Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc

Member of the Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association

Chests & Cupboards

Telemark Type Rosemaling Trunk

Telemark Type Rosemaling Trunk

An amazing early immigrant trunk with what I believe is Telemark type rosemaling at front, top, and sides, dated 1838. The decoration on both chests was created at the peak of this art. This chest displays delicate floral decoration in greens, pinks and white playing...

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A charming decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest

A charming decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest circa 1810 to 1830. The yellow ochre base color, highlighted with red sponge or putty decoration is repeated overall while a dark blue black rim enhances the rim and the feet. This is a quite original piece having...

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19th Century English Mahogany Commode

19th Century English Mahogany Commode

Of nautical interest, this 19th century English mahogany commode has rope twist carrying handles to either side. The top lifts to reveal a lidded toilet opening. A central drawer is below above bracket feet. Use as an end table. Mellow old finish with only minor...

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Boston Double Serpentine and Blocked End Chest SOLD

Boston Double Serpentine and Blocked End Chest SOLD

Here is a Boston double Serpentine and blocked end chest that does it all . This is an outstanding bureau of fine proportions with a center ornament at the apron that is very effective with ball and claw feet are of the highest quality . This is a choice example of...

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Mahogany George III Commode In the Chippendale Style

Mahogany George III Commode In the Chippendale Style

Mahogany George III commode In the Chippendale style, late 1700s. This one again has a gallery top with cut out handles for your butler. The flame mahogany doors for storage are above two faux drawers which pull out to reveal the original porcelain chamber pot....

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Venetian Rococo Painted and Decorated Cabinet

Venetian Rococo Painted and Decorated Cabinet

    A lucky house call in a distinguished neighborhood in Saint Paul led me to this dramatic antique Venetian painted cabinet . Fully decorated in the Rococo Venetian manner , a gilded cartouche mounts the bonnet top above conforming doors. The interior is papered...

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Continental Decorated Cabinet

Continental Decorated Cabinet

It's rare when we have a chance to purchase a side cabinet or sideboard that combines a painted finish with classical decoration as well as the most attractive color scheme. This Continental decorated cabinet is of the late 18th or 19th century. Done in a cream-toned...

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18th century English Walnut “Bachelors Chest”

18th century English Walnut “Bachelors Chest”

18th century English walnut "bachelors chest" in a great small size. A molded edge overhang top is above one long drawer, two separate short drawers, and two long drawers below, each with thumbnail molded edges. The feet are tall Chippendale bracket feet . Later bold...

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