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Watchmakers Chest

Vintage Antique Industrial Watchmakers Workshop Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers
Vintage Antique Industrial Watchmakers Workshop Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers

Vintage Antique Industrial Watchmakers Workshop Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

and that were originally used to intricately store all of the watchmakers delicate pieces. - The chest

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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 21.26 in D 12.8 in

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique watchmaker's cabinet. An English, mahogany two drawer work chest, dating to the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

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18th Century Movement Longcase Type Grandfather Clock

18th Century Movement Longcase Type Grandfather Clock

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H 95.28 in W 27.17 in D 14.97 in

18th Century Movement Longcase Type Grandfather Clock

Located in Liverpool, GB

construction, walnut veneers. Movement from the second half of the 18th century, after a watchmaker inspection

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19th Century Chest of Drawers in Pine from Watchmaker
19th Century Chest of Drawers in Pine from Watchmaker

19th Century Chest of Drawers in Pine from Watchmaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 19th Century Chest of Drawers in Pine from Watchmaker

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Set of Painted Pine Watchmaker’s Drawers, circa 1920
Set of Painted Pine Watchmaker’s Drawers, circa 1920

Set of Painted Pine Watchmaker’s Drawers, circa 1920

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Set of Painted Pine Watchmaker’s Drawers, circa 1920

Located in Faversham, GB

A splendid set of painted pine watchmaker’s drawers. Sixteen little drawers, some still with

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20th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Watchmaker’s Cabinet in Beech, Early 20th Century
French Watchmaker’s Cabinet in Beech, Early 20th Century

French Watchmaker’s Cabinet in Beech, Early 20th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A magnificent watchmaker’s cabinet, known as a layette, dating from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest
Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest

Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 50 Drawer Wooden Watchmakers Parts Tool Cabinet Storage Chest. Item features 50 metal lined

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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

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Vintage Twenty Drawer Oak Watchmaker's Chest / Box / Cabinet
Vintage Twenty Drawer Oak Watchmaker's Chest / Box / Cabinet

Vintage Twenty Drawer Oak Watchmaker's Chest / Box / Cabinet

By Gaylord Brothers

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage twenty drawer oak watchmaker's chest / box / cabinet, circa 1950s. The piece is

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Materials

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Antique Wood and Brass Watchmaker's Chest, circa 1900-1910
Antique Wood and Brass Watchmaker's Chest, circa 1900-1910

Antique Wood and Brass Watchmaker's Chest, circa 1900-1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: An oak watchmaker's chest with 14 graduated drawers, brass pulls, dovetail joints and

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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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.

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