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Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Pictorial field carvings with more hits towards the ship's wheel design Working locks for the cabinet and

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet
Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet

Antique 20th-Century French Art Deco Mahogany Veneered Display or Bar Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

stained in a warm dark honey color finished with clear varnish and wax. The cabinet has working locks

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay
18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Tunbridge Inlay

Located in Woodbury, CT

and ebony. Dresser top features flanking cabinets with locks over spice drawers. Base includes three

Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard
Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard

Belgian oak bookcase/sideboard

Located in MILL, NL

Belgium, circa 1800. This cabinet still has its original locks, which work properly. It has its original

Category

Early 1800s Belgian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Sud Tyrol Pine Chest c. 1750
Antique Sud Tyrol Pine Chest c. 1750

Antique Sud Tyrol Pine Chest c. 1750

Located in Firenze, IT

three lower drawers and 10 upper drawers with a small center cabinet. The locks and key are original as

Category

1750s Italian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

escutcheons remain in place. Cabinet door locks do not function smoothly or consistently and keys are best

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Vitrine, circa 1770

Located in Huntington, NY

A beautiful Rococo vitrine with original brass hardware and locks. The upper cabinet has four

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown. Drawer locks

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany
18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany

18th Century George III Welsh Dresser in Quartersawn Oak & Mahogany

Located in Woodbury, CT

and ebony. Dresser top features flanking cabinets with locks over spice drawers. Base includes three

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Boxwood, Ebony

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

three large drawers. This secretary stands just under 7' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as desk

Category

Mid-19th Century Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40
Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Swedish Pine Secretary, Circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

over 6' tall. Top cabinet opens/locks with key, as does desk top. Open Depth: 32.25" Restored, strong

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Swedish White Nightstands, Pair
Early 20th Century Swedish White Nightstands, Pair

Early 20th Century Swedish White Nightstands, Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

distressed to fit the age of this charming pair. Keys/locks function in cabinet doors. Single interior shelf

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine, Paint

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
22 Karat Gold Key Ring

22 Karat Gold Key Ring

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

, cabinets, and doors with locks that were opened with keys, very much as we do, today. Roman keys were

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900
Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900

Louis Majorelle Nancy Signed Sideboard Vitrine, circa 1900

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Dallas, TX

below with more inlay. Comes with original key that locks vitrine and cabinet. Signed: L. Majorelle

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Wood

Tower of Six Graduated 19th Century Locks
Tower of Six Graduated 19th Century Locks

Tower of Six Graduated 19th Century Locks

Located in Sheffield, MA

Variety of small iron cabinet locks mounted on a custom museum stand. Highly decorative

Category

19th Century American Antique Cabinet Locks

Tower of Five Graduated 19th Century Locks
Tower of Five Graduated 19th Century Locks

Tower of Five Graduated 19th Century Locks

Located in Sheffield, MA

Variety of small iron cabinet locks mounted on a custom museum stand. Highly decorative

Category

19th Century American Antique Cabinet Locks

English Style Chinoiserie Secretary
English Style Chinoiserie Secretary

English Style Chinoiserie Secretary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

compartments. The upper cabinet locks in place on top of the bureau and has 15 compartments, two drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Cabinet Locks

Antique 18th Century English Oak William & Mary Style Pewter Cupboard Hutch
Antique 18th Century English Oak William & Mary Style Pewter Cupboard Hutch

Antique 18th Century English Oak William & Mary Style Pewter Cupboard Hutch

Located in Charlotte, NC

hardware, top cabinet finished with crown moulding & scalloped frieze, bevel edge to top of lower cabinet

Category

Mid-18th Century English William and Mary Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Medical Cabinet

Medical Cabinet

Unavailable|$19,500

Medical Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

interior; the lower cabinet also locks. The cabinet has been powder coated in white with polished nickel

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Medical Cabinet

Medical Cabinet

Unavailable|$19,500

Medical Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

interior; the lower cabinet also locks. The cabinet has been powder coated in beige with polished nickel

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet
Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet

Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet

Unavailable|$4,096

Antique Pollard Oak Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

internal drawer is not lined with velvet but polished. The two locks to the cabinet are by Chubb and their

Category

19th Century English Antique Cabinet Locks

Vienna Secession Mahogany Buffet Display Cabinet
Vienna Secession Mahogany Buffet Display Cabinet

Vienna Secession Mahogany Buffet Display Cabinet

By Gruenholz

Located in Chicago, IL

the flower on the lower cabinet doors and the brass locks, are emblematic of the Vienna Secession

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Serving Cabinet
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Serving Cabinet

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Serving Cabinet

Located in Amarillo, TX

Beautiful hand carvings enhance this early 20th century serving cabinet. Cabinets and drawer locks

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak, Pine

Mid-19th Century Cement Encrusted Oak Display Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Cement Encrusted Oak Display Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Cement Encrusted Oak Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This Continental cabinet has lovely deep carvings all around and iron hardware in the lower cabinet

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Superb Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Display Cabinet
Superb Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Display Cabinet

Superb Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Display Cabinet

By Maple & Co.

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

a key, flanked by inlaid uprights and further glazed cabinet doors fitted with working locks and

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany

16th Century German Cabinet with a Floral and Architectural Decoration
16th Century German Cabinet with a Floral and Architectural Decoration

16th Century German Cabinet with a Floral and Architectural Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

of the cabinet. Beautiful locks with clapper, iron handles on the sides. Door keyhole was changed

Category

16th Century German Renaissance Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Wood

17th Century "Baroque" Cabinet on Stand Dating from circa 1690
17th Century "Baroque" Cabinet on Stand Dating from circa 1690

17th Century "Baroque" Cabinet on Stand Dating from circa 1690

Located in East Sussex, GB

A Baroque 17th-early 18th century break fronted cabinet on stand, possibly Naples Italy, circa 1700

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Gilt Metal, Iron

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style
Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Located in Macclesfield, GB

cabinets retain their original locks and are supplied with keys.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Vienna Secession Jugendstil Cabinet Wardrobe, circa 1900
Vienna Secession Jugendstil Cabinet Wardrobe, circa 1900

Vienna Secession Jugendstil Cabinet Wardrobe, circa 1900

By Otto Wagner

Located in Senden, NRW

its time and a wonderful antique cabinet for your home. All locks and drawers are in perfect working

Category

1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Corner Cabinets, Original Paint
Pair of 18th Century Corner Cabinets, Original Paint

Pair of 18th Century Corner Cabinets, Original Paint

Located in New Orleans, LA

; later backs and shelves at the upper cabinets; elaborate escutcheons, locks and keys

Category

Late 18th Century European Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Wedding Hutch in Original Condition, Anno, 1823
Swedish Wedding Hutch in Original Condition, Anno, 1823

Swedish Wedding Hutch in Original Condition, Anno, 1823

Located in BOSTON, MA

dovetailed drawers, while the base shows nicely angled sides and a deep one-door cabinet. The iron locks and

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Pine

Classical Server with Liquor Storage, New York
Classical Server with Liquor Storage, New York

Classical Server with Liquor Storage, New York

Located in Providence, RI

never seen this form developed in this way. The mirrored cabinet doors have functioning locks with key

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Mahogany

Second Half of the 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Desk
Second Half of the 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Desk

Second Half of the 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Desk

Located in Liverpool, GB

richly decorated with strips and floral patterns made of bones. Drawers and doors in cabinets with locks

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Oak, Pine

Tall French Bleached Cabinet
Tall French Bleached Cabinet

Tall French Bleached Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

interior shelf. Center drawer and cabinets locks work with skeleton keys.

Category

19th Century French Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1880s

Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1880s

Located in South Bend, IN

, with original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 38.5"W x 17.25"D x 52.5

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Server or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Server or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Server or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Spanish Baroque style carved walnut server or bar cabinet By Kittinger USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Walnut

Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Hutch or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Hutch or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Kittinger Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Hutch or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

18.75" D x 68.5" H. Very good original vintage condition. Cabinet locks. and key is included.

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th-Century Dutch Mannerism Oak Cabinet
19th-Century Dutch Mannerism Oak Cabinet

19th-Century Dutch Mannerism Oak Cabinet

Located in Opole, PL

panels are topped with arches filled with intricate wood carvings. The cabinet locks are concealed by a

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with glass front door and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Antique American Empire Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

Antique American Empire Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and key is included

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 44.5"W x

Category

1920s American Louis XV Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Monumental Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Monumental Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Located in South Bend, IN

hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Interior shelves are adjustable. Measures: 63"W x 23"D x 99

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hammered copper hardware. Cabinet locks, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Copper

Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet France, Late 19th Century Ornate carved oak, with original hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 40.25"W x 16"D x 73"H

Category

1920s American Georgian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Antique Danish Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Antique Danish Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Antique Danish Renaissance Revival Ornate Carved Oak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

carved faces, and the case raised on bun feet. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 65"W x

Category

Late 19th Century Danish Renaissance Revival Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Oak

Antique Scandinavian Biedermeier Armoire or Bar Cabinet by Boman, Finland, 1871
Antique Scandinavian Biedermeier Armoire or Bar Cabinet by Boman, Finland, 1871

Antique Scandinavian Biedermeier Armoire or Bar Cabinet by Boman, Finland, 1871

By Boman OY

Located in South Bend, IN

. Measures: 68.75" W x 24.5" D x 87" H. Very good vintage condition. Each cabinet locks, and original

Category

Late 19th Century Finnish Biedermeier Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Birch

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front and sides. Cabinet locks, and key is

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 57.25"W x 25.75"D x 101"H. Top shelves are adjustable

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Brass

Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet
Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet

Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

shelf is removable. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Good original vintage condition.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Style Marble top Cabinet
Louis XVI Style Marble top Cabinet

Louis XVI Style Marble top Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

designed display areas as well as one drawer and canted fluted corners. The cabinet locks and has a key

Category

19th Century French Antique Cabinet Locks

Antique Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1920s
Antique Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1920s

Antique Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

47.5" H. Very good original vintage condition. Each cabinet locks, and the key is included.

Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

front door. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Measures: 26.38" W x 14.88" D x 60.38" H Very good

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Cabinet Locks

Materials

Glass, Oak

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Antique Cabinet Locks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique cabinet locks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, iron and metal, all antique cabinet locks available were constructed with great care. Antique cabinet locks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque, Georgian and Industrial antique cabinet locks are consistently popular styles. Many antique cabinet locks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple & Co. and Spanish School produced popular antique cabinet locks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Cabinet Locks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,752, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $34,201 highest priced.

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.

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.

Questions About Antique Cabinet Locks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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