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Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality chest of drawers.  Fitted with 3 graduating drawers veneered in elm which also covers the top. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch, Elm

Large English Ebonised Pine Locker Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large English Ebonised Pine Locker Cabinet sku 1549 W173 x D43 x H100 cm Weight 55Kg
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large 19thC English Pine Glazed Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Pine Glazed Cabinet sku 1985 Together W117 x D37 x H266 cm Base W113 x D35 x H83 cm Base internal shelf depth 29.5 cm Top W117 x D37 x H138 cm Top inte...
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19thC French Bamboo Beech & Pine Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC French Bamboo Beech & Pine Mirrored Armoire An exceptional example sku 1913 W115 x D50 x H223 cm Internal shelf depth 35 cm Weight 97 kg
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Beech, Pine

Liberty & Co. Attr Arts & Crafts Oak Double Wardrobe with Stylized Cut-Outs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak double wardrobe with stylized cut-outs to the shaped top and an unusual open display area above, retaining the original beveled mirror ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Oak

English Figured Walnut Open Bookcase with Marble Top
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0630 A low Victorian marble topped open bookcase, having original veined marble above a shallow frieze and two height adjustable shelves all fitted with green tooled leather dust c...
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19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Large Georgian Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Councill Furniture
By Councill
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to offer for sale this large Georgian-style mahogany breakfront bookcase Councill furniture. It has four glass doors with wood mullions framed with ribbon stripe m...
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20th Century British United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard Storage Original Grey Rustic Finish
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original, late 19th Century Swedish painted pine cupboard in superb original condition. Lovely detailing, with ogee moulding to the top, diamond motif pillars leading to moulded f...
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19thC French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirrored Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC French Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirrored Armoire We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finisher...
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Art Deco cabinet in Thuya
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco cabinet A French Art Deco Cabinet in Thuya and mahogany with lockable door and adjustable shelves behind, the cabinet has been professionally polished and is in exce...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid-20thC Large English Ebonised Glazed Pine Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet sku 1318 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requ...
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Mid-20th Century United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy correspondence desk. A French, drawing room escritoire in bookmatched kingwood, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A statement in both form a...
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Kingwood, Satinwood

1950 illuminated cocktail bar in the shape of a boat bow by Umberto Mascagni
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Umberto Magscagni illuminated Cocktail bar in the shape of a boat bow. 1950
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1950s Italian Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquer Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese cocktail cabinet in lacquer Features amazing Chinoiserie designs in relief Circa 1910 Bought from a private...
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1910s Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Tall narrow painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very stylish early 20th century Louis XV style tall narrow chest of drawers with original brass handles French circa 1920’s from the Normandy regio...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality partners desk in exceptional figured mahogany veneers, original dark green leather, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Kai Kristiansen Danish Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 A stunning rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an Ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
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Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique 19th Century Linen Press Cupboard In Mahogany ( REF AF-3509 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exquisite 19th-century antique linen press cupboard is a stunning piece of craftsmanship, beautifully crafted from rich mahogany. Its unique small proportions make it an ideal f...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890. Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen. Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

A Very Fine Regency Library Bookcase C1820s
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Mahogany Regency Library Bookcase This bookcase is of Pure Quality with Concaved Sides and Brass Beading along the Frames Dates C1820
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Fine Antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood Revolving Bookcase Side End Table
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine antique Sheraton Revival Burr Satinwood revolving bookcase table A very good looking well made and decorative piece. Made in the ...
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay Stands in at nearly seven feet tall so an impressive piece Classic pediment top with hand carved details Intric...
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1890s Regency Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shapely and robust 18th Century French two-drawer commode with brass handles, escutcheons, and key. The distressed blue and cream finish has been ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis XV ebonised, three drawer commode. With marble top and brass gallery. France, Circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century French Directoire Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French William IV Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Porchester Sideboard, Smoked Eucalyptus Handcrafted Cabinet with Mica Inlay
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
The Porchester cabinet, designed by Charles Burnand Studio has a smoked eucalyptus carcass with two doors inlaid with gold coloured mica petals and o...
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2010s British United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Near Pair Arched Oak Glazed Apothecary Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1940 Near Pair Arched English Oak Glazed Apothecary Cabinets Provenance: Apothecary on Lavender Hill, Battersea London. price is each sku 1364 Top W1...
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20th Century United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic furniture, with a desirable flat top surface which lends itself to more uses than it's d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

Victorian Handmade Floor Standing Revolving Bookcase with Chamfered Edge, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful and elegant Victorian handmade floor standing revolving bookcase with chamfered edge 1800s. Handmade bookcase on swivel base, with segmented inner section to fit books.
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1880 burr walnut and brown leather twin pedestal partner desk A good looking and well made desk, the timbe...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Walnut

Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French louis XV Revival Vernis Martin display cabinet, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet feature a shaped top with impressive ornate ormolu mounts, the body is serpentine shaped with a glazed ormolu mounted door that features a fantastic Vernis Martin hand painted panel of a courting couple, with the two side panels depicting country scenes. The interior is lined with the rich original pink fabric which beautifully complements the cabinet. Complete with original working lock and key. It is very rare to find such an exquisite cabinet and it is sure to attract a lot of attention from your guests. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 170 x Width 85 x Depth 43 Dimensions in inches: Height 5 foot, 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 5 inches Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...
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1880s French Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak chest of drawers having a quality rectangular shaped oak top with a thumb moulded edge above two short and three long cockbeeded drawers with original ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Grand Sideboard, Scottish, Oak, Buffet Cabinet, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique grand sideboard. A Scottish, oak and burr oak buffet cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Exceptional quality, with craftsmanship and p...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

English Painted Country House Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge early 19th century English painted pine country house potboard dresser. 1820. Code: 8641 Dimensions: W: 152" (386.1 cm) H: 102" (259.1 cm) D: 26" (66 cm)
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19th Century English George IV Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Glazed Bamboo Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC English Glazed Bamboo Bookcase Cabinet sku 1494 W60 x D38 x H98 cm.
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany carved corner cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany carved corner cabinet, having a mirror back with quality carved mahogany scrolls and two display shelves above a mahogany top with a moulde...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 20th Century Good Quality Sideboard In Oak ( REF AF-3489 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This elegant 20th-century sideboard, made from golden oak, epitomises both quality and refined craftsmanship. Standing gracefully on turned feet, it is a versatile piece designed to ...
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20th Century European United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

19thC Large English Glazed Pine Housekeepers Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 19thC Large English Glazed Pine Housekeepers Cabinet sku 1296 Base W122 x D53 x H102 cm Top W127 x D77 x H122 cm Together W127 x D77 x H224 cm Weight 87 kg
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Kennedy of Ipswich & F.Sage&Co London Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning vintage military campaign chest of drawers made by Kennedy of Ipswich and retailed by Harrods London . This chest is made by top quality ma...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

E A Taylor Attr Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Four-Piece Mahogany Bedroom Suite
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor attributed made by Wylie & Lochhead of Glasgow. An Arts & Crafts four-piece mahogany bedroom suite consisting of double wardrobe, dr...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality late 17th century burr walnut cabinet on chest from the Queen Anne/William and Mary period with outstanding patina and nutty colour, and of desirable compact prop...
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Late 17th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th century George III period mahogany Serpentine Chest, having well figured and cross banded top above four long drawers with original brass handles. Flanked by fluted canted...
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Straw Marquetry Cabinet Abruzzo Green Handmade in UK Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Abruzzo green straw Marquetry cabinet by Simon Orrell Design Measures: Width 120cm Depth 45cm Height 83cm Dimension can be customized according to specific needs. Finish: Straw Marquetry - Interiors in dark American Walnut with single adjustable shelf Made bespke with a 12 - 14 weeks lead time. Beautiful handmade straw marquetry cabinet , entirely make in the UK by skilled artisans based in London. Exclusive Design by Simmon Orrell as featured in several magazines including House & Garden, Vogue, Elle Decor, Homes & Interiors, Country & Town House. The interiors are in dark American walnut with a single adjustable shelf. Simon Orrell Designs has been creating exquisite furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in London, London
'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. With adjustable shelves. One available in white and a further seven in different colours. Please see a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century English George III Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality burr walnut dome top bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase has three finials with two glazed doors below. The doors open to reveal a superbly fitte...
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Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Reformed Gothic Hanging Bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A reformed Gothic hanging bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin with a turned gallery and shelf, the door inset with a Minton 8 inch tile 'Rob Roy in Glasgow To...
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Late 19th Century British Gothic Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare pair of original, fully restored, early Victorian Mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners Street large console tables with twi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet by Marcel Louis Baugniet with Makers Emblem, 1920s
By Marcel Louis Baugniet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet Made By The World Renowned Belgium Architect And Furniture Designer Marcel Louis Baugniet With Makers Emblem 1920s Item has the designer's makers mark label...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers sku 1738 W133 x D51 x H127 cm Weight 156 Kg
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19th Century Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th century Adams revival carved mahogany pedestal sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century adams revival carved mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1880. Comprising of 3 parts which fit together with dowel and screw.  Carved and decorated with applied swags and...
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1960s “Staccato” Tall Cabinet Designed by Paul Evans for Lane, American
By Lane's
Located in London, GB
A striking 1960s tall "Staccato" cabinet designed by Paul Evans for Lane Furniture, an American mid-century modern design. Crafted with rich walnut veneers, the cabinet features a ge...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English three drawer painted oak dresser base on turned front legs with original brass. 1780. Code: 8908 Dimensions: W: 69.5" (176.5 cm) H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) D: 20.5" (5...
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18th Century English George III Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the sea creature ornament probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568 • This is the only, known, cassone of this type retaining its original stand. • The collection in Italy that it originally came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. • The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. • The inner lid is very practical and can be used for display or serving. The interior offers masses of storage space which is particularly suitable for textiles being cedar which repels moths. • The cassone is a beautiful, rich colour and has developed a lustrous patina. • The cassone is Illustrated & discussed in discussed in ‘Woods in British Furniture Making’, (Bowett) c13 Provenance: Private collection, Mayorca. Private collection, Italy Related to: Cassone in V&A collection, no 4886-1858 Width 177 cm., 70 in., Height 87 cm., 34 ½ in. Depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. With lid open 155 cm., 61 in “Late 16th and 17th century, London inventories confirm that cypress wood chests were relatively common in prosperous households. In 1598 there was a cypress chest in the hall of John Mason, a vintner, valued at 50 shillings. It was the most expensive piece of furniture in the house. Similarly there was a ‘fair cypress chest’ in the great chamber of Adrian Moore, haberdasher, in 1618, and a cypress chest worth £ 9 in the hall of Thomas Willis, a clotherworker in 1630. The chests were sometimes described as ‘great’ or ‘small’ but not otherwise described – presumably they were familiar to the compilers of the inventories. They were placed in halls, chambers and parlours, places where they would have been on prominent view. It is noteworthy that only the chests were imported and not, apparently, the wood. “ (p282, Cypress, Woods in British Furniture making) The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. I have never seen one of these chests on its original stand. The collection in Italy that it came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. In practical terms, the stand makes the chest a comfortable height to use. The exterior of the chest is a beautiful, mellow colour and has developed a lustrous patina. The top comprises three planks faced with a shallow, cleated, moulded edge nailed on. The front retains its original hasp and lockplate and, as is commonly found, the lock has been removed but, unusually the original ring hinges have survived. The top opens to reveal an inner lid with ring hinges and a brass ring, revealing a large open storage compartment below, the bottom lined with an old fabric. The underside of the lid retains its original penwork and pierced decoration. The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568. The panels either side depicting a crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border features repeats of three naked ladies in the sea, a man wearing an animal mask with two dogs in a forest and a huntsman with two dogs. The floor of the inside of the cassone is upholstered in an 18th century red and yellow striped woven textile the colours of the Catalan flag. The front is decorated with pierced, silhouettes of beasts, trees and figures. The sides are plain with iron carrying handles. On its original stand, with similar decoration, and bearing a cartouche which would have been decorated with the arms of its original owner. Italian, last quarter of the 16th century. Condition Report : Old repair to bottom left moulding of top. Some hairline cracks to top. The hasp, lockplate and ring hinges are original, the lock has been removed. Handles probably 18th century. The inner lid was probably added in the 18th century and supporting mechanism in the 19th century. Exceptional original, lustrous colour and patina. Measures: Width 177 cm. 70 in., height 87 cm. 34 ½ in., depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. The cassone was the principal piece of furniture in 16th century, Italy. These chests were made as bridal gifts for nobles and aristocrats from cedar specifically for storing their much prized and valued hangings, clothing and linens, as the wood repels moths and the sweet fragrance delicately scents fabrics. Consquently the cassone, as in this example might be decorated with the family coat of arms or with depictions of virtue and edifying episodes from the Bible. A young woman could not be allowed to enter marriage without some instruction. Later, many cassoni were taken apart so that the decorated front panel could be hung as a painting. The stand of this cassone has a cartouche that would have contained a painted coat of arms in the centre which shows that it was conceived for a noble family. Such cypress or cedar chests, incised in bas relief and pyrographically engraved, have long been associated with Venice and typically have a naïve decoration on the exterior. Literature: The 'cypress chests' containing 'arras, counterpoints, costely apparel, tents, and canopies, fine linen, Turkey cushions...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple desk...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian art deco influenced chest of drawers circa 1930. Good quality late art deco Swedish birch chest of drawers.  Slightly over-sailing top surface with 3 graduating drawers...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bakelite, Birch

Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Freestanding Marquetry Inlaid French Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality satinwood freestanding marquetry inlaid French bureau having the original brass gallery, beautiful floral marquetry inlaid top above a satinwood floral marq...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Other

Large English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 Large English Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet sku 1856 Width 173cm x Depth 48cm x Height 233cm Shelf depth 33cm Weight 132kg
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Early 20th Century United Kingdom - Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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