Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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1930s Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Paint
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Lacquered Hand Painted Chinoiserie Night Stands
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Hand Painted Birds and Floral Detailed Night Stands c1940's
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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 24 in W 16 in D 24 in
Stunning Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Commode Chest of Drawers Marbled Top
Located in GB
decorative chest of drawers, its hand painted with Chinoiserie scenes which are stunning, really lovely. The
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Hardwood
H 32.09 in W 38.59 in D 17.52 in
Chinese Black and Gold and Hand Painted Armoire/Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
/Chest of Drawers. Featuring a rich black background with luxurious gold hand-painted motifs, this piece
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1980s Taiwanese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Vintage Oriental Chinese Cream & Gold Leaf Painted Bedside Table Drawers
Located in GB
leaf bedside table size chests of drawers
A good looking and nicely made pair, they have a lovely
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Pine
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Wonderfully Decorative Grain Painted Lowboy Chest by Harden
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Hopewell, NJ
3 smaller drawers. Handsome black hardware.
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1980s Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stag Minstrel Drawers Handpainted & Decoupaged With Chinese Calligraphy
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
mahogany construction, has stood the test of time. This petite chest of drawers showcases a tasteful
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20th Century British Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Metal
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage black lacquer lidded box from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted Chinoiserie
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 6 in W 16.5 in D 11 in
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Palace Jar, circa 1960 with Phoenix Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese palace jar from the mid-20th century, handmade and painted on porcelain and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Tall Jewelry Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A functional octagonal gilt and lacquered multi drawer Jewelry chest. The chest contains eight
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Hardwood
Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Located in Southbury, CT
An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Coromandel Black Lacquer Screen - Four Panels - Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
and cut into panels to decorate chests of drawers.
The technique ushered in a new decorative style
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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Lacquer
H 65.36 in W 64.97 in D 0.79 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian walnut cabinet with flip drawer and inlaid animal scene. The leather top with the nailheads is not original.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Walnut, Leather
Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1960s Persian Qum rug with a whimsical pictorial pattern containing various deer and birds amidst a landscape of trees-of-life, woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, g...
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1960s Persian Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wool
Arts & Crafts Oak Treble Wardrobe with Five Drawers by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co., Leonard F. Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed to Leonard F Wyburd,. A rare Arts and Crafts oak wardrobe with carved stylized floral details and hand wrought iron hinges and handles and a Cotswold styl...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wrought Iron
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 32.5 in W 37 in D 17 in
Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian bookcase cabinet with brass finishes in excellent vintage condition.
attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, 19th century.
Chinese lacquer and gilt decorated melon form tea caddy chest or box. The piece is heavily decorated with chinoiserie windows and supported by three giltwood ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Giltwood, Lacquer
John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Commode Buffet with Gilded Details
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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2010s American Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Mahogany
H 38 in W 61 in D 19 in
Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century. Chinoiserie decoration is early 20th century
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
H 35.75 in W 49.25 in D 25.5 in
Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made, Chinese Chinoiserie floral painted and lacquered sideboard cupboard
This is a very good-looking and decorative piece, it ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Hardwood
H 34.06 in W 60.24 in D 17.92 in
Norwegian painted pine coffer top trunk with original painted decoration, 1783
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Norwegian painted pine coffer top trunk with original metal strapping and painted decoration. The base color is red with light blue boarder detailing and floral accents throughout.
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Late 18th Century Norwegian Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Iron
H 20.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands
Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed
They have an Asian inspired look.
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1880s Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 20.75 in W 17 in D 17 in
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a particular statement in front of th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Pine
1 Scene One Campaign Style Henredon Armoire
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Campaign style armoire by Henredon from the Scene One collection
Dark walnut with brass hinges and latch pulls.
Dovetailed drawers and shelves. Manufacturer's mark.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Walnut
Chinese Export Green Painted and Gilt Tôle Tea Canister Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Of cylindrical form with incurved top; elaborately decorated with a central cartouche enclosing a Mandarin figure leaning against tea chests set above the number 11, flanked by pseud...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Chinoiserie Painted Medium Sized Louis XV Style Commodes Circa 1970
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Walnut
H 32.25 in W 40.25 in D 16 in
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Vintage Chinese Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers Orange
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive vintage Chinese painted bombe chest of drawers.
The serpentine shaped top with
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Florentine Bombe Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage bombe chest from Florence Italy painted with red chinoiserie designs on a blue ground
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20th Century Italian Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Hand-Painted Dolls Furniture Germany
By Dora Kuhn
Located in Achterveld, NL
dining room set with a bench, two chair, table an China cabinet. Chest of drawers and a wardrobe.
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Small Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small Louis XVI style chest of drawers by Drexel , recently painted in Chinese red.
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1940s Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual chinoiserie chest of drawers as it is only 13 inches deep. Five graduated drawers with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Wood
James Mont Asian Modern Painted Chest of Drawers
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
James Mont Asian Mid-Century Modern monumental cream-painted chest of drawers in the Chinese Modern
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Maitland Smith Hand Painted Chests
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinoiserie Maitland Smith hand painted chests. Made in Indonesia in the 1970's.
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1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Pair of Baker White Painted Fabric or Raffia Chinese Style Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These are an amazing pair of labelled Baker chests, covered with a heavy fabric or raffia veneer
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese white painted nine-drawer apothecary chest from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Chinese Painted 6 Door Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese painted 6 door cabinet, circa 1930's.
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Metal
Midcentury Gplan Oak Chest of Drawers E Gomme, 1960s
By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A beautifully designed & crafted, scarcely seen chest of drawers manufactured by E-Gomme for G-Plan
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Midcentury Black Lacquer Nightstands with Mirrors
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of black lacquer chinoiserie nightstands with matching mirrors that can be hung. Hand painted
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1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
H 24 in W 24 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Chest by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely made, with attention to detail - in the 18th century style.
Beautiful Chinese red
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale Ivory & Brass Mirrored Dresser
By Hickory White
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dresser by Hickory white offers Chinese Chippendale styling with all-over
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Green Country Farmhouse Pine Cabinets Chests Dressers
Located in Dayton, OH
that opens to three pull out drawers. Suitable to be used as a china cabinet / buffet or for clothing
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
H 42 in W 38 in D 21 in
Chinese Black and Gold and Hand Painted Armoire/Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of Chinese craftsmanship with this Black and Gold Hand Painted Armoire/Chest
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1980s American Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Chinese Red Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers by Baker Furniture, circa 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese red chinoiserie chest of drawers by Baker Furniture, circa 1970s
Simply the best
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Oak
Chinese Qing Style Lacquered Wedding Cabinet Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Chinese lacquered wedding cabinet or prosperity chest made in the early Qing dynasty
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oriental Style Paint Decorated and Lacquered Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oriental style paint decorated and lacquered chest, ebonized chest with red trim and doors with
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20th Century Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Chinese Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary Chinese chest of drawers in great condition hand-crafted out of elmwood and
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
Chinese Chest of Drawers Lacqua Decorated Animated Llandscape and Characters
Located in Miami, FL
Small Chinese Chest of drawer, elegant piece can be a touch of oriental design in any room.
Three
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chests
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chests from the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chest from the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Style Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch style black chinoiserie decorated three drawer chest of drawers, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Louis XIV Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
Chinese Vintage White Painted Wood Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage white painted wood nine-drawer apothecary chest from the mid-20th century. Born
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Vintage Chinese Yellow-Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chests with Black Splatter
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese yellow painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chests from the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
H 27.5 in W 27.25 in D 14 in
Cinnabar and Gold Hand Painted Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cinnabar and gold hand painted chinoiserie chest, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or earlier. It is a
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Vintage English Campaign Style Faux Bamboo Nightstands Low Chests, Irwin
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
faux bamboo design, solid wood construction, distress painted finish, 2 dovetailed drawers, tapered
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Elegant Continental Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful paint decorated two drawer chest including Mother of Pearl inlays, raised lacquer work
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1950s Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
top, decorated overall with chinoiseries depicting a Chinese village scene.
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Vintage Chinese Blue Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Brass Ring Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blue painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chest from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
Stunning Vintage 1970s Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the allure of vintage elegance with our beautifully restored 1970s chest of drawers, a
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
Tall Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Armoire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black lacquer chinoiserie tall chest with hand painted flowers and birds has plenty of storage in
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1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
Fine Italian Mobili Bertelè Germany Rococo Chinoiserie Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
sophisticated serpentine front ebonized chest of drawers. Having three solid wood drawers affixed with ornate
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Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Brass
H 92 in W 43.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Palace Jar, circa 1960 with Phoenix Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese palace jar from the mid-20th century, handmade and painted on porcelain and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Porcelain
Chinoiserie Chest with Landscape and Symbols of Good Fortune
Located in New York, NY
A wooden chinoiserie chest decorated with Chinese beauties in a lovely landscape, with auspicious
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20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Painted Side Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Painted side chest from CHina. Painting on front doors and front frame.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Painted Mongolian Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Painted mongolian side chest with 3 drawers and 2 doors.
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Wood
Black lacquered chest
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered chest with detailed, decorative brass hardware and finely painted gold Asian design.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
1940s ASIAN CHINESE INSPIRED CABINET COMMODE
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD CONSTRUCTION WITH RED PAINTED FINISH AND BONE INLAY AROUND 3 PULL BUT DRAWERS WITH BRASS
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1940s American Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Pair Michael Taylor for Baker Lacquer Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese red painted small dressers.
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
Vintage Blue Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage side chest with multiple drawers and doors for storage. Hand painted and rubbed in light
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1940s Chinese Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Fir
Red Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful red chinoiserie painted chest of drawers in excellent condition. Purchased from a Atlanta
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Painted Chest of Drawers
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Giltwood, Wood
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Vintage Chinese Painted Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and louis xv vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Many vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Harden Furniture and James Mont produced popular vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Chinese Painted Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Chinese painted chest of drawers begin at $357 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,125.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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