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Chinease carved cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese carved cupboard of small proportions, the rectangular figured top to the frieze fitted with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Chinease carved cupboard
Chinease carved cupboard
H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
Carved English Oak Court Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English oak court cupboard, with ogee shaped cornice , carved rosettes on each side above
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Antique Early 18th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Carved English Oak Court Cupboard
Carved English Oak Court Cupboard
H 62 in W 27 in D 17 in
19th Century Spanish Aragonese Bookcase Cupboard, Carved Polychrome Pine Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
furniture in pine wood with beautiful polychrome work. and hand-carved wood, with geometric and floral
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Carved Spiral Twist Glass Door Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved spiral twist glass door cupboard, with carved leaf and vine design in pediment and frieze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Carved Spiral Twist Glass Door Cupboard
Carved Spiral Twist Glass Door Cupboard
H 83 in W 38 in D 18.25 in
British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
British colonial carved dome top cupboard, the doors are carved with floral arabesques and painted
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Antique 1830s British Indian Ocean Territory Cupboards

Materials

Teak, Wood, Paint

British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
H 43.75 in W 28.5 in D 15 in
Glass Door Teak Wood Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
Glass door carved cupboard, with cove cornice above two doors with glass panels at the top and
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Antique 1860s Indian Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Glass Door Teak Wood Cupboard
Glass Door Teak Wood Cupboard
H 73 in W 43.5 in D 15.5 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Glass Door Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century French carved walnut glass door cupboard, intricately carved removable cornice, carved
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Steel

17th Century, Italian Hand Carved Walnut Cupboard
Located in IT
17th century, Italian hand carved walnut cupboard The cupboard, in good condition, is made of
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Antique Early 17th Century European Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Carved, Painted and Lacquered Wood Venetian Corner Cupboard, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Venetian corner cupboard from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture in finely carved
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Vintage 1930s Italian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE OAK CORNER CUPBOARD A country-made piece with charming folk art style carving
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Antique 17th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved Cupboard, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved cupboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : h. 208
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Carved Cupboard, France, circa 1880
Carved Cupboard, France, circa 1880
H 82.29 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in
Antique Original Tirol Wien Wardrobe Cupboard Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-18th century Renaissance wardrobe cupboard in massive wood laquered faux wood; with columns and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Carved Cupboard From The Brittany Region France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A incredible and massive 19th C. Cupboard from Brittany, France in stained Oak with outstanding
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Austrian Neoclassic Wardrobe Cupboard in Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century neoclassic wardrobe cupboard in massive wood lacquered faux wood; with columns and
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Antique 1830s Austrian Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1802 Painted Wood Cupboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood cupboard from 1802 with broken pediment, two doors, three
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

1800s Antique Gothic Revival Cupboard, Carved Oak, Credence, with Foliates!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique cupboard, gothic revival, carved oak, credence, foliates, 1800s, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut
Located in Miami, FL
A very charming and rustic French Provincial bread cupboard or panetière in French chestnut. France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Country Estate Cupboard
Located in Annville, PA
Our Country Estate Cupboard is manufactured in two sections, the upper section consisting of a deep
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2010s Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Country Estate Cupboard
Country Estate Cupboard
H 83 in W 47 in D 19 in
Oriental Cupboard Wood, Metal, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved, polychrome and gilded wooden wardrobe that has three upper spaces, one run lower, of the
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Early 20th Century Asian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Antique Wall Cabinet, Cupboard, Richly Carved in Walnut, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wall cabinet, richly carved by hand, in precious walnut wood, built for a rustic house in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Cupboard with Writing Desk, Wood, Wrought Iron, Asturias, Spain 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Carlos V", which appear towards the second third. The Spanish taste for the panels and the carved
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Antique Cupboard Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GOTHIC REVIVAL FINELY CARVED WALNUT COURT CUPBOARD Probably France c. 1880 Item # 704RCA06Q An
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood

French Louis XIII Revival Cupboard in Carved Oak
Located in Miami, FL
A Renaissance Revival cupboard or vaiselier in the style of Louis XIII from Brittany, France, circa
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th C. Antique Renaissance Revival, Carved, Large, 89" H Credence Cupboard!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique credence cupboard, renaissance revival, carved, large, 89" in height, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Cupboard with Carved Décor, Two Doors and Low Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak cupboard from the 19th century with carved décor, two doors, turned legs and low
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Continental Heavily Worn Carved One-Door Cupboard Cabinet of Small Size
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTINENTAL HEAVILY WORN AND CARVED ONE-DOOR CUPBOARD OF SMALL DIMENSIONS Composed of 18th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
The late 19th-century Welsh Cupboard, fashioned from British Oak, is a captivating embodiment of
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Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
H 74 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large scale George III painted housekeeper's cupboard. Of architectural form, this cupboard
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Antique 18th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Wood

George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
George III Housekeeper's Cupboard
H 79.34 in W 73.04 in D 18.9 in
Late 19th Century Antique Brittney Style Carved Wood French Cabinet, Hutch
Located in Stamford, CT
Absolutely Amazing Antique Brittany style French two door, single drawer carved cabinet with an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Wood

French Oak Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Early French oak cupboard with extra fine carved detailing. Scrolled and flowered lower cupboard
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

French Oak Cupboard
French Oak Cupboard
H 96 in W 56.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century German Wooden Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
With its handsome design and rich original patina, this antique wooden cupboard offers a
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Antique 19th Century German Country Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Wooden Cupboard
19th Century German Wooden Cupboard
H 63.2 in W 47.4 in D 17.6 in
French 19th Century Painted Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century French high-waisted cupboard. This beautiful piece offers generous storage and
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Antique Early 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Painted Cupboard
French 19th Century Painted Cupboard
H 93.71 in W 63 in D 20.08 in
Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming Italian 18th Century cupboard. This cupboard has attractive low proportions, making it
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
H 39.38 in W 51.97 in D 29.14 in
Baroque Period Cupboard Niche Painted in Dark Blue
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque period cupboard niche painted in dark blue with secondary colors of gold, violet and pink
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Revival Style Oak Cupboard Hutch Cabinet or Dry Bar Hand Carved
Located in Topeka, KS
of hand carved oak, wood pegs & shelves, & brass. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is
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20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Corner Cupboard
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish two-part bowfronted 4 door corner cupboard with reeded panels. Dry scraped
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Welsh Country Cupboard Dresser with Open Shelves and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Welsh cupboard from the 19th century with three drawers and open shelves. This 19th-century Welsh
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Wall Cabinet, Placard, in Dark Wood Very Carved by Hand, India, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wall cabinet, placard, in dark wood very carved by hand, handicraft of India dated 1800
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Antique 19th Century Asian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Cupboard with False Book Spines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century Italian wooden cupboard with the unique feature of trompe l'oeil carved book
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Antique 1810s Italian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lane Furniture "Perception" Cupboard by Warren Church
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
attractive display cupboard with retro charm and modern appeal. Three large open shelves in the center offer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

English Charles I 17th Century Oak and Inlaid Court Cupboard
Located in Troy, NY
Large English Charles I Oak and Inlaid Court Cupboard, Yorkshire circa 1640, having a boarded top
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Antique 1640s English Jacobean Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cherrywood kitchen cupboard/vasselier, c. 1860-1880. Handsomely carved with double drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early and authentic French cupboard in a dark stain, with a plank constructed top and recessed
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard
Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard
H 45.75 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Original 19thC Large Chinese Tibetan Hand Painted Lacquered Cupboard Sideboard
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
19th century Chinese Tibetan hand painted storage cupboard with original centre opening doors. A
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Restored 17th C Continental Two Part Cupboard with Exceptional Carving
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid 17th century Continental two-part cupboard, its upper case with molded cornice with
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Antique 17th Century European Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tuscan Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Buffet Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
-19th century, old solid wood construction, most likely pine, in the original paint finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Cupboard/ Highboy in Lime Washed Finish, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Perfect and already set up a media cabinet, this Swedish Gustavian cupboard in a lime-washed finish
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

English 1800s Wooden Court Cupboard with Doors, Drawers and Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wooden court cupboard from the early 19th century, with diamond motifs, doors and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Country Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
and pulls, and carved wood spindles. Nice original patina.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Country Cupboard
18th Century French Country Cupboard
H 76.5 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Cupboard. Walnut, metal. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Double body cupboard with decorated front made of carved walnut wood. The lower body has a
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Cupboard. Walnut, metal. 19th century.
Cupboard. Walnut, metal. 19th century.
H 93.31 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
- Antique White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work
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2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

20th Century Biedermeier Style Corner Cupboard Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant corner cupboard in Biedermeier style. Bird’s eye maple root veneer on solid pinewood
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20th Century Biedermeier Cupboards

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Wood, Beech, Pine

Cupboard Statue Beeldenkasten Oak Ebony Architectural Virtues Amsterdam Antwerp
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptional, large, early-17th century, carved, oak & ebony, Flemish, statue cabinet or
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Antique 1620s Dutch Cupboards

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Ebony, Oak

19th Century Gustavian Bookcase Cabinet, Cupboard, Antiqued Mirror, French
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian bookcase cabinet, cupboard. 19th Century painted carved wood having antiqued mirrored
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Louise Semainier Cupboards Mid. Hammered Copperby Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
White Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood
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2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture
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2010s American Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work
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2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Semainier Cupboards Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work
Category

2010s Indian Other Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique American Wooden Cupboard Storage Cabinet, Late 1800s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible handcrafted late 19th century antique American solid wood farmhouse cabinet is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture
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2010s American Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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Carved Wood Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood cupboard for your home. Each carved wood cupboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for a carved wood cupboard, we have 157 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood cupboard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood cupboard, designed in the Louis XV, Baroque or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood cupboard over the years, but those crafted by Patrick Schols, Boca Do Lobo and Dini & Puccini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Cupboard?

A carved wood cupboard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,256, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Carved Wood Cupboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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