Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work & copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1890.
Brass
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H 20 in W 44 in D 20 in
Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890
Located in Sherborne, GB
Stunning antique Zanzibar dowry chest, circa 1890. This useful chest can be used as a coffee table.
Brass
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H 17 in W 37.5 in D 16 in
Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.
Brass, Copper
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern hemisphere.
Brass, Bronze
Brass Studded Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fashioned after an African zanzibar strongbox chest, or dowry trunk this labor intensive style has a unique Folk Art whimsical look.
Brass
Zanzibar Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning example of an early 20th century Zanzibar dowry chest from circa 1920. The chest is in the classic shape and design of what is commonly known as a ‘Zanzibar ...
Brass
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H 18 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.
Brass, Copper
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern hemisphere.
Brass, Bronze
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H 21.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
Brass, Copper
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H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Arab Padouk Teak Brass Stud Dowry Chest Coffer Truck 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique early 19th century Zanzibar or Omani teak and studwork dowry chest, circa 1820.
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Major Celebrity Owned Rare 19th Century Zanzibar Chests, Nightstands
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of 19th century "Zanzibar" chests also know as "Dowry" chests are from the Palm Springs Estate of a well known Hollywood "Leading Man."
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 46.75 in D 20 in
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
Copper
$10,708
H 41.34 in W 80.32 in D 29.53 in
Imposing 17th Century Portuguese Colonial Mahogany and Brass Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions, decorated with pierced brass panels. Probably Brazil, circa 1670. This rare chest...
Brass, Iron
$1,295
H 22 in W 24 in D 11.75 in
Anglo-Indian Small Campaign Style Rosewood Jewelry Chest With Brass Inlay
Located in Peabody, MA
A small rosewood or “sheesham”brass boundcampaign style jewelry chest from the mid 20th century, decorated with relief carvings and tarkashi --a scrolling inlay of fine brass wire, a...
Brass
$2,025
H 12.75 in W 25 in D 14 in
Indonesian 19th Century Wooden Blanket Chest with Detailed Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesia antique wooden blanket chest from the 19th century, with detailed brass hardware. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this unusual blanket chest features a woo...
Brass
Antique Korean Wood and Brass Bandaji Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring a sense of history and refined craftsmanship into your home with this antique Korean bandaji chest, a beautifully constructed example of traditional Korean furniture. Designed ...
Brass
$1,650
H 23 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Hardwood Asian Storage Chest with Elaborate Brass Metalwork
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Asian hardwood storage chest with elaborate brass metalwork, including large interior hinges and corner supports, two brass side handles, a large decorative lock, and round br...
Brass
$2,250
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Anglo Indian Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Syrian Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Anglo-Indian Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Syrian Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item...
Brass
19th Century Brass-Clad Trunk with Three Base Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This large rectangular trunk is constructed in hardwood and clad extensively in pierced brass sheeting secured with rows of dome-headed brass nail heads throughout. The front face is...
Brass
$3,103
H 31.5 in W 40.85 in D 26.09 in
Fine Antique Large Teak and Iron Dowry Coffer Chest, circa 1840
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fine Large Teak and Iron Dowry Chest, circa 1840 Material: Teak, Iron, Brass An unusually large and exceptionally substantial early 19th-century dowry or strong chest dating to cir...
Iron
Antique Moroccan Trunk With Elaborate Pierced Brass Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificently hand-crafted Antique Trunk with pierced brass sheathing, corner guards, heavy brass pulls and intricate nail-head trim in exceptional traditional Geometric Near Eastern...
Brass
$2,995
H 38 in W 51 in D 32 in
Large Antique Anglo-Indian Ironbound Pitara Coffer with Hammered Copper Elements
Located in Morristown, NJ
A large antique traditional Indian coffer known as a Pitara Chest, meaning Treasure Chest (or more literally ‘a box full of treasures’ in Hindi). 19th c. or earlier, with hammered co...
Copper, Iron
$1,423Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 44.49 in D 24.02 in
Dutch Colonial Chest in Elm Wood, Brass Fittings, 18th Century, Europe
Located in Lucenec, SK
This 18th-century antique chest, probably from Northern Europe or a Dutch colony, is made of elm wood. It has brass heart-shaped interlocking fittings, iron hinges, black metal handl...
Brass
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...
Brass
$3,696
H 14.97 in W 34.45 in D 16.15 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique Brass-Inlaid Rosewood Fitted Storage Chest
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional early 20th-century fitted storage chest, finely crafted from Indian rosewood and distinguished by its extensive brass inlay, fitted interior and unusually sophisticate...
Brass
$1,618Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.9 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie or Chinese brass bound/covered camphor wood chest or coffer. So rare and absolutely charming, would have been very expensive when new. Integral candl...
Brass
$7,162
H 23.63 in W 52.76 in D 23.43 in
An Early Eighteenth Century Spanish Leather and Brass Studded Coffer
Located in London, England
A rich and extremely original domed chest, upholstered in brown leather decorated with brass studs in swirls and stylised tulip heads - this is a rare surviving utilitarian piece, th...
Brass
$15,767 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...
Fabric, Mahogany
Carved Walnut Marriage Bed, C. 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This intricately carved marriage bed depicting two lovers carved into the footboard features an optional matching canopy. A queen width mattress could sit on top of the rails but it ...
Walnut
$2,695
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
19th Century Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest with Iron Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
Iron
$1,100
H 30.25 in W 34 in D 21 in
Mid Century Mersman Victorian Revival Walnut Burl Oval Inlaid Accent Table 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
This 1930s-1940s Mersman parlor table features a distinctive scalloped, serpentine "turtle-top" design crafted from rich walnut. The table's surface highlights the manufacturing expe...
Walnut
Welsh Blanket Ottoman
Located in Petworth, GB
A one of a kind ottoman made in house at Hobo. Upholstered in a vintage Welsh blanket in a usual pink, blue and cream colour way. Fresh and versatile, idea as a coffee table, footsto...
Textile
English 19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Bedside Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This English Victorian pedestal cabinet is perfect for any interior. An inset white marble top makes for a durable surface, framed with mahogany. Below the top, a single curved door ...
Marble
$850Sale Price|52% Off
H 18 in W 93 in D 46 in
Modern Beige Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa with Throw Pillows
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Beige Fabric Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with three throw pillows. 28" H x 93" W x 46" D; seat: 20" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.
Upholstery
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
$9,344 / set
H 79.93 in W 29.53 in D 14.77 in
Pair Mariano Fortuny studio 76 tripod floor lamps black & gold leaf
By Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
Located in London, GB
An amazing pair of Fortuny studio 76 tripod floor lamp produced by Venetia studio. Mariano Fortuny loved to experiment with light, and was a famous inventor and stage lighting techni...
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
$1,771
H 35.04 in W 39.77 in D 21.66 in
Restored Art Deco Sofa, Walnut, Beech, Repolished, Reupholstered, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This architecturally exceptional sofa in the distinct Art Deco style dates from the 1920s in Bohemia. The primary visual concept of this solitary piece of furniture stems from modern...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech
$850Sale Price|52% Off
H 18 in W 93 in D 46 in
Modern Beige Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa with Throw Pillows
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Beige Fabric Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with three throw pillows. 28" H x 93" W x 46" D; seat: 20" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.
Upholstery
Victorian Davenport Mahogany Desk 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Victorian mahogany Davenport desk, crafted from beautifully figured solid mahogany Circa 1890 The shaped fall-front writing slope lifts to reveal a fitted interior with co...
Mahogany
“Reine Marguerite” Decanter (1913)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
“Reine Marguerite” Decanter in white blown-moulded glass, enhanced with a hot-fired brown enamel decoration and finished with a sepia patina. Model created by René Lalique in 1913 a...
Glass
$16,800
H 40.5 in W 92 in D 3.75 in
Monumental Indonesian Carved Teak Wildlife Relief Wall Panel, 92-Inch
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Indonesian architectural wall panel, hand-carved in solid teak and executed in exceptionally deep pierced high relief. Measuring approximately 92 inches wide, the expansiv...
Teak
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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