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18th Century Italian Desk Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional 18th Century Italian desk commode from the Piemonte region made from solid walnut. A
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Desk Commode
18th Century Italian Desk Commode
H 36.63 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
years of selling rare antiques we have never before seen this combination of drawing table and chest
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being a three drawer
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
H 38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English Pine 2 Drawer Desk - 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique English Pine 2 Drawer Desk - 1950s Wear consistent with age and use. Antique - Decoration
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique English Pine 2 Drawer Desk - 1950s
Antique English Pine 2 Drawer Desk - 1950s
H 39.77 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Antique English Black Walnut "Wellington" Chest with Desk, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very handsome black walnut chest also becomes a desk. The flange on the right of the chest
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Hardwood, Oak

18th C. French Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top)
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk, from the 18th century. This antique "secretaire an abattant" from France features an arched top
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Desks

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Brass

SALE!-Gustavian Antique 19 th c Cherrywood Chest - Writing desk
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gustavian antique 19 th c cherry wood veneer on pine chest, opening into a writing desk.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique Georgian Regency Elm Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian / Regency elm secretaire desk writing chest of drawers, circa 1800-1830. A
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Antique French Mahogany Commode with hidden Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Charles X Mahogany Commode with Hidden Drop Front Secretary Satinwood inlay with
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Scandinavian 19th Century Satinwood Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Scandinavian commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer. The top
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century French commode has a resourceful design that incorporates a fold out desk into
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
French 19th Century Walnut Commode/Desk
H 35.25 in W 45.75 in D 19.75 in
French 19th Century Mahogany Fold Out Desk Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
surface has a height of 28-?”H. With the desk laid open, the case piece has a depth of 35”D. The commode
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Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe style mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI-Style Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
that is clad in wonderfully patinated cognac-colored leather. Transforming the antique from a commode
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Commode / Butler's Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
Carlo X butler's desk / chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid 1800s using walnut. The first
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk
Located in London, GB
Good solidly made antique mahogany bureau in good original condition and dating from circa 1910
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Vintage 1910s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk
Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk
H 39.77 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Superb Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality burr walnut pedestal desk with inset leather top dating from the early 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Superb Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Superb Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 30.71 in W 54.73 in D 32.29 in
Anglo Chinese Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
piece construction, having a pullout desk with leather writing surface, storage compartments, nooks and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique German Painted Pine Secretary Desk/Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 19th Century German pine secretary desk/chest of drawers with original hand painted
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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique dresser/desk from around 1890 is an impressive piece of furniture history. With its
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Antique 1890s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique South German Marquetry Fruitwood & Walnut Secretary Dresser Desk, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 19th century South German marquetry walnut & fruitwood inlaid desk, circa 1850. The
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Antique 1850s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

British Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
desk hidden inside of one of the upper drawers, it features a solid golden-oak primary wood with a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Louis Philippe Flamed Mahogany Marble Top Chest w/ Desk Ca. 1880s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique French Louis Philippe style flamed mahogany chest with writing desk and blue grey
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian mahogany secretaire desk writing table chest of drawers. A lovely item, that is
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Camphor wood campaign chest with fitted desk drawer, most likely British, Mid 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rare French Louis XVI Drop-Front Desk/Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI style chest of drawers with drop-front desk in solid, ebonized cherry wood
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Hong Kong mahogany Military campaign chest of drawers / secretaire desk with huge oversize brass
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Flame Mahogany Bureau Abattant Desk Chest Of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th century flame mahogany bureau abattant desk chest of drawers, circa 1840. This is a
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Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Louis XV Butlers Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome antique French Louis XV style chest of drawers butler's desk. Late 19th / early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Lovely Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Built in Drop Front Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Burr Yew wood military campaign chest of
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

Lovely Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Built in Drop Front Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning antique Burr Yew wood military campaign chest of drawers with
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

18th Century Italian Piedmonte Commode Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional 18th century Italian secretary desk from the Piedmonte region made from solid oak
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Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

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Walnut

Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Commode or Buffet, made from one of the rarest woods, palisander, or more commonly
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Rosewood, Leather

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning Louis Philippe mahogany commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Antique Mahogany Campaign Chest with Desk Drawer, circa 1890s
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique English solid mahogany officer’s campaign chest with drop down desktop drawer, circa 1890s
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Antique 1890s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
also have been used as a low desk. In modern times, it could be used very beautifully as a low display
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Dutch Baroque style secretary with a 3-drawer bombe front and carved ball and claw feet. The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Antique Painted Desk over Chest of Drawers circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
incredibly useful. The top lifts to reveal a tidy desk space, convenient for organizing bills, stamps and for
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Regency Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Regency / William IV mahogany secretaire writing desk and chest of drawers, circa 1825-1835
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Antique 1830s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
displays inlaid date of 1851. The desk top opens to reveal six interior drawers and a large area for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Antique Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers Desk Burled
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique French Louis Philippe burl walnut Commode/Drop front Secretary. Original marble top.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Dresser/Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Convertible Hinged Top Desk & Dresser with Pull out Tray Table. Top Opens to reveal a Desk
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Dresser/Writing Desk
Antique Dresser/Writing Desk
H 35 in W 40 in D 19 in
Antique English Desk Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
brasses. Outstanding for a man's office. The interior desk is a beautifully set-out series of drawers and
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English mahogany chest with sliding desk top, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mahogany chest with sliding desk top, circa 1850. To see more items from
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the historic charm of our circa 1860s English George III Drop Front Desk, beautifully hand
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Yew Campaign Chest of Drawers Secretaire Desk
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique late 19th century yew cross banded and brass-mounted campaign chest, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

John Wanamaker Georgina / Federal Style Flame Mahogany Butler Desk Commode
Located in Parkesburg, PA
approx 80 years old Very Good Antique Original Finish Condition, missing small brass key hole place
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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Commode Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the commode desk antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every commode desk antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect commode desk antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each commode desk antique bearing Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Commode Desk Antique?

Prices for a commode desk antique start at $1,076 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,754.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

Questions About Commode Desk Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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