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What is Vargueno furniture?
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Vargueno furniture is a type of wooden cabinet produced in Spain beginning in the late 16th century. It features elaborate carvings and metalwork that often borrows motifs from traditional Chinese art and design. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Vargueno furniture.
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17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
In order to protect the box, a less extravagant base was made - which enabled the vargueno to function as a desk.
The origin of the Spanish vargueno is attributed to the Toledo, S...
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold a rare and remarkable treasure from 17th century Spain: the vargueño. Crafted from solid one-inch thick walnut panels, this vargueño stands as a testament to the masterful cra...
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
Materials
Wrought Iron
17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exceptional 17th-century Spanish vargueno, crafted from rich mahogany, showcases exquisite bone inlay and robust wrought iron hardware.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 16th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
16th Century Spanish Bargueño, Polychromed Wood
A rare and evocative Spanish bargueño dating to the 16th century, retaining traces of its original polychrome decoration. The fall-fr...
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 18th century or earlier.
An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century Spanish vargueno from the McNair family collection.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Rosewood
