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antique furniture: chests
Chests are an item of furniture primarily used for storage, occasionally containing a series of drawers.
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Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8540
This is a small antique dome-top chest. A Spanish, leather covered decorative trunk, dating to the mid-Georgian period, circa 1750.
- Fascinating weathered appearance to this Georgian decorative chest
- Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
- Dressed with natural leather in biscuit hues and a delightfully aged finish
- Of useful size, the interior lined with later newspaper cuttings
- Offering a carry handle and with remnants of a travel label to the lid
- Partial press stud monogram to lid reads A.F. - some loss with age
- Stout iron clasp to the front, with press stud decoration and bracing to the frame
This is a charming antique dome-top chest, with a wonderfully aged, decorative appeal. Delivered ready to enjoy or display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 51cm (20'')
Max Depth: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Max Height: 23.5cm (9.25'')Interior Width: 46cm (18'')
Interior Depth: 27cm (10.75'')
Interior Height: 19cm (7.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750£1,295.00
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Quality Mahogany, Two-Part Campaign Chest in Excellent Original Condition
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1850. Quality mahogany, two-part campaign chest in excellent original condition. The top in a nicely figured Spanish mahogany over two short and three graduated drawers with original brass military handles and brass locks, and...
£2,650.00
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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 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 Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom
A stunning antique French serpentine fronted burr walnut chest of six drawers Circa 1870 in date. Crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut with inlaid decoration and ormolu mounts.It has stunning ornate foliate ormolu handles...
£2,400.00
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Antique Libation Cup, Chinese, Lead Alloy, Decorative Bowl, Victorian, C.1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8636
This is an antique libation cup. A Chinese, leaded alloy decorative bowl, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
- Dragon decoration adds a highly appealing finish to this charming cup
- Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
- Cool leaded alloy presents naturally subdued tones
- Decorated throughout with long, serpentine dragons
- Standing upon a short circular socle with cast diamond mark to base
This is a fascinating antique libation cup, with strong dragon motif. Ideal for collectors of Chinese taste. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 12.5cm (5'')
Max Depth: 12.5cm (5'')
Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Libation Cup, Chinese, Lead Alloy, Decorative Bowl, Victorian, C.1880£895.00
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George II Style Shaped-Front Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. George II style shaped-front burr walnut chest on stand. With a polished top above a moulded cornice and cross banded frieze, the upper shaped-front section with four long graduated drawers with open fret...
£1,650.00
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18th Century Oak Mule Chest REF: 322
london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom
This is an 18th Century antique oak mule chest which has a lift up lid and four lovely panels to the front two drawers. It stands on original bracket feet. Wonderful original condition. Height :...
£1,295.00
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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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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'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
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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