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Brass and Chestnut Wood Fish Tray
Brass and Chestnut Wood Fish Tray

Brass and Chestnut Wood Fish Tray

Located in New York, NY

Brass and chestnut wood fish tray. Unique numbered American chestnut and intricately hand pierced brass fish gallery tray.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Continental French Green Free Blown Glass DEMIJOHN Bottle 19th Century
Continental French Green Free Blown Glass DEMIJOHN Bottle 19th Century

Continental French Green Free Blown Glass DEMIJOHN Bottle 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare shape features a tall, globular body with subtly flattened sides that elegantly taper inward toward a narrow base, bearing a striking resemblance to early American chestnut...

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Antique 1890s French Industrial Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style
1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style

1930s Pair of Chestnut Chiavari Rocking Chairs with Springs, old America style

By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Sturdy style old America 1930s chestnut Chiavari rocking chairs with springs, restored new upholster Measures cm: D 76, W 76, H 40/82.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century
Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century

Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A child’s chestnut slant front desk, New England, late 18th century. White pine secondary wood. 21 ¼ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 23 inches tall

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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Signed Mid-Century Modern American Abstract Oil Painting Wormy Chestnut Frame
Signed Mid-Century Modern American Abstract Oil Painting Wormy Chestnut Frame

Signed Mid-Century Modern American Abstract Oil Painting Wormy Chestnut Frame

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Signed MID CENTURY MODERN AMERICAN ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING Wormy Chestnut Frame Colorful and expressive modernist abstract painting.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s
Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s

Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladder Back Rocker , NYC Circa 1910s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Germantown, MD

1910s Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladder Back Arm Rocker in the Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with cotton velvet upholstery. Original finish with seat Cushions Reupholstered to closel...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Pair Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladderback Side Chairs, NYC Circa 1910s
Pair Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladderback Side Chairs, NYC Circa 1910s

Pair Stickley Co. Shaker Type Chestnut Ladderback Side Chairs, NYC Circa 1910s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of L. & J.G. Stickley Co. Chestnut Ladderback and Upholstered Side Chairs in Shaker manner. Material Chestnut with cotton velvet upholstery. Original finish with seat Cushions ...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee
Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Magnificent 18th Century South American Colonial Escaño Settee in light wood Backrest formed by four "guitar" sections, cut out, with its necks decorated by volutes centralizing car...

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Antique Late 18th Century South American Rococo Settees

Materials

Chestnut

American Studio Craft Burr Wood Bowl
American Studio Craft Burr Wood Bowl

American Studio Craft Burr Wood Bowl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An American Studio Craft Centerpiece Bowl in Burr Horse Chestnut.

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20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Chestnut

19th C American Primitive Arts & Crafts Marquetry Inlay Dresser Chest of Drawers
19th C American Primitive Arts & Crafts Marquetry Inlay Dresser Chest of Drawers

19th C American Primitive Arts & Crafts Marquetry Inlay Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C American Primitive Arts & Crafts Marquetry Inlay "Lippincott Chest" Dresser. Item features beautiful "diamond" wood inlay throughout including the top, sides, and drawer front...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Chestnut, Mahogany

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940
Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, 1940

By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman of chestnut from Russel Wright’s ‘Rustic Modern’ group, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture ...

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Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Chestnut Racehorse with a Jockey Up On a Training Strap
Chestnut Racehorse with a Jockey Up On a Training Strap

Chestnut Racehorse with a Jockey Up On a Training Strap

By Henry H. Cross

Located in New York, NY

It was Henry Cross's portraits of horses belonging to the prominent breeders and trainers of the second half of the nineteenth century that won the artist renown as an animal painter...

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19th Century American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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American Chestnut Vitrine/ Bookcase
American Chestnut Vitrine/ Bookcase

American Chestnut Vitrine/ Bookcase

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H 87.5 in W 67 in D 19 in

American Chestnut Vitrine/ Bookcase

Located in North Egremont, MA

Tall and stately custom built 19th century glazed cabinet with drawers constructed of American Chestnut. Stenciled on the back is "Built by M.E.

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Antique 1880s American Vitrines

Materials

Wood

American Craftsman Extendable Chestnut Dining/Conference Table, Made to Order
American Craftsman Extendable Chestnut Dining/Conference Table, Made to Order

American Craftsman Extendable Chestnut Dining/Conference Table, Made to Order

Located in Manavgat, Antalya

An extending dining table allows you to increase seating capacity at your dining room whenever you have more people to gather around the table and gives you the option to enjoy your ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Wood

Set of 13 Free-Blown Glass Chestnut Bottles
Set of 13 Free-Blown Glass Chestnut Bottles

Set of 13 Free-Blown Glass Chestnut Bottles

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H 10.63 in Dm 5 in

Set of 13 Free-Blown Glass Chestnut Bottles

Located in Litchfield, CT

Set of 13 graduated free-blown glass chestnut bottles in varying colors of olive greens and ambers. Ranges in size from: 4 7/8" to 10 5/8". Excellent Condition.   

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Whale Tail Adze
19th Century Whale Tail Adze

19th Century Whale Tail Adze

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H 8 in W 10 in D 4 in

19th Century Whale Tail Adze

Located in North Egremont, MA

wonderful, 19th century boatwright's adze in the form of a whale's tail. wrought iron blade made in Sheffield , signed j.b & s, the tail itself is American and carved from chestnut.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Antique American Chestnut Vestment or Map Cabinet
Antique American Chestnut Vestment or Map Cabinet

Antique American Chestnut Vestment or Map Cabinet

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H 95.5 in W 51.75 in D 38.5 in

Antique American Chestnut Vestment or Map Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

This is an early American hand built piece. It is solid American chestnut with the original brass hardware.

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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open Armchairs

Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open Armchairs

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Mid-20th century American chestnut Louis XV open armchairs. Made in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open-Arm Fauteuil Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open-Arm Fauteuil Chairs

Mid-20th Century American Chestnut Louis XV Open-Arm Fauteuil Chairs

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Mid-20th century American chestnut Louis XV open armchairs. Made in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut

Rustic Early American Bench
Rustic Early American Bench

Rustic Early American Bench

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine and early rustic primitive bench fashioned from a thick and expressive slab of old-growth American chestnut and hand-carved through-doweled splaying legs.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Benches

Large Carved Chestnut Sculpture Of A Murex Shell
Large Carved Chestnut Sculpture Of A Murex Shell

Large Carved Chestnut Sculpture Of A Murex Shell

Located in Chicago, IL

The wood looks to be chestnut, which would indicate creation of this piece in the 1930s or earlier, as a blight wiped out nearly all American chestnut trees by the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pure Chestnut Cowhide XL Rug
Pure Chestnut Cowhide XL Rug

Pure Chestnut Cowhide XL Rug

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W 130 in L 120 in

Pure Chestnut Cowhide XL Rug

Located in New York, NY

This Pure Chestnut Cowhide XL Rug is two large cowhides sewn together and dyed by Brazilian craftsman. Pure Rugs originate from the Pampas Grasslands of Brazil, all individually sele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian North and South American Rugs

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900
Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

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H 16.5 in W 116 in D 64 in

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Chestnut boat bench, America, circa 1900. L-shaped bench with baluster supports, brass hardware, and storage underneath.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Benches

Materials

Chestnut

American Copper Chestnut Roaster
American Copper Chestnut Roaster

American Copper Chestnut Roaster

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American copper chestnut roaster with a beautifully turned tiger maple handle.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique American Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Tall Bookcase Cabinet
Antique American Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Tall Bookcase Cabinet

Antique American Aesthetic Movement Chestnut Tall Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Norwich, England

An American Aesthetic Movement chestnut tall bookcase cabinet with brass stylised hinges and turned finials.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases

Materials

Chestnut

Strong Chestnut Tree

Strong Chestnut Tree

By Charles E. Burchfield

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original graphite on paper drawing by Charles E. Burchfield. This work will come with a COA and appraisal. This work is one of several studies created by Burchfield in preparati...

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1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Rare Southside Virginia Yellow Pine and Chestnut Hunt table, c. 1790
Rare Southside Virginia Yellow Pine and Chestnut Hunt table, c. 1790

Rare Southside Virginia Yellow Pine and Chestnut Hunt table, c. 1790

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Rare Southside Virginia Yellow Pine and Chestnut Hunt table, c. 1790. The semi-circle top over tall, tapered legs having scratch-beading. 35” h. x 35” w. x 18.875 d.

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Antique 1790s North American Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Chestnut Dresser with Fruit Carved Pulls
Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Chestnut Dresser with Fruit Carved Pulls

Antique Eastlake Victorian Marble Top Chestnut Dresser with Fruit Carved Pulls

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian marble-top chestnut dresser with fruit carved pulls. Item features marble top, fruit and maple leaf carved drawer pulls, beautiful wood grain, no key, but ...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble

Rustic American Sideboard
Rustic American Sideboard

Rustic American Sideboard

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H 39.5 in W 43 in

Rustic American Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

19th century American sideboard cabinet sever. American rustic sideboard cabinet of chestnut wood early 1800's.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Signed Laurence A. Campbell Oil on Board Winter Chestnut Street Dated 1994
Signed Laurence A. Campbell Oil on Board Winter Chestnut Street Dated 1994

Signed Laurence A. Campbell Oil on Board Winter Chestnut Street Dated 1994

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

His work is sensitive and uniquely American as he often uses American flags in his works.

Category

1990s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Chestnut, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1961
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Chestnut, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1961

Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair, Chestnut, Stainless Steel, Mies van der Rohe, 1961

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Knoll Barcelona lounge chair, stainless steel, Mies van der Rohe, circa 1961. Deep chestnut brown original leather, straps in-tact, highly sought after original stainless steel frame...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

American Studio Hand Crafted Artist Stools, Circa 1960
American Studio Hand Crafted Artist Stools, Circa 1960

American Studio Hand Crafted Artist Stools, Circa 1960

Located in Rochester, NY

American studio hand crafted artist stools with pegged joinery construction. Three of the stools with pale natural color and sculpted contoured wood slab seats / one stool with pale...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Vintage New York Train Station Bench
Vintage New York Train Station Bench

Vintage New York Train Station Bench

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H 41.5 in W 87.5 in D 26 in

Vintage New York Train Station Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Upstate New York early 20th century wooden slat back bench. Very comfortable for waiting for a train! Modern, clean craftsman design, refinished in matte black. Striking.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Modernist Handcrafted Sliding Rosewood Box by Nick Malignano
Modernist Handcrafted Sliding Rosewood Box by Nick Malignano

Modernist Handcrafted Sliding Rosewood Box by Nick Malignano

By Nick Molignano

Located in New York, NY

Executed in a satin finish, this piece showcases the inherent beauty of the exotic rosewood with its swirling grain of dark chocolate and chestnut. Excellent condition. American, ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Modernist Handcrafted Rosewood Sliding Box by Nick Molignano
Modernist Handcrafted Rosewood Sliding Box by Nick Molignano

Modernist Handcrafted Rosewood Sliding Box by Nick Molignano

By Nick Molignano

Located in New York, NY

Executed in a satin finish, this piece showcases the inherent beauty of the rosewood with its swirling grain of dark chocolate and chestnut. Excellent condition. American, circa 1...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th C Pair 4 Panel Chestnut Doors Original Finish
Early 20th C Pair 4 Panel Chestnut Doors Original Finish

Early 20th C Pair 4 Panel Chestnut Doors Original Finish

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century pair of American chestnut doors. Each door features 4 panels with the original finish.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Doors and Gates

Materials

Chestnut

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900
Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

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H 16.5 in W 104.5 in D 22 in

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Chestnut Boat Bench, America, circa 1900. With baluster supports, brass hardware, and storage underneath.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Style Chestnut Gate-Leg Table
Early 20th Century American William and Mary Style Chestnut Gate-Leg Table

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Style Chestnut Gate-Leg Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique American William and Mary style chestnut gate-leg table, circa 1910-1920.

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Early 20th Century North American William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembrok...

Materials

Chestnut

Late 19th Century Chestnut Non Denominational Church Pew
Late 19th Century Chestnut Non Denominational Church Pew

Late 19th Century Chestnut Non Denominational Church Pew

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous chestnut pew with fully paneled back on both sides. Simple and elegant as the chestnut has mellowed and aged. A little under six and a half feet makes it very useful in ever...

Category

Antique 1890s American American Classical Benches

Materials

Chestnut

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American Chestnut For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American chestnut you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An American chestnut — often made from chestnut, hardwood and wood — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage American chestnut now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an American chestnut — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An American chestnut made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American chestnut over the years, but those crafted by L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Old Hickory Furniture Company and Russel Wright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Chestnut?

The average selling price for an American chestnut at 1stDibs is $2,998, while they’re typically $167 on the low end and $368,000 for the highest priced.