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Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi bedside chest/meiji-taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden drawer. A drawer used in shops to store documents, etc. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Green Painted Shoe Polish Box Tool Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arts & Crafts Wooden Green Painted Shoe Polish Box Tool Chest. Circa Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Drawer / 1865-1868 / Late Edo Period / Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden drawer. I think it's a drawer that was used in shops and other
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
plate, resulting in this pattern. When a craftsman goes out of business, tools like this become
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Embossed Arts and Crafts Brass Log or Coal Box with Dutch Scenes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Embossed Arts and Crafts brass log or coal box with dutch scenes This is a lovely chest is
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Embossed Brass Log Box, with Country Scenes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Embossed brass log box, with country scenes This is a delightful chest is made in brass with a
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Early 20th Century Country Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. Metal label plates now work as a
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20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
H 33.7 in W 49.6 in D 23.2 in
English Mahogany Bed Step Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
The potty compartment of this commode retains its original turned wooden lid. The earthenware potty
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Antique 1840s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Bed Step Commode
English Mahogany Bed Step Commode
H 26.5 in W 18.75 in D 27.25 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This mask has been a tool used during festivals at shrines since ancient times. As for how to use it
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest by L. Dujat 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and well fitted ebonised Gonçalo Alves Palais Royal travel necessaire / vanity chest
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Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Refinished Gerstner & Sons Machinist's Toolbox
Located in New York, NY
tool chests and wooden cases. The company was founded in 1906 by Harry Gerstner in Dayton, Ohio
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20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Felt, Faux Leather, Oak

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. Metal label plates now work as a
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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
H 34.3 in W 50 in D 23.2 in
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A sturdy metal base frames a bank of wooden drawer boxes. Metal label plates now work as a
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20th Century Czech Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
H 34.1 in W 50 in D 23.4 in
Jim Rose - Construct No. 03, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
for unique, interesting items. Here he has welded together various washers, nuts, bolts, tools and
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2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Japanese antique wooden wabisabi low table/19 - 20th century/withered sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table made from withered antique Japanese wooden boards. The top plate is made of hard wood such as zelkova wood. It has probably been exposed to the rain and wind for...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique, Open shelves cabinet, Showa Period'1926-', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a open shelves cabinet of Japanese antique. It was made in the Showa period. (1926-) This open shelves cabinet, made from Japanese cedarwood, features a simple design that s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese storage box. This furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. No unnecessary decoration, simple and beautiful. Ultimate simplicit...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old coffee table made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved from a large zelkova tree. It is dynamic and has a strong presence. The grada...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi/
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large black chest of drawers, made in Japan. Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s) Material is cedar wood. Black chest of drawers used in rural areas in northern Japan...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of paulownia wood, a high quality material. These drawers are rustic, simple and be...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Primitive Coffee Table 1940s-1960s / Round Table Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old primitive style round table made in Japan. It was made in the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It consists only of a stump and tree branches. The center of the tabletop is decor...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cedar

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique, circa 1860, country Swiss folk decorated wood immigrant's travel trunk. Handmade in the Meilen region of Zürich, Switzerland, in the mid-19th century,...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Country Blanket Chests

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Iron

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese primitive coffee table. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved from a large zelkova tree. It is dynamic and has a strong presence. The ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, inherited them, and nurtured their lifestyle and cu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled tansu. The furniture was made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It was found in a village deep in the mountains of the Tohok...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, c. 1870's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with its original interior sticker showcasing its provenance and serial number. Adorned with sleek black metal trim and hardware which includes "LV"...
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Antique 1870s French Trunks and Luggage

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Metal

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. I...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique God's House "Zushi" 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese house of God. In Japanese it is called 'zushi'. It dates from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material used is cedar. It has long been a favourite...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Cedar

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest shows signs of use, which in turn makes it unique and attractive. Perfect to create ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wooden Cabinet Maker's Tool Chest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century cabinet maker's tool chest constructed of alternating bands of different
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Iron

Wooden Cabinet Maker's Tool Chest
Wooden Cabinet Maker's Tool Chest
H 27.25 in W 45.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Bedside Commode with Retractable Wooden Step Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
short turned feet. The upper part has been transformed into a chest with an hinged top. The retractable
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
tools and techniques to build quality furniture based upon historic colonial designs. The main design
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Early 20th Century American Cabinets

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Cedar

Primitive Painted Tool Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c painted blue wooden tool chest with drawers and shelves inside. Atop hand forged iron
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20th Century American Cabinets

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Iron

Primitive Painted Tool Chest
Primitive Painted Tool Chest
H 36 in W 33 in D 17 in
Handmade Redwood Tool Chest with Inner Tray, C.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A handmade wooden tool chest with inner removable tray and dovetail joints. Refinished in
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 20th C. Handmade Portable Saddle Maker's Tool Chest, C. 1945
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique portable saddle maker's wooden tool chest. The wooden chest has two leather
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

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Brass

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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Metal

Early 19th Century Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century rosewood Wellington chest, having a nice figured top sitting above a shaped
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Antique 1830s British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

American Chippendale Walnut Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania, Late 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive piece executed in solid walnut, this delightful chest of drawers was crafted
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Large Embossed Brass Log Box with Country Scenes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large embossed brass log box, with country scenes This is a large chest is made in brass with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Vintage American Industrial Steel 8 Drawer Work Station Table Island Tool Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Industrial Steel Metal 8 drawer work station table Island tool chest. Item
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

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Japanese Master Carpenter's Tansu 51 Professional Nomi Carpenter's Carving Tools
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
Located in Forney, TX
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Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
Antique Mongolian Polychrome Painted Chest
H 24 in W 34.5 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
the use of tools. This set consists of: 5 Uprights, length 203 cm 1 Upright, length 157.5 cm 1 Chest
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Campaign-Era Military Officer's Iron-Bound Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
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19th Century Victorian Walnut and Marquetry Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Arts & Crafts Antique English Oak Bedroom Suite, Attributed to Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Glasgow, GB
the sides whilst the wardrobe and dressing chest drawers have repousse handles and backplates
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Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Serving Pieces

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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl
H 6.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.63 in
Handmade Rustic Tool Chest with Antique Pad Lock, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A handmade wooden tool chest with inner compartment, steel handles and lock. Antique working
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Early 20th Century Rustic Trunks and Luggage

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Steel

Early-Mid 20th C. Handmade Portable Saddle Maker's Tool Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique portable saddle maker's wooden tool chest. The wooden chest has two leather
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Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Lodge Design, Late 1800s Chest or Trunk
Located in Lisse, NL
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1930s Wooden Painted Machinist Tool Chest
Located in New York, NY
This vintage oak wooden machinist box is painted black and has a green felt lining. Perfect for
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Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets

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Oak

Japanese antique wooden black drawer/1800-1912/edo-meiji/wabisabi drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. The wooden frame and drawer fronts are made of zelkova wood. Keyaki has been used as a high-quality
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French Provincial Brass Clad Coal Bin
Located in Forney, TX
, having a slanted hinged lid top over chest form case, decorated with ornate repousse figural Provincial
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Brass

Antique French Provincial Brass Clad Coal Bin
Antique French Provincial Brass Clad Coal Bin
H 17.75 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in
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By A. Arens
Located in Lisse, NL
large, impressive and all-handcrafted, chest-like firewood bucket. This large size, stunning and work of
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Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Chest, Raute People of Nepal, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hughes. This charming and very rustic wooden chest was made using basic tools and incorporates simple
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Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1750-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This mask has been a tool used during festivals at shrines since ancient times. As for how to use it
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood

William Switzer Marquetry Chest on Brass Base and Metal Lions, Made in Italy
By William Switzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
preparation. It was a highly used and highly treasured kitchen tool. As well it was common place for a future
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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl
H 5 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl
H 5.5 in W 41 in D 13 in
Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
preparation. It was a highly used and highly treasured kitchen tool. As well it was common place for a future
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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl
H 7.5 in W 28.25 in D 19.25 in
Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
preparation. It was a highly used and highly treasured kitchen tool. As well it was common place for a future
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Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl
H 11 in W 30.5 in D 22 in
Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
1870. Thence by descent. A pine chest covered with a thin layer of Russia leather, less than a
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Antique Early 18th Century English Blanket Chests

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Brass

Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest
Queen Anne’s Leather Studded Linen Chest
H 30.25 in W 39.75 in D 23 in
A pokerwork decorated chest from Wales c.1850
Located in Houston, TX
front surface of the drawers. By heating a metal tool the artisan of this chest was able to burn away
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer or Joined Oak Chest, circa 1630
Located in East Sussex, GB
stile feet. Huge slabs of oak have been shaped and chamfered and there are visible tooling marks to
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Antique 1630s British Elizabethan Blanket Chests

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Oak

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Wooden Tool Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wooden tool chest you’re looking for. Each wooden tool chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden tool chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wooden tool chest made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wooden tool chest over the years, but those crafted by George Nakashima Studio and George Nakashima are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wooden Tool Chest?

Prices for a wooden tool chest start at $511 and top out at $128,000 with the average selling for $1,625.
Questions About Wooden Tool Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best tool chest to buy is really a matter of preference. Tool chests are the perfect storage option for those looking to organize their tool collection. Shop antique tool chests on 1stDibs.com.