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English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely and unique English Victorian chest of drawers with a fish design would really make a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
17th Century Charles II Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
boasting a warm colour and patina . The chest has four long drawers with brass fish-tail drop handles
Category
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers circa 1940.
Designed in the Rococo style with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris.
Tulip veneer with cube marquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century German Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Made to safeguard your precious treasures, this impressive wooden chest made in Germany circa 1780
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
17th Century, French, Walnut Coffer
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. This lovely coffer has the unusual designs of fish inlaid on the top and the front, with various
Category
Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Walnut Bench Chest Hand Carved with Characters, Fish and Leaves
Located in Sofia, BG
Bench-chest backboard walnut pediment molded and carved medallions, foliage and heads of characters
Category
Antique Early 17th Century English Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 48.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Emerald Green Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is clad in aquamarine green glass
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Emerald Green Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is clad in aquamarine green glass
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Chinoiserie Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a marquetry medallion depicting a seated Chinese fish-seller attending to a standing lady among
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.25 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
Boxed Georg Jensen Fish Service 55 for Twelve with Matching Serving Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver fish service for twelve with matching serving set, in the Georg Jensen silverware
Category
1990s Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
19th Century Fruit Bowl with a Koi Fish Base in Gilt Bronze and Marble
Located in NICE, FR
boasts exceptional gilding and intricate detailing in terms of decorative elements, mainly the Koi Fish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1860s Korean Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s Korean chest, adorned with fish, birds and flowers. 2 shelves.
Category
Antique 1860s Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional five drawer chest is an entertaining essential that keeps your flatware organized and well
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, all-sterling, 8 3/8"
9 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/8"
5 strawberry forks, 4 3/4"
2 fish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver 36-Piece Flatware Fish Cutlery, French Manufactory Paris, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous French cutlery service for fish/flatware/dinnerware consisting of 36 pieces.
Most elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 2.36 in W 18.3 in D 16.14 in
Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Levesley Bros silverplate fork and knife fish carving set featuring celluloid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 10 in D 13.75 in
Modern Italian Custom Design Brass Edged & Fish Marine Decor Teal Blue Cabinet
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
sides that serve as legs, is decorated with cast brass stylized fishes as handles.
High quality of
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Antique Korean Elm Brass Chests
Located in Baltimore, MD
A remarkable pair of antique Korean elm small chests, with original brass hardware, circa late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and beddings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Metal
Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
. 63 grams
12 Fish Forks 19.00 cm. 65 grams
12 Fish Knives 22.30 cm. 76 grams
12 Oyster Forks 13.20 cm
Category
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
Blades 20.00 cm. 45 grams
12 Fish Forks 17.50 cm. 67 grams
12 Fish Knives 20.50 cm. 84 grams
12 Vermeil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255 pieces. This service includes:
12
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
, Original 5 Drawer Lockable Storage Chest and 25 Amazing Serving Pieces by Two of France's Premier
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Korean Elmwood Rice Chest Storage Bin Tansu Altar Cabinet Locks
Located in Dayton, OH
for storage. The interior is paper lined with calligraphy. The chest is made using mortise and tenon
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 38.5 in D 24 in
Aucoc - 166pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By A. Aucoc
Located in Wilmington, DE
-Pearl Handled Knives and Extra Dinner Forks and Dinner Knives plus 2 Original 3-Tiered Storage Chests
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Place soup spoons, 7 1/8"
12 Fruit knives, rose gold, 7 3/8"
8 Fish knives, all-sterling, 7 7/8
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
the Tutt Alumni House. The impressive 10 drawer chest was purchased in about 1919 and was used to
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Raised Chest, Korean, Elm, Pear, Side Cabinet, Brass, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique raised chest. A Korean, elm and pear wood side cabinet with brass fittings
Category
Antique 1880s South Korean Chinoiserie Sideboards
Materials
Elm, Pearwood
H 33.67 in W 37.8 in D 16.93 in
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
number 3 for 800 silver. The Vermeil is custom fitted in a Mahogany Brass Mounted Campaign Chest on Stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 36 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
fork, splayed tines, vermeil, 6 5/8"
1 fish serving set, 11 1/2"
1 asparagus server, all-sterling, 9
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1901 Dated Love Heart Antique Original Paint Romanian Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
trunk or marriage coffer chest depicting a large love heart with flowers
I have recently purchased a
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
H 19.69 in W 47.45 in D 22.64 in
Kings by Emile Viner Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 185 pcs Fitted Chest
By Emile Viner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding English Sterling flatware service in fitted chest
The Edward Viner Silver Factory
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/8"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8"
11 Fish Knives, flat handle all
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Posen 800 Silver Flatware Set Service in original Fitted Chest 170 pcs Germany
By L. Posen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Spoons, 8 3/8"
18 Ice Cream Spoons, w/lightly gold washed bowls, 5 1/4"
18 Fish Forks, 7"
11 Fruit
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest, 340 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
San Juan by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set, 85 pieces. This set is offered in the original vintage fitted chest and includes
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Farinerio Decorative Box with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This petite French box, called a fariniero, was intended to be used to coat fish, particularly sardines
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 18 in W 8.25 in D 3.75 in
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
original Captains Chests. This set was purchased in 1933 by Charles L. Tutt IV and given to his bride
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Boxes with Carved Floral Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the culinary history of France. Originally designed to coat fish, notably sardines, in flour
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 9.5 in D 6.125 in
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
By Bafico
Located in Oakland, CA
pieces all nestled in a fitted chest that also is used as a small table. Made in the the1920s and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 31 in W 24 in D 17 in
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 119 pieces Dinner Modern
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 7 1/2"
11 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 7 1/4"
12 Fish Knives, 8 1/2"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 171 pcs France Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 4-tine, 6 3/4"
12 Dessert Knives, 8"
12 Fish Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Fish Knives, 8 1/4"
12 Escargot Forks
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fiddle Thread & Shell by Various English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 101 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Ladles, 7 3/4"
1 Yoked Asparagus Tongs, 10 3/8"
1 Soup Ladle, 13 3/4"
1 Fish Server, pierced, 13"
1 Fish
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Oasis by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 60 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dessert Spoons, 7 3/4"
12 Fish Knives, flat handle, 7 3/4"
12 Fish Forks, 7"
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 116 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/2"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4"
12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 7 1/4"
12 Fish
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Legend by Fortunoff Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 76 pcs
By Fortunoff
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
1 Large Serving Spoon, 9 3/8"
1 Fish Server, 10 3/4"
1 Fish Serving Fork
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Flemish by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 76 pieces Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 5 3/8"
8 Large Gumbo Soup Spoons, 7 1/2"
8 Fish Forks, 4-tine, 7 1/4"
1 Sugar Spoon, gold-washed
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 5 1/2"
12 Fish Forks, all-sterling, 7 3/8"
12 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 136 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 Dessert Spoons, 7 1/4"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/8"
12 Hollow Handle Fish
Category
20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Trifid by Crichton English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 154 pieces
By Crichton Co., Ltd
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
12 Fish Forks, hollow handle, all-sterling, 7"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 pcs Lunch
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
. This set includes:
12 Luncheon Knives, 8 1/4"
12 Luncheon Forks, 7 3/8"
12 Fish / Salad Forks, 7"
12
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Palladio Fiddle Thread Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 140 pcs Dinner Italian
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 6 7/8"
12 Fish Knives, flat handle, 8 1/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, w/spout, 7 1/4"
1
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Milano by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 8 1/4"
8 Salad/Fish Forks, 4-tine, 6 3/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 96 pcs
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Butter Spreaders, 5 1/4"
12 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/8"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Moderne Gramont by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Small Teaspoons / Coffee Spoons, 5 1/2"
12 Dessert Spoons, 7 1/4"
11 Fish Forks, 7 1/2"
11 Fish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Russell by Garrard English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 104 Pcs Dinner
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 4 5/8"
12 Dessert Spoons, 7 1/4"
10 Fish Knives, hollow handle, all-sterling, 8 3/8"
11 Fish
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Old English by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 124 pcs England
By Carrs
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 3/8"
12 Fish Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Fish Knives, all
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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- What is a Chinese fish bowl?1 Answer
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- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
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