$7,846
H 72.45 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique French Charles X Burr Maple and Ormolu Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Charles X burr maple bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1820 in date. It has been crafted from the finest burr maple and is decorated wi...
Ormolu
Pugin Bookcase
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century Gothic oak bookcase designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, the rectangular crenellated top with octofoil panels filled with carved roses, fleur de lis, and a portcu...
Brass
$4,675
H 89 in W 41 in D 20 in
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Renaissance Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century Antique French Dark Oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!
Glass, Oak
C. 1780 English Armorial Crested Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.
Wood
$19,500
H 101 in W 67 in D 22 in
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most ...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 19959D/2 Gothic Revival armoire New York, about 1835-1840 Mahogany, with brass hardware Measure: 104 in. high, 73 in. wide, 30 in. deep Exhibited: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Ne...
Brass
$3,100
H 59.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
Oak
$3,500
H 64.5 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
Antique French Vestry Cabinet Sacristy Altar Vestment Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to store liturgical gar...
Oak
$4,700
H 85 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Buffet Barley Twist Honey Oak 3-Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Honey Oak 3-Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our Eur...
Oak
19th Century Amazing Gothic Revival Bookcase
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in BREST, FR
An amazing 19th century amazing Gothic Revival bookcase in the spirit of Violet-Le-Duc. Like a Gothic Cathedral! This gorgeous oak bookcase is finely carved with Gothic patterns. ...
Oak
French Gothic Bibliotech
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Spectacular and rare gothic style carved glass front bookcase in walnut. Magnificent lacey carved top gallery with deep set gothic rondels to the lower doors. This piece retains its ...
Walnut, Glass
Unavailable
H 113 in W 63 in D 24 in
Antique English Gothic Revival Painted and Carved Cabinet of Grand Scale, 1840
Located in Houston, TX
As the most famous devotee of Gothic in 19th century England Pugin's influence cannot be underestimated.
Paint
19th Century Gothic Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing 19th century Gothic open bookcase was crafted from dense, old-growth oak for generations of service and designed on a diminutive scale making it a perfect choice for ...
19th Century Rustic Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century rustic Gothic bookcase is an excellent choice of subtly carved antique furniture for display and storage featuring an upper glazed tier with double door cabinet below! H...
Walnut
French Gothic Oak Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century French gothic oak bookcase
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Stripped Oak Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Gothic stripped oak bookcases are rare to find as identical twins!
Oak
Antique French Gothic Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Used for multiple volume storage such as books on law or encyclopedias, low bibliotheques like this were usually designed for commercial or office use. This particular Antique Frenc...
Sold
H 118.9 in W 53.15 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Gothic Style Walnut Carved Bookcase or Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive antique 19th century French Gothic style bookcase or sideboard: Made entirely of carved walnut wood.
Walnut
A Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases The upper section of the Bookcases have a glazed door enclosing 2 adjustable book shelves, these have an attractive carved front edge. ...
Oak
Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French carved Gothic oak bookcases The upper section of the Bookcases have a glazed door enclosing 2 adjustable book shelves, these have an attractive carved front edge....
Oak
19th Century Heavily Carved French Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite antique walnut cabinet from the Perigord region in southwestern France. Intricately carved scenes featuring Roman battles, philosophers and mythology. The detail and master...
Sold
H 105 in W 93 in D 23.75 in
1800s Antique Monumental French, Gothic Revival, Display Carved Bookcase!
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Bookcase, Monumental French, Gothic Revival, Carved , 19th C 1800s!!
Wood
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase with the Finest Possible Veneers and Wonderful Carving Throughout.
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Period Oak Library Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and grand scale 19th Century oak bookcase. Of four tall glazed doors enclosing six adjustable shelves, over four cupboard doors. Each pair of doors flanked by bold hexagon...
Glass, Oak
19th Century Notaires Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th century French notaires office bibliotheque in fantastic original condition.
Wood
19th-Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century large French bookcase crafted in bleached French oak. This impressive display cabinet features extensive hand-carved detail throughout, including vine and acanthus-style...
Oak
Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Top part resting on separate base, and composed of 3 ogee-shaped sections flanked by twisted columns with leaf-decorated capitals. A frieze with quatrefoil detail runs along the top,...
Pine
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H 107.25 in W 69 in D 22 in
Large Bleached Oak French Gothic Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase has intricate details such as the gothic trim that accents the crown and panel doors in addition to the dramatic turned columns, finials and more. T...
Oak
Late 19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet Late 19th-century French large bleached oak display cabinet featuring extensive carved decoration throughout, inc...
Wood, Oak
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H 86.25 in W 37.75 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Oak Black Forest Renaissance Display
Located in Shreveport, LA
Superb 19th century antique French dark oak “Hunt Cabinet”, Bookcase, Vitrine or Display Cabinet!
Oak
Sold
H 70.25 in W 48 in L 70.25 in
Antique French Bookcase Display Cabinet Renaissance Oak Barley Twist 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French dark oak renaissance revival "Hunt" style double-door bookcase or display cabinet, or vitrine~~c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite p...
Oak
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H 83 in W 37 in D 20 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Buffet, Cupboard or Display Cabinet~~ circa 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces r...
Oak
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H 90 in W 48 in D 21.25 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recen...
Oak
Sold
H 91.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces ...
Oak
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H 88.75 in W 43 in D 22 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces ...
Oak
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H 87 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest 19th C Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest petite "hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite ...
Oak
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H 103 in W 58 in D 22 in
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Buffet Bonnet Barley Twist Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Cabinet, Bookcase, Cupboard or Display Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite...
Oak
Sold
H 101.25 in W 90 in D 25.25 in
1800s Antique Large French Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Carved Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Bookcase, Large French Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Carved, 1800s, 19th century!!
Walnut
Sold
H 102 in W 58 in D 24 in
Antique French Oak Bookcase Black Forest Hunt Display Cabinet Jacobean Buffet
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or deux corps~~jacobean "roaring" lions~~c. 1870s We were fortunate enough t...
Oak
Sold
H 101 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Hunt Style Black Forest Petite Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Cupboard or Display Cabinet with Crown~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquis...
Oak
Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Victorian library bookcase is a work of both massive size and monumental beauty. Crafted of Cuban mahogany in the majestic Chippendale Revival style, this dynamic br...
Large Early 19th Century Mahogany English Breakfront Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive mahogany secretary bookcase was made in England, circa 1820-1830. Designed as a bookcase and a desk the upper section has nicely detailed Gothic mullions dividing sep...
Circa 1780 George III Period Bureau Bookcase, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 50 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Petite Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Vestment Cabinet Display Bookcase 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak gothic vestment cabinet display bookcase 19th c ~Direct from France~ ~SUPER PETITE antique French oak vestment/sacristy cabinet~ ~Superb dimensional carvin...
Metal
Sold
H 58.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Wine Bar Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved cabinet bookcase Breton Brittany Wine Bar Gothic.
Chestnut
Sold
H 48.5 in W 26.25 in D 18 in
19th century English Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic Cabinet Bronze Stand Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, ~a gorgeous antique Spanish Renaissance style cabinet with some outstanding hand carved designs!~ ~Look at the carved lion(?) mask handles on both the upper dra...
Oak
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H 93.5 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique French Credence Cupboard Cabinet Gothic Revival Mirrored Hall Entry 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival Carved walnut mirrored credence cupboard or cabinet~~versatile size~~c. 1880s Charming antique cabinet in popular French Gothic Revival style~~upper...
Walnut
Sold
H 23 in W 36 in L 23 in
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Dark Oak Black Forest Renaissance 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French dark oak Renaissance Revival Black Forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, vitrine or display cabinet~~1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pie...
Oak
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H 87.5 in W 68 in D 21 in
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Barley Twist Stand Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptional 19th century antique french oak renaissance bookcase or display cabinet on barley twist stand~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently rec...
Oak
Sold
H 63 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Antique French Gothic Cabinet Bar Liquor Cupboard Fall Front Oak Renaissance
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French oak 19th century Gothic bar, liquor cabinet or cupboard~~fall front serving area ~~c. 1880s So many versatile uses for today's home Entry or foyer "statement...
Oak
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H 114.5 in W 78 in D 20 in
Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND Historic Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s In 18th and 19th century Europe, s...
Oak
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H 84 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Bookcase 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak 3-Tier "Hunt" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently recei...
Oak
19th Century Dovetailed Wood Box with Pyrimidal Cast Brass Lid
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century dovetailed wood box with pyramidal patina cast brass lid features raised figural relief appearing to be ten of the apostles. The lid rests upon a meticulously handcrafte...
Brass
1880s French Wooden Shelf, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Ideal for aficionados of antique craftsmanship or those seeking to add a touch of 19th-century sophistication to their decor, these shelves offer a rare blend of vintage charm and ti...
Wood
Sold
H 94 in W 54 in D 23 in
Magnificent French Renaissance Black Forest Hunt Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful solid oak display cabinet that serves as a buffet, sideboard or bookcase from the fabled Black Forest, where Germany, Switzerland and France meet. Dating from around the 1...
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic whitewashed bookcase features intricately carved trefoil and Moorish arch detailing, with spacious cabinets on the lower tier, and a tier of five drawers s...
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Revival Walnut Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a study in craftsmanship that transcends mere cabinetmaking into the realm of art!
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Antique Gothic French Walnut Triple Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Gothic Walnut Triple Bookcase is a stunning example of French craftsmanship in what is considered the oldest formal style from Western Europe!
Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Revival Stripped Solid Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French Antique Gothic Revival Stripped Bookcase sports two tiers, with open display shelves above and cabinet storage below. Carved embellishments include quatrefoils pierc...
Oak
19th Century Grand Gothic Oak Signed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Grand Gothic bookcase was made by famed maker Emile Laurent-Durhesne of Liege, and features a restrained version of the style, with linen fold panels the primary visual ...
Glass, Oak
Important Gothic Revival Oak Open Bookcase, 19 Century, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Large and unique Gothic revival open bookcase in oak from the 19th century, France Very good quality 4m long Gothic revival library with its 5 salomic columns The library has i...
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany bookcase features tailored architecture for which the style is most famous, combined with half- and quarter-columns of barley twist framew...
Mahogany
19th Century Gothic Dessert Buffet or Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic dessert buffet or vitrine is a study in architectural grandeur that dates back to its roots to 12th century France! The pierced gallery rail on top is mirrored by...
Brass
Sold
H 102 in W 138 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase or Display Cabinet or Bibliotheque
Located in Winter Park, FL
A mid 19th century French Louis Philippe, bibliotheque or display cabinet, made of solid walnut.
Walnut, Pine
Sold
H 40 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Bookcase BLACK FOREST Lion HUNT Bookcase Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Bookcase or Display Cabinet~~Canted Corners~~Lions~~ c. 1880s Black Forest furniture (commonly known as "Hunt...
Oak
Sold
H 103.94 in W 110.24 in D 14.97 in
Huge Original Holland & Son's Gothic Revival Antique Victorian Library Bookcase
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Holland and Sons were founded in 1803 by William Holland and by the middle of 19th century, they were one of the main competitors to the furniture makers Gillow.
Leather, Hardwood
Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault
By Camille Pissarro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault (Landscape with Thresher at Montfoucault)" is a pastel by French Impressionist Camille Pissarro. The artwork is signed lower right, "C. Pissarro...
Paper, Pastel, Board
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,531
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
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...
Brass
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
$11,053
H 99.61 in W 92.13 in D 16.54 in
Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb quality mid 19th-century, William IV, early Victorian period four-door breakfront mahogany library bookcase. It features a moulded cornice above four original glazed doors e...
Mahogany
$17,895Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,119Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$3,750
H 41 in W 26 in D 79 in
Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench / settee / sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival panels and Fleur De Lis carvi...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
$15,898
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$7,532
H 90.16 in W 79.14 in D 20.08 in
Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has four compartments, the doors of which are glazed with their original plate glass revea...
Mahogany
$4,250
H 74.5 in W 49.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century English Regency Style Rosewood Bookcase/Cabinet with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style rosewood bookcase with gilt and ebonized accents, grillwork cabinet doors above and curtained doors hiding six (6) interior drawers below, 19th century England.
Rosewood
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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