$1,613
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dental engineer's specimen drawers. An English, enamelled steel Admindex filing
Steel
$2,936
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 in
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fabulously rare and unusual stand with
Wood
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
Walnut
$7,500
H 48.43 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
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
Walnut
$3,712
H 13.98 in W 14.97 in D 6.89 in
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
Hardwood, Satinwood
$2,362
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
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
Oak
$2,242
H 12.8 in W 11.62 in D 7.49 in
Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fitted with an inset, working lock — key present Doors open to reveal three specimen drawers, each
Brass
$21,658Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Located in IT
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode This elegant and refined Baroque
Bronze
$14,500 / set
H 33 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
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
Marble, Metal
$694 / set
H 9.61 in W 6.5 in D 0.01 in
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
By Louis-Pierre Baltard
Located in Langweer, NL
specimen drawers. When displayed together, the plates form an impressive natural history wall display that
Paper
$1,633
H 15.95 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
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
Wood
$4,204
H 12.21 in W 19.3 in D 13.39 in
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
Walnut
$587 / set
H 9.61 in W 6.5 in D 0.01 in
Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893
By Louis-Pierre Baltard
Located in Langweer, NL
a structured composition that resembles museum specimen drawers or Victorian cabinets of curiosity
Paper
$4,750
H 13.5 in W 42 in D 9.25 in
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
Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint
20th Century Heart Pine Chest with 20 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
For the organized collector! An early 20th century heart pine chest with 20 felt lined drawers for
Sold
H 9.65 in W 21.66 in D 16.34 in
Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
craftsmanship and form presents opportunity for use as a quality specimen cabinet Displaying a desirable aged
Oak
Sold
H 20.75 in W 16.5 in D 12.25 in
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet
Located in Big Flats, NY
banded doors opening to reveal seven specimen drawers, 19th century Measures - 20.75" H x 16.5
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 18.51 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in
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
Oak
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H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
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
Milk Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
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
Boxwood, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.65 in W 28.15 in D 13.78 in
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
Wood
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
Oak
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
Mahogany
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
Walnut
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!
Wood
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H 19.5 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in
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
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in
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
Kingwood, Satinwood
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.
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 75.2 in W 73.23 in D 58.67 in
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
Oak
Specimen Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ebonized specimen chest of drawers in leather and brass handles.
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This excellent French Empire marble-top commode has four total drawers and fossilized specimens
Marble, Brass
19th Century Scientific Pine Specimen Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique specimen cabinet features eleven smaller drawers above three larger ones, all with
Brass
Sold
H 28.55 in W 18.71 in D 12.8 in
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an appealing antique specimen chest, with 12 useful drawers for collectors of small items
Oak
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H 27.17 in W 21.07 in D 12.01 in
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
Oak
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H 67.72 in W 41.34 in D 34.65 in
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
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Italian Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of carved vintage Italian tables with specimen marble top with hidden drawers
Marble
Curious insect cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful cabinet for insect specimens with 20 drawers. Each drawer has different bugs in it
Oak, Glass
Workshop Drawers, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
. Originally used as specimen drawers, and later used at a workshop. 40.5”L x 17.75”d x 41.25”h
Pine
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H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 16.74 in
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
Wood
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H 41.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
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
Oak
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H 16 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
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
Hardwood, Mahogany
Specimen Drawer
Located in Culver City, CA
Quarter sawn oak with turned pulls.
Oak
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H 67.72 in W 41.34 in D 34.65 in
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
Mahogany
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H 12.8 in W 13.98 in D 7.49 in
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
Wood
English Pine Specimen Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This small scale pine Victorian chest was originally used to store specimen collections. The pine
Pine
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
Hardwood
Japanned Collector's Cabinet with 17th Century Silvered Interior, Circa 1800
Located in London, GB
. The lower register comprising six specimen drawers, each divided into compartments of varying sizes
A Japanned Collector’s Cabinet Incorporating A 17th Century Spanish Silvered Interior
Located in London, GB
church. The lower register comprising six specimen drawers, each divided into compartments of varying
19th C Collector's Rock and Fossil Specimen Collection
Located in Essex, MA
A walnut four-drawer spool cabinet with a wide array of fossil and rock specimens, largely from
Pair of Two-toned Trapezoidal Nightstands/Cabinets
Located in Miami, FL
Beatifully refinished in off white and black matte. Three drawers and natural specimen agate pulls
Wood
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
Burl, Walnut
Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
drawers, circa 1890s. Some included specimens are rare. Please note of wear consistent with age including
Glass, Mahogany
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$7,057Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...
Brass
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.
Pine
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
$16,714 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in
Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
Mahogany
$1,726 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$442Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, pa...
Glass, Walnut
$1,330Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.125 in W 14.75 in D 11.25 in
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shall...
Brass
$3,530Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
Renaissance Revival Walnut Sideboard Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Sarasota, FL
A compact Renaissance Revival sideboard cabinet in walnut, late 19th century. The design showcases deep geometric paneling across the doors and drawers, iron strap hinges, and a thic...
Iron
Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet. Circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940s. We offer this beautiful Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet manufactured by the hospital supply co. Fantastic patina.
Steel
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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