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Flemish Chest

19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Chest of drawers hand-made in Belgium in the early 1900s using oak and pegged construction. The chest features three overlay drawers, all showing large, hand-made dovetail joints and...

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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

Leather-Covered Studded Chest.  Dutch or Flemish, late 17th/early 18th. Century
Leather-Covered Studded Chest.  Dutch or Flemish, late 17th/early 18th. Century

Leather-Covered Studded Chest. Dutch or Flemish, late 17th/early 18th. Century

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A rare rectangular chest covered in its original dark leather, extensively decorated with hand-applied brass studs forming stylized floral and geometric motifs. The chest retains its...

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Antique Late 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770
Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770

Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Flemish commode or chest of drawers in oak with serpentine front and three drawers with original hardware, rich brown patina, circa mid-late 1700s.

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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode
Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode

Large 18th Century Flemish Serpentine Bleached Oak Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large early 18th Century Régence period Flemish four drawer commode.With beautiful hand carved detail to the serpentine front with original brass fittings. Circa 1715.

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Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century Chic..
Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century Chic..

Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century Chic..

Located in Buchanan, MI

An exceptional flemish baroque collectors cabinet on stand, Circa 1640, walnut and palisander marquetry on an ebonized base. Note: Depth is at its deepest point, most of the case is ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander, Walnut

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

At the crossroads of German, Flemish and Italian influences, this chest bears witness to the artistic productions of the 16th century cities.

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest  Early 18th Century Transitional
Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest  Early 18th Century Transitional

Dutch Marquetry Vitrine on Chest Early 18th Century Transitional

Located in London, by appointment only

An 18th century Flemish marquetry vitrine on chest, the shaped crest centred by a finial above two glazed doors opening to a shelved cupboard, the vitrine sits on a serpentine chest ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished
Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished

Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous 18th century Flemish reproduction chest of drawers, dresser, or buffet server By Baker Furniture USA, mid-20th century Mahogany, with original brass hardware.

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

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Flemish Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flemish chest for your home. Each flemish chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. There are many kinds of the flemish chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A flemish chest made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular.

How Much is a Flemish Chest?

Prices for a flemish chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $881 and can go as high as $14,750, while the average can fetch as much as $5,625.

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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