Spice Chest

Materials

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Early 19th Century German Spice Cabinet
Early 19th Century German Spice Cabinet

Early 19th Century German Spice Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century German spice chest. This is a really unique spice chest which has been meticulously constructed with hand made dovetails on the case.

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19th Century German Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Pine

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Miniature Early Spice Box with Original Stencil Drawers

Miniature Early Spice Box with Original Stencil Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Miniature early 20th century spice box with original hardware and original porcelain drawer pulls. This small table top spice box has great bones.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Antique Arts & Crafts Neoclassical Oak Apothecary Hanging Medicine Cabinet Curio
Antique Arts & Crafts Neoclassical Oak Apothecary Hanging Medicine Cabinet Curio

Antique Arts & Crafts Neoclassical Oak Apothecary Hanging Medicine Cabinet Curio

Located in Dayton, OH

Complete with its original surface-mounted metal lock box on the inner door face, this versatile, structurally sound cabinet is ready to use as a unique bathroom vanity organizer, ki...

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Early 1900s North American Late Victorian Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Oak

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19th C.  Painted  Spice Chest
19th C.  Painted  Spice Chest

19th C. Painted Spice Chest

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H 16.25 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in

19th C. Painted Spice Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Very Fine Green Painted Spice Chest with eight drawers and a finely scrolled backboard.

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19th Century American Antique Spice Chest

19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest
19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest

19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest

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H 17.25 in W 22 in D 10.75 in

19th Century Red Painted Vermont Apothecary or Spice Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

19th century paint decorated apothecary or spice chest made from butternut and basswood. The counter top nine-drawer example in original red paint with yellow pinstripe.

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1830s American Antique Spice Chest

English Victorian Mahogany Spice Chest
English Victorian Mahogany Spice Chest

English Victorian Mahogany Spice Chest

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H 35.5 in W 50.75 in D 10.75 in

English Victorian Mahogany Spice Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over 21 drawers labelled for different spices.Raised on bracket feet.

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19th Century English Antique Spice Chest

Small Chest of Drawers, 1920
Small Chest of Drawers, 1920

Small Chest of Drawers, 1920

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H 51.19 in W 37.41 in D 12.6 in

Small Chest of Drawers, 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Originally used as a spice cabinet, this chest has a rich history and unique character.

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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Pine

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers
Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

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H 48 in W 35 in D 17.75 in

Medicine Chest with 12 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Coated in a beautiful golden-yellow lacquer, each of the 12 drawers is labeled with elegant calligraphy indicating the contents of each, helping keep the herbs and spices organized. ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Elm

Georgian Oak Spice Chest
Georgian Oak Spice Chest

Georgian Oak Spice Chest

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H 17.13 in W 16.75 in D 8.63 in

Georgian Oak Spice Chest

Located in Essex, MA

A charming chest with rectangular cornice over a door with compass rose inlay opening to a fitted interior over a drawer and bun feet.

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Oak

Chester County Chippendale Spice Chest

Chester County Chippendale Spice Chest

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H 22.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Chester County Chippendale Spice Chest

Located in West Chester, PA

A charming walnut Chippendale spice box from Chester county. Double arched raised panel door with nice drawer arrangement inside, terminating in Ogee feet.

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Antique Oak Spice Chest
English Georgian Antique Oak Spice Chest

English Georgian Antique Oak Spice Chest

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H 18.5 in W 14.37 in D 8.27 in

English Georgian Antique Oak Spice Chest

Located in Lancashire, GB

English Georgian Antique Oak Spice Chest. A beautiful, antique oak spice chest of drawers.

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19th Century English Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Oak

English Chippendale Spice Chest
English Chippendale Spice Chest

English Chippendale Spice Chest

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H 12.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in

English Chippendale Spice Chest

Located in Norwalk, CT

English Chippendale mahogany spice chest the single locking door opening to reveal twenty four small drawers for storage of spices imported from the east Indies

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18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Diminutive Sugar & Spice Chest, c.1830
Antique Diminutive Sugar & Spice Chest, c.1830

Antique Diminutive Sugar & Spice Chest, c.1830

Located in Plymouth, MA

Beautiful antique sugar and spice chest, circa 1830. 3 lower drawers and the chest on top.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Folk Art Gray/Blue 12 Drawer Spice Chest
Fabulous Folk Art Gray/Blue 12 Drawer Spice Chest

Fabulous Folk Art Gray/Blue 12 Drawer Spice Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

A great piece of American folk art, this 12 drawer little chest is both functional as well as highly decorative. It has a truly wonderful surface of old original crusty gray over blu...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wire

18th Century Spice Box
18th Century Spice Box

18th Century Spice Box

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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in

18th Century Spice Box

Located in Seattle, WA

8 drawer oyster marquetry spice chest.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Spice Chest

19th Century Spice Box/Chest
19th Century Spice Box/Chest

19th Century Spice Box/Chest

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H 32 in W 33.75 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Spice Box/Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Spice Box/Chest All the little drawers are inscribed on the inside

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19th Century Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wood

Hudson Valley NY Folky Spice Box
Hudson Valley NY Folky Spice Box

Hudson Valley NY Folky Spice Box

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H 13 in W 22 in D 10 in

Hudson Valley NY Folky Spice Box

Located in Hudson, NY

Hudson Valley NY Folky Spice Box, c 1900 or earlier.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Chest
Apothecary Chest

Apothecary Chest

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H 34 in W 33 in D 15.5 in

Apothecary Chest

Located in New York, NY

Multi drawer spice and herb pharmacy chest with hand calligraphy details.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Spice Chest

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Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Antique Chinese Apothecary Spice / Herb Chest, c. 1920. This solid wood multi-drawer cabinet with brass accents is perfect as a jewelry cabinet, craft storage, coin collection or sew...

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1920s Chinese Chippendale Antique Spice Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Spice Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique spice chest available at 1stDibs. An antique spice chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique spice chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique spice chest, designed in the folk art or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Spice Chest?

Prices for an antique spice chest start at $485 and top out at $7,250 with the average selling for $1,842.

Questions About Antique Spice Chest

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 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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