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Antique Drapers Cabinet

Exceptional french draper’s cabinet in pine, circa 1900
Exceptional french draper’s cabinet in pine, circa 1900

Exceptional french draper’s cabinet in pine, circa 1900

$3,799Sale Price|19% Off

H 30.71 in W 110.63 in D 22.45 in

Exceptional french draper’s cabinet in pine, circa 1900

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents an exceptional draper’s cabinet in pine, circa 1900. A rare and singular piece, it stands out for its sculptural presence and superb original patina — a soft iv...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

Petite Austrian Art Deco / Biedermeier Black China Cabinet Dorothy Draper Style
Petite Austrian Art Deco / Biedermeier Black China Cabinet Dorothy Draper Style

Petite Austrian Art Deco / Biedermeier Black China Cabinet Dorothy Draper Style

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Austrian Art Deco / Biedermeier China Cabinet dating to the early 20th century. Hard to determine exact age. Of a Petite scale. Curved glass on Sides. Comes with 2 sliding glas...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Wood

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Chest of Drapers Drawers

Chest of Drapers Drawers

$4,519

H 37 in W 67.5 in D 34 in

Chest of Drapers Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference: 8254 Dimensions 67.5 inches (171 cms) Wide 34 inches (86 cms) Deep 37 inches (94 ...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Beech

Large 19th Century French Bank of Drapers Drawers
Large 19th Century French Bank of Drapers Drawers

Large 19th Century French Bank of Drapers Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Huge late 19th C French bank of drapers drawers. 1890. Internal drawer dimension - 51.5cm W x 53.5cm D x 27.5cm H Dimensions 127 inches (323 cms) wide 25.5 inches (65 cms) dee...

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s

Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s

Located in Miami, FL

Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of S...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Walnut

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

$6,080

H 33 in W 84 in D 23 in

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Botanised finish. 1920. Two available. (Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles) Dimensions 84 inches (213 cms) Wide 23 ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

$6,080

H 33 in W 84 in D 23 in

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920. Two available. (Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles). Dimensions 84 inches (213 cms) Wide 23 ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

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Large Chest of Drapers Drawers
Large Chest of Drapers Drawers

Large Chest of Drapers Drawers

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H 34 in W 131 in D 22.5 in

Large Chest of Drapers Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Large chest of drapers drawers.

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19th Century Antique Drapers Cabinet

Victorian Draper's Cabinet
Victorian Draper's Cabinet

Victorian Draper's Cabinet

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H 36.03 in W 80.32 in D 27.56 in

Victorian Draper's Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Victorian mahogany draper's cabinet, from a Cumbrian chemist's shop, the front with three glazed doors and mirrored interior, the reverse with six stained pine drawers with cup ha...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Drapers Cabinet

19thC English Mahogany Drapers Cabinet
19thC English Mahogany Drapers Cabinet

19thC English Mahogany Drapers Cabinet

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H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 20.87 in

19thC English Mahogany Drapers Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Drapers Cabinet Measures: W78 x D53 x H76 cm.  

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1860s English Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Oak Drapers Cabinet
French 19th Century Oak Drapers Cabinet

French 19th Century Oak Drapers Cabinet

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H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in

French 19th Century Oak Drapers Cabinet

Located in Gloucester, GB

French 19th century oak drapers cabinet - Three gradiented drawers - Solid oak drawers, top and sides - Brass cup handles and card holders - French, circa 1880s - Measures: 1...

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1880s French Industrial Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Drapers Drawers/Cabinet
Early 19th Century French Drapers Drawers/Cabinet

Early 19th Century French Drapers Drawers/Cabinet

Located in Ventura, CA

This early 19th Century French Drapers Cabinet is a magnificent testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and design sensibilities of the period.

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

Draper’s Haberdashery Cabinet
Draper’s Haberdashery Cabinet

Draper’s Haberdashery Cabinet

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H 36 in W 72 in D 24 in

Draper’s Haberdashery Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual wooden cabinet for storing fabrics, wonderful long wooden handles

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Early 20th Century English Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Wood

19thC English Ebonised Oak Drapers Shop Fitters Cabinet
19thC English Ebonised Oak Drapers Shop Fitters Cabinet

19thC English Ebonised Oak Drapers Shop Fitters Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890. 19thC English ebonised oak glazed drapers shop fitters cabinet with original hardware.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

French Painted Drapers Drawers
French Painted Drapers Drawers

French Painted Drapers Drawers

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H 29 in W 92.5 in D 13 in

French Painted Drapers Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Rare pair of 19th C French painted pine drapers drawers. 1880. Reference: 7517 Dimensions 92.5 inches (235 cms) Wide 13 inches (33 cms) Deep 29 inches (74 cms) High

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

French Base of Drapers Drawers
French Base of Drapers Drawers

French Base of Drapers Drawers

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H 33.5 in W 157 in D 16 in

French Base of Drapers Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large French narrow base of 10 drapers drawers. Wonderful old black finish. 1850. Dimensions 157 inches (399 cms) wide 16 inches (41 cms) deep 33.5 inches (85 cms) high.

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

French Original Painted Drapers Counter
French Original Painted Drapers Counter

French Original Painted Drapers Counter

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H 29 in W 88 in D 37 in

French Original Painted Drapers Counter

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 19th C French pine drapers counter with a well aged original paint finish. Double sided with multiple drawers. Can be raised in height should you need. 1860. Reference: 7...

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers
Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers

Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers

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H 36 in W 114 in D 26 in

Bank of Drapers/ Tailors Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 19th century 9-drawer drapers chest of drawers in bleached oak. 1880 Dimensions: 114 inches (290 cms) wide 26 inches (66 cms) deep 36 inches (91 cms) high.   

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19th Century English Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Drapers Drawers
19th Century French Oak Drapers Drawers

19th Century French Oak Drapers Drawers

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H 33.86 in W 110.24 in D 19.69 in

19th Century French Oak Drapers Drawers

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French bleached oak drapers drawers. Featuring eight drawers with decorative carving and brass handles and carved corbels. Circa 1880.

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

Haberdashery Cabinet
Haberdashery Cabinet

Haberdashery Cabinet

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H 50.01 in W 71.66 in D 19.69 in

Haberdashery Cabinet

By E. Pollard & Co

Located in London, Lambeth

Magnificent early 20th century British mahogany haberdashery drapers display cabinet circa 1930, the Unit spits into two.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Vintage Victorian Drapers Haberdashery Chest of Drawers
Antique Vintage Victorian Drapers Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Antique Vintage Victorian Drapers Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful flight of Victorian drapers haberdashery drawers, English, 19th century

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Early 1900s British Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Mahogany

Very Large 19th Century Draper's Cabinet
Very Large 19th Century Draper's Cabinet

Very Large 19th Century Draper's Cabinet

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H 34.125 in W 167.75 in D 28.5 in

Very Large 19th Century Draper's Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

A very large 19th century cabinet with 6 doors and a shelf within. There are hand written instructions labeling the numbers of the sheets that were stored in these cabinets.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Walnut

19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console
19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console

19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console

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H 33.75 in W 88.625 in D 27.5 in

19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console

Located in Houston, TX

Bleached oak draper's table with a drawer and 4 carved scrolled legs sitting on a raised platform shelf.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

Substantial Oak Drapers Cabinet
Substantial Oak Drapers Cabinet

Substantial Oak Drapers Cabinet

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H 56.7 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Substantial Oak Drapers Cabinet

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

Substantial French oak chest, probably once a drapers cabinet, having a bank of 18 drawers with brass handles raised on shaped bracket feet.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Bamboo Writing Desk or Vanity
Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Bamboo Writing Desk or Vanity

Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Bamboo Writing Desk or Vanity

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Westport, CT

Hollywood Regency Dorothy draper bamboo writing desk or vanity. X-form bottom rails on chair, X forms design, all made of hollow thick stems and shoots. Palm Beach fun vintage bamb...

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1920s Philippine Hollywood Regency Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Art Glass, Bamboo

Walnut Drapers Table
Walnut Drapers Table

Walnut Drapers Table

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H 36 in W 89 in D 31 in

Walnut Drapers Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Walnut Drapers Table, Makes a great server or library entrance piece, Double sided with working drawers on both sides. Gadrooned edge with barley twist legs, France Circa 1860

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19th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Walnut

Long Antique Walnut Draper's Table
Long Antique Walnut Draper's Table

Long Antique Walnut Draper's Table

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H 34 in W 92.5 in D 23.5 in

Long Antique Walnut Draper's Table

Located in Port Chester, NY

A very long, fabulous English draper's table, originally for use by a tailor or seamstress. The top is quite distressed and scrubbed; evidence of its long industrial use. The polishe...

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1830s English Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Walnut

Large Bank of English Oak Drapers Drawers, c1910
Large Bank of English Oak Drapers Drawers, c1910

Large Bank of English Oak Drapers Drawers, c1910

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H 35.83 in W 107.88 in D 23.63 in

Large Bank of English Oak Drapers Drawers, c1910

Located in Downham Market, GB

A beautiful bank of early 20th century draper's drawers. A superb & highly original bank of English oak draper's drawers of excellent proportions, reclaimed from a tailors in South ...

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1910s British Industrial Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Iron

19th Century Six-Drawer Draper's Chest

19th Century Six-Drawer Draper's Chest

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H 30.75 in W 95 in D 21.75 in

19th Century Six-Drawer Draper's Chest

Located in London, GB

Freestanding and with fitted brass rule inset to the top. Well patinated pine and mahogany with turned handles and brass details, English, circa 1870. Measures: 30.75" high x 95"...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Drapers Cabinet

19th Century Antique Oak Draper's Chest of Drawers
19th Century Antique Oak Draper's Chest of Drawers

19th Century Antique Oak Draper's Chest of Drawers

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H 36.62 in W 69.1 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Antique Oak Draper's Chest of Drawers

Located in Lancashire, GB

19th Century Antique Oak Draper's Chest of Drawers. Made in solid oak, this fabulous English drapers antique oak chest has fantastic, original long, reeded oak handles with brass en...

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19th Century Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Oak

French Draper's Shelf
French Draper's Shelf

French Draper's Shelf

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H 72 in W 62 in D 16 in

French Draper's Shelf

Located in Washington, DC

The steel armature of this draper's shelf is original, dating from circa 1900, with brass stamps reading Rue d'Aboukir, Paris, which is in the 2nd arrondissement, center of Paris. Th...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Steel

Drapers Table, circa 1890s
Drapers Table, circa 1890s

Drapers Table, circa 1890s

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H 36 in W 91 in D 29 in

Drapers Table, circa 1890s

Located in Sheffield, MA

This is one of the most unique pieces we have bought in the last few years. It was used by a London tailor, who used this to drape the clothing he was making . It has six large drawe...

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19th Century British Antique Drapers Cabinet

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Pine

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan

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Antique Drapers Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique drapers cabinet you’re looking for. Each antique drapers cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique drapers cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique drapers cabinet, designed in the Industrial or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Drapers Cabinet?

Prices for an antique drapers cabinet start at $1,200 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $6,100.

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 Drapers Cabinet
  • 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.
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    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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Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.