Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Bubinga
Stunning Art Deco 4 door Wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional example of an Art Deco 4 door wardrobe in breathtaking Bubinga
Bubinga
$3,995
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Large Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style large wardrobe, armoire, or
Metal
$2,995
H 63.75 in W 36.75 in D 16 in
Small Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobe Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming Early to Mid-20th Century Vintage English & Art Deco style smaller wardrobe, armoire
Metal
Art Deco rectangular cabinet pull 15 x 3 cm Geometric motif
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – Art Deco rectangular cabinet pull This rectangular cabinet pull is crafted in solid brass
Brass
$6,495 / set
H 75.75 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Pair of Vintage English & Art Deco Style Wardrobes w/Burled Maple & Walnut Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Early to Mid-20th Century pair of Vintage English & Art Deco style wardrobes
Metal
$265 / item
H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Brass Drawer Pull with Black Resin, 15 x 3 cm, Morocco
Located in Marrakech, MA
Engraved brass hardware – Art Deco drawer pull: Crafted in solid brass, this rectangular drawer
Brass
$531 / item
H 11.82 in W 1.19 in D 2.37 in
Engraved brass cabinet pull – Art Deco geometric design, 30 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
features a linear silhouette enriched by a finely executed Art Deco pattern. The design combines engraved
Brass
$11,157Sale Price|31% Off
H 76.78 in W 96.46 in D 23.63 in
Wardrobe by Colli Torino Est 1850 Art Nouveau Huge Italian Solid Oak Masterpiece
By Colli Torino
Located in Landshut, BY
fascination with this masterpiece comprehensible. What also makes this wardrobe quite special is the 2 doors
Brass
$3,741 / set
H 74.81 in W 48.43 in D 19.49 in
Antique English Art Deco Oak & Marquetry Bedroom Suite Attributed to Gaylayde
By Gaylayde
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super three piece Art Deco quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bedroom suite attributed to ‘Gaylayde’ by
Metal
Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun 1940s almost square armoire with "beveled" frame-like doors. Craquelé gold paint effect.
$10,164
H 70.48 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco-Streamline 3-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c 1935
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 3-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
$8,155
H 70.48 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco-Streamline 2-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c. 1935
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 2-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
Walnut Cabinet with Cherub Carvings by Ducrot, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco closet in walnut. 3 Doors, door in the center door mirror inside. Wavy lines, the base is
Steel
$9,995 / item
H 34.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Bespoke Art Deco Italian Couture Design White & Brass 3-Door Cupboard/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke customizable 3-door console credenza/cabinet entirely handcrafted in Italy with elegant Art
Brass
$8,995 / item
H 34.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Bespoke Art Deco Italian Couture Design White & Brass 3-Door Cupboard/Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke customizable 3-door console credenza/cabinet entirely handcrafted in Italy with elegant Art
Brass
$4,626Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
Bauhaus Armoire, Palisander Optic, Steeltube and Chrome, Germany circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, extraordinary and rare Bauhaus / Art Deco wardrobe from Germany or Czech Republic around
Steel, Chrome
Period Art Deco Bedroom Suite Dresser Wardrobe Stool Bed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite. This Superb Suite Comprises of a Triple Wardrobe
Walnut
$3,900
H 66.93 in W 72.45 in D 16.74 in
Italian art deco Wood cabinet wardrobe by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, 1930s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco Wood cabinet wardrobe by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, 1930s Wardrobe or storage
Wood
$12,750
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Metallic Emerald Blue Glass Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
functionality with 3 drawers and 3 doors (options for sizes) but the artistic impact with metallic hues (very
Brass
$12,750 / item
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Art Design Brass Metallic Emerald Blue Glass Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
functionality with 3 drawers and 3 doors (options for sizes) but the artistic impact with metallic hues (very
Brass
Unavailable
H 85.83 in W 56.3 in D 25.59 in
Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
demand for lacquered panels increased, new ones were made locally. The Franck tortoiseshell Art Deco
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 82.68 in W 56.3 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco French Mahogany Double Mirrored Wardrobe Inlaid, circa 1930
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
An incredibly stunning Original Art Deco double shelved wardrobe in mahogany , boxwood and mother
Mahogany
Stunning 3-Door French Art Deco Wardrobe / Armoire, Oval Mirror
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 3-door French Art Deco wardrobe / armoire, oval mirror, beautiful burl wood, Classic
Brass
Rare Shanghai Art Deco Lacquered Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare wardrobe from the Art Deco movement in Shanghai, circa 1920. Strong Art Deco shape, with its
Wood
Striking Art Deco Sunburst Double Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
An unusual and eye catching Art Deco double wardrobe with straight grain walnut veneers to the
Walnut
Oyster Walnut Veneer Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
An absolutely fabulous oyster veneered walnut wardrobe, comprising 2 main colour tones of the
Walnut
Art Deco Burr walnut double wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Here is an opportunity to acquire a wonderful burr walnut Art Deco wardrobe, in immaculate
Walnut
Art Decò Wardrobe in Walnut with Shelves
Located in Premariacco, IT
Fine and elegant Decò style two-door wardrobe entirely in walnut with fir internal shelves
Iron
Sold
H 75.99 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe Waring & Gillow. 1930s 1 of 3 of set
By Waring & Gillow
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut wardrobe Made by Waring and Gillow, circa 1930s
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Stylish Inlaid Wardrobe, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very impressive looking Art Deco two door double wardrobe. Dating to
Walnut
Period Art Deco Wardrobe Closet Burr Walnut, 1930s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a stunning burr walnut Art Deco wardrobe. Standing on typical Art Deco feet. circa
Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Solid Walnut Wood Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Art Deco Solid Walnut Wood Armoire / Wardrobe.$1,475 This solid walnut wood armoire has
Walnut, Mirror
Art Decò Wardrobe in Walnut with Shelf and Stick
Located in Premariacco, IT
Fine and elegant Decò style two-door wardrobe entirely in walnut with fir interiors. Italian
Iron
Sold
H 74.25 in W 46.75 in D 22 in
A fabulous 1930’s Art Deco Period Wardrobe with Bookpaged Oyster Veneers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
New in is this fabulous Art Deco 2 door wardrobe, veneered in the most amazing “oyster” veneers
Walnut
3/4 size single heavily figured/burr walnut single wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are pleased to offer this attractive and extremely useful 3/4 size single Art Deco Wardrobe
Walnut
Ship Wardrobe by Compactom of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
, "plus fours," and trousers. The wardrobe is handsomely crafted in the Art Deco style and is truly a
Wood
British Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 19th Century
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, early 19th century burr walnut triple door wardrobe - perfect for a
Wood, Walnut
Streamline Art Deco Armoire with Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco Armoire with single door suit/dress closet and 3 drawer dresser on the side
ANTIQUE DiSTRESSED BURR WALNUT TRIPLE WARDROBE WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Victoria Regina Distressed Art Deco Burr Walnut
Walnut
Sold
H 71.66 in W 72.84 in D 17.33 in
Vintage French Art Deco Large Walnut Cupboard/ Cabinet / Bookcase, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A large Art Deco walnut cabinet / bookcase - made in France, circa 1930's There are 3 doors - one
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 70.48 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco-Streamline 3-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c 1935
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 3-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
Haagse School Low Cabinet Willem Penaat, 1950
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
meubelfabrieken Utrecht 7 July 1950 . Two doors with Coromandel details. Inside 3 solid oak shelves. Key present
Oak
Sold
H 70.48 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco-Streamline 2-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c 1935
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 2-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
Rare 1930’s birch cabinet of grand proportions Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
made from birch is a real statement piece of large proportions. Bowfront shape with 3 large doors
Birch, Oak
Art Deco Octagonal Display Cabinet/vitrine
Located in Barnstaple, GB
At Art Deco Wardrobes we are pleased to offer you this fabulous 1930s Art Deco Octagonal shaped
Burl
Art Deco Oval Display Cabinet in figured walnut
Located in Barnstaple, GB
At Art Deco Wardrobes we are delighted to be able to offer this truly wonderful 1930’s display
Walnut
Pair of matching Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A matching pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in gorgeous honey coloured figured walnut. The hinges
Walnut
Fabulous serpentine fronted 3 door Art Deco Triple Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
shaped doors to its front. This beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe is of particularly high quality having the
Walnut
Art Deco Wardrobe in Highly Figured Walnut
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A 3/4 size Art Deco Wardrobe in golden highly figured walnut veneers dating to 1930. The doors
Walnut
Art Deco Triple figured walnut wardrobe (flatpack)
Located in Barnstaple, GB
We are proud to present this stunning 1920s Art Deco period triple wardrobe. Recently restored and
Walnut
Sold
H 75.2 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Heavily Figured Honey Walnut Double Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
functionality then this Original Art Deco double wardrobe might just be for you. Really the pictures speak for
Walnut
Sold
H 68.31 in W 49.41 in D 21.07 in
Antique English Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman’s Compactum Wardrobe by Compactom
Located in Glasgow, GB
at the top of the left door. A label to the reverse gives instructions on how the wardrobe can be
Chrome
Highly figured burr walnut double wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
as a 2 door, full height wardrobe standing at just over 6 ft 3”. It has full hanging to the left and
Walnut
English Art Deco Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
For your consideration is this English, Art Deco, blonde Birds Eye Maple two-door, three drawer
Birdseye Maple
Sold
H 70.48 in W 47.64 in D 25.79 in
Art Deco-Streamline 2-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer
By Robert Slezák, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline 2-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 70.48 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco-Streamline 2-Door Wardrobe, Chrome-Plated Metal, Walnut Veneer, c 1935
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska, Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- streamline 2-door wardrobe designed by Arch. Hana Kucerová-Záveská (Czech, 1904–1944) and
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Bird's Eye Maple 3 Door Wardrobe
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5307 Fine Art Deco bird's eye maple three door wardrobe of break fronted design with string
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Rosewood Wardrobe Cabinet with Mirror
Located in Heath, MA
Tall, slender Art Deco wardrobe in rosewood with a rich grain and interesting tonal variations. The
Mirror, Rosewood
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe Cabinet by Guerin, Paris, 1920
By George Guerin, Guerin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A fine quality, Art Deco, walnut cabinet produced by Georges Guerin in Paris in the 1920s. 3 Shaped
Walnut
Antique closet Art Déco bedroom Oak Big mirror
Located in Würzburg, DE
: 204cm D: 72cm Article: Antique wardrobe Item no.: 939 Epoch: Art Déco around 1930 Material: Solid oak
Oak
Art Deco Armoire
Located in New York, NY
3 section mahogany armoire with mirrored doors and cast bronze appliques. Can be retrofit to
Bronze
Art Deco Bird's Eye Maple Bedroom Suite
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Fine Art Deco Birdseye maple bedroom suite comprising three door wardrobe, two door wardrobe
Birdseye Maple
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$2,222Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Art Deco coffee table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Coffee table in a lovely mellow walnut. The circular top has a darker walnut inset panel down its centre, which is repeated on the 2 lower tiers also. The protec...
Walnut
$5,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 78 in W 120 in D 19.5 in
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...
Brass
$4,727 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, France, 1920s. A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the late 1920s. This chandelier fe...
Brass
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$5,082
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Nutwood
$180
H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in
Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s
By Hammond Clock Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco period clock designed and manufactured by Hammond Clock Co. of Chicago. This is the Grenadier Synchronous clock featuring Laurens Hammond's innovated electric motor. The fa...
Metal, Chrome
$2,653
H 50.4 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass shelves and lovely bakelite handles all sat on superb double circular feet. In gre...
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Cloud Shaped FiguredWalnut Single Beds
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Single headboards of cloud shaped design. Highly figured veneers to the front of each bed. Great iconic shape and lovely honey colour. Presented in excel...
Walnut
Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$21,274
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.