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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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 25.2 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
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 15.95 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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.65 in W 28.15 in D 13.78 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Wicker and Bamboo Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A rare specimen in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Baroque Drop Leaf Table Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unique specimen, a very rare chest of drawers of the early Portuguese Baroque with double top
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 19.3 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
H 12.21 in W 19.3 in D 13.39 in
Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel
By Pierre Roussel
Located in New Orleans, LA
highly practical. The compact form holds two drawers, one of which can be locked for added security. A
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Chest with the ORIGINAL blue paint. The Specimen Marble
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Empire Commode, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
chest of drawers with top board in Sainte Anne marble, made of carved mahogany and oak, with three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Victorian Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine piece of furniture was crafted for the housing of specimens either scientific or esoteric
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Pine
Collectors Cabinet Burr Walnut Ormolu Specimen Jewelry
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Collectors cabinet burr walnut ormolu specimen jewelry
Burr walnut and ormolu mounted specimen
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Large 19thC English Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large 19thC English Pine Specimen Display Cabinet / Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Category
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Materials
Pine
Antique Display Cabinet - Georgian Mahogany Specimen 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
arrangement of 2 over 2 Oak lined drawers.
The top section with 2 x opening doors and a parquet floor and
Category
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
above a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing 22 oak lined drawers
Category
Antique 1860s English Gothic Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 14.77 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
AntiqueFrench Demilune Kingwood, Satinwood & Spécimen Marble Side Table c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French side stand offers specimen marble top over kingwood and satinwood case in
Category
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 36 in W 27 in D 14 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 20.48 in
Exquisite Italian 17th Century Ormolu and Specimen Marble Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
architectural design, adorned with the richness of ormolu, specimen marble, and an array of precious hard stones
Category
Antique 16th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Inlaid Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pietra Dura marble and semi precious stone inlaid specimen cabinet. The small scale cabinet is raised by
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Oak Specimen, Smokers, Pipe Cabinet, Scotland 1906, H261
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak specimen, smokers, pipe cabinet, Scotland 1906. H261
Scotland
1906
Solid oak
Original
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning early 18th century Spanish ebonized fruitwood, rosewood, bone and ormolu specimen
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
H 68.25 in W 48.25 in D 16.75 in
French 18th Century Louis XIV Period Boulle Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 18th century Louis XIV period Boulle specimen cabinet. The
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet is raised by an elegant
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Walnut and Iron Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 17th century Baroque period Walnut and iron specimen cabinet. The three door
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 9.26 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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
H 56.7 in W 40.95 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Georgian Table with Italian Pietra Dura and Specimen Marble Top
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
to the bipartite scrolled block bases, with claw feet; the apron having two drawers, fitted with
Category
Antique 19th Century English George IV Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Siena Marble
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 22.5 in
Art Deco Asymmetrical French Vanity With Full Length Mirror & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
world finesse and contrast nicely with the veneer. The drawers slide smoothly and evidence of dovetail
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
, circa 1890 in date.
The shaped top is cross banded in various exotic specimen woods with an inset
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Nutwood and Bronze Empire Miniature Chiffonier / Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
from the Dutch Empire period is a real treat. This hand-crafted specimen with stunning bronze style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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H 9.4 in W 16.3 in D 22.4 in
Antique Art Deco Oak Side / Console Table with Rounded Drawers and Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
grace your living space then this all handcrafted specimen from the early 1900s could be flying your way
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 34.4 in W 34.9 in D 18.5 in
Rare German Art Deco Filing Cabinet w. Perfect Roller Door, Five Drawers & Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
and the original Art Deco key (see image 11). This exceptional condition cabinet comes with 5 drawers
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 42.1 in W 17.7 in D 15.3 in
Antique Pair French Kingwood Satinwood Inlaid Marble Top Side Tables circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French side tables offer specimen marble tops surmounting kingwood cases having
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 14 in
Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
contrasting yet complimentary wood specimens elevate this desk above its peers. Behold the fiery, cathedral
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
Victorian Colonial Rosewood Large Separating Armoire With Columns & Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
outside drawers and campaign handles on the inside as well as original English lever working lock and key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Wardr...
Materials
Rosewood
8 Drawer Danish Rosewood Dresser, Attr. Arne Wahl Iversen, Circa 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
well made 8 drawer dresser. 6 smaller drawers and a double drawer on each side for the bottom row
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
T95 Desk Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in taranto, IT
drawers, one suspended and rotatable, with a large window, the other fixed, on a black lacquered metal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, or ideal for the specimen collector thanks to the suite of small drawers. Solid joints and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 38 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Buffet
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany buffet with four center drawers accented with nickel hardware. Maintains its
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble, Nickel
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
(cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, circa 1820.
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset military Campaign style
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English Regency Mahogany and Marble Game Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Regency period mahogany game / center table with inset Pietra Dura (stone specimen) marble chess
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Game Tables
Materials
Marble
George III Collector's Cabinet in the Manner of John Linnell
Located in Reepham, GB
whole enclosing eight full-width drawers, the upper two drawers shallow and lined in the original plush
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, rising from spade footed
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Chinoiserie Cabinet by Giambattista Gianotti, Unique piece
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
drawers of various sizes that can be opened with wooden knobs. Each wooden door is finely carved with
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
doors, there are eight drawers, suitable to store small collectors’ items, such as a coin collection, or
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Ebony, Teak
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H 34.06 in W 24.61 in D 13.67 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dark Wood Dressing Table with Oblong Mirror, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
piece look very decorative and luxurious. The piece of furniture has three deep drawers with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 42.52 in D 14.97 in
17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen
Located in PARIS, FR
doors revealing 10 drawers, 9 of which have painted panels on the front, a central door and an upper
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 64.96 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in
19th century pair of Napoleon III floral marquetry cabinets with marble tops
Located in London, GB
Constructed from tulipwood with inlay of various specimen woods including harewood, fruitwood, ashwood and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Large Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Oak, Collector, Shop, Rack, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen rack, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Superb proportion with generous suite of
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 80.32 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
checkerboard floor, flanked on both sides by sloped chambers, above hidden lower drawers.
This technique is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
H 2.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
By Pierre Langlois
Located in Lymington, GB
, cockbeaded simulated drawers and delicately slender ‘French’ cabriole legs see Christie’s Catalogue of ‘The
Category
Antique 1770s English Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase with Bar by Erik Brouer
By Brouer Mobel, Erik Brouer
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
adjusted. Below it has a vertically closed bar cabinet with four small drawers and four shelves. The base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 53.15 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
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