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Swedish Gentleman's Chest Atrributed to Carl Malmsten for Bodafors
Swedish Gentleman's Chest Atrributed to Carl Malmsten for Bodafors

Swedish Gentleman's Chest Atrributed to Carl Malmsten for Bodafors

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New London, CT

Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Swedish gentlemens chest, walnut having fourteen birch lined drawers with beveled mirror and enclosure at top, dated 1952, ht. 46 1/2 in.; wd. 60 in.; dp...

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

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a sculptural Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers - dresser in teak wood recently imported from Copenhagen to California before its restoration. This beautiful dresser featu...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, 1960s

Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, 1960s

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish modern solid teak highboy gentleman's dresser by Bernhard Pederson & Son from the 1960s. In

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode
Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode

Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in Hudson, NY

a very handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Very fine English gentleman's dressing chest of drawers, c.1875
Very fine English gentleman's dressing chest of drawers, c.1875

Very fine English gentleman's dressing chest of drawers, c.1875

Located in New York, NY

Very fine English gentleman's dressing chest of two drawers to hold cuff links, shirt stays

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut gentleman's chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California.
Walnut gentleman's chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California.

Walnut gentleman's chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall two piece cabinet, with mirror, from Glenn's best selling furniture range.

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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English gentlemans George III mahogany caddy top batchelors chest, Georgian
English gentlemans George III mahogany caddy top batchelors chest, Georgian

English gentlemans George III mahogany caddy top batchelors chest, Georgian

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

slides were for the valet to brush a gentleman’s trousers before use. Below the top the chest is fitted

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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Gentleman's French Empire Commode of Fine Quality, circa 1810
Unusual Gentleman's French Empire Commode of Fine Quality, circa 1810

Unusual Gentleman's French Empire Commode of Fine Quality, circa 1810

Located in London, GB

Mahogany and plum pudding mahogany veneer. Three long drawers on a plinth base, the top drawer divided into three parts with original lock and key. Mounted with gilt bronze stars and...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450
Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450

Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Newly restored, light mahogany chest, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, special ordered on tall, tapered steel legs, purchased in 1950. Original order, sales receipt and other ...

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gentleman's Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450
Pair of Gentleman's Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450

Pair of Gentleman's Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model No. 4450

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Newly restored, light mahogany chests, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, special ordered on tall, tapered steel legs, purchased in 1950. Original order, sales receipt and other...

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

A stunning Gothic Revival cabinet from England c.1840
A stunning Gothic Revival cabinet from England c.1840

A stunning Gothic Revival cabinet from England c.1840

Located in Houston, TX

Chippendale's amazing collection of designs published as the "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director" (1754

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase
George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase

George III Chippendale period mahogany breakfront bookcase

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Knutsford, GB

for a library bookcase, see Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet- Maker`s Director, 3rd

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A George III carved mahogany kneehole desk
A George III carved mahogany kneehole desk

A George III carved mahogany kneehole desk

Located in London, GB

Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, 1763, pl.LXVII and LXIX. Its ‘Recess for the Knees is of a circular

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

L'homme Debout (Standing Man) Armoire
L'homme Debout (Standing Man) Armoire

L'homme Debout (Standing Man) Armoire

Located in San Francisco, CA

Walnut tall , deep standing cabinet for a gentleman's clothing and haberdashery. Country French in

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Gentleman's cigar and whisky trunk by Louis Vuitton, c. 1906
Gentleman's cigar and whisky trunk by Louis Vuitton, c. 1906

Gentleman's cigar and whisky trunk by Louis Vuitton, c. 1906

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

An exceptional gentleman’s cigar and whisky cabinet, professionally adapted from an original rare

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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Refined George III Mahogany Chippendale Commode Circa  1755
Refined George III Mahogany Chippendale Commode Circa  1755

Refined George III Mahogany Chippendale Commode Circa 1755

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

"The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Guide" he illustratesmany similar examples; plates LXVII-III. This

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, England circa 1765
George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, England circa 1765

George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, England circa 1765

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

on Thomas Chippendale’s pattern for ‘French Commode Tables’ in The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s

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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany serpentine commode
George III Mahogany serpentine commode

George III Mahogany serpentine commode

Located in Knutsford, GB

Thomas Chippendale’s The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, 1754 (pls. XLIII and XLV

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Carved Side Chairs
Pair of George III Carved Side Chairs

Pair of George III Carved Side Chairs

Located in Litchfield, CT

splat design is inspired by plate # nine, "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Directory" by Thomas

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early George III Period Pembroke Table in the Manner of Chippendale
Early George III Period Pembroke Table in the Manner of Chippendale

Early George III Period Pembroke Table in the Manner of Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Fresno, CA

joined by a shaped cross stretcher. Cf. Thomas Chippendale's Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembr...

19th Century Estate-Made Mahogany Folio Table and Collectors Three-Drawer Chest
19th Century Estate-Made Mahogany Folio Table and Collectors Three-Drawer Chest

19th Century Estate-Made Mahogany Folio Table and Collectors Three-Drawer Chest

Located in London, GB

An estate made mahogany Gentleman’s compendium or collectors cabinet. The galleried top and three

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Library Armchair .  Mid 18th Century
Gainsborough Library Armchair .  Mid 18th Century

Gainsborough Library Armchair . Mid 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Georgian mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, after designs by Thomas Chippendale in "The Gentleman

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair. 19th Century
Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair. 19th Century

Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair. 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

(see his design book published 1754, “The Gentleman’s and Cabinet Makers Guide”). The shaped crest rail

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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.
A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.

A pair of Anglo-Indian ivory-veneered side chairs.

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale's 1762 Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director (plate 16);engraved on all four sides

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ivory

George III Mahogany Sideboard Table
George III Mahogany Sideboard Table

George III Mahogany Sideboard Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

sideboard table, as seen in plates LVI-LXI of his The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The feet on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Console Tables

A Pair of Mid-20th Century Cockpen Cast Iron Garden Chairs
A Pair of Mid-20th Century Cockpen Cast Iron Garden Chairs

A Pair of Mid-20th Century Cockpen Cast Iron Garden Chairs

Located in London, GB

Chippendale (1718-1779). His publication, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, clearly shows the

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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

18th Century George III Period Thomas Chippendale Style Mahogany Tripod Table
18th Century George III Period Thomas Chippendale Style Mahogany Tripod Table

18th Century George III Period Thomas Chippendale Style Mahogany Tripod Table

Located in London, GB

publication, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director. The carving is excellent throughout.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pair Georgian Style Armchairs
Pair Georgian Style Armchairs

Pair Georgian Style Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

details. The Rococo inspired form is inspired by the designs of Thomas Chippendale (see "The Gentleman and

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

George III Chippendale period writing desk
George III Chippendale period writing desk

George III Chippendale period writing desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Knutsford, GB

of this desk conforms with many designs illustrated in Thomas Chippendale's - "The Gentleman's and

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Style Mahogany Library Armchairs, Early 19th Century
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Library Armchairs, Early 19th Century

Pair of George III Style Mahogany Library Armchairs, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

acanthus leaf motifs all resting on ball and claw feet. For similar examples see "The Gentleman and Cabinet

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Antique 19th Century English George III Armchairs

Mid-Georgian Library Armchair. Circa 1755
Mid-Georgian Library Armchair. Circa 1755

Mid-Georgian Library Armchair. Circa 1755

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Georgian mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, after designs by Thomas Chippendale in "The Gentleman

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Georgian Mahogany Kettle Stand. C1750-60
Mid-Georgian Mahogany Kettle Stand. C1750-60

Mid-Georgian Mahogany Kettle Stand. C1750-60

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale's "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", plate LV, published 1761, and William Ince and John

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English End Tables

Refined George III Chippendale Console Table. Circa 1755
Refined George III Chippendale Console Table. Circa 1755

Refined George III Chippendale Console Table. Circa 1755

Located in New York, NY

"The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director", first published in 1754. Plate LVIII illustrates the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Console Tables

Fine Set of Eight Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs (Six and Two)
Fine Set of Eight Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs (Six and Two)

Fine Set of Eight Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs (Six and Two)

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in St. Louis, MO

Plate XIII in Thomas Chippendale's "The Gentleman's and Cabinet-Makers Director," 1762, as seen in the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755
George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755

George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755

Located in New York, NY

renowned Design book “Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Guide” published in 1762. See plate #CLIX for similar

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Caddies

George III Mahogany Kettle Stand. Circa 1755
George III Mahogany Kettle Stand. Circa 1755

George III Mahogany Kettle Stand. Circa 1755

Located in New York, NY

important 18th century designers produced related models see Thomas Chippendale's "The Gentleman and Cabinet

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Side Tables

George III a Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs Attributed to Mayhew & Ince
George III a Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs Attributed to Mayhew & Ince

George III a Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs Attributed to Mayhew & Ince

By Ince & Mayhew

Located in Northwich, GB

trade competitor Thomas Chippendale. Chippendale’s “The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director” (which

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Antique 1780s British George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Fret Carved Table. 18th C
George III Mahogany Fret Carved Table. 18th C

George III Mahogany Fret Carved Table. 18th C

Located in New York, NY

George III mahogany tea table in the Chinese Chippendale taste (see his “Gentleman and Cabinet

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C
Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C

Classic George III Tea Table after Chippendale, English Mid-18th C

Located in New York, NY

George III mahogany tea table in the Chinese Chippendale taste (see his “Gentleman and Cabinet

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

George II laburnum kettle stand
George II laburnum kettle stand

George II laburnum kettle stand

Located in Knutsford, GB

found on furniture made by Thomas Chippendale and illustrated in "The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tables

Pair Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs
Pair Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs

Pair Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

designs of Chippendale (see "The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", pub. 1754, plts. XIX-XXIII

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs)  Circa 1750
Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs)  Circa 1750

Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs) Circa 1750

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

"The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director", pub. 1754, plts. XIX-XXIII. "English Furniture" by G

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs

George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755
George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755

George II Mahogany Tea Caddy, C 1755

Located in New York, NY

renowned Design book “Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Guide” published in 1762. See plate #CLIX for similar

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Caddies

George II Mahogany and Needlework Armchair in the Manner of Matthias Lock
George II Mahogany and Needlework Armchair in the Manner of Matthias Lock

George II Mahogany and Needlework Armchair in the Manner of Matthias Lock

Located in Knutsford, GB

of Thomas Chippendale’s The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, published in 1754. The toe on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Textile

A Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale
A Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale

A Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Knutsford, GB

follow drawings for `French Chairs’ published in Chippendale’s “The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks
Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks

Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

popularised by patterns issued in Thomas Chippendale's ‘The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1754-1762

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Antique 1760s English Candlesticks

Materials

Wire

Mirrored Storage Cabinet
Mirrored Storage Cabinet

Mirrored Storage Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

A mirrored gentleman's cabinet or armoire.

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Late 20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet
Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet

Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet

Located in Sarasota, FL

Scotland gentleman's hat Chest, cabinet or wardrobe handmade fabulous pulls and hardware well made

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Small Hand-Crafted Porcelain Match Striker in Skull Form
Early 20th Century Small Hand-Crafted Porcelain Match Striker in Skull Form

Early 20th Century Small Hand-Crafted Porcelain Match Striker in Skull Form

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

gentleman's cabinet curiosities, the strike hails from the continent, likely Germany. In excellent condition

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Early 20th Century German Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A gentleman's oak chest of drawers. Extremely original and of excellent proportion, quality and

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gentleman's Chest
Gentleman's Chest

Gentleman's Chest

Located in Georges Mills, NH

Victorian oak gentleman's chest with carved crest top. Swivel dressing mirror. Hat box

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Wood

Vintage Modern 1960s Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest
Vintage Modern 1960s Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest

Vintage Modern 1960s Danish Teak Gentleman's Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome vintage 1960s Danish teak gentleman's chest, with five large drawers, and a hinged

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

1950s Harvey Probber Gentlemans Chest, Signed
1950s Harvey Probber Gentlemans Chest, Signed

1950s Harvey Probber Gentlemans Chest, Signed

By Harvey Probber

Located in New Rochelle, NY

You are viewing an exceptional and classy 1950s gentleman's chest. The piece was acquired from a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Tallboy Gentleman's Wardrobe
Art Deco Tallboy Gentleman's Wardrobe

Art Deco Tallboy Gentleman's Wardrobe

By Palatial Furniture

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Tall boy Art Deco gentlemans wardrobe. Beautiful Walnut veneers, internally fitted with

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

George III Period Mahogany Gentleman's Press
George III Period Mahogany Gentleman's Press

George III Period Mahogany Gentleman's Press

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman's press with finely carved open fretwork

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Antique 1780s British George III Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

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Gentlemans Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gentlemans cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each gentlemans cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 387 variations of the antique or vintage gentlemans cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gentlemans cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gentlemans cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made gentlemans cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture and Broyhill Brasilia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gentlemans Cabinet?

Prices for a gentlemans cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $28,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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