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18th Century English Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
18th Century English Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

18th Century English Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 18th century walnut and oyster veneer chest of drawers, the top inlaid

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET
19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET

19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS ON BUN FEET, LOVELY COLOUR

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small William & Mary Oyster Olive Wood and Walnut Chest - RESERVED
Small William & Mary Oyster Olive Wood and Walnut Chest - RESERVED

Small William & Mary Oyster Olive Wood and Walnut Chest - RESERVED

By William & Mary

Located in Lymington, GB

A small English William & Mary period oyster olive wood and walnut chest (1689-1702), circa 1690

Category

Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers with Oyster Inlays
18th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers with Oyster Inlays

18th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers with Oyster Inlays

Located in New York, NY

love the exquisite veneer and oyster inlay that decorate the surfaces in intricate concentric and

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers

Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English inlaid yew-wood oyster veneer Chippendale Revival chest of drawers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair
Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair

Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare and fine pair antique English inlaid laburnum oyster veneer Queen Anne revival bachelor's

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest
Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest

Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and fine antique English burr elm oyster veneer queen Anne revival bachelor's chest with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A fine William and Mary walnut oyster veneer chest of drawers
A fine William and Mary walnut oyster veneer chest of drawers

A fine William and Mary walnut oyster veneer chest of drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine William and Mary cross-banded oyster-veneered walnut chest of drawers, circa 1690, with 2

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Pine, Pearwood

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

By Queen Anne

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of exceptionally fine and rare antique English oyster veneer laburnum and walnut Queen Anne

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702
Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702

Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

cross-grain moulded top is beautifully veneered in roundels of hand-cut olive oysters and lined in

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Olive

William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Located in Devon, GB

An extremely fine William III period oyster olivewood and marquetry chest of drawers, consisting of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier William and Mary Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Olive

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with central oval inlay with matching inlays at corners. Over two over three graduated drawers all with inlays complementing the top. Sides with central inlaid panels...

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

17th Century William & Mary Period Marquetry Inlaid Oyster Chest of Drawers
17th Century William & Mary Period Marquetry Inlaid Oyster Chest of Drawers

17th Century William & Mary Period Marquetry Inlaid Oyster Chest of Drawers

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine 17th-Century William and Mary Period Marquetry Inlaid Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers

Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare and fine pair of antique English Inlaid yewwood oyster veneer Queen Anne Revival

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

George I Tall Boy Chest of Drawers Highboy Oyster Walnut 1720
George I Tall Boy Chest of Drawers Highboy Oyster Walnut 1720

George I Tall Boy Chest of Drawers Highboy Oyster Walnut 1720

Located in Potters Bar, GB

English antique furniture with nine drawers so ample storage Love the oyster walnut patina, so deep and

Category

Antique 1720s George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware
English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware

Located in Stamford, CT

A wonderful medium scale four drawer commode with very handsome oyster veneer in the Chippendale

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian 18th century crossbanded oyster veneered walnut and fruitwood chest of drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England
A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1680 England

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The cross-grain ovolo moulded top is veneered in well-chosen olive oysters laid in geometric

Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Olive, Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Holly

English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival
English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival

English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English George III oyster veneer queen Anne revival low chest of drawers

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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Pair of Antique English Q.A. Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Veneer Bachelor's Chests
Pair of Antique English Q.A. Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Veneer Bachelor's Chests

Pair of Antique English Q.A. Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Veneer Bachelor's Chests

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of exceptional quality antique English inlaid laburnum oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest. From the reign of

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Olive

Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare pair of fabulous quality antique English oyster veneer inlaid yew wood Queen Anne revival

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful  Vintage pair of Queen Anne Revival burr walnut oyster veneered chests of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers
Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers

Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

cross-grain moulded top is beautifully veneered in roundels of handcut olive oysters and lined in

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Olive

Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Vintage pair of Queen Anne Revival burr walnut oyster veneered chests of

Category

Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of Drawers on Stand

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb example of well-chosen handcut olive oyster veneers, combined with the finesse of a highly

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Two-Drawer with Olive Oyster Veneer
18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Two-Drawer with Olive Oyster Veneer

18th Century Louis XVI Chest of Two-Drawer with Olive Oyster Veneer

Located in Darmstadt, DE

covered with olive wood in the shape of a crosscut marquetry, also known from Oyster Veneer. This is

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Spruce, Cherry, Olive

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England
A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

A Fine 17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Chest, Circa 1690 England

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

olivewood and exhibits the highly sought-after oyster veneering technique, a hallmark of fine English

Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly

English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer
English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer

English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

been clad with a beautiful, thick yew-wood oyster veneer and given reproduction Chippendale pulls

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest on Stand, circa 1680-1690
William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest on Stand, circa 1680-1690

William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Chest on Stand, circa 1680-1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb and fine olive oyster chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900
Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900

Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Charles X style burled walnut oyster veneer commode with marble top, Circa 1900. All

Category

Early 20th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690. England
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690. England

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690. England

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

olivewood and exhibits the highly sought-after oyster veneering technique, a hallmark of fine English

Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly

Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table
Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table

Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Ham House, Chatsworth and Beningbrough Hall, an olive oyster cabinet on chest from Chatsworth House, a

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tables

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Holly, Olive

Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box
Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box

Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box

Located in London, GB

oyster veneered cabinets were invariably in cocus or kingwood. Contemporary longcase clock cases were

Category

Antique 1680s British Boxes

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Cabinet on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

With overall oyster veneer case with a pair of doors enclosing drawers, with an oak early Georgian

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

English Georgian Oyster Veneer Small Chest
English Georgian Oyster Veneer Small Chest

English Georgian Oyster Veneer Small Chest

Located in Austin, TX

A rare size English Georgian oyster veneer chest with very attractive beautiful patina. It has two

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Metal

George II Style Oyster Walnut Partner’s Desk
George II Style Oyster Walnut Partner’s Desk

George II Style Oyster Walnut Partner’s Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Magnificent Late 19th Century Oyster Walnut Partners Desk. Beautiful matched and patterned oyster

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press
19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press

19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Oyster shell linen press. The top of the press has a flared

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

1960's 3 Drawer Oyster Burl-Wood Bombe Italian Dresser
1960's 3 Drawer Oyster Burl-Wood Bombe Italian Dresser

1960's 3 Drawer Oyster Burl-Wood Bombe Italian Dresser

Located in New York, NY

1960's oyster burl-wood 3 drawer Italian Bombe dresser with brass handles, Restored with some wear

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest
19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest

19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest

Located in Savannah, GA

This is an English Chest , made circa 1820, in an Oyster Yew. The chest has a nicely molded top

Category

Antique 1820s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Yew Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Yew Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Yew Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

This chest which has been constructed and restored to the very highest 17th century standard, using almost all period materials and techniques of extreme craftmanship. The veneer des...

Category

2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers

18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a

Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

William And Mary Inlaid Oyster Veneered Chest
William And Mary Inlaid Oyster Veneered Chest

William And Mary Inlaid Oyster Veneered Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A William and Mary burl cross-branded oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. Has two short and

Category

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

With a rectangular top with overall oyster decoration over two over three drawers with replaced but

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular molded top with beautiful concentric ring and oystered veneer panels over two short and

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William & Mary Style Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
William & Mary Style Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers

William & Mary Style Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

William & Mary style oyster burl chest of drawers, made in England, circa 1950's. With oak cross

Category

Vintage 1950s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands

Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Rosewood, Walnut and Oyster Walnut Chest
19th Century English Rosewood, Walnut and Oyster Walnut Chest

19th Century English Rosewood, Walnut and Oyster Walnut Chest

Located in Savannah, GA

This is an English chest, made circa 1820, done in walnut, rosewood and oyster walnut. The top and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George IV Commodes and Che...

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a sophisticated English George III style burl walnut chest of drawers. The top is inlaid with a central four-leaf clover motif and ogee edge over two short and three long gra...

Category

20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Agate

Pair of George I Style Oyster-Veneered Chest of Drawers
Pair of George I Style Oyster-Veneered Chest of Drawers

Pair of George I Style Oyster-Veneered Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Each with oyster-veneered rectangular top over two short and two long drawers with broad walnut

Category

20th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality early 18th century oyster veneered walnut and laburnum chest of two

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th century, Highly Figured Oyster Veneer '3' Drawer Chest
Early 18th century, Highly Figured Oyster Veneer '3' Drawer Chest

Early 18th century, Highly Figured Oyster Veneer '3' Drawer Chest

Located in Incline Village, NV

Highly Figured Walnut Laburnum Oyster Veneer Three Drawer Chest on four bracket feet, with later

Category

Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Chest Oyster Veneer Decoration Painted English Vernacular Folk
Chest of Drawers Chest Oyster Veneer Decoration Painted English Vernacular Folk

Chest of Drawers Chest Oyster Veneer Decoration Painted English Vernacular Folk

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

decoration imitating oyster veneers Wood graining was used in elite interiors during the Baroque period at

Category

Antique 1680s British Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Early 19th Century Oyster, Burl Yew Wood English Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Oyster, Burl Yew Wood English Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Oyster, Burl Yew Wood English Chest of Drawers

Located in Hixson, TN

of oyster burl yew wood. With age the burl has formed the grain cracks noted of oyster burl yew wood

Category

Antique 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oyster Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oyster cabinet you’re looking for. Each oyster cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 105 variations of the antique or vintage oyster cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the oyster cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oyster cabinet, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oyster cabinet over the years, but those crafted by HOLLY HUNT, Tura and William & Mary are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oyster Cabinet?

An oyster cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,650 and the highest can go for as much as $67,951.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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