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Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

$892Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 25.79 in D 13.78 in

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Madura, off the northeast coast of Java, in the late 19th century, this merchant's chest attracts

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights. We have

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Located in Forney, TX

in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive chest features a

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

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Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest
Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

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H 21 in W 19 in D 38 in

Antique Indonesian Madura Ornate Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

Antique Indonesian Madura chest with original traditional ornate hardware, hinged top, lateral

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Furniture

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay
Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with geometric mother of pearl inlay. Born on the

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl
Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique 19th century Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with red and brown accents and mother

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Bali Indonesian Primitive Jodang Chest Trunk Coffee Table Rice Day Bed Teak
Bali Indonesian Primitive Jodang Chest Trunk Coffee Table Rice Day Bed Teak

Bali Indonesian Primitive Jodang Chest Trunk Coffee Table Rice Day Bed Teak

Located in Dayton, OH

wooden chest from Madura Indonesia. Known also as wedding chest. It is usually made of carved teak wood

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Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian wooden blanket chest from Madura, adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay. Born on the

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Madura Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic madura chest available at 1stDibs. A madura chest — often made from wood, paint and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the madura chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Madura Chest?

A madura chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,365, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $7,500.

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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