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Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers

Carved Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif. Measurements: Height

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Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of drawers. Carved wood. 16th century.
Chest of drawers. Carved wood. 16th century.

Chest of drawers. Carved wood. 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest of drawers. Carved wood. 16th century. Restorations. Chest of drawers with a carved wooden

Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers

Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls. Measurements: Height

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood
French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood

French Chest of Drawers, Directoire Period, Carved and Patinated Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A French Directoire chest of drawers, late 18th or early 19th century, in carved, painted and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood / Louis XV style This elegant chest of drawers, crafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers
18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers

18th Century Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest with Two Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved-wood two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France
Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France

Rococo Period Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers, 18th Century, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

full-sized drawers beneath, each carved with the fluid shape of the serpentine design and fitted with

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

FAUX BAMBOO CARVED WOOD PORTE ITALIA FIESOLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
FAUX BAMBOO CARVED WOOD PORTE ITALIA FIESOLE CHEST OF DRAWERs

FAUX BAMBOO CARVED WOOD PORTE ITALIA FIESOLE CHEST OF DRAWERs

By Porte Italia

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Porte Italia Fiesole Faux Bamboo carved hand painted chest of drawers RRP £7,450 Please note the

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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Bamboo

CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral

CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

wooden chest adorned with red carved coral, a symbol of the Mediterranean's vibrant charm. The intricate

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: Height: 33 1/4 in Width: 47 1/4 in Depth: 21 in This Georgian style carved

Category

20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers

French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A substantial Continental chest of drawers or commode in cherry wood with a gently over sailing

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

19th century Dutch chest of drawers in natural wood
19th century Dutch chest of drawers in natural wood

19th century Dutch chest of drawers in natural wood

Located in PARIS, FR

This refined Dutch Rococo chest of drawers is a true testament to the timeless elegance of 18th

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century, Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in IT

drawers was made in Piedmont in the second half of the 18th century, in carved and lacquered wood. The

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral
CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral

CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

adorned with meticulously carved coral, a testament to the artisan's skill and attention to detail. The

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil
Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil

Swedish Gustavian Style Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood apothecary chest with carved dentil molding, 10 drawers

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Bombé Carved & Painted Wood Commode
French Bombé Carved & Painted Wood Commode

French Bombé Carved & Painted Wood Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and painted-wood chest of three drawers. This vintage chest from France features a

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Hand-Carved Indian Wood Console
Exquisite Hand-Carved Indian Wood Console

Exquisite Hand-Carved Indian Wood Console

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your home decor with this stunning piece of craftsman ship. This intricately carved

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers
18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers

18th C. French Louis XV Commode w/Beautifully Carved Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV serpentine commode, with elaborately carved drawer fronts, from the 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spanish Castilian Solid Wood Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century
Spanish Castilian Solid Wood Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century

Spanish Castilian Solid Wood Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish Baroque chest of drawers in solid wood, featuring three drawers with geometric panelled

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

A large French chest of drawers Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs
21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs

21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

of the top layer of lacquer. Brocart chest of drawers with base in wood, hand-carved legs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base
21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base

21st Century Ourlet Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Base

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

wood veneered in tinted maple. Hand-carved base. Inserts in brass and details with gold leaf finishing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Quality Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1920
Antique Italian Quality Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1920

Antique Italian Quality Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers c.1920

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Italian Painted Carved Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1920 – Quality Furniture A fine

Category

Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire

Located in IT

18th century, Italian inlaid and solid walnut wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviúna Wood, Unknown, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviúna Wood, Unknown, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviúna Wood, Unknown, Brazil, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A quiet study in proportion, material, and restraint. This Brazilian modern chest of drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two drawers, having hanging scrolled pulls, rising on molded

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Carved Ornate Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top This exquisite Antique

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, raised

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

African Hinged Top Carved Wood and Brass Figural Chest
African Hinged Top Carved Wood and Brass Figural Chest

African Hinged Top Carved Wood and Brass Figural Chest

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary African (20th Century) carved wooden hinge-top chest featuring figural carvings on the

Category

20th Century African Tribal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Carved Wood Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s
Spanish Revival Carved Wood Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s

Spanish Revival Carved Wood Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

, evoking historic Spanish chests and cupboards. Two upper drawers with carved details provide additional

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest
19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic 19th century, French carved wood bread dough chest style Louis XVI.  

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers

Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers with Figural Panels, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers with Figural Panels, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers with Figural Panels, Late 19th Century

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Revival design. Crafted in richly patinated wood, it features three spacious drawers with architectural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera
An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera

An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera

Located in Atlanta, GA

case which houses four graduated drawers, recessed paneled sides, and presented upon volute-carved

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Located in Vienna, AT

Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer. Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Walnut Burl Brass Chest of Drawers Sideboard Credenza
Pair of Italian Carved Walnut Burl Brass Chest of Drawers Sideboard Credenza

Pair of Italian Carved Walnut Burl Brass Chest of Drawers Sideboard Credenza

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian pair of chest of drawers sideboard credenza in beautiful veneer walnut wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers. This vintage commode from France features

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Carved Wood Tuscan Commode
18th Century Carved Wood Tuscan Commode

18th Century Carved Wood Tuscan Commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

Fabulous 18th century carved and painted Tuscan commode.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy
Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy

Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient console complete with mirror and chest of drawers, built in precious veneered walnut wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Bow-Front Italian Carved-Wood Chest from the 19th Century
Bow-Front Italian Carved-Wood Chest from the 19th Century

Bow-Front Italian Carved-Wood Chest from the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved-wood raised chest with bow front, from the 19th century. This antique chest from

Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE CHiNESE HAND CARVED CIRCA 1890 CHEST OF DRAWERS VERY DETAILED HANDLES
ANTIQUE CHiNESE HAND CARVED CIRCA 1890 CHEST OF DRAWERS VERY DETAILED HANDLES

ANTIQUE CHiNESE HAND CARVED CIRCA 1890 CHEST OF DRAWERS VERY DETAILED HANDLES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, ornately hand carved Chinese export circa 1890 chest of drawers in Camphor wood Please note the delivery

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved & Painted Wood Serpentine Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood serpentine commode from the 18th century. This antique

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy
Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy

Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique chest of drawers / Flap in walnut with three threaded drawers inlaid with plant elements

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers

Located in Sofia, BG

French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Lenny Chest of Drawers
Lenny Chest of Drawers

Lenny Chest of Drawers

$8,648Sale Price / set|20% Off

Lenny Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of Drawers Lenny with structure in veneered walnut wood, with white marble top. Chest with 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Early 20th Century French Regence Carved Mirror with Chest of Three Drawers
Early 20th Century French Regence Carved Mirror with Chest of Three Drawers

Early 20th Century French Regence Carved Mirror with Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

exemplifies the style of central France with a floral carvings and noticeable artistic character. The carved

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Victorian White Painted Carved Wood and Marble Commode
French Victorian White Painted Carved Wood and Marble Commode

French Victorian White Painted Carved Wood and Marble Commode

Located in Queens, NY

"French Victorian white painted and carved bedside commode with inSet marble top and a shaped back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Lenny High Chest of Drawers
Lenny High Chest of Drawers

Lenny High Chest of Drawers

$8,453Sale Price / item|20% Off

Lenny High Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawers Lenny High with structure in veneered walnut wood, with white marble top. Chest

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

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Carved Wood Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of carved wood drawers available for sale. Each of these unique carved wood drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 694 antique and vintage carved wood drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of carved wood drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood drawers bearing Neoclassical or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many carved wood drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Egle Mieliauskiene, La Maison London and Dos Gallos Studio produced popular carved wood drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Carved Wood Drawers?

Carved wood drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,669, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $115,000.

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 Carved Wood Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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