Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary desk features a slant drop writing top , opening to reveal multiple open slots and on...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vardy Bookcase
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Vardy bookcase is an important George III design architectural library breakfront bookcase, attributed to John Vardy. The upper section has a scrolled pediment decorated with fol...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Ralph Lauren Brook Street Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £16,600 Ralph Lauren Brook Street open library bookcases which are part of a suite
I have around 40 pieces of new Ra...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, one colour for each drawer
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Pair Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut & Mixed Veneer 1-Drawer Cabinets ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each cabinet with a semi-rectangular top with canted front corners, the top sections housing single drawers and raised on four columnar supports atop a lower section atop half round ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Demilune Buffet, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous 19th century English neoclassical demilune buffet is the ideal choice for literally any room, as it provides a surface, storage, and the least amount of intrusion on yo...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Wall Shelve or Wall Bracket, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of wooden shell & ball form wall shelves in demilune form. Each of pickled wood in a worn finish.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English Neoclassical Sheraton Style Desk by Kittinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
1940's English Neoclassical style desk by Kittinger featuring four sides & one single locking drawer with working lock & key, generous bead work throughout boasting reed & turned tap...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Classical Greco Style Burl & Satinwood Wine Cask, Dry Bar, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Classical style wine cask by Maitland Smith offers burl construction with shaped and beveled top over cabinet with single mesh-front door opening to bottle rack and flank...
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20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl, Satinwood
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Huntboard / Sideboard - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Two huntboards from the much sought after Historic Charleston Collection by Baker Furniture Company. The pieces are marked. They have dovetail construction and felt lined drawers. Th...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1819 Blu Floral Painted Cabinet, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean blue painted wardrobe dated 1819
Measures: H.190 cm - L.109 cm (146 to the frames) - P.42 cm (56 to the frames)
Beautiful painted wardrobe, with two doors, entirely pa...
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1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Serpentine Commode
Italy, 18th Century
A substantial chest of drawers with natural walnut serpentine top, resting on a lower block front ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Ignaz Herlinger Wooden Sideboard in Marble and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful large wooden sideboard designed in the 19th century of fine Italian manufacture.
The sideboard has a very solid base of rectangular shape made entirely of solid and valuab...
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Early 1800s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Neoclassical Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800 and originates in Germany. The five drawer chest has a beautiful walnut veneer grain and stands on lions claw fe...
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1790s German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Wooden Small Sideboard in Marble and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Marvelous small wooden sideboard designed in the 19th century of fine Italian manufacture.
The sideboard has a very solid base of rectangular shape made entirely of solid and valuab...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Parchment Piranesi Style Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Parchment Piranesi Style Decoupage Chest of Drawers
The chest English, 19th Century, the Applied 'Piranesi' Decoupage added 20th C
A subtle and intricate work...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Shelves in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass, Glass and Bronze with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning pair of shelves ar emade of black lacquered metal, brass and bronze glass shelves. The bottom legs of each vitrine has very nice bronze claw feet that are specific from...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Jewelry or Silver Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Period Italian neoclassical jewelry or silver chest. Secret locking system. Fruitwood inlay. Neoclassical figures on sides. Three drawers.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The moulded cornice above two shaped glass panelled doors opening to shelves, the lower part with a hinged sloping fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central door ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Large Parisian Wardrobe Adorned with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in London, GB
Large Parisian wardrobe adorned with marquetry and gilt bronze
French, late 19th Century
Measures: Height 233cm, width 205cm, depth 55cm
This beautiful wardrobe, which was retai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Exquisite John Widdicomb Neoclassical Chest with Marble Top
Located in Norwalk, CT
John Widdicomb neoclassical chest with 18th century inspired ormolu accents
and handsome lion head pulls backed by ebonized accent panels. Features a Carrara marble top set on three...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Painted Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Hand-Painted Buffet/Commode is the perfect choice for adding a refined neutral color and elegant neoclassical flair, while adding a functional surface and storage. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Classic European Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic style sideboard with a warm 'rustic' walnut finish. The sideboard has two wide drawers over two pairs of panel doors, shelves, burnished brass hardware, a smooth top, and a f...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
THOMASVILLE 1960's Neoclassical Painted Curio Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style curio display cabinet by Thomasville. Solid hardwood painted antique white, yellow & green, pediment crown to top, decorative arched side columns, brass mesh and...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Traditional Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional long dresser with an Ogee edge top, beveled decorative trim corners, hand-cast brass knobs, raised on bracket feet with a hand-rubbed warm rustic wood tone lightly distre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Dutch Neoclassic Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Made to come apart like a campaign chest with rectangular top with inlaid decoration over four drawers each with cross banded edge and brass handles, bracket feet.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Tuscan Cassapanca or Bench with a Family Crest
Located in Houston, TX
17th Century Tuscan Cassapanca or Bench with a Family Crest.
Stunning 17th century Tuscan cassapanca or hand decorated bench with a family crest. This lovely bench or hall bench has ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
21st Century Veneer Inlay Classical Wardrobe by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wide and imposing wardrobe in walnut finish by the Italian producer Modenese Gastone Interiors. Its bold solid wood structure is steady and trustful while its internal three-areas di...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Directoire 4 Drawer Chest in solid Cherry, white and grey lacquers, wood stain
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable for its straight, classical and timeless lines...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Excellent semicircular wall chest of drawers. Neoclassicism
Semicircular solid wood body, finely carved. Extremely high quality workmanship. French neoclassicism arou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rustic Pine 4 Drawer Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
38" rustic pine 4 drawer marble top chest of drawers
Antique pine chest with four drawers fitted with aged iron pulls and top open storage. Would look great painted in a dove grey...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Small French Directoire Cherry Secretary, Cherry Stained, Cream Leather Pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Pair of Continental 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut and Fruitwood Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale pair of Continental early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and ebonized Fruitwood cabinets. Each cabinet is raised by four elegant walnut bun feet bel...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Monumental La Barge Neoclassical Wine Cabinet
By La Barge
Located in Forney, TX
A palatial, very high quality, wine cellar cabinet - cocktail bar - china display by high-end luxury American designer La Barge.
Extremely rare, likely custom, one of kind, hand-c...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Style Steel Marble Top Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent stainless steel mahogany writing table, bureau plat, or desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France. The desk features a thick slab of Carrara marble on top with thick bronzed t...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Steel
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune End Tables or Nightstand Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Russian neoclassical pedestal style demilune end tables or nightstand / commodes. Each of these custom quality demilunes are simply stunning and are certain to spark c...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Antique Sideboard Buffet
Located in Chorzów, PL
A stylish chest of drawers with a marble top from the turn of the century.
Origin: Western Europe,
Wood: oak, redpoll,
Year: circa 1900
Dimensions: Height 159 cm, width 1...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Chest 19th century
Located in Houston, TX
French chest dated to c. 19th century. Great hand carved detailing in apron and legs. French blue with heavy distressing, original hardware.
We said this piece was "distressed" c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Green Painted Italian Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 19th century neoclassical painted Italian cabinet is absolutely gorgeous with its intricately painted design that includes stand out colors of lime green, orange and accen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair of Faux Painted Marble Pedestal Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of neoclassical style painted and decorated fluted column pedestal tables in a faux marble finish. The table features a single drawer over a bottom cabinet. Please note of wear ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered legs and adorned with bronze pulls. Shown with a refurbished black glass top creati...
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Directoire Style 3 Drawer Console Table in French Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This Console table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timel...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Parisian Neoclassical Style Dressing Table Set by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian neoclassical style dressing table set by Au Gros Chêne,
French, late 19th century
Dressing table: Height 167cm, width 124cm, depth 65cm
Chair: Height 95cm, width ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
Pair Don Ruseau Chests
By Don Ruseau
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of small chests, perfect for bedside or other side tables. Each has 3 drawers stylishly lined in the Ruseau signature style with vintage wall paper. Solid brass neoclassical h...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany sideboard, the rectangular crossbanded top above three short frieze drawers and four further short graduated drawers to the center flanked by two...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Directoire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in New York, NY
Directoire ormolu-mounted mahogany commode, ca. 1800, the rectangular green and white marble top above a conforming case with rounded quoins above three drawers, the columnar quoins ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Escritoire Desk
Located in Brea, CA
This Louis XV style vanity gilt bronze-mounted desk has one wide drawer in front and there are 6 drawers on two lines for even more storage. Fine writing desk with curved sides and g...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical Cabinet, Probably Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet with smooth front with panels veneered in mahogany. The smooth plinth rests on low square feet. The temple-like pediment with smooth tympanum field is visually set o...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand-carved and finished, Northern Italian, three-drawer Neoclassical commode with white, Carrara marble top above pilaster fore-legs trimmed in silver gilt. The whole embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
English Satinwood Library Bookcase with Neoclassical Decoration
Located in London, GB
A library bookcase in the manner of Sheraton and the Adam Brothers.
Constructed in satinwood, line inlaid, and hand decorated in polychrome; of breakfront form, rising from swept ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Satinwood, Paint
Mahogany and Brass Shelves Unit Attributed to Maison Jansen, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Mahogany and brass neoclassical style shelves unit. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
21st Century Chest of Drawers with Solid Wood and Walnut Finish by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Made of solid wood with crafted details and a walnut lacquered finishing, this Modenese Luxury Interiors (Made in Italy) majestic eight-drawers chest of drawers amplifies the elegant...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique 18th-Century German Honey Color Oak Two-Door Hall Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant hall cabinet originates in Germany, in the region Nordrhein Westphalen. It was made in the finest quality European summer oak. The cabinet has two doors with every two r...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
3 Doors Charm French Buffet in Solid Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet is made out of French solid cherry wood . It features three drawers with dove mounted fronts, three doors and an inside cherry shelf.
The top in cherry wood is staine...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry, Oak, Wood
French Tall Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Stained and Pearl-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
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2010s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Late Century Italian Commode
Located in La Plata, MD
Gorgeous late century Italian commode. Heavily inlaid with Walnut, Rosewood and kingwood veneers. Brass ring pulls on three drawers. Resting on four inlaid spade feet. Italian Lacque...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood, Walnut
