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Antique 19th Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Bohemian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in the mountain area of Austria in the early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 49.61 in D 27.17 in
19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
compartments and a single drawer opening to reveal a pen tray and further compartments. The chest has brass
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Fluted Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted chest of drawers by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Shell
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Unusual Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality unusual antique George III mahogany bachelor's chest having a magnificent
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany gentleman's chest of four graduated drawers. This fine
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Oak
H 48.04 in W 26.97 in D 18.9 in
Grey Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
customize the dimensions and finishes.
The chest can be realized in various shagreen colors, and pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Stone
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
dimensions and finishes.
The chest can be realized in various shagreen colors, and pen shell.
Care
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Stone
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plate Etched Glass Cruet Condiment Caddy Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Handcrafted Chests, the world's largest manufacturer of handmade chests, cigar humidors, pen chests, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
H 16.875 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
1934 Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plate Oval Serving Vanity Platter Tray 21"
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
chests, cigar humidors, pen chests, and hardwood flatware. Miller Rogaska Crystal, handmade stemware
Category
Vintage 1930s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 1.25 in W 20.5 in D 15.25 in
Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
quill pens. A quill pen is designed to rest in an ebonised mahogany curved boat which is removable. It
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exceptional George II Yew Wood and Walnut Bureau c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
handles.
The bureau is most unusual in that the lopers are also secret drawers and can hold pens and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Yew
18th C. Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Topped Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
quality ormolu mounts which are original and the chest is topped with its original shaped mottled grey and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 32.75 in W 51.25 in D 23.25 in
1936 Antique 3pc Reed & Barton X610 Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Serving Set 1194g
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Chests, the world's largest manufacturer of handmade chests, cigar humidors, pen chests, and hardwood
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Agresti Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable chest in black polished wood. Holds up to 55 pens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 10.52 in W 9.85 in D 14.97 in
Pair Large Scale Italian Maggiolini Inlaid Bombe Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
their legs and gorgeous sgrafiito pen and ink decorated inlay. They do have some minor condition issues
Category
1990s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
out with a pen rest and additional divided cavities. Below the drop down front are two doors that open
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 7 in D 11 in
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Henri Pille "the artist's studio", Ink Pen on Paper, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Drawing by Charles-Henri Pille known as Henri Pille "L'Atelier d'artiste", pen drawing on paper. In
Category
Antique 1880s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815
From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
Drawing, Black-White, Hindu Goddess Kali, Pen, Ink, Modern Indian Art "In Stock"
By Prakash Karmarkar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
the chest of Lord Shiva , her husband.
Here this lovely Drawing in Black and White , Ink on Paper is
Category
Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Agresti Contemporary Black Armored Jewel Safe Chest with Swarovski Crystals
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti "Notte D'oriente" armored jewelry chest in black leather with Swarovski crystals. Drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Steel
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Agresti Cream Contemporary Armored Jewelry Chest Safe with Swarovski Crystals
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti "Alba nel Deserto" armored jewelry chest in beige leather with Swarovski crystals. Drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
flanked by two pen drawers with fitted interiors, there are five further drawers below, the desk/chest is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan coromandel wood miniature chest of drawers with silver mounts
Sri
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Silver
H 10.83 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 53.15 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest by L. Dujat 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and well fitted ebonised Gonçalo Alves Palais Royal travel necessaire / vanity chest
Category
Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Nude Woman with Legs Crossed
Located in Houston, TX
Modern pen and ink drawing of a female nude with her legs crossed and arm across her chest, 1990s
Category
1990s Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Early 20th Century British illustration of a hornbill bird by Edward Detmold
By Edward Julius Detmold
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Julius Detmold (British, 1883 – 1957)
Hornbill
Pen and ink on paper
Signed with initials’ ED
Category
20th Century Art Deco Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
H 6.42 in W 6.23 in D 1.97 in
BURBERRY PRORSUM Fall 2015 Size 36 Blue & Navy Camo Cotton Trucker Jacket
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
, patch pickets & button closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Faint wear, interior brand tag has pen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sides, there are Campaign chest-style inset carrying handles. The interior also has very elegant inlay
Category
Antique 1820s Indian Islamic Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
Agresti Gioia Intreccio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
for over 70 years has been manufacturing elegant strongboxes, chests, fine furniture skillfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple
VERSACE mixed archive Barocco print cotton crew neck sweater IT36 XXS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
blue pen mark at nape- not obvious against print.
SIZING
Designer size: IT36
Size reference: US00
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers
R and Y Augusti Paris Jewelry Watch Decorative Box Agate and Shell Exotic Wood
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
and Shell Finish.
Makers Mark at the Base.
Great Treasure Chest for Your Gift Collection to store
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate
H 3 in W 8.75 in D 3.5 in
Small antique French stand-alone desk cabinet, oak archive card index.
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Antique small solid oak chest of drawers, filing cabinet, card index that was used as a stand-alone
Category
Vintage 1910s French Desks
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
A Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan nedun wood and Indian padouk miniature chiffonier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Arguably also men used them, but as document boxes, since some of these miniature chests of drawers in the
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Silver
H 10.83 in W 15.36 in D 10.24 in
Agresti Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
guidelines in Agresti, that for over 70 years has been manufacturing elegant strongboxes, chests, fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony
H 63.19 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted bar cabinet by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fluted Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted cabinet by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Museum Quality 18th Century Coffer with Provenance
Located in Hopewell, NJ
translation: "This oak chest furnished the property of the Baron Ernouf - Bigour (sp?), Prefect of Neufchatel
Category
Antique 18th Century French Elizabethan Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in White Maple Gioia Artico Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
strongboxes, chests, fine furniture skillfully handcrafted, and much more.
Our wide range of products, in fact
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Maple
H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Agresti Gioia Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Agresti, that for over 70 years has been manufacturing elegant strongboxes, chests, fine furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ebony
H 53.15 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Agresti Carbon Dream Armored Jewel Safe Polished Carbon Fiber on 4 Sides
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
been manufacturing elegant strongboxes, chests, fine furniture skillfully handcrafted, and much more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Agresti Carbon Fiber Contemporary Armored Jewel Safe Polished Carbon Front
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
been manufacturing elegant strongboxes, chests, fine furniture skillfully handcrafted, and much more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 13.19 in
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Agresti Carbon Fiber Armored Jewel Safe Polished Carbon on 4 Sides and 3 Winders
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
, chests, fine furniture skillfully handcrafted, and much more.
Our wide range of products, in fact
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 13.19 in
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Vintage red floral logo ruffle blouseIT44 L skirt IT42 M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
. Micro ball pen mark at back of top center, but not noticeable due to complicated nature of top.
Comes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Zanotta Cavour CM Executive Kit in Canaletto Walnut by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing desk.
Cavour is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 75 in W 247 in D 90 in
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 75 in W 247 in D 90 in
Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Mesh Bow Knit Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moschino Cheap & Chic 2000s black sleeveless knit dress with cut-out bow shape at chest in black
Category
Early 2000s Hungarian Casual Dresses
Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
chest style locking bar to the right hand side.
The top drawer is fitted with a hinged writing board
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
name that has been mentioned in connection with the start of the steel pen trade in Sheffield (Bore
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 10 in D 13.75 in
Otium - China Ink Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
-tenace watermarked paper.
Signed "Maccari" in black ballpoint pen on the lower-right margin .
With
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
Bust (Mauve): Erotic drawing of nude bound woman
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
cupid’s-bow lips, the tip of a phallus imitates a ball gag, and across her chest, two lines mimic fetish
Category
1970s Pop Art Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
Abel Pann Israeli Bezalel School Lithograph Judaica Biblical Print Jewish Art
By Abel Pann
Located in Surfside, FL
for three months with the painter Yehuda Pen of Vitebsk, who also taught Marc Chagall. In his youth
Category
Mid-20th Century Symbolist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Pen Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pen chest for your home. A pen chest — often made from wood, metal and shell — can elevate any home. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage pen chest now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pen chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pen chest made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen chest over the years, but those crafted by Agresti, R & Y Augousti and Carlo Mollino are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pen Chest?
Prices for a pen chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $66,500, while the average can fetch as much as $930.
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