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English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet
English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

$7,500

H 96 in W 57 in D 17.5 in

English Faux Bamboo Pine Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Essex, MA

I two parts with molded rectangular cornice over three shelves with bead board back painted in a

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet

By Dwight Mcintosh

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 20th Century Leaded Glass and Wood Bookcase / Display Cabinet,, bead-board back & interior

Category

1910s Art Nouveau Antique Bead Board

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut Music Canterbury Cabinet with Stand
Early 20th Century Walnut Music Canterbury Cabinet with Stand

Early 20th Century Walnut Music Canterbury Cabinet with Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

open shelves. This piece has an elegant form with nicely figured walnut having bead board style trim on

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Bronze

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

drawers withi cock beaded molding, single board upper and lower sides, resting on a molded base with

Category

Early 1800s North American Chippendale Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,800

H 32 in W 39.75 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

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Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850

Located in Madison, WI

structure except for the recent addition of a solid wood bead board to enclose the counter back. Drawers

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian medicine wall cabinet offers oak construction with shaped crest over beadboard cabinet with double paneled doors having incised bordering and opening to shelved ...

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf
19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

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H 28.75 in Dm 29.5 in L 28.75 in

19th Century English Cricket Table with Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

pieces of wood, and a bead-board shelf on the bottom. Fantastic color!

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19th Century British Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table
19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

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H 27 in W 28.5 in L 27 in

19th Century English Oak Cricket Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming 19th century English oak cricket table with three legs, a round top, and a bead-board

Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint
1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint

1920 General Store Mercantile Cabinet in Original Red Paint

Located in Surrey, BC

height, with bead board details and an appealing patina. Practical size for both home or retail

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1850s Canadian Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fir

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920
Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Large Shelving Unit with Rolling Library Ladder, circa 1920

Located in Surrey, BC

rolling library-style ladder, and features multiple open shelves backed by bead board. The large cabinet

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1920s Canadian Industrial Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine, Oak

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Drum Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

features a beaded board with a pair of handles to each side. Add an elegant and interesting touch to

Category

1890s Antique Bead Board

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate and Cut Glass Biscuit Box Sheffield, 19th Century

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in London, GB

. The dome top hinged lid features a beaded board and there are a pair of scroll handles to each side

Category

1890s English Antique Bead Board

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint
19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

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H 39.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Pine Dresser in Pale Green Paint

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Pine dresser with two side-by-side drawers over two lower drawers, beaded two-board

Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine, Paint

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with a Basket and Vegetables
H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with a Basket and Vegetables

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with a Basket and Vegetables

Located in Corsham, GB

vegetables. Signed and dated to the lower left. Well presented in a black frame with a beaded running pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables
H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables

H. Graf - Framed 1916 Oil, Still Life with Vegetables

Located in Corsham, GB

black frame with a gilt-effect beaded running pattern. On board.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror
A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror

A 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror

Located in London, GB

still showing the floral gilt design. Inner beaded slip, original boarded back. Images a true reflection

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1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mirror

Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle
Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle

Framed 19th Century Oil - Clifftop Castle

Located in Corsham, GB

to the shore. Well presented in a dark wooden frame with a gold beaded running pattern. Unsigned. On

Category

19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table
Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table

Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Painted Console Table

Located in Essex, MA

subtle gilded scrolls on a pale greenish ground with lovely old patina , the scrolls boarded by beaded

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Barrel-Back Settle
Barrel-Back Settle

Barrel-Back Settle

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H 61 in W 72 in D 21 in

Barrel-Back Settle

Located in Greenwich, CT

under-tier shelf, the reverse side also finished with bead-board planks, the whole with graphic lines

Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box
19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box

19th century Primitive Pine Slant-Top Wood Box

Located in Savannah, GA

This English pine bead board wood box features a slant hinged top. It is in Fine condition with

Category

1880s English Primitive Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island
1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island

1910 Country Store Counter, Kitchen Island

Located in Surrey, BC

A bead board store counter from circa 1900-1920. Found in the Pacific Northwest, this magnificent

Category

1910s American Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Fir

Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape
Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape

Framed English School 19th Century Oil - Boats in a River Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

boats and figures unloading timber from one. Presented in a modern gilt frame with beaded detailing

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil, Board

Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Work of Art Made, circa 1900

Located in Katonah, NY

a variety of colors. The artist selected the colors: then glued the beads onto a board. The artwork

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Bead Board

Materials

Beads

Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror
Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror

Early 20th Century Oil - A Glance In The Mirror

Located in Corsham, GB

a fine 20th Century gilt frame with beaded strap work. On board.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast
Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Cottage on the Coast

Located in Corsham, GB

English coast. Well presented in a smart contemporary frame with bead course. Unsigned. On board.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand
New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

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H 28.5 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in

New England Hepplewhite Dressing Stand

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Hepplewhite mahogany dressing stand. The stand is fitted with a square beaded edge single

Category

Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail
Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail

Late 19th Century Oil - Lakeside Trail

Located in Corsham, GB

Century gilt frame with beaded strapwork. On board.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oil

A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror
A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror

A large Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Domed Topped Antique French Mirror

Located in London, GB

with very little to no foxing, warm and sof wear to the gilt work. Beaded inner slip. Boarded back. A

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bead Board

Materials

Giltwood

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

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H 33 in W 35.5 in D 20.5 in

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers with cock beaded moldings, single board sides, resting on

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Blue Bead Board Counter
Blue Bead Board Counter

Blue Bead Board Counter

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H 34 in W 20 in D 99 in

Blue Bead Board Counter

Located in Aurora, OR

Cerulean and sky blues come together perfectly with a earthy hues of a natural wood top. The bead

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Horse Portrait
Horse Portrait

Horse Portrait

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H 30 in W 32 in D 1.25 in

Horse Portrait

Located in Hudson, NY

wonderful portrait of a horse against a bead board backdrop found in Maine

Category

19th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

New England Painted Shop Counter
New England Painted Shop Counter

New England Painted Shop Counter

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H 32 in W 132 in D 23 in

New England Painted Shop Counter

Located in Norwalk, CT

New England painted shop counter of painted pine with bead-board molded front, waist molding and a

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19th Century American Antique Bead Board

Walnut Bar
Walnut Bar

Walnut Bar

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H 37.5 in W 111.5 in D 25 in

Walnut Bar

Located in Middleburg, VA

A great walnut shop counter that makes for a perfect bar. One end is bead board, so that it can be

Category

1920s American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet
Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

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H 37.38 in W 39.75 in D 20.75 in

Early 20th Century Painted Gray Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

. The bead board on the interior of the cabinet is a lovely green color.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware
Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Pristine 1920s Maple Kitchen Cabinet with Original Brass Hardware

Located in Minneapolis, MN

original finish that features the lovely warm figure of maple, bead board back and original brass hardware

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Bead Board

Materials

Maple

Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet
Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet

Surveyor's Bureau 1905 Multi- Drawer Map Cabinet

Located in North Beninngton, VT

came right out of a Daschielle Hammett novel. Bead board sides and back..so it could be out into a

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Copper, Brass

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench
Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

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H 37.25 in W 53 in D 20.75 in

Neoclassical Parquetry Bench

Located in Essex, MA

storage inside. The back is made with tongue and groove bead board. Rich in color and pattern, newly

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board
Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board

Native American Indian Sioux Beaded Dolls Cradle Board

Located in London, GB

A native American Indian Sioux beaded dolls cradle board The cradle board made from wood frame

Category

Early 20th Century North American Antique Bead Board

Materials

Canvas

Buttercream Country Store Counter
Buttercream Country Store Counter

Buttercream Country Store Counter

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H 31.5 in W 32 in D 114.5 in

Buttercream Country Store Counter

Located in Aurora, OR

A pale buttercream yellow base fitted with bead board panels supports a richly stained wood top

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood
Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood

Antique Vintage Chinese Scroll Stand Side Table Elm Wood

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

into the top board. Double beaded edge decoration along the front of the piece. Charming piece full of

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bead Board

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Bead Board

Materials

Textile

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Brass

Baker English Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Lingerie Chest Semanier Dresser 52"
Baker English Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Lingerie Chest Semanier Dresser 52"

Baker English Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Lingerie Chest Semanier Dresser 52"

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Baker Furniture English Georgian Style Lingerie Chest, circa 1980s. Features a serpentine form made from mahogany with seven oak dovetailed drawers. Each drawer is accented with by...

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1980s American Georgian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Painted French Dresser
19th Century Painted French Dresser

19th Century Painted French Dresser

$3,571

H 54.53 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Painted French Dresser

Located in Cirencester, GB

We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece it really could be used in many ways and in a...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,009Sale 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...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Other

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Located in Birmingham, AL

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

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1860s French Directoire Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Painted Open Bookcase
19th Century English Painted Open Bookcase

19th Century English Painted Open Bookcase

$3,381

H 87 in W 53 in D 19 in

19th Century English Painted Open Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century English painted open bookcase with adjustable shelves and two doors below. 1890. Shelf depth: 9.5-inches (24cm) Internal Reference: H Code: 8761 Dimensions: W: 53" ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...

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1760s English George III Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors
Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors

Pair of Country French Pine Library Bookcases Beveled Glass Doors

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of matching country French bibliotheque library bookcases or display cabinets featuring beveled glass windows and doors. Constructed from mostly pine with a whitewash pa...

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20th Century French Country Antique Bead Board

Materials

Iron

19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque

19th Century Painted Bibliotheque

$22,500

H 102.75 in W 106.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Painted Bibliotheque

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bead Board

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest, circa 1910-1915. Please note hand dove-tailed, oak- lined drawers and original "Willo...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century
Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century

Antique Victorian Open Breakfront Open Bookcase 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Bead Board

Materials

Oak

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

$9,750

H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in High Point, NC

18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove moulding. This chest is of exceptional quality. The sides are made from mahogany as...

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Early 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau
Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau

Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau

$1,205Sale Price|20% Off

H 102.37 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in

Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau

Located in Buggiano, IT

Furniture with semi-oval ground mirror for entrance, original Art Nouveau, with three doors, one with ground glass linked to lead. Size cm.: 107 x 31 x 95 + 165 H (tot 260). They wil...

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Bead Board

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions
Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions

Pair Of Gothic Revival Painted Bookcases Of Slightly Different Proportions

Located in Essex, MA

One 4.25 inches wider than the other. Each with a pierced and carved gothic cornice over an open bookcase with four adjustable shelves. The base with a carved frieze with sawtooth de...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bead Board

Materials

Wood

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

$3,150Sale Price|40% Off

H 73 in W 49 in D 22 in

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet, original brasses, molded top and book-matched mahogany drawer fronts. The two sets of...

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1790s English Chippendale Antique Bead Board

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Brass

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Antique Bead Board For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bead board you’re looking for. An antique bead board — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bead board, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bead board, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gillows of Lancaster & London, John Davis and John Round & Son Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful antique bead board that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Bead Board?

Prices for an antique bead board start at $150 and top out at $227,468 with the average selling for $3,824.
Questions About Antique Bead Board
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.