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Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
By Shaw Walker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet USA, Circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans Weiss, New York, 1960 for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Desk can be used in the center of the Library. This Remarkable Period Chippendale Metamorphic Chest has
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Stamped Marchand Kingwood Chest Commode with Provenance
By Nicolas Jean Marchand
Located in New York, NY
specialized in museum-quality furniture, in fact several of his pieces can be admired in the Parisian library
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s. Chest of drawers with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Ebony Commode, Chest, Dresser, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Ebony bronze mounted commode, chest, dresser having bronze mounts with bronze framed
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware
Located in Stamford, CT
any room, den, library, guest room. It wants to be seen. 30 inches high, 36.25 wide, 16.25 deep
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany with Interior Writing Surface
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire chest or commode with bowed front offering four drawers on tapered feet in the
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Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Paint

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th C. Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Tall Chest of Drawers Filing Cabinet Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, in a library to organize files and lock it for privacy . In a bedroom as a chest of drawers . Antique
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard This is a very
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Louis XIV Style Ormolu Mounted Bronze Commode or French Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Important Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Regence Commode or Louis XIV chest of drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
be used in a library or living room. The bright silver patinated iron mounts contrast the pretty
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
H 30.375 in W 51 in D 21.25 in
Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
By Philippe Neerman, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

English Regency Bowfront Mahogany with Ebony Stringing Converted Bedstep Commode
Located in Wells, ME
table in a library where one can use the steps to access the higher library shelves (of course these
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Mahogany

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
By Etienne Doirat
Located in PARIS, FR
production of Etienne Doirat, one of the most talented cabinetmakers under the Regency. This group of chests
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gordon Bunshaft Extra Large Credenza
By Gordon Bunshaft, De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
. The inside is completely veneered in oak. We also have 120 cm wide chest of drawers that was used in
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Gordon Bunshaft Extra Large Credenza
Gordon Bunshaft Extra Large Credenza
H 26.58 in W 110.24 in D 19.69 in
Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
By Gordon Bunshaft, De Coene Frères, Florence Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
veneered in oak. We also have 120 cm wide chest of drawers that was used in combination with this piece to
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
Gordon Bunshaft Credenza
H 26.58 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Circa 1870 Bleached Walnut Renaissance Style Commode from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
gadroon lobes. The walnut wood has been stripped, giving the chest of drawers a warm golden cream color
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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
make a wonderful anchor in a living room, library, bedroom or hall alcove!   
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
Public Library is named for him. Barnabas Turner Pratt and Elizabeth Sturgis has three children: Mary
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Antique 1740s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The
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Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Tilt Top Hutch Table Library Tavern Bench Storage Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
and space. The combination of a table and a chest that could quickly be converted into a chair or
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Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Oak

Stunning Victorian Full Sized Habberdashery Apocethary Cabinet Library Bookcase
Located in GB
, usually they are either chest height or three meters tall designed for a massive shop. This is perfect at
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Painted Grain Dragon Griffon Secretary Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
. The chest is supported by serpentine front and tapered back legs. Dimensions: 18" x 30.5" x 40.5"h
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Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 SHERATON REVIVAL LIBRARY BUREAU BOOKCASE ON DRAWERS
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
England, Sheraton Revival, Library Bureau bookcase circa 1840 Please note the delivery fee listed is just
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Huge Gothic Revival Antique Hand Cavred English Oak Library Bookcase Inc Drawers
Located in GB
English oak open library bookcase with chest of drawer’s base This piece is a whopper, its 8’7 feet
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in GB
150cm tall and has as you can see, a pair of Wellington chests which house an open library bookcase in
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Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Drexel Heritage Hispana Brutalist Walnut Nightstand Chest Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Hispana Drexel Heritage low chest, nightstand or side table, circa 1960s. Made of walnut
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Victorian Era Chest of Drawers Campaign Wellington Cabinet Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French oak 19th century Victorian Era Wellington campaign chest of drawers or
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

An Exceptional 18th Century Japanned Chest on Stand With Important Provenance
Located in Benington, Herts
A Superb and Rare 18th Century European Japanned Chinoiserie Chest on Stand with important
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Antique 1780s English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Antique French Armoire Linen Cabinet Wardrobe Chest Gothic Revival Oak c. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Armoire, Linen Cabinet, Wardrobe, or Chest~~HIGHLY CARVED
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Important Antique Museum Quality Equestrian Leather Clad Painted Chest on Stand
Located in GB
this, it is without a doubt the most stunning chest on stand in the world, it belongs in its own
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Habersham Plantation Hand Painted Trompe L'oeil Provincial Chest of Drawers
By Habersham
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Habersham Plantation hand painted Trompe L'oeil Provincial chest of drawers, Dresser. Habersham
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique English Cabinet Chest Wardrobe Gothic Revival Oak Monkeys Rare c.1880s
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique English GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Cabinet, Chest, or Wardrobe~~ONE OF A KIND~~HIGHLY CARVED
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
, Stand-out piece would make a useful addition to a small library or study, because it can be folded up
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a useful addition to a small library or study. The desk can be folded up quickly to create
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Antique George II Circa 1740 Burr Walnut Burear Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine Burr Walnut & Brass George II circa 1740 Library
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Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Column Bar by Black Table Studio, Maple, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
BlackTable Studio's signature Column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Maple

Column Bar by Black Table Studio, Rift, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
BlackTable Studio's signature column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Oak

Column Bar by Black Table Studio, Black, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By BlackTable Studio
Located in New York, NY
Black Table's signature Column Chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly represents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Ash

Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
tile is one of 14 similar we are selling, removed from the now demolished library of the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
English Victorian Heraldic Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
tile is one of 14 similar we are selling, removed from the now demolished library of the Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Heraldic Tile
English Victorian Heraldic Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled top, the tilted
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk 61"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian drop front secretary or library writing desk. Made of cherry featuring Eastlake
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Antique English Armorial Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
tile is one of 14 similar we are selling, removed from the now demolished library of the Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Armorial Tile
Antique English Armorial Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
Antique English Heraldic Tile Earl of Derby
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
tile is one of 14 similar we are selling, removed from the now demolished library of the Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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Library Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal library chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every library chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a library chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A library chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made library chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gaylord Brothers, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Remington Rand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Library Chest?

The average selling price for a library chest at 1stDibs is $3,307, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $29,986 for the highest priced.

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