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Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers / dresser / nightstand / TV console. Made of
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Che...

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Metal, Brass

European-Style Walnut and Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
European-style walnut and ebonized chest of drawers, crafted in walnut with a finely figured top
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 2-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 2-drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Che...

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary, Modern Sculptural Cabinets, Stained Ash Wood, 2024
Located in Stamford, CT
sculpted ash wood with a stained walnut finish. These cabinets feature a three dimensional freeform carving
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Walnut Root Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid French writing cabinet from the Louis XV period from the 19th century. The cabinet has
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Revival Antiquities

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Wood

Louis XV Style Walnut Root Cabinet 19th Century
Louis XV Style Walnut Root Cabinet 19th Century
H 95.28 in W 43.31 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Provincial Painted Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
European provincial serpentine dresser, this two-drawer chest, with a walnut handpainted elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Provincial Serpentine Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
European provincial serpentine dresser, this two-drawer chest, with a walnut handpainted elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Provincial Serpentine Dresser
Provincial Serpentine Dresser
H 35 in W 38 in D 20 in
Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Server Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut server having brass pulls with decorative back plates by
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets

Materials

Brass

Baker Banded Walnut Chinese Chippendale Dining Server Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Asian inspired banded walnut credenza having brass pulls with decorative back plates by
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas

Materials

Brass

White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 2-Drawer Nightstands / Bedside Tables
Located in New York, NY
wood cabinets containing 2 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Metal, Brass

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
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Brass, Metal

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Tibetan rug with a dragon motif on a beige field Size: 4'4'' x 6'10''.  
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Tang Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
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Henredon Campaign Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern bedside tables with drawer storage. Designed by Henredon in a campaign style with brass hardware. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign End Tables

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Walnut

Henredon Campaign Nightstands
Henredon Campaign Nightstands
H 22 in W 24 in D 19 in
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelli...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 36"W x 19....
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV style. Lion's heads on the handles. France, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet
By John Keal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-century four-door very low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Gorgeous walnut grain throughout. Nickel-plated pulls and back plate. Exceptionally versatile piece of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Dorothy Draper España Style Pair of Nightstands Customizable in Any Color
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Perfect for standard size bedrooms, smaller entry spaces or offices, these vintage Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper España style nightstands / dressers are a perfect choice to add so...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

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Lacquer

Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small console or wall table with a bit of storage underneath, however the top pulls out to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer i...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color. Beautifully organic and flowy, our SHADOWS coffee table set is inspired by the varying colors and shapes ...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of modular red plastic mod. 4602 chest of drawers on wheels by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s. Modular piece of furniture with four drawers, mod. 4602, one of wh...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Monumentally Scaled Midcentury Credenza Designed by Renzo Rutili, circa 1960
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. The credenza is composed of three separate cabinets and a single four-drawer chest, resting on an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

Walnut Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Asian walnut storage console cabinet.
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Vintage 1930s Asian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Walnut Cabinet
Walnut Cabinet
H 38.5 in W 61 in D 19.25 in
Asian Style Chest / Buffet / Credenza by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
An Asian-style chest/buffet/credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Henredon Chinoiserie Campaign Style Walnut Four-Drawer Dresser Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
stunning walnut wood grain, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware and accents. It offers ample
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, 1983 Gorgeous burl wood front, with walnut case and banding and original Asian
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rustic Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic-style serpentine chest of drawers crafted from solid pine with an antique walnut finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rustic Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Rustic Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 48 in D 20 in
Modern Walnut and Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern walnut and oak dresser with a warm brown finish with ebony highlights. The two long
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern Walnut and Oak Dresser
Modern Walnut and Oak Dresser
H 34 in W 50 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Red Painted with Foliate & Avian Themes Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style demilune commode chest, unbranded. Slightly distressed walnut, drawer fronts
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Late 20th Century East Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Walnut and Burl Walnut Floating Commodes with Open Fretwork Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet door has open fret work panels and burled wood recessed panels with Asian inspired, patinated
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790
Located in London, GB
. Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Walnut The Walnut woods are probably the
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest
H 36.23 in W 57.88 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Small French Cabinet "Commode D'Alsace"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century, Strassbourg, France, Half Commode. Walnut Wood Hand Painted In Grey With a for that
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Three-Drawer Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
gorgeous wood grain, Taylor's iconic carved chinoiserie pulls, and subtle Asian design. It offers ample
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
Located in London, GB
Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Walnut The Walnut woods are probably the most
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Commode Siena Marble
H 36.23 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in West Hartford, CT
Minimalism, Asian architecture and design, and California modernism. Deceivingly minimal, the chest
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture Tall Dresser High Chest Drawers in Hermes Orange
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in West Hartford, CT
This newly lacquered sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in West Hartford, CT
appears to be some sort of beech wood given the color but could be a light walnut also. Johnson/Frankl
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in West Hartford, CT
appears to be some sort of beech wood given the color but could be a light walnut also. Johnson/Frankl
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Tall Dresser High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls in Tiffany Blue
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
This newly lacquered sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinese Walnut Cloud Sideboard, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of golden walnut, a wood prized for its open-grained texture and warm tones, this 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Walnut Cloud Sideboard, c. 1850
Chinese Walnut Cloud Sideboard, c. 1850
H 33.5 in W 64.5 in D 19.5 in
Small Burl Wood Cabinet by Hekman Furniture
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Malibu, CA
. Very fine Burled walnut, brass hardware with an Asian flair. The chest has two spacious drawers with a
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20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

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Walnut, Burl

Lorin Marsh Designs Tuxedo Two-Door Commode, Chest, Cabinet or Nightstand
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Stamford, CT
Polished steel design. Two doors concealing four interior walnut drawers. Finished back. This chest retails
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

American of Martinsville Chest or Server
Located in Buffalo, NY
Figured walnut server sleek, simple design, Asian inspired, brass ring detailing. Manufactured by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Walnut Floating Commodes with Open Fretwork Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet door has open fret work panels and burled wood recessed panels with Asian inspired, patinated
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

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Brass

Pair Walnut Floating Commodes With Open Fretwork Doors
By White Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet door has open fret work panels and burled wood recessed panels with Asian inspired, patinated
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Vintage 1960s American Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Circa 60" Henredon 12-Drawer Dresser on Casters
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
piece in outstanding condition. The all wood (no composite) walnut body on this Henredon dresser has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Pair of Asian Influenced Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian influenced chests, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker, American, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Mirrored Double Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company dresser and mirror. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling with
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dressers

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Mirror, Teak

19th Century Burmese Carved Chestnut Trunk Coffee Table with Inside Compartments
Located in Dallas, TX
inlaid flat into the wood and a small hidden door with original lock and key on the front left. Two metal
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Blanket Chests

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Walnut The walnut woods are probably the
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
H 36.23 in W 57.49 in D 22.05 in
Ebonized Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Nightstands or Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
chests by Davis Cabinet Co. The chests feature a stunning ebonized finish over walnut and sleek Mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier German Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
furniture used locally available materials such as cherry, ash and oak woods rather than the expensive
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood

Asian Blanket Box
Located in Hudson, NY
A blanket Chest from India.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

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Wood, Walnut

Asian Blanket Box
Asian Blanket Box
H 16 in W 22 in D 52 in
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers, Louis XVI, circa 1800, Walnut and Fine Woods
Located in Muenster, NRW
Louis XVI, circa 1800, three drawers. Very nice veneer image with numerous inlaid works. Walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Spectacular Russian Burled Walnut Chest, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
A tour de force of cabinetry...Russian four drawer chest, c. 1870. Burled walnut and mixed woods
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Antique 19th Century Russian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Unique 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut-Tree
Located in Muenster, NRW
Walnut-tree and nut root wood on softwood body veneered, circa 1750, probably Wurttemberg
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Walnut

Nice Biedermeier Period Chest of Drawers, Walnut-Tree Veneered, about 1820
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Walnut-tree veneered, circa 1820. • Three large drawers. • Bevelled ebonized side parts
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Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Pair of Kittinger Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of asian style three drawer dressers by Kittinger. Walnut and contrasting dark brown trim and
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Kittinger Chests
Pair of Kittinger Chests
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in
French 18th Century Marquetry Commode, circa 1790-1800, Walnut Tree, Marble-Top
Located in Muenster, NRW
Rare chest of drawers. Louis Seize. France, circa 1790-1800. Walnut-tree veneered. Marble-top
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Authentic Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1750-1760
Located in Muenster, NRW
Walnut-tree veneered. Nice grain. Three large drawers. Twice embowed body. Restored residential
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Baroque Chest of Drawers, with Authentic Marble Top, circa 1750-1760
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Upper Rhine circa 1750-1760 • Extravagantly walnut veneer on oak carcass • Authentic fittings
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut Asian Wood Cabinet Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the walnut Asian wood cabinet chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A walnut Asian wood cabinet chest — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a walnut Asian wood cabinet chest, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the walnut Asian wood cabinet chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right walnut Asian wood cabinet chest, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one walnut Asian wood cabinet chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henredon, John Widdicomb and American of Martinsville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Walnut Asian Wood Cabinet Chest?

Prices for a walnut Asian wood cabinet chest start at $995 and top out at $7,990 with the average selling for $3,548.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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