antique furniture: chests

Chests are an item of furniture primarily used for storage, occasionally containing a series of drawers.

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  Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest c.1780

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique Dutch marquetry walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1780 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisitewith exquisite hand-cut walnut, boxwood and fruitwood floral marquetry typical of the period....

  £6,500.00

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  Antique Mahogany George III Serpentine Chest Drawers 18th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chestfeatures decorative satinwood and tulipwood banding, inlaid shells and boxwood stringing, and is made...

  £2,250.00

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• Antique Dutch Mahogany and marquetry block front commode chest c.1820 19th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique early 19th Century Dutch floral marquetry block front chest of drawers, circa 1820 in date. This splendid chest has been accomplished in striking figured mahogany and expertly bordered with sycamore...

  £3,300.00

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• Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest c.1800 Early 19th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful antique Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers, circa 1800 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisite hand-cut marquetry decoration of urns, shells and corner fans typical of the...

  £2,750.00

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• Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning Louisrevivalmarble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode,dating from the last quarter of the20thcentury. This beautiful commode is made from walnut,kingwoodand features exquisite floral marquetry decoration and ormolu mounts. It has two capacious drawers...

  £2,250.00

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• Antique French Régence Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Commode Circa 1720 18th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence kingwood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having two short over two full width...

  £22,500.00

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• Vintage Empire Revival Marble Top Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful vintage Empire Revival maple and walnut marble topped chest, late 20th Century in date. This stunning chest features abeautifulcreammarble top and attractive ormolu mounts with eight drawers. Add a touch of...

  £1,350.00

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• Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful Empire Revivalburrmapletallchestdating from the late 20th Century. This stunning chest features abeautifulVerde Anticomarble top, attractive ormolu mounts and eight useful drawers. The craftsmanship on display throughout the piece is thoroughly impressive....

  £1,350.00

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• Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest Circa 1790 18th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut, kingwood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date. It has a stunning shaped Italian Breccia marble top above a serpentine front having two short over...

  £6,500.00

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• Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  A superb 19th Century French Louis Revival walnut, kingwood, floral marquetry and ormolu mounted bombe commode, Circa 1880 in date. Of serpentine fronted outline, bordered with boxwood lines, the top with a shaped quarter veneered...

  £2,450.00

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• Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique French walnut,kingwood andmarquetry Louis Revival serpentine fronted fronted bombe commode, circa 1870 in date. This gorgeous commode features a Griotte rouge variegatedshaped marble top with moulded edges to the front...

  £2,950.00

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• Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers 19th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique Dutch serpentine frontedmarquetry chest of four graduated drawers, Circa 1850 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisite hand-cut boxwood, walnut and fruitwood floral marquetry decoration typical of...

  £5,750.00

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• Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Music Chest REF:197C

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique Edwardian quality mahogany music chest having a gallery backed mahogany top with a moulded edge above five mahogany full front drop down drawers with moulded edge and original ornate handles. It stands on square...

  £775.00

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• Military Two-Part Secretaire Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870. A mid Victorian teak two-part military chest of drawers. The top section with cast brass quarter blocks and brass strapping between the drawers, the configuration of the top section is one long narrow...

  £3,250.00

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• Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Military Style Lockers

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 with alterations. Pair of Victorian burr walnut military style lockers. The tops in nicely figured burr walnut with brass corners; the chest with brass strapping and four drawers with inset campaign-style brass handles....

  £1,475.00

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• Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Secretaire Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870. Victorian burr walnut Wellington secretaire chest. The polished top in figured walnut with canted and beaded fore-edges above the chest with pilasters with carved corbels, the right one a locking pilaster. The top...

  £1,875.00

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• Late Victorian Straight Grained Walnut Wellington Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1890. Late Victorian straight grained walnut wellington chest. The polished rectangular top with a double moulded fore-edge above the bank of drawers that are flanked by pillars, one of them a locking pillar with...

  £1,390.00

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• George III Neat-Sized Bowfront Mahogany Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1810. Neat-sized George III bowfront mahogany chest. The demi-lune top in Spanish mahogany with a fluted fore edge and a simple frieze above 3 graduated, cockbeaded drawers with cast brass rococo loop handles and...

  £1,200.00

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• Large Antique Four Panel Coffer, Scottish, Oak, Chest, Window Seat, Georgian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8127

  This is a large antique four panel coffer. A Scottish, oak chest or window seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750.

  • Superb Scottish example from the George II period
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
  • Quality Scottish oak presents fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
  • Graced with caramel and chestnut hues beneath the wax polish finish

  • Stout lid opens upon internal strap hinges
  • Wide, generous interior replete with candle box
  • Fascinating lock escutcheon with amazing period lock and clasp mechanism— key absent

  • Skilfully carved panels adorn the lid and front fascia
  • Four bevelled shields accentuate the lid, ideal for use as a window seat
  • Distinctive front fascia carved with Saltire motif, the rear finished with bevelled lozenges
  • Raised prominently upon wide, block feet to each corner

  This is an appealing antique four panel coffer, of generous proportion and fascinating age. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 137.5cm (54.25'')
  Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
  Max Height: 62.5cm (24.5'')

  Interior Width: 127.5cm (50.25'')
  Interior Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
  Interior Height: 48cm (19'')

  Candle Box Width: 8.5cm (3.25'')
  Candle Box Depth: 40.5cm (16'')
  Candle Box Height: 10.5cm (4.25'') 

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  Large Antique Four Panel Coffer, Scottish, Oak, Chest, Window Seat, Georgian

  £2,450.00

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• Antique Pine Box Chest

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Small Late 19thC pine country box chest.

  £175.00

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• Pine Box Chest

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Circa 1900 antique pine box chest coffee table.

  £75.00

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• Georgian Style Bachelors Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920’s, a George II style walnut and crossbanded bachelor’s chest, the hinge rectangular top, crossbanded edge and elegant but simple fore-edge, to the front 2 lopers to support the open top, finished with brass...

  £1,250.00

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• Large Antique Silver Chest, Scottish, Oak, Iron, Heavy Trunk, Victorian, C.1880

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7193

  This is a large antique silver chest. A Scottish, oak and iron bound heavy trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

  • Appealing late Victorian chest with superior proportion
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and wonderfully clean interior
  • Oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
  • Graced with deep caramel and russet hues throughout

  • Stout lid heavily strapped with iron brace and bound corners
  • Bound to shoulders by four iron plates for supreme strength
  • Substantial drop handles mounted to shaped backplates
  • Engraved brass plaque for a Mr John Dalziel W.S of Edinburgh
  • Rides upon a set of four brass castors

  This is a superb antique silver chest or coffer, of generous proportion and attractive appearance. Fantastic piece of storage furniture or coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')
  Max Depth: 65.5cm (25.75'')
  Max Height: 66cm (26'')

  Interior Width: 92.5cm (36.5'')
  Interior Depth: 59cm (23.25'')
  Interior Height: 56cm (22'') 

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  Large Antique Silver Chest, Scottish, Oak, Iron, Heavy Trunk, Victorian, C.1880

  £2,450.00

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• Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

  £795.00

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• Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian

  £895.00

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