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George 1 Walnut Chest

Extraordinary 18th C. George I Solid Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and striking Walnut Chest dating from the Early 18th Century with fine color and
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. These make nice nightstands
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
H 33.25 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A small English George II period walnut caddy-top chest. Ca 1740-1760. Nb. These compact
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Furniture

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Walnut

George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
George II Walnut Caddy Top Chest
H 31.54 in W 31.01 in D 17.51 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

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Brass

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date. The upper section
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Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Toledo, OH
unit in great condition. There are nine shelves, 1 book holder, 2 walnut case pieces consisting of a 4
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
, circa 1550. This chest shows the characteristics of those European emblazoned models of its period
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo chairs with nice proportions and wooden Rococo carvings. Scraped to original paint and original seats with new linen. Manufactured in Stockholm, Sweden, circ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
H 38.98 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Rococo Walnut Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo chair walnut, circa 1870 Solid walnut. Richly ornate body on curved legs. (C-121).
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Nutwood

19th Century Rococo Walnut Chair
19th Century Rococo Walnut Chair
H 93 in W 47 in D 42 in
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted i...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Metal, Brass

Armchair French Giltwood Rococo Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Armchair French giltwood Rococo style France. An armchair made during the 19th century in France. Frame of giltwood with beautiful carvings. Contemporary upholstery in dark brown cot...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs

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Giltwood

Midcentury George Nelson Three Drawer Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous BCS chest of drawers in original brown ash designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This is a very early version with plated metal pulls not aluminum and unusual finishe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple

English 18th Century George I Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
English walnut and oak Jacobean chest of drawers. With five drawers: two smaller drawers at the top and three larger drawers below. Oak and ebony paneling and molding to all drawer ...
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Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Breakfront Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian burr walnut wardrobe, circa 1870 in date. It has been accomplished in the very finest quality French burr walnut. The wardrobe feat...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire
Located in North York, ON
This French Art Deco style armoire is truly elegant. It is crafted out of burled walnut, houses three interior shelves for storage and sits atop four curved feet. It has a sloped top...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire
French Art Deco Burled Walnut Armoire
H 60.5 in W 62 in D 19.25 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Liner A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisi...
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

George Nelson Dresser/Storage Cabinet on Modular Group Platform, Rare Version
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet with attached table. Rare T pulls. Four drawers and one door with adjustable shelf. The teak cabinet and white laminate table attache to the s...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel

Midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Iconic and classic Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller Primavera line, circa 1950s. Iconic piece resulting from the collaboration of these two ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century walnut chests, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1950s. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with four deep drawers in each chest. They are pri...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
H 29.5 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket i...
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
H 2 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

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Irish Walnut George 1 Silver Chest
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
This finely carved marquetry inlaid walnut silver chest pre-dates the introduction of mahogany to
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish George I Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Irish Walnut George 1 Silver Chest
Irish Walnut George 1 Silver Chest
H 38.19 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
English George III Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George III walnut chest on chest This George III walnut chest on chest was made circa 1760 in a
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design Seven Drawer Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American mid-century modern design seven drawer chest was designed ca 1950 by George Nakashima
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design Eight Drawer Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. The chest is constructed with east Indian laurel veneers and solid walnut legs. The chest is 72” wide
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century George 1 Style Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century George 1st style walnut chest on chest. 2 parts with a molded top, above the upper
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Antique 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George II Walnut Silverware Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine George II style ornately carved walnut silverware cabinet with carved gadrooned edges
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21st Century and Contemporary European George II Commodes and Chests of ...

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Wood

George II Walnut Silverware Chest
George II Walnut Silverware Chest
H 49.13 in W 22.75 in D 20.75 in
Antique George II Burr Walnut & Crossbanded Chest on Chest, 18th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George II walnut and crossbanded chest on chest, circa 1740 in date
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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George I walnut chest on stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George I walnut and feather-banded chest on stand, early 18th century, the upper part with a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Oak

George I walnut chest on stand
George I walnut chest on stand
H 67.75 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
George II English Walnut and Oak Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
EARLY CHEST OF DRAWERS: 2 half drawers over 3 graduating full length drawers with inlaid borders
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Commodes and Chests o...

George II English Walnut and Oak Chest
George II English Walnut and Oak Chest
H 36.25 in W 38 in D 21 in
George Nelson Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: George Nelson Manufacturer: Herman Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Black Walnut Highboy Chest of Drawers Nakashima Simple Style, USA
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM exquisite black walnut highboy-chest of drawers vintage, USA, 1960s. Nakashima simple style
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early George II period walnut tallboy, or chest-on-chest, circa 1730. The whole veneered
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
5 drawers chest of drawers on short wooden legs with outer case of walnut veneer and drawer fronts
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

12 Drawer Chest By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
7 1/2 foot long 12 drawer dresser chest in Black Walnut by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. Has 8 1
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

12 Drawer Chest By George Nakashima
12 Drawer Chest By George Nakashima
H 32.5 in W 89.5 in D 22 in
Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III mahogany chest on chest circa 1790 in date. It is of bow
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers and Slide, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, circa 1790 in
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Fine Charles ll Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine Charles ll oyster laburnum and walnut chest on stand. A rare, well-proportioned oyster
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Antique Late 17th Century European Charles II Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

Yew Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1720
Located in Culver City, CA
Yew Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1720 George 1 era chest on chest with exquisite veneered
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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut, Yew

Yew Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1720
Yew Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1720
H 69.25 in W 40.25 in D 21 in
George Nelson Thinedge Cabinets with flip top Vanity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Thinedge vanity consisting of three pieces Cabinets can be used with Vanity
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-18th Century George II Walnut Library Open Armchair of Grande Scale
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare and unusual George II walnut open armchair of grande proportions standing 4 ft high with
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Antique 18th Century British George II Armchairs

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Walnut

Midcentury Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and rarely seen chest of drawers designed by George Nelson
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Extra Long Glenn of California 8 Drawer Dresser by John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in San Diego, CA
by John Kapel features beautiful rich walnut grain, curved wood handles, sitting on a classic black
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
burled walnut chest with five fitted and felt-lined drawers. Each of the interior doors bears the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
H 41.38 in W 76 in D 26.13 in
18th Century Georgian Oak Escritoire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming Georgian 18th century George 1 period oak escritoire, or secrétaire tallboy, of very
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Cupboards

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Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Escritoire
18th Century Georgian Oak Escritoire
H 64.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
Vintage Set of Eight Carolean Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
- Armchair. Height 117 x width 50 x depth 57 - Chair. Dimensions in inches: Height 4 feet, 1 inch x
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Antique 1770s English Dining Room Chairs

19th Century English Rosewood, Walnut and Oyster Walnut Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This is an English chest, made circa 1820, done in walnut, rosewood and oyster walnut. The top and
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George IV Commodes and Che...

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Rosewood, Walnut

Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George II mahogany Chippendale style chest on chest, circa 1740 in date
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Antique 1740s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72.45 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pair of English Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a pair of chest of drawers, done in an oyster cut of walnut, made in England, circa 1800
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
sides of the chest have a Walnut Border separated by a Herringbone Walnut Inlay with Walnut to the
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Antique 1820s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest
19th Century English Oyster Yew Chest
H 37.5 in W 48.5 in D 22 in
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specs: Enameled metal, glass, walnut. Condition: This George Nelson steel frame chest for Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage secretary chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Jens Risom Walnut & Brass Three-Piece Modular Media Cabinet Commode Credenza
By Jens Risom, George Nelson, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
) open space cabinets with hinged doors and removable shelf (1) 4-drawer chest Each section measures
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Walnut Chest by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut three drawer chest with original nickel pulls and black lacquered wide legs, by George
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Walnut Chest by George Nelson
Walnut Chest by George Nelson
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Walnut George I Style Small Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Walnut George I style small chest Here we have this small walnut chest of drawers, that would fit
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Vintage 1910s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut George I Style Small Chest
Walnut George I Style Small Chest
H 31 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
George II Inlaid Burled Walnut Chest-on-Chest Original Brasses, England
Located in Providence, RI
-chest with the light wooden aspect that crotch walnut emits over time. Measures: Height: 71 3/4 in
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Antique Mid-18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 18th Century George I Period Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This extremely fine quality antique chest on chest (or 'tallboy'/'highboy') was made before
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Georgian walnut chest on chest This Georgian walnut chest on chest was first made in the first
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Antique 1720s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 41.25 in D 21.25 in
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest This Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest is made in 2
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Early 20th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
H 58 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Burl Walnut Small Bedside Chests
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pair of burl walnut small bedside chests This pair of walnut small chests were made in the first
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Early 20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

English 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pierced Backplate Handle
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Lovely proportioned 18th century English walnut chest of drawers with banding and string inlays
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Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Three Drawer Dresser by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut three drawer chest with original nickel pulls and black lacquered wide legs, by George
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Nickel

Studio crafted solid walnut cabinet in the manner of Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted studio cabinet, done in the manner of George Nakashima in solid walnut, with 7 drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1960s George Nelson Executive Desk with Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s walnut executive desk designed by George nelson for Herman Miller. The desk includes: 72"l x
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

Exceptional George I Walnut Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This is probably the finest bachelors chest we have handled and is in superb unrestored condition
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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George 1 Walnut Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal george 1 walnut chest for your home. A george 1 walnut chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 414 options for an antique or vintage george 1 walnut chest now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer george 1 walnut chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A george 1 walnut chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one george 1 walnut chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and George Nakashima produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a George 1 Walnut Chest?

The average selling price for a george 1 walnut chest at 1stDibs is $5,898, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $89,642 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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