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Chinoiserie Chest On Stand

Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand
Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand

Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand

Located in Norwich, GB

A fabulous black & gilt Japanned Chinoiserie chest on stand. English. Circa 1920. A very

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

$1,727

H 17 in W 32 in D 24 in

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece

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Vintage 1920s Japonisme Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

$39,708

H 71.26 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Located in Lymington, GB

A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

$2,520Sale Price|83% Off

H 45 in W 35.5 in D 14.5 in

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand

Located in Nashville, TN

lower stand is fitted with a pair of drawers that are also japanned and hand-painted with Chinoiserie

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Antique 1690s Dutch William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Chinese Chest on Stand
19th Century, Chinese Chest on Stand

19th Century, Chinese Chest on Stand

$2,295

H 23 in W 25 in D 17 in

19th Century, Chinese Chest on Stand

Located in Vista, CA

19th century, Chinese lacquered red chest-on-stand.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Wood

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Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand
Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand

Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand

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H 61.5 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 in

Queen Anne Lacquered Chest on Stand

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Queen Anne period black lacquer chest on stand; the chest with three short and three

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Antique 1710s English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
19th Century Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

19th Century Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

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H 49 in W 39 in D 20 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century English black lacquered chinoiserie chest on stand. Wonderful japanning throughout the

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century British Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
19th Century British Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

19th Century British Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in Richmond, VA

Very striking 19th century British lacquered chinoiserie chest on stand. The chinoiserie decoration

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Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Black Painted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
18th Century English Black Painted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

18th Century English Black Painted Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The 18th century English black painted chinoiserie chest on stand, seven drawers above turned leg

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

19th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an elegant English black lacquered English Queen Anne cabinet chest on Stand decorated

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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Wood

English Persian Style Chinoiserie Chest on Stand Bar Cabinet
English Persian Style Chinoiserie Chest on Stand Bar Cabinet

English Persian Style Chinoiserie Chest on Stand Bar Cabinet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful hand painted cabinet with hand carved parcel giltwood base. The Persian red top with elaborate Persian hunting scenes with all-over aged gold highlights. The interior opens...

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Antique Early 1900s English Dry Bars

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Oak, Hardwood

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Red Chest on Stand
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Red Chest on Stand

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Red Chest on Stand

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table By Drexel

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Drexel Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Brass Chest on Stand
1970s Drexel Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Brass Chest on Stand

1970s Drexel Chinoiserie Red Lacquer and Brass Chest on Stand

By Drexel

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

it permanently rests atop a custom dark wood stand with a fretwork apron, elevating it as both a

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinoiserie English Chest on stand
18th Century Chinoiserie English Chest on stand

18th Century Chinoiserie English Chest on stand

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A magnificent 18th Century English Chinoiserie chest of drawers on stand. It has a beautiful base

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Painted Chest on Stand
Chinese Painted Chest on Stand

Chinese Painted Chest on Stand

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H 32 in W 35 in D 22 in

Chinese Painted Chest on Stand

Located in San Marino, CA

A vibrant chinoiserie painted motif on this chest. The stand is new; the trunk is 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

William & Mary Chest on Stand / Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration
William & Mary Chest on Stand / Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration

William & Mary Chest on Stand / Black Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 17th-early 18th century William and Mary chest on stand with gilt chinoiserie decoration

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Antique English Chinoiserie Cabinet on a Carved Giltwood Stand
Antique English Chinoiserie Cabinet on a Carved Giltwood Stand

Antique English Chinoiserie Cabinet on a Carved Giltwood Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine antique English Chinoiserie painted cabinet on a carved giltwood stand. Lovely painted

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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand
Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand

Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand

Located in Benington, Herts

A magnificent 17Th / 18Th Century and later English Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Gilt carved Stand

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Antique Late 17th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Trompe l'Oeil Bookcase Storage Chest on Stand
Vintage Chinese Trompe l'Oeil Bookcase Storage Chest on Stand

Vintage Chinese Trompe l'Oeil Bookcase Storage Chest on Stand

Located in Raymondville, TX

An eclectic vintage Chinese trompe l'Oeil bookcase storage chest on Ming style stand (2 pieces

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Superb Early 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand, Chinoiserie Decoration
Superb Early 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand, Chinoiserie Decoration

Superb Early 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand, Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A superb early 18th century Japanned chest on stand, decorated with chinoiserie landscapes

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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Chest on Stand with a Black and Gold Lacquered Finish
19th Century English Chest on Stand with a Black and Gold Lacquered Finish

19th Century English Chest on Stand with a Black and Gold Lacquered Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

English chest on stand with a Japanned lacquered finish in black, gold and red dating from the mid

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Chinese Black & Gold Lacquer Chest on Stand Coffee Table
Stunning Chinese Black & Gold Lacquer Chest on Stand Coffee Table

Stunning Chinese Black & Gold Lacquer Chest on Stand Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A jewel of an antique Chinese black and gold lacquered chest on custom stand, having intricate

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Elm

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Miniature Tansu, Haribako, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

leg stand, in reference to chinoiserie and japonisme chests on stands popularized in the west.     

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

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H 50 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dramatically painted and fitted with shelves. The chest is supported by a fine Chippendale

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indian Bareilly Utter Pradesh circa 1850 Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
19th Century Indian Bareilly Utter Pradesh circa 1850 Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

19th Century Indian Bareilly Utter Pradesh circa 1850 Chinoiserie Chest on Stand

Located in Shustoke, GB

A wonderful English Country House, mid-19th century Indian chinoiserie decorated chest on stand

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Pair of Chinoiserie Silver Chests on Stands
Pair of Chinoiserie Silver Chests on Stands

Pair of Chinoiserie Silver Chests on Stands

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H 43.5 in W 30 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Chinoiserie Silver Chests on Stands

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of William and Mary style silver chests on stands with 3 drawers each in Tete Di Neggra, Van

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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand
Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand

Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

and decoration to the sides. The chest on stand has wonderful proportions and is very chic. The stand

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, c. 1790
A Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, c. 1790

A Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, c. 1790

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H 34.5 in W 27 in D 16.5 in

A Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand, c. 1790

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Chinoiserie Black and Gold Lacquer decorated Cabinet on Stand, c. 1780

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinoiserie George III Chest on Stand
Chinoiserie George III Chest on Stand

Chinoiserie George III Chest on Stand

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H 59 in W 36 in D 21 in

Chinoiserie George III Chest on Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

Double-door cabinet with brass hardware, opens to reveal a long drawer above three small drawers, above two wider drawers, above two small drawers flanked by square drawers which hav...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Cabinets

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Wood

Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand
Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand

Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand

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H 49 in W 22 in D 17 in

Chinoiserie Jewel Chest on Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully lacquered chest outfitted with multiple drawers and finely detailed with exceptional

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Chest on Stand
19th Century English Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Chest on Stand

19th Century English Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Chest on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful 19th century large English chinoiserie red lacquer chest on stand, in William and Mary

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William and Mary Cabinets

Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Campaign Chest on Stand
Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Campaign Chest on Stand

Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Campaign Chest on Stand

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian influenced Campaign style decorative chest affixed to stand, unbranded. Walnut, or similar

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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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$11,095

H 44.49 in W 61.03 in D 9.06 in

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Located in London, GB

A slightly aged Regency style fireplace in Carrara marble. A good quality reproduction piece, available in custom sizes and other marbles. Opening size 91.5cm x 91.5cm

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Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard

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By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.

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Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror

Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

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Venetian Chinoiserie Gilt and Lacquered Mirror

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Italian Venetian style mirror decorated in the chinoiserie taste featuring a hand-carved frame finished with an ivory lacquer ground. Decorated with carved scrolls and surmo...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Bohemian Bronze and Beaded Glass Peacock Lamp

Bohemian Bronze and Beaded Glass Peacock Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Bohemian painted bronze and glass jeweled Peacock Lamp on a marble base. Takes a single candle bulb.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet

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Located in Sheffield, MA

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France

Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France

By Serge Castella Interiors

Located in Girona, Spain

Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage
19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage

19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique tray was created in Normandy, France, circa 1870, round in shape, the colorful tray features hand painted flowers and leaves in the white and pink palette on a light gre...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tray Tables

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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi
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Schumacher by Miles Redd Brighton Pavilion Wallpaper Mural in Multi

By Miles Redd, Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

Based on a rare 18th-century document and created by one of Europe's premier engravers, this design comes in coordinating panels of fabric and wallpaper with a 12-foot repeat. Pane...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Paper

Antique English Hand-Painted Ridgway Ironstone Imari Decor Platter
Antique English Hand-Painted Ridgway Ironstone Imari Decor Platter

Antique English Hand-Painted Ridgway Ironstone Imari Decor Platter

By J & W Ridgway

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fine antique English hand-painted ironstone Imari decor platter with extraordinarily colorful "Imari" pattern. "Fraction-style" painted pattern number attributes maker of platter ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...

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Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by John ...

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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Books

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Leather, Paper

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...

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Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

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By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod turned feet, the base of square form, having reeded columns to the angles, ...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

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Brass

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By Mary McDonald, Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

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"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book
"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book

"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book

$60 / item

H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 1.35 in

"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book

Located in New York, NY

Explore the stars and planets and beyond through art over the ages – an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe – from ancient cave ...

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Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers
Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers

Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers

$4,806

H 35.83 in W 51.58 in D 22.05 in

Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

French Regence style chest of drawers handmade in solid wood with bronze ormolu mounts which have been treated to achieve an antique grey patina. The drawers are finished in a French...

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2010s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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Chinoiserie Chest On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chinoiserie chest on stand you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and brass, every chinoiserie chest on stand was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chinoiserie chest on stand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A chinoiserie chest on stand, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinoiserie Chest On Stand?

A chinoiserie chest on stand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,295 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.

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