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Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century
Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century

Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century

Located in Trenton, NJ

Bernhard Pedersen & Søn’s tambour doors are produced using techniques and tooling maintained from the firm’s earliest production, a continuity of craft that distinguishes the fir...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

Wall mounted Desk / Dressing table and mirror set by Egon Bro Petersen, 1941
Wall mounted Desk / Dressing table and mirror set by Egon Bro Petersen, 1941

Wall mounted Desk / Dressing table and mirror set by Egon Bro Petersen, 1941

By Egon Bro Petersen, K. Thomsen

Located in Balen, BE

One small hairline crack on the underside of the back panel, not visible with normal use. The tambour mechanism operates wel, the drawers are structurally sound, and the wood surface...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Ash, Oak

Georgian mahogany tray-top commode bedside cabinet
Georgian mahogany tray-top commode bedside cabinet

Georgian mahogany tray-top commode bedside cabinet

$4,252 / set

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Georgian mahogany tray-top commode bedside cabinet

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Presented in excellent condition and ready to use. The tambour door slides open easily to reveal an empty compartment.

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Late 18th Century English George III Tambour Used

Materials

Mahogany

A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood & Parquetry Collectors Cabinet
A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood & Parquetry Collectors Cabinet

A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood & Parquetry Collectors Cabinet

By Jean-François Oeben

Located in Sheffield, MA

s desk (c . 1750; versailles, château), in which he still used slightly rounded lines and cube marquetry. he was influenced by the goût grec and his work became more radical. the lin...

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Tambour Used

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McFadden Tambour Embroidered Silk Evening Jacket
McFadden Tambour Embroidered Silk Evening Jacket

McFadden Tambour Embroidered Silk Evening Jacket

By Mary McFadden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floral and geometric Chinese designs are embroidered using a tambour stitch in red, cobalt blue, mint green and metallic gold silk thread on an ivory silk organza ground.

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1980s Tambour Used

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960

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H 28.75 in W 80.32 in D 88.59 in

Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This use of tambour doors is a signature Vodder design element, combining aesthetic appeal with practical utility.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Rosewood

Large Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit by Niels Bach for Dyrlund, 1970s
Large Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit by Niels Bach for Dyrlund, 1970s

Large Midcentury Danish Teak Wall Unit by Niels Bach for Dyrlund, 1970s

By Niels Bach, Dyrlund

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

For example the beautiful tambour doors used in this wall unit. If you're looking to a closed tambour door you think it's one piece, but if you look very close.

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

Pair of Floating Danish Teak Tambour Shelves
Pair of Floating Danish Teak Tambour Shelves

Pair of Floating Danish Teak Tambour Shelves

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H 9 in W 21.5 in D 6.25 in

Pair of Floating Danish Teak Tambour Shelves

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful pair of floating shelves with tambour doors. Use them in the bedroom as nightstands, in the bathroom, the kitchen, the entryway...so versatile!

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Tambour Door

Located in Freehold, NJ

Dimensions: 70.25w 20d 34.5h Condition notes: Original finish is in good condition with light scuffs, small scratches, slight edge dings consistent with age and regular use. The tam...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Walnut

Large French Tambour Folding Screen by Jomaine Baumann
Large French Tambour Folding Screen by Jomaine Baumann

Large French Tambour Folding Screen by Jomaine Baumann

By S.N.S.A., Jomaine Baumann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Constructed from patinated pine using a flexible tambour technique with narrow wooden slats joined by cord.

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1940s French Art Deco Tambour Used

Materials

Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Tambour Filing Cabinet in Teakwood, Illums, Copenhagen 1950s
Danish Cabinetmaker Tambour Filing Cabinet in Teakwood, Illums, Copenhagen 1950s

Danish Cabinetmaker Tambour Filing Cabinet in Teakwood, Illums, Copenhagen 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Odense, DK

The cabinet is finished on the backside and can be used freestanding. The tambour can be locked. Original key included.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hermès "Les Tambours" Red Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.
Hermès "Les Tambours" Red Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.

Hermès "Les Tambours" Red Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.

By Joachim Metz, Hermès

Located in Banner Elk, NC

The design of the "Les Tambours" depicts drums used by the battalion drummers, who were part of the Imperial Guard under Napoleon III in the Mid 18th century.

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1980s French Tambour Used

French Tambour Room Divider by Jomaine Baumann for s.n.s.A.
French Tambour Room Divider by Jomaine Baumann for s.n.s.A.

French Tambour Room Divider by Jomaine Baumann for s.n.s.A.

By S.N.S.A., Jomaine Baumann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Constructed from patinated pine using a flexible tambour technique with narrow wooden slats joined by metal wire.

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1940s French Art Deco Tambour Used

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Office Cabinets with Tambour Doors, Knoll, 1980's
Mid-Century Modern Teak Office Cabinets with Tambour Doors, Knoll, 1980's

Mid-Century Modern Teak Office Cabinets with Tambour Doors, Knoll, 1980's

Located in Antwerp, BE

Knoll; Cabinet; Credenza; Sideboard: Teak; Roomdivider; Storage unit; Italian Design; Florence Knoll style set of two teak office sideboards with tambour doors. Can be used as roo...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gianfranco Frattini Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Desk

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H 37.41 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in L 37.41 in

Gianfranco Frattini Desk

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Label inside one drawer suggest this desk was purchased from new in 1968. Overall good used vintage condition, tambour doors run perfectly.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Danish Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Danish Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth

Danish Teak Secretary Bookcase by Johannes Sorth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Johannes Sorth for Nexxo Mobelfabrik Secretary Bookcase. pullout shelf to use as a Desk then slides away when not in use.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

Large Architectural Desk in Teak by Clausen & Maerus, Norway 1960s
Large Architectural Desk in Teak by Clausen & Maerus, Norway 1960s

Large Architectural Desk in Teak by Clausen & Maerus, Norway 1960s

By Clausen and Maerus

Located in Hellouw, NL

Functional and timeless, this desk showcases the careful consideration given to both aesthetics and usability. The tambour doors operate smoothly, reflecting the craftsmanship associ...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

19th Century Counter Top Wooden Globe File Cabinet
19th Century Counter Top Wooden Globe File Cabinet

19th Century Counter Top Wooden Globe File Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Surrey, BC

Small wooden oak multi drawer cabinet used for counter top setting with functional sliding tambour door.

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1890s American American Craftsman Tambour Used

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door
Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door

Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door

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H 36 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in

Mid-Century Cabinet with Tambour Door

By Nipu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Other matching tambour cabinets available.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Tambour-Door Sideboard Credenza by Dyrlund
Danish Modern Teak Tambour-Door Sideboard Credenza by Dyrlund

Danish Modern Teak Tambour-Door Sideboard Credenza by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very well-preserved low sideboard credenza designed and executed by Dryland of Denmark in the 1960s, it features an all-over teak surface with disappearing tambour doors that opera...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Teak

Hermès "Les Tambours" Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.
Hermès "Les Tambours" Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.

Hermès "Les Tambours" Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz, circa 1989.

By Hermès, Joachim Metz

Located in Banner Elk, NC

The design of the "Les Tambours" depicts drums used by the battalion drummers, who were part of the Imperial Guard under Napoleon III in the Mid 18th century.

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1980s French Tambour Used

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase

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H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase

By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Berkeley, CA

Crafted in Brazilian rosewood, this handsome piece features a pullout writing surface that easily tucks away when not in use. Two sliding tambour doors above the desk surface open to...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The mix of materials that Nelson used, the polished aluminum, the laminated plastic and the wood for the tambour door had never been used together before.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Oak Tambour Door Bureau
Danish Oak Tambour Door Bureau

Danish Oak Tambour Door Bureau

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H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in

Danish Oak Tambour Door Bureau

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

The Mid-Century movement saw a resurgence of pieces using Tambour door techniques to create stunning and practical furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964
George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964

George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

The mix of materials that Nelson used, the polished aluminium, the laminated plastic and the wood for the tambour door had never been used before.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964
George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964

George Nelson Action Oak Tambour Roll Top Desk for Herman Miller, circa 1964

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

The mix of materials that Nelson used, the polished aluminium, the laminated plastic and the wood for the tambour door had never been used before.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk by Maples
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk by Maples

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk by Maples

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H 39.75 in W 48 in D 30.25 in

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk by Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Manchester, GB

With boxwood stringing throughout even to the tambour, this piece would be usable off the wall with it's polished and inlaid back.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Tambour Used

Materials

Brass

Teak Danish Modern Design Sideboard by Arne Vodder
Teak Danish Modern Design Sideboard by Arne Vodder

Teak Danish Modern Design Sideboard by Arne Vodder

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H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 18.31 in

Teak Danish Modern Design Sideboard by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Berlin, DE

The construction is impressive as well. The two large tambour doors are opened using solid teak carved handles.

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Used

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Tambour Used

Materials

Wood

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Tambour Used

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,214,881

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Tambour Used

Materials

Ormolu

Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Tambour Used

Materials

Wool, Silk

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Tambour Used

Materials

Oil

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

$257,555

H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Tambour Used

Materials

Animal Skin

George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet / Night Stand, English c1820
George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet / Night Stand, English c1820

George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet / Night Stand, English c1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional solid mahogany bedside cabinet with flame mahogany veneer on the drawer and door fronts. Having its original finish and hardware, the commode drawer now converted to a...

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Tambour Used

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand

Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in height.

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Tambour Used

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sideboard, Cabinet, Credenza, Bronze, Marble Top
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sideboard, Cabinet, Credenza, Bronze, Marble Top

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sideboard, Cabinet, Credenza, Bronze, Marble Top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Louis XVI Style Sideboard in Maison Jansen Fashion. This stunning bronze mounted credenza, sideboard sports a fine Breche marble top and bronze trim throughout. The case hav...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Tambour Used

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,876Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Tambour Used

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Tambour Used

Materials

Ormolu

King Size Mahogany Poster Bed
King Size Mahogany Poster Bed

King Size Mahogany Poster Bed

$4,125 / item

H 72 in W 83 in D 89 in

King Size Mahogany Poster Bed

Located in Annville, PA

A King Size Mahogany Poster Bed. A Solid Mahogany Frame and the finest mahogany veneered headboard panel combine together to create a beautiful and elegant bed suitable to be the cen...

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2010s Chippendale Tambour Used

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810

Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...

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19th Century English Regency Tambour Used

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet

18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Tambour Used

Materials

Wood, Ivory

English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table Circa 1800

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georgian period mahogany bedside cabinet or commode with tambour cabinet door and single drawer. England, 1780-1820. In excellent condition.

Category

19th Century British Georgian Tambour Used

Materials

Mahogany

Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John
Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John

Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John

By Domenico Puligo

Located in New Orleans, LA

A masterful example of Italian Mannerist painting, this exceptional panel was composed by the renowned Florentine painter Domenico Puligo. Alongside Jacopo Pontormo and Rosso Fiorent...

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16th Century Mannerist Tambour Used

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Tambour Used For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tambour used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tambour used — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tambour used — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tambour used, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Arne Vodder and Glenn of California each produced at least one beautiful tambour used that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tambour Used?

Prices for a tambour used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $166,880, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.