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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or

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Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector's Drawers, Victorian
Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector's Drawers, Victorian

Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector's Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a tall antique Wellington chest. An English, walnut collector's specimen chest of drawers

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Located in Glasgow, GB

A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

present as a fine pair of desktop storage chests These antique specimen chests offer excellent form and

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Vintage Artisan Treasure Cost Chest with Sea Shells
Vintage Artisan Treasure Cost Chest with Sea Shells

Vintage Artisan Treasure Cost Chest with Sea Shells

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage artisan made treasure cost chest decorated with natural sea shells and corals. Great

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers which has been used as

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK
LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK

LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK

Located in Pulborough, GB

reinforced metal hardware, it's built for durability. It may have compartments, letter slots, or specimen

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20th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s
Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

Entomogy Cabinet Intact with Speciments, Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

Puuteollisuus Oy, very likely designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. These specimen chests were traditionally used by

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Birch

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

$16,291Sale Price|35% Off

H 56.7 in W 40.95 in D 16.54 in

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The

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Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of drawers specimen collector's curiosity

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint

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19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest
19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest

19th Century Portuguese Specimen Wood Travelling Chest

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Portuguese brass-bound low chest with brass carrying handles and bands of specimen

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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage
Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage

Antique Victorian Walnut Specimen Cabinet Chest Interiors Salvage

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgoeus antique Victorian walnut specimen cabinet. Glass front covers the think drawers designed

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Antique 1860s Victorian Cupboards

Specimen Chest

Specimen Chest

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H 17.5 in W 14 in D 11.5 in

Specimen Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An ebonized specimen chest of drawers in leather and brass handles.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest
Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest

Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest

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H 14.18 in W 13 in D 11.42 in

Antique Victorian Oak Specimen Chest

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates from around

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests

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H 28 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Specimen Chests

Located in Cheshire, GB

Exceptional pair of 19th century specimen chests, having large rectangular mahogany top above nine

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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Six-Drawer Specimen Chest
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Six-Drawer Specimen Chest

Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Six-Drawer Specimen Chest

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Early 19th century English Regency mahogany specimen chest of six drawers with lion head pulls

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the

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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920
French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920

French Mahogany Specimen Chest Solid Walnut, circa 1920

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French mahogany specimen chest in solid walnut, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest
Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest

Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest

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H 14.18 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in

Antique Victorian Walnut and Oak Specimen Chest

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian walnut and oak specimen chest. This was made in England, it dates

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Correspondence Cabinet, Scottish, Victorian, Oak, Specimen Chest
Antique Correspondence Cabinet, Scottish, Victorian, Oak, Specimen Chest

Antique Correspondence Cabinet, Scottish, Victorian, Oak, Specimen Chest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique correspondence cabinet, a Scottish, Victorian, oak specimen chest with

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest
19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest

19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest

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H 61.5 in W 33 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This unique specimen cabinet features eleven smaller drawers above three larger ones, all with

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Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Denver Colorado D C Woodend, 1885 Table Top Geology Mineral Specimen Chest
Denver Colorado D C Woodend, 1885 Table Top Geology Mineral Specimen Chest

Denver Colorado D C Woodend, 1885 Table Top Geology Mineral Specimen Chest

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming and untouched table top collectors chest, oversailing rectangular top above two short

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Antique 1880s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian

Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Milk Glass, Walnut

Late 19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest
Late 19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

Late 19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

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H 30 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 19th Century mahogany collectors or specimen chest, circa 1880. The rectangular moulded top

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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Small Antique Wellington Chest, Oak, Fruitwood, Campaign, Specimen, circa 1890
Small Antique Wellington Chest, Oak, Fruitwood, Campaign, Specimen, circa 1890

Small Antique Wellington Chest, Oak, Fruitwood, Campaign, Specimen, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small, antique Wellington chest. An English, oak and fruitwood, Campaign specimen chest

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Treasure Chest Borwn Druze, Polished Celadonite Border and Calcite Formation
Treasure Chest Borwn Druze, Polished Celadonite Border and Calcite Formation

Treasure Chest Borwn Druze, Polished Celadonite Border and Calcite Formation

Located in London, GB

A wonderful formation with abundant agatized exterior polished to reveal the different mineral layers and the interior with a lining of brown drize over various stalactites with a ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Specimen Cabinet, Victorian
Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Specimen Cabinet, Victorian

Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Specimen Cabinet, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Wellington chest of drawers. An English, oak specimen cabinet, dating to the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Chest of Drawers, Shop, Edwardian
Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Chest of Drawers, Shop, Edwardian

Antique Specimen Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Chest of Drawers, Shop, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood chest of drawers ideal for

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Cabinet, Natural History Museum

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers or cabinet. This ten drawer specimen

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Multi Specimen Wood Commodes
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Multi Specimen Wood Commodes

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Multi Specimen Wood Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine pair of Italian commodes with beautiful inlaid pattern. Various kinds of wood used making for a nice contrast and intricate pattern. Absolutely gorgeous!

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Specimen Louis XV Style Commode
19th Century French Walnut Specimen Louis XV Style Commode

19th Century French Walnut Specimen Louis XV Style Commode

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a beautifully detailed walnut specimen Louis XV bombe commode with three drawers exhibiting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early Antique Italian Specimen Marble, Kingwood & Satinwood Inlaid Commode 18thC
Early Antique Italian Specimen Marble, Kingwood & Satinwood Inlaid Commode 18thC

Early Antique Italian Specimen Marble, Kingwood & Satinwood Inlaid Commode 18thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An early antique Italian commode offers specimen marble top over kingwood chest having two drawers

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut
English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut

English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A traditional seven-drawer semainier with dove tailed joinery, magnificent swirled training, round knobs and fine condition. Rosewood cross banding with satin wood string inlay.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Massive Vintage Document Cabinet, English, Oak, Specimen, Art, Archive, Cupboard
Massive Vintage Document Cabinet, English, Oak, Specimen, Art, Archive, Cupboard

Massive Vintage Document Cabinet, English, Oak, Specimen, Art, Archive, Cupboard

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a massive vintage document cabinet. An English, oak specimen collector or art storage

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880
Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880

Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign chest, an English, gentleman's specimen or craft chest with wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century
Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century

Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique English Victorian burr walnut table-top collector's specimen cabinet or

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet
Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet

Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet

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H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique collectors chest or specimen cabinet dating to the end of the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault
Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Large Antique Printer's Cabinet, Industrial, Plan Chest, Specimen, Art Vault

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, ideal as a plan chest, specimen or art vault with maker's mark for Caslon Printers, dating to the late

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest
Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent Syrian Damascus mother of pearl and specimen wood inlaid table chest, dating

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Antique 1890s Syrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Victorian Natural History Museum Specimen Chest of Drawers/Cabinet
Victorian Natural History Museum Specimen Chest of Drawers/Cabinet

Victorian Natural History Museum Specimen Chest of Drawers/Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Victorian Natural History Museum specimen chest of drawers/cabinet Victorian Natural History

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Antique 1890s British Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, English George II Collector's Specimen Chest with 22 Drawers
18th Century, English George II Collector's Specimen Chest with 22 Drawers

18th Century, English George II Collector's Specimen Chest with 22 Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful English George II joined hardwood collector's specimen cabinet, fashioned as a

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Set of Small Assorted Stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River in Treasure Chest
Set of Small Assorted Stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River in Treasure Chest

Set of Small Assorted Stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River in Treasure Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

A set of small assorted stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River in treasure chest. A perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Glazed Specimen Cabinet, English, Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Antique Glazed Specimen Cabinet, English, Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Antique Glazed Specimen Cabinet, English, Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique glazed specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany tallboy chest of drawers, dating

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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Specimen Drawer
Specimen Drawer

Specimen Drawer

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H 31.25 in W 21.75 in D 16.5 in

Specimen Drawer

Located in Culver City, CA

Quarter sawn oak with turned pulls.    

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Bank of Collector's Drawers Specimen Cabinet Curiosities
Antique English Oak Bank of Collector's Drawers Specimen Cabinet Curiosities

Antique English Oak Bank of Collector's Drawers Specimen Cabinet Curiosities

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A wonderful bank of collector’s display drawers in solid oak, dating from the early 1900s, complete with 11 drawers with turned knob handles, raised on straight legs. The grain of th...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest
19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest

19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

The exquisite 19th Century English Specimen Wellington Chest, shown here, is a true find. Featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Calamanda Speciamine Wood Collectors Chest of Drawers Chest, circa 1880
Chinese Calamanda Speciamine Wood Collectors Chest of Drawers Chest, circa 1880

Chinese Calamanda Speciamine Wood Collectors Chest of Drawers Chest, circa 1880

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Calamander specimen wood collectors chest of drawers What a find! This piece is amazing. The frame is

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century
Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century

Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century

Located in London, GB

collector's specimen cabinet or Wellington chest, circa 1840 in date. The piece is made from beautiful burr

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French 19th Century Twenty-Four Drawer Specimen Chest
Antique French 19th Century Twenty-Four Drawer Specimen Chest

Antique French 19th Century Twenty-Four Drawer Specimen Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome antique French 19th Century twenty-four drawer specimen chest, with original solid

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

English Pine Specimen Chest
English Pine Specimen Chest

English Pine Specimen Chest

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H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in

English Pine Specimen Chest

Located in Pasadena, CA

This small scale pine Victorian chest was originally used to store specimen collections. The pine

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Chest on Chest
18th Century George III Chinoiserie Chest on Chest

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Chest on Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

an amazing 18th Century specimen the ebonized chest with gilt wood chinoiserie

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

Miniature Walnut Wellington Chest/End Table, England, 19th Century
Miniature Walnut Wellington Chest/End Table, England, 19th Century

Miniature Walnut Wellington Chest/End Table, England, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Miniature Burl Walnut Wellington Chest/Specimen Cabinet with Six Drawers Fitted With Interior Glass

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

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Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality early 20th Century carved mahogany wine table, having a beautifully figured top with a pie crust edge, supported on a highly carved column and acanthus capped tripod...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Side Tables

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Mahogany

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Italian 18th Century Architectural Carved and Giltwood Tabernacle as a Temple
Italian 18th Century Architectural Carved and Giltwood Tabernacle as a Temple

Italian 18th Century Architectural Carved and Giltwood Tabernacle as a Temple

Located in Firenze, IT

This Italian 18th century Louis XVI period hand carved and gilt wood architectural fragment probably was the central section of a bigger altar tabernacle that can now be used as a de...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Architectural Models

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca  with Mirror in Burl Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca  with Mirror in Burl Walnut

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By Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century
Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century

Italian Walnut Marquetry Inlay Side Table, 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small two-drawer walnut side table with exceptional marquetry inlaid design, and having wonderful presence and style. Recently refinished and conditioned. In remarkable antique con...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Pier Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Pier Cabinet

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H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 11.42 in

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Pier Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian mahogany and inlaid pier cabinet, in good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Measures: width: 31.5", depth: 11.5", heigh...

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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

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Mahogany

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

A Pair Of Louis XV Style Mahogany Marble-Top Side Tables
A Pair Of Louis XV Style Mahogany Marble-Top Side Tables

A Pair Of Louis XV Style Mahogany Marble-Top Side Tables

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful Pair of Louis XV Style Side Tables with Marble Tops characterized by classic elegance, curves and cabriole legs. The reddish brown marble tops add luxury and functionality....

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

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Marble

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Side, Reception, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Side, Reception, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Side, Reception, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hall table. A Scottish, oak side table with Gothic revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Attractive example of fine 19th century Scotti...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Console Tables

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Oak

PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass & Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass & Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting

PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass & Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting

By Mathieu Matégot, Arredoluce, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Our Petite Monolith fixture is a more moderately scaled 5-shade version of our wildly successful Monolith chandelier. This go-anywhere design plays well in both modern and tradition...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest

19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest

By Maison Jansen

Located in Morristown, NJ

A stunning Antique French Louis XV-style semainier (tall chest of drawers), crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century. This elegant seven-drawer chest is designed for week-long ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Breccia Marble, Brass

English Mahogany One Drawer Diminutive Console , Circa 1810
English Mahogany One Drawer Diminutive Console , Circa 1810

English Mahogany One Drawer Diminutive Console , Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany one drawer diminutive console with carved molded edge, original brass pulls, lower horizontal base, and terminating on Marlboro feet. Early 19th Century

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare circa 1760 Thomas Wilson 68 Great Queen Street Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Rare circa 1760 Thomas Wilson 68 Great Queen Street Hardwood Chest of Drawers

Rare circa 1760 Thomas Wilson 68 Great Queen Street Hardwood Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1760 George III Thomas Wilson stamped mahogany chest of drawers A very good looking and well made chest of drawers,...

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Belmonte bedside table draws inspiration from the historic Portuguese village kn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine

Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921

Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921

$92,617

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 28.75 in

Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921

By Sue et Mare

Located in Paris, IDF

This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

French 19th Century Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
French 19th Century Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand

French 19th Century Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand

$1,450

H 12.5 in W 18.75 in D 15.5 in

French 19th Century Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large decorative brass Bible stand from a Catholic church, 19th century. This versatile antique book stand has the ability to lay flat or to be used at adjustable angles. The detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Religious Items

Materials

Brass

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Specimen Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the specimen chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each specimen chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect specimen chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right specimen chest, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Specimen Chest?

The average selling price for a specimen chest at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $948 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

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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