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Crane Chest

Crane & MacMahon Pyramid Front Modernist Chest of Drawers
Crane & MacMahon Pyramid Front Modernist Chest of Drawers

Crane & MacMahon Pyramid Front Modernist Chest of Drawers

Located in Hanover, MA

-leather detailing. Made by Crane & MacMahon, St Mary’s OH, circa 1950. Triangle brand, fine furniture

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

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Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes
Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes

Chinese Japanese Export Claw & Ball Vintage Chest Trunk Box Cranes Rural Schenes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Chinese or Japanese Export carved wood trunk with claw and ball feet A good looking piece depicting rural scenes, the lock plate it...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

wonderful mixed metal hardware depicting a well-modelled crane and turtle, relating to a Japanese folk

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

Materials

Elm, Pine

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware
Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Meiji Japanese Tansu Two-Tier Chest, Crane Turtle Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu consists two individual chests that can be used separately

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Fine Japanese 2 Section Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Fine Japanese 2 Section Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Fine Japanese 2 Section Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware

Located in San Francisco, CA

mixed metal lock plates depicting the crane and turtle motif.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Tribal Chest, Painted with Cranes and Deer
Antique Tribal Chest, Painted with Cranes and Deer

Antique Tribal Chest, Painted with Cranes and Deer

Located in Somis, CA

A beautifully painted chest from China's tribal village. The colors are simply splendid. The

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Meiji Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Crane Bamboo Hardware
Meiji Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Crane Bamboo Hardware

Meiji Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Crane Bamboo Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

, solid iron hardware features cranes and bamboos, symbols of long life and advancement. Elegant drawer

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest
Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An extremely good quality and ornately carved freestanding oriental camphor wood chest with deeply

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Early 20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Wood Kiri Iron Turtle Crane Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside
Japanese Tansu Wood Kiri Iron Turtle Crane Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside

Japanese Tansu Wood Kiri Iron Turtle Crane Hardware Chest Side Table Bedside

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese Tansu chest constructed of kiri with large iron handles and massive iron lock plates with

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest
Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Freestanding Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An extremely good quality and ornately carved freestanding oriental camphor wood chest with deeply

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Early 20th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

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Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000

Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.

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Materials

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Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza
Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza

Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza

On Hold|$8,464

H 35.04 in W 77.96 in D 18.12 in

Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza

Located in Kent, Dover

A large French Mid-Century credenza, ebonised with parchment doors. The handles in brass fleur de lis and the interior has provision for two shelves, the options being wood or glass,...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

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"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

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2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Chest Of Drawers
Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Chest Of Drawers

Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Chest Of Drawers

$8,900

H 44 in W 35 in D 19 in

Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Chest Of Drawers

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers in cerused natual oak with a combed oak border. Original brass pulls. Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Mint Restored.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet
Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet

Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet

$7,250 / item

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 19.75 in

Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Italian Contemporary artisan made carved oak two-door cabinet, the interior with shelving for great storage. No hardware as to not interrupt the seamless design of the carved wood. I...

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2010s Italian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Crane Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal crane chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and fabric, every crane chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crane chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A crane chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one crane chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christopher Dresser, Minton and Old Hall Earthenware Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Crane Chest?

A crane chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,375, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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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