18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
18th century spectacular Chinese raised lacquer cabinet. This cabinet has a wonderful patina that
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Furniture
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
18th century spectacular Chinese raised lacquer cabinet. This cabinet has a wonderful patina that
Bronze
Chinese Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 18th century panel door cabinet, three carved drawers with nail head studs, across the
Walnut, Lacquer
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A monumental 18th century black lacquer and cinnabar embellished cabinet. Brass and steel hardware
Wood
18th Century Ming Chinese Two-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquer finished 18th century Chinese two-door cabinet with a set of small round legs. This
Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Hardwood Tapered Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A very simple and plain Chinese round corner and tapered cabinet produced early 18th century from
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear
Iron
$5,846
H 82.68 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt
Elm
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of
Mahogany
$31,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 63.19 in W 33.67 in D 18.51 in
George II Lacquered-Brass and Chinese Coromandel Cabinet on Stand, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A George II Lacquered-Brass and Chinese Coromandel Cabinet on Stand, Cabinet and stand mid 18th
Brass
18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century sideboard or side cabinet. Decorated with fine ornate relief carvings on front and
Metal
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th
Metal
18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk
Located in Brea, CA
18th century gilt black lacquer Chinese cabinet desk, the rectangular-section body decorated with
Lacquer
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color
Steel
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
design. Dated to the mid-18th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu) with
Elm
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with traditional joinery
Brass
$4,800
H 11 in W 15 in D 10 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 18th century small Chinese black lacquered wood cabinet decorated with a raised animal
Brass
AMAZING ENGLISH STATIONERY BIN WITH LIFTING 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING STATIONERY BIN WITH LIFTING English, 18th century. in lacquered wood. Gold decoration
Lacquer
$11,451
H 41.15 in W 40.56 in D 23.04 in
RARE AND IMPORTANT ENGLISH STATIONERY GEORGE III 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE AND IMPORTANT ENGLISH STATIONERY GEORGE III 18th Century in lacquered wood in shades of red
Lacquer
$32,000 / item
H 40 in W 39 in D 23 in
A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
. A remarkably f...
Other
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (18th Century) rosewood (Hongmu) coffer sideboard with 3 drawers over a Pair of doors
Brass
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Chinese lacquer from the 18th century, and mounted with elegant French bronze mounts. Comes with three
Ormolu
$12,339
H 82.29 in W 50.4 in D 11.82 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY CHiNESE CHINOISERIE 1780 CHINA CABINET CUPBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie painted and lacquered display china cabinet circa
Glass, Hardwood
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy Englishman, to an English
Padouk
Sideboard from Shanxi Province, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard crafted from walnut, featuring four drawers and a pair of double doors. The sides are adorned with carved scroll details. Expertly crafted, the piece retains traces of its ...
Elm
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
Iron
Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese polychrome Coromandel or ‘Bantam Ware’ lacquer casket or table cabinet, Kangxi
Lacquer
18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a kind elm side cabinets with “key design carving” and calligraphy from Shanshi, circa 18th
Elm
$24,127
H 66.15 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table
Located in London, by appointment only
Chinese lacquer bureau on stand was made in China in the mid-18th century, circa 1750 Its design comes
Lacquer
Chinese Export Sewing Bonheur-Du-Jour Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Chinese Export Gilt and Black Lacquered Bonheur-Du-Jour Sewing CabinetMeasures 64 inches x
Wood
Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
Metal
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Rare Huanghuali Tabletop Cabinet Qing Dynasty 17th/18th C., Provenance.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
structured tabletop cabinet made from huanghuali, (Chinese Rosewood). It dates to the 17th/18th century Qing
Rosewood
Rare Shagreen Covered Cabinet on Stand by Asprey & Co of London
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Montreal, QC
design is modelled after an 18th century Chinese export cabinet usually decorated with lacquer work, it
Shagreen
$4,078
H 32.68 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Crossbow Chest of Drawers in Wood with Grey Patina and Chinese Style Bronzes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This commode arbalète in wood is a faithful reissue of a prestigious seventeenth-century model. Its
Bronze
Pair of Chinese 18th Century Wooden Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 18th century Chinese simple wooden double door cabinets made of elmwood
Elm
An 18th Century cabinet from Northern China.
Located in Westport, CT
A weathered but solid cabinet from Northern China. Two drawers on top, pair of doors opening to a
18th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinets on Stand
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinet on Cabinet Resting on Carved Cabriole Leg Stand of
Rare Chinese Provincial Cabinet, 17th-18th Century
Located in Salisbury, GB
Rare Chinese Provincial cabinet with original "patong" handles and hinges, 17th-18th century
Hardwood
Chinese 18th Century Carved Front Cabinet Armoire in Elmwood
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chinese 18th century Qing Dynasty highly carved front wedding cabinet or armoire depicting
Pair of late 18th Century red lacquer Chinese cabinets
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
pair of late 18th Century red lacquer Chinese cabinets with original Chinoiserie in gilt decoration
Brass
Chinese Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
The design of this cabinet, having three compartments, of which two have sliding doors is extremely
Chinese Dragon Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This excellent quality cabinet is powerfully decorated with magnificent dragons, rendered in deep
Unavailable
H 60 in W 37.25 in D 19.25 in
Superb 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Cabinet on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
aprons. The construction is distinctly Chinese and although the table cabinet form is relatively common
Unavailable
H 63 in W 33.27 in D 18.71 in
An 18th Century Black Lacquered Brass and Chinese Coromandel Cabinet on Stand
Located in Armadale, Victoria
scroll legged stand. The present cabinet appears to date to the mid-18th century, by virtue of its more
Brass
Unavailable
H 70 in W 45 in D 25 in
Early 18th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on a Giltwood Stand
By James Moore
Located in London, Middlesex
The carved giltwood stand with moulded frame, above a concave frieze with arched panels each framing an inverted harebell with a stylised leaf to each corner, the shaped apron centre...
Lacquer
Pair Of Massive !8th C. Chinese Cabinets
Located in US
Rare Pair Of Monumental Chinese Cupboards. Two Open Shelves With Pair Of Drawers In Lower Section
Metal
Chinese Chinoiserie Spice Cabinet on Dutch Stand
Located in Natchez, MS
Chinese Chinoiserie spice cabinet 18th century. On 18th century Dutch silver gilt stand.
Unavailable
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 22.25 in
Important Queen Anne Desk, Early 18th Century, China or Pacific Rim
Located in Providence, RI
like to use the term "China Trade" because we do not believe this was made on speculation for
Padouk
Unavailable
H 85.83 in W 55.91 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Dutch Friesian Oak China Cabinet STRICTLY THIS SATURDAY SALE!
Located in Werkendam, NL
MH’s department: Fine arts and antiques, 17th-18th century. The upperpart with two glazed doors
Glass, Oak
Early 18th Century Chinese Chest on Stand
Located in London, Middlesex
An exceptionally rare and probably unique early 18th century Chinese lacquer chest. The top section
Lacquer
18th /19th c. Tibetian cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
18th / 19th c. Tibetian cabinet, incised and painted gesso over wood
Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an absolute knockout piece. Very rare, Chinese Scholar's cabinet, made from walnut wood
Chinese Compound Cabinet from Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compound cabinets in this style are rare today. This is a completely authentic cabinet with
Chinese Export Parcel-Gilt Black Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export parcel-gilt black lacquer cabinet on stand lacquered to imitate Japanese lacquer
Brass
18th Century Chinese Export Painted Leather Trunk
Located in London, GB
Camphor-lined and with brass borders and nailing, painted with floral panels and borders on a sealing-wax red ground; on a later conforming, red-painted stand.
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 37.01 in
A Very Rare Mid-18th Century Huanghuali Wood Chinese Desk in the English Taste
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Mid-18th Century Huanghuali Wood Chinese Desk in the English Taste In Huang Hua Li
Exquisite Mongolian Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The doors and panels on the face of cabinet show depictions of daily Chinese life. Carved cranes can
Wood
Shanxi Gold Wedding Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This cabinet is an excellent example of the sophisticated style of Shanxi. It features classic
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Simple and Elegant 18th Century Chinese Walnut Wood Low Cabinets
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
A simple and sturdy construction with the best Northern Chinese walnut wood characterizes this pair
Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 16.15 in
Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This antique Shanxi black lacquer cabinet with gilt paint comes in a rare small size. A
Elm
Pine Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
Large antique Chinese pine cabinet, unusual simplicity.
Unavailable
H 95.5 in W 51 in D 22 in
English Mahogany Two-Door Glazed Bookcase or China Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in Barrington, IL
Antique English early Victorian mahogany china cabinet, made in two parts, with two glazed doors
Glass, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 70 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
A Pair of Black Lacquered Sloping-Stile Wood-Pin Hinged Cabinets
Located in Long Island City, NY
shelves, without drawers, which are now missing. Probably Beijing, 18th / 19th century
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 16.15 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** This is a lovely pair of 18th century red lacquer side cabinets are typical of
Wood
18th Century Coffer table in excellent condition.
Located in Westport, CT
Exceedingly rare old table cabinet from Northern China. Excellent condition. Elm wood construction
Elm
Unavailable
H 2.56 in Dm 0.95 in
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Underglaze Blue and Red Miniature Cabinet Vases
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Pair of 18th century Chinese underglaze blue and red miniature cabinet vases. This pair was most
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 74.81 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Chinese Red Gilded Lacquered Bookcase Cabinets from the 18th Century
Located in Brescia, IT
A beautiful and rare pair of 18th century Qing Dynasty bookcase furniture, in fine Chinese elm wood
Elm, Giltwood
A sloping-style black lacquer cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A lacquered wood cabinet of classical form with slightly tapered stiles, fitted with two large
Unavailable
H 5.75 in W 24.13 in D 18.75 in
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
wood stand. Chinese Export for the English or Dutch Market
Unavailable
H 32 in W 41.63 in D 6.75 in
Large George III Period Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Hanging Shelf
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine George III period hanging shelf with fretwork sides and three drawers at the bottom. Four shelves are enlivened by different fret design at each level, the uppermost fitting N...
Brass
Small RARE apothercary cabinet from the Zhejiang Province
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece is made from Pear wood (hardiest wood in China). Original hardware, both inside and out.
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
18th Century Qianlong Imperial Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Enamel Tea Cabinet 1755
Located in Harrogate, GB
. 18th Century origin of Qianlong Imperial era. Chrysanthemum and Buddha's hand motifs. This iron cabinet
Iron
Unavailable
H 95.5 in W 56 in D 21 in
An Exceptional Antique Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mahogany bookcase in Chinese Chippendale style with overall relief floral carving
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 51.97 in W 37.01 in D 9.06 in
Large Set of 18th Century George III Mahogany Hanging Shelves with Pierced & Car
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The set of graduated mahogany hanging shelves with carved open-fret sides are of the design of Chippendale and more particularly of the 'Gothic' designs. The carved fretwork to the e...
ancestral shrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ancestors of a family clan in Northern China. It is most likely an exact model of the large estate
Elm, Walnut
Tibetan 11 Panel Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This particular Tibetan cabinet was finished with paint and bone gesso with gold and yellow
Unavailable
H 40.75 in W 39.75 in D 24.25 in
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL
Mother-of-Pearl
Late 18th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet Elm Wood
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Beautiful cabinet with two doors, shelves with two drawers inside. Painted really fine and full of
Elm
Chinese Black/Brown Lacquered Wood Cabinet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Small Chinese Black/Brown Lacquered Wood Cabinet decorated with coloured stone and ivory in designs
Wood
Unavailable
H 76 in W 47.25 in D 22.5 in
Unique Pair of Chinese Qianlong Period Huanghuali Bureau Cabinets, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
. Purchased Christie’s London, circa 1976. It is probable that this true pair of cabinets are unique as we
Unavailable
H 23.5 in W 39 in D 86 in
Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market
Located in Woodbury, CT
, brasses are sympathetic replacements in the paktong manner. Late 18th century of Chinese origin, for the
Padouk
Ming Chest
Located in New York, NY
Ming Elm Chest with restored drawers.
Qing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Kitchen Storage Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th-early 19th century Qing dynasty kitchen cabinet (Chinese equivalent of American Pie Safe).
Brass
A red lacquer cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A tall cabinet of classical form with two doors, the inside with two shelves and a hidden bottom
Elm Cabinet CN 7
Located in Culver City, CA
Elm cabinet from Shanxi Province, china, mid-18th century.
Elm
A lacquered inside and out cabinet with paintings
Located in Winter Park, FL
Lacquered inside and out (actual type of wood is unknown due to lacquer covering the wood)
18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
Chinese lacquered cabinet with two doors; fitted with five interior shelves
Wood
18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in Nashville, TN
Chinese lacquered cabinet with two doors; fitted with five interior shelves. Cabinet width tapers
Wood
18th century Chinese Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Chinese Middle Cabinet. Walnut and elm wood. Shanxi China CA 1790
18th Century Chinese Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1750 cabinet from Jiangsu Province, China. This Elmwood cabinet has two lattice doors on
18th Century Chinese Butterfly Cabinets
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese one of a kind pair of black lacquered tall cabinets. Features butterfly detailing along
Elm
$587 / item
H 63 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
Brass, Copper, Iron
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chesnut Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chestnut Urns Unique Urns purchased in France. See detailed photos.
Chestnut
$1,654 / set
H 16 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Green Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Oil Lamps with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of medium proportions, (see last image in s...
Ormolu
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
Sold|$25,930
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
Carrara Marble
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$2,923Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
$5,500
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,395
H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Brass
Indian carved & pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides. India, British Raj, 1900-25. Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (ov...
Teak
Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
Gold, Silver, Bronze
$4,800
H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...
Brass
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.
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