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Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This rather imposing escritoire stands upon turned feet. The bottom panelled doors open to reveal an inner oak lined drawer. The writing section having a drop down fall with a leat...

Category

Antique 1860s Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest – Fine Quality

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th Century British Colonial campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany in a two piece

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century British Colonial chest handcrafted in tropical hardwood featuring a pullout

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk
Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This campaign chest/desk is quite a find. Fanciers of this type of dual purpose antique will not be

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction

Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa

Category

Antique 1840s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers We date this to circa 1880 Bought from a dealer on

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Antique 1880s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk
Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 English double pedestal collector's chest desk. Bird's eye maple & figured walnut with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Loper Pulls. The Bureau is of a Good Warm Antique Walnut Colour.

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Antique 18th Century George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Loper Pulls. The Bureau is of a Good Warm Antique Walnut Colour.

Category

Antique 18th Century George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

Located in Potters Bar, GB

, escutcheons and loper pulls. The bureau is of a good warm antique walnut colour.

Category

Antique Early 1800s George I Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest of Drawers/Table c.1900
Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest of Drawers/Table c.1900

Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest of Drawers/Table c.1900

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Quality Scumble Glazed Dressing Chest Table c.1900 – Ideal for Use as a Chest of Drawers

Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table
Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Beautiful Yew And Brass Military Secretary Campaign Chest Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing military secretary campaign chest with three large

Category

Mid-20th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine antique English mahogany Campaign style server chest, with a step back two tiered hinged top

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine &

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Provincial Slotted Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer. Item

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being a three drawer

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest

Located in Forney, TX

, chest of drawers, commode, dresser, fall-front desk, wall accent, hall console, Tuscan, Firenze Tuscany

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Table Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Table Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Table Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian mahogany secretaire desk writing table chest of drawers. A lovely item, that is

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Baroque Fruitwood Inlaid Desk / Cassone Chest, Mid-17th Century
Antique Baroque Fruitwood Inlaid Desk / Cassone Chest, Mid-17th Century

Antique Baroque Fruitwood Inlaid Desk / Cassone Chest, Mid-17th Century

Located in L'Etang, FR

Huge 17th century trunk crafted into a minister's desk in the 19th century Paneled and inlaid

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Austrian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Regency / William IV mahogany secretaire writing desk and chest of drawers, circa 1825-1835

Category

Antique 1820s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire
French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire

French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

of like a chest meets a desk, hence great space saving device. Front opens out to reveal writing

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Antique Early 1900s Empire Desks

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Located in South Coast, CA

Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest
English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive early 20th century solid oak writing bureau. The fall flap enclosed writing surface and fitted interior comprising shelving and cubby holes. Fitted a long graduated ca...

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Oak

SALE!-Gustavian Antique 19 th c  Cherrywood Chest - Writing desk
SALE!-Gustavian Antique 19 th c  Cherrywood Chest - Writing desk

SALE!-Gustavian Antique 19 th c Cherrywood Chest - Writing desk

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gustavian antique 19 th c cherry wood veneer on pine chest, opening into a writing desk.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Antique Georgian Regency Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Regency Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Regency Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian / Regency elm secretaire desk writing chest of drawers, circa 1800-1830. A

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest
Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest

Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional wood inlay writing desk with multiple compartments.

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique 1800s Butler Chest with Desk Drawer
Antique 1800s Butler Chest with Desk Drawer

Antique 1800s Butler Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Cherry drop front butler chest with desk drawer.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian
English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian

English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Edwardian solid oak roll-top writing bureau. The tambour fall flap enclosed adjustable writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers and storage. Fi...

Category

Early 20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800
Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800

Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A very pleasing original Georgian writing bureau desk presented in good antique condition Mid-size

Category

Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary The piece has been crafted

Category

Vintage 1910s Desks

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a highly sought after antique campaign chest / secretary The piece has been crafted

Category

Vintage 1910s Campaign Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire/Desk/Chest This fine quality

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Georgian Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Georgian Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian / Regency elm secretaire desk writing chest of drawers circa 1800-1830. A lovely

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

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Chest And Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest and desk antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every chest and desk antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest and desk antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A chest and desk antique, designed in the Georgian, Baroque or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. John Needles each produced at least one beautiful chest and desk antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest And Desk Antique?

A chest and desk antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,524, while the lowest priced sells for $532 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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 Chest And Desk Antique
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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