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Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet
Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet

Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet. Item features black glass

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Steel

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Dentist Cabinet By The American Cabinet Company
Antique Mahogany Apothecary Dentist Cabinet By The American Cabinet Company

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Dentist Cabinet By The American Cabinet Company

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This antique mahogany multi-drawer apothecary dentist cabinet was manufactured by the American

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Early American Painted Cabinet, 19th Century
Early American Painted Cabinet, 19th Century

Early American Painted Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

A striking 19th-century American cabinet with timeworn, original painted surface and beautifully

Category

19th Century North American Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet
Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet

Early American Tobacco Store Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

. The upper portion of this cabinet measures 62"W x 17"D x 42"H. This early store cabinet separates into

Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century American Country Mercantile Cabinet
Early 19th Century American Country Mercantile Cabinet

Early 19th Century American Country Mercantile Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

store cupboard / mercantile cabinet. Born in PA in the early 19th century, featuring rustic hand

Category

Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.
Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.

Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial drafting stool designed by Charles E. Miller for American Cabinet Co. features an

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Steel

Art Deco American of Martinsville Burlwood Mirror China Cabinet
Art Deco American of Martinsville Burlwood Mirror China Cabinet

Art Deco American of Martinsville Burlwood Mirror China Cabinet

By American of Martinsville

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco American of Martinsville burlwood mirror China cabinet Stunning Art Deco American of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Early American Painted Pine Corner Hutch/Cabinet
Early American Painted Pine Corner Hutch/Cabinet

Early American Painted Pine Corner Hutch/Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early American painted pine corner hutch/cabinet Serpentine shaped opening 48.5 x 19.5 x 72.5

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Marble

19th C. Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet
19th C. Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet

19th C. Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Pine Single Door Storage Cabinet. Measures 25" in width, 19.5" in depth

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"
Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"

Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique early 19th century American primitive country farmhouse corner cabinet. Made of pine

Category

19th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Pine

Early 20th century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois
Early 20th century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois

Early 20th century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century American display cabinet by quincy showcase works illinois circa 1900. Fine

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet
Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Antique Early 19th C. American Maple And Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique early 19th century American pine and maple Corner Cupboard, c 1810. Made of pine and maple

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Blown Glass, Maple

Antique Early American Stepback Farmhouse Oak Kitchen Cupboard Display Cabinet
Antique Early American Stepback Farmhouse Oak Kitchen Cupboard Display Cabinet

Antique Early American Stepback Farmhouse Oak Kitchen Cupboard Display Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive Antique Late 19th Century Stepback Cabinet. Made from oak with a glass double door Hutch

Category

Late 19th Century American Adam Style Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet
Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet

Early 20th Century American George II Style Breakfront China Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine quality American made George II style bookcase, breakfront, china cabinet in mahongay with

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique American Pine Cabinet with 4 Shelves
Antique American Pine Cabinet with 4 Shelves

Antique American Pine Cabinet with 4 Shelves

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique cabinet features solid wood construction, original knotty pine finish, cabinet door

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Antique American Farmhouse Wall Cabinet with Brass Latch
Antique American Farmhouse Wall Cabinet with Brass Latch

Antique American Farmhouse Wall Cabinet with Brass Latch

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique American wall cabinet features pine construction, door with brass latch, and four

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

American Elizabethan Revival Walnut Cabinet
American Elizabethan Revival Walnut Cabinet

American Elizabethan Revival Walnut Cabinet

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in Asheville, NC

Victorian cabinet reflects the “Elizabethan” Revivalist style. Made of walnut it has ornate

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Pine Cupboard Cabinet
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Pine Cupboard Cabinet

Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Pine Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rustic antique pine cupboard Tall natural 2-piece rustic cupboard cabinet with top section opening

Category

Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

19th Century American Empire Mahogany And Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet
19th Century American Empire Mahogany And Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet

19th Century American Empire Mahogany And Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 1800s American Empire Mahogany And white Marble Top Narrow Side Cabinet. Measures 16.5" in

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Marble

Early 19th C. American Empire Mahogany Sideboard
Early 19th C. American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

Early 19th C. American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Southampton, NJ

Early 19th c solid Mahogany two tier sideboard with two drawers, working locks & key boasting

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820
Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820

Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American Empire rosewood dental / medical cabinet, circa 1820. This incredibly rare cabinet

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Wooden American Bolt and Screw Cabinet
Antique Wooden American Bolt and Screw Cabinet

Antique Wooden American Bolt and Screw Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

, this rotating organizer exemplifies early 20th-century industrial craftsmanship. This cabinet rotates

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Wood

American Federal Period China Cabinet
American Federal Period China Cabinet

American Federal Period China Cabinet

Located in Essex, MA

Period American Federal, Possibly Baltimore, library or China cabinet. Mahogany of Hepplewhite form

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Tigerwood Maple Secretaire
Early 19th Century American Tigerwood Maple Secretaire

Early 19th Century American Tigerwood Maple Secretaire

Located in Southampton, NY

This Early 19th Century American Tigerwood Maple Secretaire. The desk features a drop-front green

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Wood

1900s American Tiger Oak Art Nouveau Tea Cabinet, Signed, 1900s
1900s American Tiger Oak Art Nouveau Tea Cabinet, Signed, 1900s

1900s American Tiger Oak Art Nouveau Tea Cabinet, Signed, 1900s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional early 1900s oak tea cabinet. Elegantly carved legs and simple clean lines. Original

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 20thC American Bolt&Screw Case Co.
Early 20thC American Bolt&Screw Case Co.

Early 20thC American Bolt&Screw Case Co.

Located in Livorno, IT

American Bolt&Screw Case Co. of Dayton, Ohio, USA. Late 19thC- early 20thC (1890-1910). Finally

Category

Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Sheet Metal, Tôle

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Early 20th Century 4-Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

1920s oak panelized four drawer file cabinet. Heavy duty. Had been refinished and looks great with

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century  Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet
Early 20th Century  Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet

Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

American Colonial Primitive Rustic Green Distress Paint Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard
American Colonial Primitive Rustic Green Distress Paint Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard

American Colonial Primitive Rustic Green Distress Paint Kitchen Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Colonial Primitive rustic green distress painted kitchen cabinet cupboard Hutch

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Wood

American Rustic Old Hickory Sideboard Cabinet

American Rustic Old Hickory Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

American rustic old hickory 19th-20th century oak sideboard cabinet with spindle design back-rail

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Early American Blue Painted Corner Cupboard
Early American Blue Painted Corner Cupboard

Early American Blue Painted Corner Cupboard

Located in Wiscasset, ME

reeded panels and canted corners. Early glass, great color, and presents very well overall.

Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet
18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet

18th-C. Early American Primitive Grain Faux Bois Painted Corner Wall Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an excellent example of a 18th century grain painted corner cabinet. I love the finish and

Category

Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Early 20th Century American Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Early 20th Century American Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Elkton, MD

An American Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, Early 20th Century The rectangular top with

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet
Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet

Antique American Primitive Blue Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Primitive Blue/Green Distress Painted Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet. Item features solid wood

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Door Bookcase Early 20thC Measures - 52.75" x 54" x

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

SUPERB Antique "Stick & Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005         SALE
SUPERB Antique "Stick & Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005         SALE

SUPERB Antique "Stick & Ball" American Small OAK Cabinet - W5005 SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SUPERB Antique "Stick & Ball" American Small Cabinet This is the most magnificent antique American

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Modular Oak Barrister Cabinet by Yawman & Erbe
Early 20th Century Modular Oak Barrister Cabinet by Yawman & Erbe

Early 20th Century Modular Oak Barrister Cabinet by Yawman & Erbe

Located in Dekalb, IL

by Yawman & Erbe, one of America's premier early-20th-century makers of filing systems and office

Category

1910s American American Craftsman Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak

Quervelle School American Empire Classical Rosewood Marble Top Music Cabinet
Quervelle School American Empire Classical Rosewood Marble Top Music Cabinet

Quervelle School American Empire Classical Rosewood Marble Top Music Cabinet

Located in Big Flats, NY

School American Empire Classical Rosewood Marble Top Music Cabinet C1840 Measures - 35 1/2" x 21 7/8" x

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Rosewood

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern
Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern

Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern

Located in Richmond, VA

Early 18th century serpentine 3 drawer chest with quarter columns, original trunnel nails and

Category

Early 18th Century American Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Poplar, Pine

American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet
American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet

American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet

By R.J. Horner & Co., Tobey, Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

An outstanding antique American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts triple narrow bookcase cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Colonial or Country Cottage style five-drawer dresser By Stickley

Category

1920s American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers
Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers

Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early American Chippendale period maple chest of drawers Wonderful 18th century early American

Category

Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Maple

Early 20th century American steamer fitted chest
Early 20th century American steamer fitted chest

Early 20th century American steamer fitted chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century american steamer fitted chest circa 1915. We are pleased to offer this example

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench
Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench

Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 19th Century American Primitive Pine Bucket Bench. Beautifully crafted storage piece

Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Pine

Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk
Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk

Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk on Wheels and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th C. American Walnut Gentlemans Chest of Drawers Chifforobe 49"
Antique Early 20th C. American Walnut Gentlemans Chest of Drawers Chifforobe 49"

Antique Early 20th C. American Walnut Gentlemans Chest of Drawers Chifforobe 49"

Located in Dayton, OH

from American Walnut with two dovetailed drawers over large lower cabinet. Lower cabinet opens to a

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

Freshly Refinished, Early 20th Century American Empire Mahogany and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Antique Early 20th Century American Walnut Lowboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 45"
Antique Early 20th Century American Walnut Lowboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 45"

Antique Early 20th Century American Walnut Lowboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late Victorian style chest of drawers, circa 1910. Features a rectangular frame made from American

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Metal

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet with Claw Feet, Early 20th Century
Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet with Claw Feet, Early 20th Century

Antique Oak Curved Glass China Cabinet with Claw Feet, Early 20th Century

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Early 20th Century American Oak China Cabinet with Curved Glass and Claw Feet Dimensions: Width

Category

Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Located in Louisville, KY

Imagine where this gorgeous piece might have been in its past life. Perhaps stately mansions with warm block panel, high ceilings and crown molding for days. The wealthy would have h...

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Early American Cabinet

Materials

Brass

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Antique Early American Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique early American cabinet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every antique early American cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique early American cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique early American cabinet, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique early American cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American Cabinet Company, American Specialty Corporation and Brunswick Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Early American Cabinet?

Prices for an antique early American cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $230 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,778.

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.

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