What is bone inlay furniture?

Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is bone inlay furniture made out of?

Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.

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Chest Of Drawers Inlaid Wood

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Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest

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Anglo Indian Chest

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Jaipur Chevron Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

$4,280 / item

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Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...

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Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

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Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

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H 46.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers, Geometric design.

Materials

Teak, Bone

Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror

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$1,698

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

$2,245

H 21.75 in W 36 in D 20 in

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Bla...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers

$8,800 / item

H 30.75 in W 44 in D 18 in

Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Hollywood glamour then and now, this Viennese Collection chest of drawers was designed by the Queen of Hollywood Regency - Dorothy Draper - in the early 1960s and features solid bras...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

1960 Jiří Jiroutek Retro Chest of Drawers, Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

$1,804

H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

1960 Jiří Jiroutek Retro Chest of Drawers, Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Presented for the first time at Expo 58 in Brussels. - Wooden veneered construction - light beech veneer, drawers hardened plastic, drawer frames pain...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s

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Infinity Arc Sculptural Dining Table Crystal Mixed with Acrylic

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2010s Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Kittinger Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency, Ivory Lacquer, 1940

$3,800

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Kittinger Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency, Ivory Lacquer, 1940

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Hollywood Regency chest of drawers in a sophisticated Ivory lacquer with contrasting stylized Greek key pulls in a chocolate brown lacquer, Kittinger c40's. Mint Restored.

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest, Drawer Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

$4,680 / item

H 34 in W 41.5 in D 18 in

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest, Drawer Handcrafted by House of Jaipur

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Bone Inlay Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bone inlay chest for your home. Each bone inlay chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and mother-of-pearl. Your living room may not be complete without a bone inlay chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bone inlay chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bone inlay chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asian Style, Maitland Smith and Rajhastani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bone Inlay Chest?

The average selling price for a bone inlay chest at 1stDibs is $5,606, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Bone Inlay Chest

What is bone inlay furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is bone inlay furniture made out of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.

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