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18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap

18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Spanish walnut marquetry bureau. This is an exquisite antique Spanish bureau, circa 1780 in date this elegant bureau will soon become the centrepiece of your furnitur...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire mahogany-veneered chest of drawers raised on an exceptionally crafted base supported by chimera figures with swan necks, finished in green and silver patina. The piece c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest of five drawers in mahogany wood, 19th century. Two legs with discs and a curved back base support the chest of drawers, with a slightly curved front and whose five drawers (t...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Chest with Diamond-Pattern Carving
19th Century Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Chest with Diamond-Pattern Carving

19th Century Spanish Walnut Two-Drawer Chest with Diamond-Pattern Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

This refined antique Spanish walnut chest was crafted circa 1870 and reflects the strong architectural vocabulary of the Louis XIII style, interpreted through Spanish craftsmanship.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition

Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition

Located in Barcelona, ES

Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition Add a touch of rustic elegance to your home with this charming Catalan wood chest with drawers, manuf...

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Antique 1780s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers. From Mallorca, Spain; second half of the 18th century.
Chest of drawers. From Mallorca, Spain; second half of the 18th century.

Chest of drawers. From Mallorca, Spain; second half of the 18th century.

Located in Madrid, España

Chest of drawers with a pine frame veneered with rosewood, inlaid bone thread decoration and embossed silver fittings - Mallorca (Spain) - 2nd half of the 18th century

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Antique 1740s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

1970s Sarreid Ltd. Spain Brass-Clad Campaign Style Two Drawer Cocktail Chest
1970s Sarreid Ltd. Spain Brass-Clad Campaign Style Two Drawer Cocktail Chest

1970s Sarreid Ltd. Spain Brass-Clad Campaign Style Two Drawer Cocktail Chest

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in San Diego, CA

A handcrafted brass-clad two-drawer cocktail chest produced by Sarreid Ltd. of Spain during the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers

Henredon Spanish Colonial Carved Solid Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style commode or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with brass hardware.

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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Spanish Unfinished Pine "Mobila" Tall Chest of Five Drawers
19th Century Spanish Unfinished Pine "Mobila" Tall Chest of Five Drawers

19th Century Spanish Unfinished Pine "Mobila" Tall Chest of Five Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

A lovely tall chest of drawers in pine with lift-top in pedestal form, followed by five drawers with nickel-plated key plates. The top and bottom drawer have a shaped profile while t...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Pine

1970s Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarried Ltd, Mid-Century Modern, Spain
1970s Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarried Ltd, Mid-Century Modern, Spain

1970s Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarried Ltd, Mid-Century Modern, Spain

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1970s Sarreid Ltd Brass Chest of Drawers (often called a campaign or trunk-style chest) is a highly collectible vintage piece from Spain.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s

Spanish Baroque Style Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

This elegant Spanish chest of drawers is crafted in solid walnut and features a richly carved Baroque-style.

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Vintage 1940s Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Floral Fronts, 1930
Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Floral Fronts, 1930

Spanish Renaissance Revival Oak Chest of Drawers with Carved Floral Fronts, 1930

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish Renaissance Revival chest of drawers crafted in solid oak, dating to the mid-20th century.

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.

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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century
French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century

French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years. Five drawers. This commode has been patinated by our cabinetmaker. Shipping: 38 / 110 / 77 cm 48 kg

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Vintage 1960s French Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

ANTIQUE SPANISH LEATHER DOMED TOP ARMORIAL CREST COAT OF ARMS CHEST OF DRAWERs
ANTIQUE SPANISH LEATHER DOMED TOP ARMORIAL CREST COAT OF ARMS CHEST OF DRAWERs

ANTIQUE SPANISH LEATHER DOMED TOP ARMORIAL CREST COAT OF ARMS CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very absolutely stunning Circa 1860-1880 Spanish made Oak chest of drawers with ornately hand studded l...

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Antique 1860s Spanish High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Embossed Leather Trunk, Spain, 20th Century
Embossed Leather Trunk, Spain, 20th Century

Embossed Leather Trunk, Spain, 20th Century

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Embossed Leather Trunk, Spain, 20th Century. This trunk is located at our Pasadena, California location.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Painted Commode
Spanish Painted Commode

Spanish Painted Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C Spanish painted & decorated 3 drawer pine commode. 1890

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Spanish Commode
Spanish Commode

Spanish Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bulbous oversized 19th c. chest of drawers with original marble top!

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer
18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

This Spanish features a long rectangular shape body which has a geometrical design carved into the side panels. In the front underneath the coffer are two carved paw feet that projec...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600

Located in Madrid, ES

Trunk with three locks, made in wood, leather and wrought iron. This type of trunks and chest with three locks were very common in town halls. The decoration links the piece with the...

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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Circa 1600
Spanish Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Circa 1600

Spanish Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Coffer, Circa 1600

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This striking carved oak coffer is a fine example of Spanish Renaissance furniture, dating to the late 16th or early 17th century, circa 1600. Its bold, architectural presence and de...

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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest F15 by Don Shoemaker
Chest F15 by Don Shoemaker

Chest F15 by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Gui...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door
18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door

18th Century Catalan Chest With Small Door

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb early 18th century Catalan in chopo (poplar) chest Very beautiful chest that stands out by its small door on the front revealing two small drawers. Chests with doors are the r...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A provincial Spanish oak paneled coffer made circa the 17th century. Retaining original snipe hinge loops on carcass with later iron strap hinges and rose head nails. Pegged pane...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Spanish Carved Wood Coffer Trunk, 18th Century, Geometric Design
Large Spanish Carved Wood Coffer Trunk, 18th Century, Geometric Design

Large Spanish Carved Wood Coffer Trunk, 18th Century, Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

The trunk's interior offers a large open storage space. This 18th century Spanish chest is an overall rich, brown color with beautiful aging throughout.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest

Curved Lid Chest

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

CURVED LID CHEST ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500 Height : 49 cm Length : 106 cm Depth : 42 cm Softwood Wrought iron, nails, hasp lock This fine...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal
16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

The relief of folded cloths was common in the Gothic furniture, coming from Flanders in the 15th century and used in Spain in a common way well into the 16th century, although 17th c...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century
Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The shape of this chest, rectangular with flat top, is also the usual in this type of furniture since the Gothic in the Spanish school.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Mallorcan Walnut Marquetry Commode
18th Century Spanish Mallorcan Walnut Marquetry Commode

18th Century Spanish Mallorcan Walnut Marquetry Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Spanish Mallorcan commode in well figured walnut book match veneer with marquetry inlay on all three sides.  The complex structural design of this piece shows a master ...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Onyx

Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode
Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode

Large 18th Century Spanish Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 18th Century Spanish oak four drawer commode. Great scale and a wonderful colour. Dimensions: W: 68.5" (174 cm) H: 43.5" (110.5 cm) D: 25.5" (64.8 cm)

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer with Brass Accents
18th Century Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer with Brass Accents

18th Century Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer with Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been ornately decorated with nail he...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Solid Wood Chest with Turned Columns, 1920s
Antique Solid Wood Chest with Turned Columns, 1920s

Antique Solid Wood Chest with Turned Columns, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Antique solid wood chest featuring a strong architectural presence, with turned side columns, a paneled front, and an elegant iron drop handle on the lid. The piece rests on a molded...

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...

Located in Brecht, BE

a wonderful patina on this mid 18th century wooden chest ... these pieces have become rare finds ... love them in either a classic interior but also combined with modern pieces ...

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers

Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of pearl, pewter, and brass inlay with marble tops (PRICED AS Pair).

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Pewter, Brass

Tanka Chest of Drawers
Tanka Chest of Drawers

Tanka Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawers Tanka with structure in smocked eucalyptus wood in matte finish, with 5 drawers with easy glide system. With base in polished stainless steel in gold finish. Als...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Polychromed Spanish Colonial Leather Trunk
Polychromed Spanish Colonial Leather Trunk

Polychromed Spanish Colonial Leather Trunk

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early leather trunk decorated with complex rillette embossing and retaining elements of its original polychromed decoration. Hand-forged hinges, corner straps and a fabulous centr...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

Aroa Chest of Drawers
Aroa Chest of Drawers

Aroa Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawers Aroa with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 5 drawers on easy glide metal runners with polished stainless steel edging trim in copper finish or in bras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bount Chest of Drawers
Bount Chest of Drawers

Bount Chest of Drawers

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawers bount with structure in walnut wood in matte finish. Nightstand or side table with 5 drawers. With blackened iron feet with polished stainless steel details in gol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

19th Century Spanish Colonial Metal Dome Top Trunk in Pine and Iron
19th Century Spanish Colonial Metal Dome Top Trunk in Pine and Iron

19th Century Spanish Colonial Metal Dome Top Trunk in Pine and Iron

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative Spanish Metal Dome Top Trunk The trunk has a pine carcass and it is covered in iron panels, it has wooden banding around the base with decorative metal work around all th...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads
Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads

Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads

Located in New York, NY

Chest on Stand Rustic Wood Brass Nail Heads. A decorative chest on a stand decorated with brass nail heads.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Lenny Chest of Drawers
Lenny Chest of Drawers

Lenny Chest of Drawers

$8,260Sale 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 drawers, with easy glide system. Base and handles in polished stainless steel in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Spanish 19th C Commode
Spanish 19th C Commode

Spanish 19th C Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C Spanish decorated oak commode with a marble top. 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain
Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain

Located in Barcelona, ES

Exquisite 20th Century Bakery Cabinet - Benjamin LLobet, Spain Immerse yourself in history with this stunning bakery cabinet, an authentic 20th-century piece crafted by the renowned...

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror

19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and magnificently decorative antique Spanish Fernandino style mahogany chest of drawers commode and mirror.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

Wooden Chest
Wooden Chest

Wooden Chest

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's Spanish colonial style chest. Measurements: Height: 15" length: 32" Depth: 17"

Category

Antique Early 1900s Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Lenny High Chest of Drawers
Lenny High Chest of Drawers

Lenny High Chest of Drawers

$8,074Sale 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 with 6 drawers, with easy glide system. Base and handles in polished stainless ste...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer

Aroa Large Chest of Drawer

Located in Paris, FR

Chest of drawer Aroa large with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 8 drawers on easy glide metal runners with polished stainless steel edging trim in copper finish or in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Khalo Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour
Khalo Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Khalo Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Located in Geneve, CH

Khalo Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 48 x W 130 x H 92 cm Materials: Wood.

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Reina Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour
Reina Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Reina Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Located in Geneve, CH

Elegant four-drawer chest, balanced on an asymmetrical set of carved legs.

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cibeles Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour
Cibeles Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Cibeles Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Located in Geneve, CH

Cibeles Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 50 x W 120 x H 100 cm Materials: Wood.

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Chest Spain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest Spain for your home. Each chest Spain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 482 options for an antique or vintage chest Spain now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chest Spain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest Spain bearing Baroque, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Sarreid Ltd., John Widdicomb and Jordi Vilanova i Bosch each produced at least one beautiful chest Spain that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Spain?

A chest Spain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,496, while the lowest priced sells for $465 and the highest can go for as much as $67,500.

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.

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