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16th Century Oak Coffer

16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer
16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer

16th Century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest / Coffer

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A 16th-century Henry VIII English Oak Linenfold Chest, circa 1540, is a rare example. Made from solid oak boards, the chest features a four-panel lid retaining its original iron stra...

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Antique 16th Century British Tudor Blanket Chests

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Oak

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware
16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

16th Century German Oak Coffer-Trunk, Handcrafted with Iron Hardware

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An enormous German coffer-trunk from the 16th century (possibly the oldest antique in our entire 18,000 sqft. showroom!)

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Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480
Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480

Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480

Located in Doha, QA

A remarkable and exceptionally sculptural Late Gothic carved oak bench coffer (Stollentruhe) dating from the late 15th to the early 16th century, most likely originating from Austria...

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Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600
Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Spanish Gothic Cathedral Chest, Circa 1600, decorated with Gothic motifs and a central cross. Built from solid oak , showcasing a beautiful aged patina. It shows reassuring signs of ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540
Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...

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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500
16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

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H 34.63 in W 70.88 in D 29.5 in

16th Century, Gothic Oak Chest, Normandy, France, Circa 1500

Located in Leominster, GB

An impressive early 16th Century oak coffer, Normandy, circa 1500, having a deep plank hinged top, above a series of four Gothic tracery carved panels, each of different design withi...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580
French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

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H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in

French Renaissance Oak Coffer, irca 1580

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

French Renaissance Oak Coffre Circa 1580 Rare safe renaissance arched top in solid oak. The facade consists of four panels and three cross intricately carved complex geometric trac...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580
English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

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H 29.14 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in

English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580

Located in East Sussex, GB

A 16th century Elizabethan period oak linen fold coffer dating from circa 1580.

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500
Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

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H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in

Oak Small Coffer with Parchemin Panels, French, circa 1500

Located in London, GB

Retaining the the original wrought iron lock plate and lock. Lacking key. French, 16th century, circa 1500

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Antique 16th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

An antique Gothic Coffer
An antique Gothic Coffer

An antique Gothic Coffer

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H 35.04 in W 62.21 in D 26.78 in

An antique Gothic Coffer

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful antique French Gothic Coffer in bleached oak, the coffer has the typical Gothic Paneled front and side decorations, nice patina and shine of the Wood, very decorative pice ...

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Antique 16th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century antique oak coffer, England
16th Century antique oak coffer, England

16th Century antique oak coffer, England

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H 18.51 in W 14.97 in D 77.56 in

16th Century antique oak coffer, England

Located in London, GB

This oak coffer, finished with its original metal lock case, is an excellent example of a coffer or trunk made in England in the 16th Century.

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Antique 16th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer
16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

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H 24.41 in W 60.63 in D 22.45 in

16th Century Late Medieval Oak Linen Fold Coffer

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A late medieval oak coffer , circa 1500 original planked lid , four panel early linen fold carved front , a nicely patinated honest coffer that hasn’t been restored , retaining all...

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Antique 16th Century British Medieval Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer
16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

16th Century Westphalian Oak and Iron Coffer

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 16th Century German (Westphalian) oak coffer or "stollentruhe" of massive proportions, with original iron strapwork, hooks, escutcheon and lock and possessing deep, rich color.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands
16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands

16th Century Flemish Gothic Oak Coffer Original Carvings Netherlands

Located in High Point, NC

This extremely rare Flemish Gothic coffer survives in remarkable, untouched condition, retaining its original color and surface—an exceptional rarity for a chest of this age. The fro...

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Antique 16th Century Dutch Gothic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer
Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Old and Primitive Carved 16th Century 5 Plank Oak Coffer This very old chest is made in Oak, it dates back to the time of HenryVIII The front of the chest is carved with a running ...

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Antique 16th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)
Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)

Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)

Located in Leeds, GB

This remarkably rare and deeply carved Elizabethan oak coffer is a striking example of West Country design, dating to the late 16th century (circa 1590-1600).

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer
French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

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H 19 in W 49 in D 17 in

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

Located in Stamford, CT

The body of the chest 16th century. The beautifully carved plinth likely of a later date, 17th or 18th century.

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591
Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591

Super Early Large British Oak Coffer Trunk Dated 1591

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very early British plank-top coffer of good color, with the original date of 1591. Inlaid detail within paneling below beautifully carved frieze including the initials E and H. In...

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Antique 16th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer
Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Limed Oak six plank coffer trunk dating to circa 1550-1600 the Elizabethan to Jacobean era. A nicely made genuine 420-...

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Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest
Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest

Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest

Located in Troy, NY

Lift top chest with typical carved Gothic tracery work adorning the front panel, of rather small proportion, beautiful color and extraordinary condition. Maintaining original hardwar...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century Fruitwood Inlaid Oak, Elmwood Marquetry Renaissance Coffer
16th Century Fruitwood Inlaid Oak, Elmwood Marquetry Renaissance Coffer

16th Century Fruitwood Inlaid Oak, Elmwood Marquetry Renaissance Coffer

Located in Paris, FR

The marquetry on this coffer is typical of pieces originating from Cologne in the latter years of the 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship. Main characteristics: The facade is divided into three ornate ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Antique English 17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Court Cupboard Cabinet 1630
Antique English 17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Court Cupboard Cabinet 1630

Antique English 17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Court Cupboard Cabinet 1630

Located in Portland, OR

An important antique English Jacobean carved oak court cupboard, from the reign of King Charles I, dated 1630. The rectangular overhanging top with a carved arcaded frieze, to the ce...

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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk

17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in the 1600s, this Gothic-style French trunk has a highly unique two-tone appearance. A partial stripping of the walnut wood has accentuated the elaborate arcading and bl...

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750

Located in Lisse, NL

Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Oak Jacobean Three Carved Panel Diamond & Pinwheel Hinged Coffer, C 1720
English Oak Jacobean Three Carved Panel Diamond & Pinwheel Hinged Coffer, C 1720

English Oak Jacobean Three Carved Panel Diamond & Pinwheel Hinged Coffer, C 1720

Located in Charleston, SC

English oak Jacobean hinged coffer with a carved molded edge top, three decorative carved panels consisting of pinwheels, diamonds, foliage motif and resting on the original squared ...

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Antique 1720s English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings
Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

$7,252Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.96 in W 58.67 in D 23.23 in

Antique late 17th century English honey color chest or trunk with rich carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

This antique oak chest, dating from the early 17th century, is a remarkable example of early European craftsmanship, combining strength with refined decorative detail. Made entirely ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

Place this elegant antique coffer at the foot of a king size bed. Crafted in Italy, circa 1680, the rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with a...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680
17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680

17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680

$1,377

H 16.74 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

17th-century English oak upholstered stool, dating back to around 1680. The stool features a rich, warm colour and patina. The stool remains fully functional and can be used withou...

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique English 17th Century William III Carved Oak Coffer Chest Candle Box 1690
Antique English 17th Century William III Carved Oak Coffer Chest Candle Box 1690

Antique English 17th Century William III Carved Oak Coffer Chest Candle Box 1690

Located in Portland, OR

A good late 17th century antique English carved oak coffer chest from the reign of King William III, circa 1690. The chest having a hinged lid with the original hand-forged iron snip...

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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

$1,928

H 18.9 in W 40.56 in D 15.36 in

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

Located in London, GB

A 17th century coffer constructed from richly patinated oak timber. Charming traditional carvings adorn the front panels, with numerous characterful ironwork repairs throughout. Engl...

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Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

$132,293Sale Price|20% Off

H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest with Iron Straps, Late 19th Century
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest with Iron Straps, Late 19th Century

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest with Iron Straps, Late 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Boxes

Materials

Iron

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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