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Crane Chest

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

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Japanese Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
With two drawers. Top section of a two section chest. Elaborate hardware with cranes and clouds
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Chest
Japanese Chest
H 23 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Chest Drawers Commode Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Stunning antique Chinese red lacquer chest of drawers or commode - We date this important piece
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Antique 1890s Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of Chinese antique raise carved/relief Camphor chest/trunk from China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Located in Greven, DE
furniture, consisting of a small secretary and a corresponding high chest of drawers. In typical Dutch
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

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Coromandel Black Lacquer Screen - Four Panels - Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
four elements, earth, fire, air and water. The reverse shows a magnificent scene of cranes, emblematic
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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Lacquer

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19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
holding a small drinking vessel. To his right a bird which resembles a crane also stood on one leg. We
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Chinese Woman Quasi-Official Imperial Dragon Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
featured in the front, back and shoulder among the eight Taoist auspicious symbols such as cranes, fans and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk, Plastic

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Located in Somis, CA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Located in Monterey, CA
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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.