Desktop Chest
ANTiQUE GEORGIAN TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE SALESMAN DESKTOP CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
collectors cabinet in the form of a Georgian chest of drawers which houses four shelves of antique Taxidermy
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 12.01 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 20.28 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Cabinets Commodes or Night Stands Harrison Van Horn
By Harrison Van Horn, Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
the East West Collection with one cabinet featuring a pull-out desktop and two doors concealing one
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Vintage 1980s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's.
16 separate pieces: four chests set in one
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century George III Secretary Desk/Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A spectacular piece of English craftsmanship. The details are amazing. Desktop is tooled leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Desks
Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
H 4.53 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
21st Century Antigua Writing Desk in Carbalho by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Writing desk with top and chest of drawers in glossy grey color. Under-desktop covered with leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 118.12 in D 88.59 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
desktop revealing a section with multiple small drawers. Below the writing top you will find three
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Maple, Oak
Late 17th C Louis XIV Italian Walnut Scrittorio Con Scarabattolo, Burl & Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
; this version of a secretary incorporated within a chest of drawers has a hinged top & upper front panel
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43.2 in W 67.3 in D 26.8 in
Art Deco Macassar Executive Desk
Located in North York, ON
conceals a large hidden chest of drawers for extensive storage and organizing. Right hand side features 4
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Secretary Bookcase Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
-century 2 part case crafted from oak. The chest is fronted by two large storage drawers with patinated
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Secretaire a Abattant with Cuban Acajou Mahogany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
surface or desktop which does double duty as a cover to seal up papers and other items located in small
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi Writing Desk in Chestnut
By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
be used as a side magazine holder. Ample storage space is available through a suspended chest of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Lacquer Maki-E Miniature Hasami-Bako with Copper Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered box with lid in the shape of a miniature Hasami-Bako (traveling chest) circa
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century
Located in Miami, FL
The rectangular locker rests on chest with legs, and has four drawers decorated with diamonds that
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 57.88 in W 42.72 in D 15.16 in
Stunning Late 19th Century Campaign or Travelers Desk Attr. to Thomas Potter
By Thomas Potter
Located in Lisse, NL
it would have been taken from one campaign posting to the next. The chest on top can be fully closed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
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H 44.9 in W 34.6 in D 17.3 in
Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell
By Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical small desk with a built-in chest of drawers.
Because of the large homes that many of the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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H 38.4 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
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H 30.32 in W 87.41 in D 74.81 in
Victorian Taxidermy Bird of Paradise Attributed to Rowland Ward, 1848-1916
By Rowland Ward
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H 27.37 in W 22.05 in D 12.21 in
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Located in London, GB
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Hand crafted English late 19th century pharmacy draws, with handwritten numbered draws, glass handles and all dovetail jointed sections. The w...
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Hans Wegner Danish Modern AT-33 Teak and Oak Sewing Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
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German Art Deco Oak Filing Cabinet / Bank of Drawers, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This filing cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. The cabinet features 25 drawers with nice card holders and pulls.
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Midcentury Paul McCobb #1502 Small Jewelry Chest 10-Drawer Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Paul McCobb #1502 3' small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with walnut finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls black coated. Made for top o...
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Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and scarce antique quarter-sawn oak apothecary cabinet by high quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (1899-1955).
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Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in oak. Front with five drawers and handles of brass. Executed by P. Lauritzen & Son.
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Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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H 27.96 in W 40.16 in D 9.45 in
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama with 40 taxidermy Indian birds by W.D.Dawes
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Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 40 taxidermy tropical birds, labellled by W.E.Dawes, variously perched on branches and groundwork ,set within its original three glass ebonised ca...
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H 39.77 in W 8.67 in D 30.71 in
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Lift Top Bar Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern lift top bar cabinet
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
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Mid-Century Cabinet in Birch Sweden
By Averskogs Industrier, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century chest of drawers featuring four shelves of equal proportions on sled base. Beautiful finger joints and brass screw details with original patina. Very solid handsome piece...
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Wonderful 18th Century Oak Welsh Wardrobe Armoire Mud Room Cubby
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early oak Welsh wardrobe/armoire 18th century Livery tack, Harness Hall cupboard
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Early 1800s Swedish Pine Secretary with Original Brass Hardware
Located in Memphis, TN
authentic aged Swedish pine glows with a golden patina. With a chest of three roomy drawers on the bottom
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
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Pine
Antique Apprentice Chest Of Drawers, English, Small Desktop Case, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apprentice chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and flame small specimen or
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 10.63 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
Antique English Burl Walnut Chest circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burl Walnut Chest circa 1880
Desktop open
Width: 30"
Depth: 27.5"
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Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers hails from 19th Century Germany, showcasing a timeless
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in
19th Century English Ship Commode, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Wood Brass
By English School
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and timeless English ship commode, chest of drawers / bureau with two separate bodies with
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 18.9 in W 44.49 in L 18.9 in
Rare Mahogany 1890 Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Drop Front Desk Secretaire
Located in GB
chest with drop front Secretaire desk.
A very large and well-made piece in stunning lightly restored
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
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Brass
H 41.54 in W 46.07 in D 21.26 in
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
rolls back to reveal a desktop with a leather writing surface and a set of stationary drawers in rich
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poliform Italy Dream Collection White Lacquer Modular Dresser with Table, Desk
By Poliform, MARCEL WANDERS
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bedroom furnishings includes various sizes of night tables, a round night table, a bench and a desktop
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H 29 in W 77 in D 20 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Dresser-Chiffonier
Located in Opole, PL
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Antique 1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Miniature Faux Library Drawers
Located in Riverdale, NY
Decorative faux library drawers made for desktop use. A silk tassel undoes the front faux library
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
tambour rolls back to reveal a desktop with a leather writing surface and a set of stationary drawers in
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
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Signed Sarreid Brass Chest-Form Letter Storage Box
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Peabody, MA
Solid brass desktop storage box in the form of a chest of drawers, signed Sarreid Ltd, made in
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Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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19th Century Campaign Chest of Drawers and Desk
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Dressers
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18th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Chest, circa 1770
Located in Brooklyn, NY
distinguishes it from other high chests of the period giving it a certain grace. The tombstone panels of the
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19th Century Swiss Drop-Leaf Secretary Desk and Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th Century Swiss case piece is comprised of a drop-leaf desktop and a chest of drawers. They
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Antique English Secrétaire Campaign Chest with Brass Banded Leather Top
Located in Peabody, MA
Early 20th century antique English officer’s secrétaire Campaign chest in walnut with drop down
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Brass
H 37.25 in W 29.38 in D 17 in
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
cousin of the secretary desk. Both have a main working surface or desktop which does double duty as a
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Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires
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Leather, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherry Wood Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
writing desktop revealing a section with multiple small drawers and documents shelves. Below the writing
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H 66.54 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Vanity-Sewing Table-Whatnot
Located in Opole, PL
table, a whatnot, or as a nightstand.
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Vintage Danish Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits 1960s
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Asaa, DK
additional four drawers next to the desktop.
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Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits 1960s
By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Asaa, DK
additional four drawers next to the desktop.
Versatile secretary with 16 drawers in total (!) and drop down
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Wall system by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the U + N series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Late 1700s Northern Swedish Pine Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
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Oaken Desk from the Interwar Period
Located in Opole, PL
, lockable chests that are divided with a drawer.
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1860s French Secretary Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
. With a characteristic fusion of styles. A three drawer chest supports an unfordable writing desk, in
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Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
be combined with other book cases from the same series.
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Midcentury Danish Rosewood Roll-Top Secretary Desk in the Style of Omann Junior
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
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H 37 in W 35 in D 17.75 in
"Courage, " Paperweight w/ Bronze Plaque Set in Lucite, 1933
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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"Victor" Maple and Bamboo Writing Desk Designed by Mario Airo for Adele-C
By Mario Airo, Adele-C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 38.5 in W 56.2 in D 30.7 in
19th Century Specimen Precious Hard Stone and Ormolu Mounted Jewelry Cabinet
Located in London, GB
cabinet, circa 1870 in date.
In the form of a cabinet on chest, the lid on the top superbly inset with a
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H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Wall Unit /Book Shelves in Teak, Denmark, 1950s Designed by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 320cm/Height: 200 cm/Depth: 38 cm/Width cabinets & shelves: 80 cm/Depth 7 shelves: 20 cm/Desktop,Chest
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H 78.75 in W 125.99 in D 11.82 in
Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique English solid mahogany officer’s campaign chest with drop down desktop drawer, circa 1890s
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Set of 3 Midcentury Miniature Stacking Chests Attributed to Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
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H 30.25 in W 17.75 in D 15 in
1910s Metal Art Construction Co. Petite Clerks Desk Chest Drawers Rare
By Metal Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.13 in
Poliform Italy Dream Collection White Lacquer Modular Dresser with Table, Desk
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 49.61 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Spanish Baroque Style Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Winter Park, FL
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Desktop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode with Desktop
Located in New Orleans, LA
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COMMODE WITH DESKTOP, BIRDSEYE MAPLE WITH INLAY, MARBLE TOP
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commode of birdseye maple wood with citron wood inlay of scroll and leaf designs on the drawer fronts. Above the three equal sized drawers, the commode has a fold down leather des...
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Natural Wood Chest of Twenty Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, natural wood chest has 20 drawers and 2 pull-out desktops. It has a strong presence
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Early 19th Century American Desktop Physician's Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome walnut, dovetailed box with drop lid and drawers, made for use by a doctor for medicines, etc, with original locks and key. The drawers are each dovetailed, too, American, e...
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Walnut Louis XV Commode Secretaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
expose leather desktop with small interior drawers for storage. Two large bottom drawers.
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Antique French Louis Philippe Commode with Bureau Drawer in Mahogany
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French Provincial Secretaire Chest
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
tapered moulded legs, circa 1860. This secretaire chest has two long drawers beneath a drop down desktop
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French Writing Desk in the Style of Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
desktop, steel structure and a chest of drawers with brass details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pair of 1950's Walnut Cabinets by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of vintage 1950's walnut chests by Jens Risom. Beautiful graining with brass
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Brass
1960s George Nelson Executive Desk with Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
36"d x 29.5"h desktop,small 2 drawer chest, credenza with; 5 drawers behind a sliding laminate door
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Aluminum, Steel
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Desktop Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desktop chest for your home. Each desktop chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage desktop chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desktop chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right desktop chest, those designed in Georgian, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one desktop chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Doezema, Fratelli Rizzi and Harrison Van Horn produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Desktop Chest?
The average selling price for a desktop chest at 1stDibs is $5,700, while they’re typically $322 on the low end and $76,270 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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