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Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Vintage Dental Engineer's Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet

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 cabinet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Music Cabinet, English, Document, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid document stand or specimen drawers, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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, we would date it from around the 1880-1900 period.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

An English, walnut collector's specimen chest of drawers, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Tallboy Satinwood with Bakelite Handles
Art Deco Tallboy Satinwood with Bakelite Handles

Art Deco Tallboy Satinwood with Bakelite Handles

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Upper cabinet door opening to reveal a shelved interior, flanked by two sets of three specimen drawers. Three graduating drawers below. Original green bakelite handles.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

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

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning period perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers whic...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

Italian Baroque Walnut Specimen Chest
Italian Baroque Walnut Specimen Chest

Italian Baroque Walnut Specimen Chest

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an exceptional Italian Baroque specimen chest crafted in richly figured walnut with beautifully matched burl walnut veneers and fine fruitwood stringing.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880

Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Attractive Victorian collector’s cabinet with fine colour and grain figuring Displays a desirable aged patina, in good order throughout Select oak stocks present fine grain interest ...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest
Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest

Scandinavian Hand-Painted Specimen Chest

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a charming Scandinavian hand-painted specimen chest crafted in solid wood and decorated in the traditional folk art style.

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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode
Fine Italian Baroque Veneered and Inlaid Specimen Wood Commode

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 commode was crafted in Piedmont, Italy.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930
French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930

French Louis XV Style Burl, Satinwood & Ormolu Specimen Top Stand c1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

The demilune top is adorned with a specimen marble, presenting a rich mosaic of natural stone.

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

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 form bronze mounts with trailing leaves and vines and handles that are part of the v...

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

The orderly arrangements, jewel-like coloration, and variety of forms create compositions reminiscent of Victorian cabinets of curiosity and museum specimen drawers. When displayed t...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

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 drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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 executive desk box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand
Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Ornate Renaissance style ormolu-mounted cabinet-on-stand, having galleried crest with eagle finials, over cabinet fitted with drawers mounted with specimen marble plaques, conforming...

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Antique 18th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893
Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Each sheet displays numerous species carefully arranged in a structured composition that resembles museum specimen drawers or Victorian cabinets of curiosity.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Overall a superb museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of dr...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint

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20th Century Heart Pine Chest with 20 Drawers
20th Century Heart Pine Chest with 20 Drawers

20th Century Heart Pine Chest with 20 Drawers

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H 56.25 in W 37.75 in D 18.75 in

20th Century Heart Pine Chest with 20 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century heart pine chest with 20 felt lined drawers for holding specimens, collectibles or artifacts, each with an inset bronze drawer pull, all raised on bracket feet.

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian
Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian

Antique Canteen, English, Oak, Campaign Cutlery, Specimen Drawers, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Exceptional quality and of comprehensive arrangement Fine craftsmanship and form presents opportunity for use as a quality specimen cabinet Displaying a desirable aged patina and i...

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Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Oak

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Antique Satinwood Inlaid Flame Mahogany Seven-Drawer Specimen Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique medical/science specimen cabinet features flame mahogany construction with double satinwood banded doors opening to reveal seven specimen drawers, 19th century Measures - ...

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Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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 early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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

Materials

Oak

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 and milk glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Milk Glass, Walnut

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 shop or retail use, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

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 Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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 the 1880-1890 period.

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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 drawers all fitted with knob handles and card holders made of brass.

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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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 porcelain placques framed by ornate gilt metal hardware, above a prominentally sha...

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

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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, bookmatched facing, and satinwood inlaid banding; raised on square tapered legs, 1...

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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 archive cupboard dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

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

Materials

Oak

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

French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Marble Top
French 19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Marble Top

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 that can be found in the marble top that have been frozen there for millennia.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

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 brass pulls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Of charming proportion and pleasing finish Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays Rich caramel hues ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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

An English, oak and fruitwood, Campaign specimen chest of drawers dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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 cabinet comes from the Natural History Museum where it would have been used to safely ...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Tables

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Tables

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H 22 in W 31 in D 23 in

Pair of Vintage Italian Side Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of carved vintage Italian tables with specimen marble top with hidden drawers

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Curious insect cabinet
Curious insect cabinet

Curious insect cabinet

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H 63 in W 23 in D 13 in

Curious insect cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful cabinet for insect specimens with 20 drawers. Each drawer has different bugs in it.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Glass

Workshop Drawers, England circa 1930
Workshop Drawers, England circa 1930

Workshop Drawers, England circa 1930

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H 41.25 in W 40.5 in D 17.75 in

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

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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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 to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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 diminutive chest of drawers, mid-18th century, circa 1750.

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

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

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

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 Museum specimen chest of drawers/cabinet.

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Antique 1890s British Shelves

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original antique circa 1880 Chinese Calamander specimen wood collectors chest of drawers What a find!

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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

The drawers are dovetailed and are lined with a nice blue pattern paper which is in very good condition.

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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 brass hardware. designed with a double row of identical flat drawers, perfect for a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th C Collector's Rock and Fossil Specimen Collection
19th C Collector's Rock and Fossil Specimen Collection

19th C Collector's Rock and Fossil Specimen Collection

Located in Essex, MA

Note: Modern handwritten note found in drawer stating: “ALL SPECIMENS THESE DRAWERS WERE SOLD TO JOHN CUMMINGS IN 1850 BRYCE McMURDO WRIGHT OF ENGLAND.”

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Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Pair of Two-toned Trapezoidal Nightstands/Cabinets
Pair of Two-toned Trapezoidal Nightstands/Cabinets

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. Made by Vanleigh.

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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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 Inserts.

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet
Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet

Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet

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H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in

Edwardian Six-Drawer Butterfly Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

Edwardian six-drawer butterfly cabinet in Mahogany with over fifty specimens in glass covered drawers, circa 1890s. Some included specimens are rare.

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Antique 1890s American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
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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...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Spruce

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880. Antique salesman samples were used in the 19th century by traveling salesmen to sh...

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
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Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

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Iron

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

Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand

Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand

$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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

$1,827

H 16.74 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...

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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s
Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s

Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s

$375Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 4.53 in

Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful and rare miniature chest of drawers. Striking French design from the 1920s. Pine faux bamboo with original marble top. In very good condition with minor wear consistent ...

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920
Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920

Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920

$2,373Sale Price|27% Off

H 50.79 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in

Antique Mahogany and Marble Dental / Dentist Cabinet, Amsterdam ca 1920

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This very unique dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1920/30s in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features 18 mahogany fronted drawers in three different sizes: DWH 28 x 29 x 2...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets

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Mahogany

Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's
Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's

Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's

$4,034Sale Price|42% Off

H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 24.41 in

Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's

Located in Madrid, ES

Two-part merchant haberdashery counter made of birch and oak. Glass upper part with interior compartment of ten display drawers and mounting for lighting. Bottom part with ten larger...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash
Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

King Size bed, ash, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bedroom Furniture

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Ash

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers

$3,850

H 32.38 in W 34.75 in D 17.75 in

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular caddy top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet. Prior Sotheby's NY sale. Oak secondary and brass handles.

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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Specimen Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of specimen drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, all specimen drawers available were constructed with great care. Specimen drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Regency, Georgian and Louis XV specimen drawers are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Specimen Drawers?

Prices for specimen drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, specimen drawers begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,049.

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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