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Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Counter / Portuguese cabinet 19th century in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
H 54.73 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
PAIR OF 19th Century PORTUGUESE CABINETS
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 19th Century PORTUGUESE CABINETS in carved Brazilian rosewood. With four padded doors and
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Rosewood

Antique PAIR OF 19th Century PORTUGUESE CABINETS
PAIR OF 19th Century PORTUGUESE CABINETS
H 83.86 in W 69.69 in D 25.6 in
Portuguese Cabinet Renaissance Taste End 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet To the renaissance taste Walnut with carvings Architecturally shaped with one door and
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

IMPORTANT LARGE DISPLAY PORTUGUESE CABINET 19th Century Rosewood Wood
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE DISPLAY CABINET 19th Century rosewood wood with three doors, glass sides and three drawers
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Rosewood

Contador Cabinet Original Stand Rosewood Vinhático Portuguese Brass Tremidos
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A STRIKING, MUSEUM QUALITY, BAROQUE, PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN, ROSEWOOD & VINHÁTICO CONTADOR OR CABINET
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1650s Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Brass

16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Handsome and dignified, this antique Provincial cabinet combines understated simplicity with a
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16th Century Portuguese Country Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Antique 16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
16th Century Portuguese Wooden Cabinet
H 79.5 in W 43.3 in D 21.5 in
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bureau cabinet Portuguese. With original handles, on ogee bracket feet. 18th century.
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
H 97.25 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and valuable cabinet from Portugal in great conditions made of Vinhatico (Madeira Mahogany
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 20.87 in
Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese 18th century cabinet Made of kingwood. Three drawers simulating four. Base with
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
Rare Portuguese 18th Century Cabinet
H 40.16 in W 21.26 in D 14.57 in
18th Century Cabinet from Alentejo, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
CABINET ALENTEJANO 18th century painted and gilded wood. Upper part with two glazed doors, lower
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18th Century Portuguese Rustic Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Oak

18th Century Cabinet from Alentejo, Portugal
18th Century Cabinet from Alentejo, Portugal
H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Important Portuguese Church Cabinet 18th Century Published
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Church cabinet Portuguese 18th century in painted, carved and gilded wood. Wardrobe with two
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet with Matching Decorative Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
Similar in concept to the Spanish bargueño, the Portuguese "contador" cabinet started out as a
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Brass

A Portuguese Colonial Refectory Cabinet with Wonderful Storage, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese colonial refectory cabinet with plentiful storage from the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Metal

Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Cabinet with Shaped Top
Located in Charleston, SC
What a beauty this early 18th century Portuguese rococo cabinet is. Lovely proportions, shaped top
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Hardwood, Pine

Indo-Portuguese Brass-Mounted Hardwood and Indian Wood Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An Indo- Portuguese brass-mounted hardwood and Indian Wood marquetry cabinet, Goa. Gorgeously made
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1680s Indian Anglo-Indian Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Storage Cupboard Display Cabinet in Wood & Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible antique Portuguese wooden farmhouse display cabinet circa 1900 is perfectly aged
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Early 1900s Unknown Rustic Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Portuguese Oratory 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Oratory Portuguese, 19th century in painted, gilded and carved wood, with glazed door and sides
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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Portuguese Oratory 19th Century
Beautiful Portuguese Oratory 19th Century
H 80.32 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese Dresser in vignette wood, Brazilian rosewood frames and satinwood inlays
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portuguese Dresser
18th Century Portuguese Dresser
H 27.17 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
PORTUGUESE ORATORY 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE ORATORY 18th Century in mahogany wood with gilding. Glass doors. Interior with apricot
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE ORATORY  18th Century
PORTUGUESE ORATORY  18th Century
H 61.03 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Portuguese Mobile Oratory, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Mobile Oratory 19th century, in painted and gilded carved wood. Interior painted with two shelves. Dim.: 194 x 85 x 38 cm. Good condition.
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Portuguese Mobile Oratory, 19th Century
Portuguese Mobile Oratory, 19th Century
H 76.38 in W 33.47 in D 14.97 in
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
H 70.87 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in
Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese dresser 18th century In painted and gilded wood, with two drawers and three drawers
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 28.75 in
19th Century, Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
. Built in Portugal in the 19th century, the topcoat of the paint has weathered over the years to create a
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19th Century Portuguese Rustic Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century, Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
19th Century, Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
H 103.9 in W 63 in D 23.8 in
Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese dresser 18th century in carved walnut wood and plated with other woods, with gilding
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
Important Portuguese Dresser 18th Century
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
-century Portugal. The traditional buffet cupboard structure is reimagined by integrating the original
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19th Century Portuguese Country Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
19th Century Portuguese Wooden Vitrine
H 85.8 in W 41.3 in D 14.6 in
PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
STATIONERY D. JOSÉ 18th Century 19th century Portuguese. in chestnut wood, with two drawers and
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY  18th Century
PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY  18th Century
H 55.12 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
Portuguese Antique Desk Sec XVIII
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
D. José paper chest, 18th century, in rosewood wood. Corrugated box on the front, with two drawers and three large drawers of increasing Size, framed and flanked by two projecting p...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Modern Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Portuguese Antique Desk Sec XVIII
Portuguese Antique Desk Sec XVIII
H 49.22 in W 47.64 in D 31.5 in
Portuguese Early 18th Century Sacrestia Buffet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome early 18th century Sacrestia buffet from Portugal. Beautifully constructed from
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Walnut

Portuguese Early 18th Century Sacrestia  Buffet
Portuguese Early 18th Century Sacrestia  Buffet
H 31.25 in W 49.75 in D 17.5 in
Important Mobile 'Credenzas' Portuguese, 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Great mobile (Credential) Portuguese 18th century in carved, pierced and gilded wood with a drawer
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18th Century Portuguese Rococo Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Important Counter with Trimpe, Indo-Portuguese 17th Century
By INDO-
Located in Madrid, ES
Important counter with trimpe Indo-Portuguese 17th Century of two bodies in ebony and sissoo. Box
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
itched rosewood friezes. In good conditions, made with the rarest woods of the expanding Portuguese
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Brass

 Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
 Portuguese Baroque Wardrobe, 17th Century
H 79.14 in W 47.64 in D 22.25 in
Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century, in mahogany wood with inlays. Bottom with two drawers
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century
Portuguese Secretaire of the 19th Century
H 35.04 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Painted Portuguese Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming painted rustic Portuguese commode with two small over one long drawer, whimsically
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Early 1900s Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Bronze

Painted Portuguese Commode
Painted Portuguese Commode
H 39 in W 37 in D 23 in
19th Century Portuguese Grain Painted Cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Revival cupboard, circa 1860. Grain painted surface with bone
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood, Paint

Portuguese Cupboard End 18th Century '1777-1816'
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese cupboard End 18th century (1777-1816) Mahogany Glass top and bottom doors Portuguese
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Cupboard End 18th Century '1777-1816'
Portuguese Cupboard End 18th Century '1777-1816'
H 97.64 in W 42.52 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Georgian Style Wardrobe, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent 19th Century two-barreled cabinet, a perfect example of symetry between the
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Brass

19th Century Georgian Style Wardrobe, Portugal
19th Century Georgian Style Wardrobe, Portugal
H 77.96 in W 46.86 in D 22.84 in
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century in vignette wood with rosewood frames. Gold metal
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS  18th Century
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS  18th Century
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Early Anglo-Portuguese chest Intricately carved hidden compartments 13 working drawers lined in
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Early 19th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Gold Leaf

Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest
Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest
H 27 in W 34 in D 14.5 in
Portuguese Oratory with Jesus Christ from the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH JESUS CHRIST from the 18th century, in painted and gilded wood, interior
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE COMMODE / SECRETARIAT from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE COMMODE / SECRETARIAT from the 19th Century In oak and other wood, with two drawers
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ROMANTIC PORTUGUESE CONSOLES 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ROMANTIC PORTUGUESE CONSOLES 19th Century in mahogany wood, with carvings. Marble tops
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19th Century Portuguese British Colonial Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Mahogany

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century Portuguese 18th Century in mahogany wood with carvings. Box with
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
H 36.62 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese COMMODE Portuguese, in rosewood wood, with 3 large drawers and two drawers
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th Century
H 40.95 in W 49.61 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Rare, hand-carved Padouk wood commode from Portugal. A clipped corner top surmounts richly carved
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Padouk

 19th Century Portuguese Commode
 19th Century Portuguese Commode
H 35 in W 53 in D 28 in
Amazing Portuguese Ark / Credenza of the 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
ARK FROM THE 17TH CENTURY Portuguese in sucupira wood. Iron hardware, interior of the top painted
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Important Portuguese Commode " D.João v " 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode " D.João v " 18th century. in walnut wood carved in tombeau. Flat top
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Bargueño End of 16th Century Portugal "Writting Desk" with Drawers, Bargueno
Located in Miami, FL
Bargueño writing desk, cabinet in walnut tipical from Portugal. This sort of early chest of
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16th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Walnut

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
find. Built in Portugal in the 1800s, the gentle tilt of the upper surface suggests that this piece was
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19th Century Portuguese Country Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 30.3 in D 14 in
Portuguese Ark of Large Dimensions from the 17th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese ark of large dimensions from the 17th century in vignetting wood with a drawer and metal
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Portuguese Baroque Styled Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Portuguese Baroque styled high-end wood single drawer table commode with cut-out top following
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Baroque Styled Commode, 19th Century
Portuguese Baroque Styled Commode, 19th Century
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
popular during the reign of Maria the I of Portugal.
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Metal

Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
H 31.7 in W 30.12 in D 18.51 in
Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Portuguese baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative marquetry skirt and bombée
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze

Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode
Baroque Styled 19th Century Portuguese Commode
H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 18.12 in
PORTUGUESE CHEST OF DRAWERS 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHEST OF DRAWERS 18th Century in walnut wood with two drawers and two drawers, carved
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE CHEST OF DRAWERS 18th Century
PORTUGUESE CHEST OF DRAWERS 18th Century
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century in vinhatic wood. With three drawers and folding top
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Wood

Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century
Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century
H 44.89 in W 47.25 in D 25.2 in
Large 19th Century Portuguese Teak Ripple Moulded Coffer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An impressive 19th century Portuguese teak coffer on original bun feet. The trunk retains the
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Teak

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small chest of drawers in Vinhático(a special wood from the Madeira Island) with cut-out vegetarist skirt, bombée legs and gilded hardware, a large drawer, wide eyelets, two small ...
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18th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Brass, Bronze

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
H 34.65 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century rare chest of drawers in vinhático (mahogany from the Madeira Island) with excellent marquetry work and circular gilded metal fittings, 3 large drawers and 3 small dra...
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19th Century Portuguese Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Metal

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 52.37 in
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
Located in North Miami, FL
17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Brass

Portuguese, Colonial Carved Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Portuguese, colonial carved hanging shelf. The shelf has two adjustable shelves with a large carved
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19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Portuguese Antique Cabinet

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Hardwood

Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese chest with two drawers 19th century in mahogany wood, cushions with bands and
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19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Portuguese Antique Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
H 24.41 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
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Portuguese Antique Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Portuguese antique cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Portuguese antique cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Portuguese antique cabinet, we have 22 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Portuguese antique cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Portuguese antique cabinet, designed in the Modern, Baroque or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Portuguese antique cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Portuguese Antique Cabinet?

Prices for a Portuguese antique cabinet start at $2,375 and top out at $40,344 with the average selling for $5,763.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

Questions About Portuguese Antique Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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