Texas - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

19th Century Bandaji chest featuring a heavily decorated case with gleaming silver pierced grill work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is...

This Himachal blanket chest or prayer chest was originally made by nomadic people that originate from Northern India – an area known to host the Dalai Lama. This chest was made with ...

Dramatic and beautifully book matched burled olivewood sideboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The cabinet features four doors with two utility drawers on one side and a glass ...

Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa 1920 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cabriole leg...

Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish with gilded ormulu throughout. Three dovet...

Originating from the autonomous region between France and Spain known as the Basque Country, this oak kutxa trunk was hand-carved in the early 1900s. In the Basque language, kutxa tr...

George III red laquered Chinoiserie demilune cabinet with hardwood applique and handpainting throughout, the whole stands on tapered feet, interior has one shelf and fabric throughou...

This is a stately piece from the 1930s, and one that is in extraordinarily excellent condition. It is a rare find having been made from solid walnut with burled wood on the front dra...

This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800's. The dramatic serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch, accented by brass pulls and key escutcheon. The traditional interior with 12 unique, small drawers and central “cubbie” with two petite drawers offers perfect space to organize. Under the desk top is three standard large size drawers and upper narrow drawer, each has two brass pulls used to open drawer. It was later professionally painted with an exceptional layered salmon/desert pink...

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Buffet ~ Credenza is a splendid example of neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman masters, combined with th...

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...

French Louis XV writing desk featuring cabriole legs, exquisite ormolu, and a glossy black lacquered top. The elegant gilt bronze fittings protect the edges and at the same time acce...

Outstanding 19th century German Biedermeier empire design walnut commode. Circa 1840. Beautiful wood grain and polish.

Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie is a timeless example of the amazing talents of provincial artisans that created their own regional looks ove...

An exceptional Georgian revival mahogany sideboard with arched back brass railing, sideboard is of rectangular form with bow front and faded mahogany top with marquetry of bows and s...

Exceptional vintage French inlaid mahogany and brass Deco design sideboard. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper drawer. Canted fluted side posts topped with carved applied tassels resting on four tape...

This striking early 20th century Chinese trunk or blanket chest is bound in brass and features a black lacquer finish, dovetail construction, medallion backplate side handles and dua...

Fine 19th century German Biedermeier Empire commode in black walnut. Circa 1820. A fine addition to any home!

Late 19th century Swedish Neo-classical carved and painted chest. Circa 1890. A fine addition to any home!

A small French natural wood navy chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in France during the early years of the 20th century, this small navy chest, inspired...

A fine antique English Edwardian oak handmade tabletop book stand / book trough by the illustrious British cabinet making firm of Harris Lebus, cir...

Chest of drawers; French; in the Louis XVI Style. This striking piece features three dovetailed drawers and is made of ebonized Mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous museum...

A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...

A rare find in today’s day and age, this walnut buffet with original pierre de st cyr stone top is in exceptional condition. Hand-carved circa 1715 in Lyon, France, this wonderful bu...

Fine French Louis XVI design flame mahogany and gilt brass sideboard. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

A 1960’s Swedish sidebaord by Henning Kjaernulf manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmobel. Crafted from rich oak, this sideboard exhibits the warmth and natural beauty of the material, while...

19th century Louis Philippe walnut buffet. Adds warmth and charm to any room!

Antique File Card Cabinet with Tambour Door recalls the days prior to computers, when index cards held a wealth of information, used in just ...

Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical ...

A triple dresser on brushed stainless base in oak with travertine tops. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.

Scriban or secretary chest in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are two doors t...

Vintage Italian walnut art deco design side cabinet. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

This exceptional armoire still maintains its exquisite original hand-painted details and traditional faux wood background. The earth tones and floral patterns were a typical style el...

A stunning credenza by Vladimir Kagan Design Studio. Credenza floats on a wood base clad in a brass finished metal. There are three file drawers with hanging fixtures in place. Top i...

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Ebonized Commode or Chest. This stunning French Louis XV style ebonized two drawer chest has beautiful gilt bronze hardware and the original l...

A rosewood credenza with marble top. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.

18th century French provincial carved and bleached oak commode. Circa 1780. Adds warmth and charm to any room!

This elegant antique buffet was crafted in southwest France, circa 1850. Built of oak, the cabinet stands on front bun feet over a intricately carved bottom plinth. The cabinet featu...

The 19th Century Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase is a timeless furniture piece that exudes elegance and craftsmanship. Constructed from rich mahogany, this bookcase features a gracefully cascading design, known as the waterfall style, adding a touch of sophistication to any space. With two spacious shelves, it provides ample display space for books, decorative items, or cherished collectibles. The four drawers offer convenient storage for smaller items, maintaining a seamless blend of form and function. The warm, reddish-brown hue of the mahogany wood showcases its natural beauty, while the period-specific design details capture the essence of 19th-century craftsmanship, making it a statement piece that seamlessly combines history and practicality in your home or office. The meticulously carved round tapered feet not only provide stability but also showcase the attention to detail characteristic of the 19th-century design. Each drawer, with its paired knobs...

20th Century Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut, Vintage / Antique Double Buffet!! Gorgeous Double Buffet, Renaissance Style, Carved. Wood, Walnut,...

Outstanding period German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Circa 1820. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.

19th century French carved oak 4 door cabinet. Circa 1880. Perfect for today's transitional designs!

Gorgeous Antique Sideboard, Italian Renaissance Revival Carved, Mirror, Crest, 1800s, 19th Century! This antique Italian Renaissance Revival sideboard is a stunning piece of furnit...

A stunning set of Adrian Pearsall brutalist style etageres. These are in great condition. Each etagere has 3 smoked glass shelves. Theya re strong and sturdy and would look great as ...

This exquisite pair of 19th-century Italian painted chests showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The vibrant red hue, adorned with meticulously carved gilt detai...

A wonderful vintage Provincial parcel gilt and soft light pale green painted wood corner cabinet by de Bournay. Born in France in the mid-20th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in ...

Mastercraft Style Burl & Brass Bookcase. Low profile bookcase that features burl and brass that is finished on both sides. This piece can be easil...

Original blue painted Gustavian armoire or large cupboard from Sweden, early 1800's. Two cabinet doors with fluted carved panel doors over two functioning drawers, stands over 6.5' t...

Decorate an entry or a living room with this elegant buffet. Crafted in France circa 1970, and built of walnut, the cabinet stands on a thick plinth base. The piece features two arched paneled doors decorated with carved floral motifs in the corners, and flanked with small rectangular doors on both sides with decorative double hinges. Opening the side doors and center double doors of the cabinet, it reveals a light blue painted interior with two shelves for ultimate storage. The top with rounded corners is also built of walnut over two small frieze cutlery drawers dressed with iron pulls, and embellished with carved geometric decor. The narrow Louis XIV style buffet is in excellent condition and adorns a rich walnut patina. Versatile, it could also be used in a hallway, a bedroom, or converted into a vanity cabinet with the addition of a sink. During kings Louis XIV and Louis XV reigns (17th and 18th centuries), the "Buffet de Chasse" became popular in French hunting lodges...

Swedish pine chest of drawers with professional custom black painted finish. Top with profiled edge, canted carved sides and raised on tapered feet. Four drawers with raised panels a...

A stunning Adrian Pearsall brutalist style etagere. In great condition. The etagere has 3 smoked glass shelves. It is strong and sturdy and would look great as a room divider or in o...

Early 18th Century Country French Louis XIII Armoire is a stately expression of the genre, rendered by talented artisans with what would today be considered primitive tools yet resul...

A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana. circa 1933-1936 Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular exotic rosewood veneered top over conforming solid wood case fitted with four drawers affixed with horizontal pulls, the top drawer opening to reveal felt lined divided interior for silverware, flanked by cabinet doors opening to shelved interior, subtle geometric lines add interest. Rosewood, mahogany, richly figured blonde - golden birch or primavera. Signed, top drawer interior, featuring 1933 World's Fair mark impressed. **Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching display case - vitrine cabinet (shown in last photo) is currently available separately** Provenance / Acquisition: Property from the important and iconic Collection of Mr. James I. Rafftesaeth Jr., Dallas, Texas Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 Design Signature Auction catalog #8091 History: Wolfgang Hoffmann was born in Vienna, Austria in 1900. He is the son of famous architect, pedagogue and Wiener Werkstatte cofounder, Joseph Hoffmann (1870-1956). Early on, following his father’s s interests, he was trained in the decorative arts and design. Wolfgang Hoffmann once reminisced, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school, where I perfected my technical knowledge of architecture and general construction. From this school, I was graduated to the Kunstgewerbeschule [Studying under Oskar Strnad and Josef Frank in Vienna]. After finishing this school, I had one and a half years of practical in a well known architect’s office. Thereafter I worked in my Father’s office for two years”. Hoffmann met his future wife, Polish immigrant Pola (1902-1984) when they were both studying at the Kunstgewerbeschule. Joseph Urban (1872-1933) was needing an assistant for his architectural business in New York and contacted his friend and colleague, Joseph Hoffmann in Vienna. Hoffmann recommended his son Wolfgang. Urban hired him and sent a first class passage ticket to Vienna for Wolfgang to travel to New York. Wolfgang married Pola and traded his ticket for two tickets to America in steerage, arriving in New York City in December of 1925. Leaving the Urban office after nine months, Wolfgang and Pola formed an independent design practice with offices on Madison Avenue in Manhattan with the purpose of creating contemporary interiors and industrial designs. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City. During the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Hoffmanns designed custom furniture for private clients. Some of these examples were shown in the February 1929 issue of House and Garden. Curiously, the examples’ design was attributed to Urban and the production to Pola Hoffmann, Inc. Established in the fall of 1928, the American Designers’ Gallery was “devoted exclusively to showing objects and interiors for practical use… by fourteen American architects and designers”. Its members included the Hoffmans and Urban as well as ceramist Henry Varnum Poor (1888-1971), architect Raymond Hood (1881-1934), artist designer Winold Reiss (1886-1953), graphic designer Lucien Bernhard (1896-1981), decorator Donald Deskey (1894-1989), and architect Ely Jacques Kahn (1884-1972). The Hoffmanns’ work was included in the American Designers’ Gallery’s two showcase events, its 1928 and 1929 exhibitions. Their dining alcove at the 1929 event featured a bench with a dinette table and two chairs in American walnut designed by Wolfgang and a rug by Pola. Lucien Bernhard, fellow Austrian immigrant who settled in New York a year before the Hoffmanns, operated the gallery and decorating service Contempora with Munich resident Bruno Paul (1874-1968). The Hoffmanns, occasionally participating with Contempora, designed a number of outstanding interiors, including the constructivist living room of 1930 for Mrs. O.R. Sommerich at 40 East 66th street. In 1934, Donald Deskey commissioned Wolfgang to design birchwood furnishings for the eclectic apartment at 625 Park Avenue belonging to Helena Rubinstein. In 1931, Wolfgang exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The same year, with Kem Weber (1889-1963) he organized the second and final exhibition of AUDAC- “Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts”- at the Brooklyn Museum. At this event, the Hoffmanns showed the dining room previously included in the American Designer’s Gallery’s 1929 exhibition in the Chase Bank Building lobby at 145 West 57th Street in Manhattan. In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interior and furniture for the fair’s lumber industries house. There he executed its living and dining rooms furnished by Kroehler Manufacturing Company of Chicago; the boys’ room by Shower Brothers...

A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820 Finely hand-crafted in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe in the early 19th century...

This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of European styling in the early 1800's with four serpentine drawers and curved skirt. The traditional interior with 12 small drawers ...

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Buffet a Deux Corps ~ Cabinet was designed with a restrained architecture to perform a valuable storage function for a prosperous family. H...

This pine rococo secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's. The dramatic serpentine drawers with curvaceous front and carved skirt resting on cabr...