19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
Fine George III Flame-Figured Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
The arched pediment centered by paneled roundel, over two glazed doors with pointed astragals opening to a chartreuse silk-lined interior with shelves; the lower part with a pullout ...
Brass
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
19th Century Large Swedish Pine Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
Two large sliding upper glass doors over four paneled sliding lower cabinet doors.
Glass, Pine, Paint
Louis XIII Buffet, circa 1740
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over two paneled doors raised on compressed bun feet.
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic bonnet-top cornice arches gently around the crown of the case over towering, paneled doors that open smoothly on steel barrel hinges.
Steel
Rare Regency Mahogany Collectors / Folio Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
A finely crafted piece with a rectangular top with leather inset and ratcheting book stand over a brushing slide over a pair of paneled doors enclosing sliding tray shelves. The back...
Brass
19th Century Pair of Catalan Carved Oak Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge top a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, rai...
Iron
Tuscan Walnut Credenza, circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over a pair of paneled doors raised on molded base with bracket feet.
Walnut
18th Century French Oak Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak enfilade from France with banded ends and beveled edges around the top. The sides are paneled and the front contains three paneled drawers over three raised paneled ...
Oak
20th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved drawers over two carved doors, the doors paneled with so...
Iron
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Walnut Buffet, circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molded edge over two paneled doors with diamond-shaped motifs, raised on plinth base ending on compressed bun feet.
Walnut
Regency Ebony Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Regency period mahogany bookcase cabinet with secretary drawer, the molded cornice with ebonized ball drops over two astragal glazed doors over satinwood fitted pull out se...
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Small 17th Century Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of Circassian Walnut with carved heads as handles to the single drawer over two paneled doors with bronze hardware and heavily carved molded decoration throughout.
Metal, Brass
Antique English Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Satin Wood Bureau 19th Century
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in London, GB
The interior with two small drawers and pigeon holes above three half width drawers on one side, and a half-width drawer over a panel door on the other. The desk is fitted with the o...
Brass
18th Century French Walnut Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The top is banded and has a beveled edge, following down to hand paneled sides with scalloping on the skirt. There are two drawers, both banded in boxwood and retaining what appears ...
Walnut, Burl
Stunning Edwardian Inlaid Bookcase by S and H Jewell London
By S. & H. Jewell
Located in Dublin, IE
The broken swan neck pediment gorgeous scrolling acanthus leaf motif and marquetry round fan motif detail flanked two two urn finials, raised over, above twin line inlaid astragal gl...
Brass
$975Sale Price|61% Off
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
With a 3 board rectangular top with rounded front corners, 2 frieze drawers with iron hardware over two fruitwood doors with inset panels, resting on French fiddle feet.
Iron
Early 19th Century Charles X French Provincial Cherry Wood Enfilade
Located in Middleburg, VA
The enfilade features an unusually compact and well-proportioned form, with three upper drawers over three paneled cupboard doors. The top retains its original patina and exhibits a ...
Metal, Iron
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
A Fine Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Bowfronted Bookcase afterf Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
Raised over two panelled cupboard doors with a pair of fabulous oval panels to the central reserves depicting exquisite marquetry inlaid Neoclassical figural hunting scenes, above se...
Brass
Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid wal...
Iron
$11,132 / set
A very fine Pair of 19th Century Pier Cabinets
Located in Dublin, IE
The well figured moulded breakfront top of rectangular form with a fabulous border twist edge is raised over a single panelled cabinet door featuring a shaped mirror glass plate to t...
Brass
Early 18th Century Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George I period oak low dresser, the molded top over three drawers with raised panel fronts over two raised panel doors flanking a fixed panel, with richly molded base and ...
Oak
19th Century Faux Bamboo Buffet with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
The front of the case has two drawers, both with faux bamboo molded accents, over two paneled doors, also with faux bamboo molded accents, and the case is flanked on either side with...
Carrara Marble
20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet with One-Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing one-drawer over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
Iron
$6,740Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th century Welsh Warm Brown Oak Press Livery Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
The top section has a moulded cornice rising over double-arched elevated panel doors. The doors open to reveal a spacious interior with three fixed shelves.
Brass
Still life with basket of fruit and birds
Located in Paris, IDF
The oval format and technique could indicate a function as an over-door or decorative panel. This work elegantly illustrates the 19th century taste for compositions of abundance, m...
Tempera
Regency Mahogany Bowfront Side Cabinet, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
With a good amount of interior storage concealed behind recently reupholstered panel doors its a great way of keeping everyday items easily accessible whilst also tucked out of the w...
Mahogany
English Oak Late 17th Century Jacobean Buffet / Cupboard / Dresser with Dishrack
Located in Troy, NY
The lower cabinet part having three drawers over two beautifully geometrically paneled doors flanking a stationary conforming middle panel, the interior with one continuous shelf.
Oak
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Book Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Finely constructed with choice veneers with crossbanded top with brass 3/4 gallery over a pair of paneled doors with a pair of opposing doors with pleated fabric, each corner with re...
Mahogany
Provincial Louiis-Phillipe Fruitwood Vasselier
Located in Vista, CA
Provincial Louis-Phillipe Fruit wood Vosseller, mid 19th century, the ogee-molded cornice above three open shelves, the bottom section with a canted rectangular top above a conformin...
Fruitwood
$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
19th Century Catalan Carved Oak Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge top a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, rai...
Iron
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over two closed panel doors flanked by mahogany columns with gilt bronze Corinthian capitals.
Mahogany
18th C. Continental Baroque Carved Oak Table with Storage and Iron Hardware
Located in Morristown, NJ
., possibly Spanish, solid oak table, wrought iron hardware, the rectangular three board plank top over two hinged panel doors opening to storage, raised on octagonal legs joined by ...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Pitch Pine Sideboard with Sycamore Top
Located in High Point, NC
The serving surface is a 2 inch thick sycamore plank, which is fantastic! The base has paneled sides and has three drawers on each side, which are flanking a central drawer over pane...
Sycamore, Pine
Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Great Quality Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine By François Linke François Linke. The rectangular paneled top with three-quarter gallery, above a conf...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Canadian 19th Century Dresser Base in Yellow Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two drawers over two paneled doors. Interior with single shelf. Shaped skirt.
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Carved Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
The drawer is over a hand carved paneled door frame, which has it's original hand blown glass, and opens to reveal shelving. the case is raised on a hand-carved and molded base and b...
Blown Glass, Oak
Georgian Palladian Corner Cupboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George II hanging corner cupboard with great architectural details, the pedimented top with keystone arch over two panel door flanked by fluted pilasters, the interior with love...
Pine
A Stunning Pair of 19th Century Pier or Side Cabinets
Located in Dublin, IE
Supported over a single panelled glazed door with brass escutcheon and key, opening to a shelved and lined interior, flanked with a gorgeous pair of ring turned brass mounted column ...
Brass
19th Century Irish Pair of Cork Flame Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
The lower section with carved rope twist detail raised over two paneled doors with matched flame mahogany veneer opening to reveal shelved interior flanked with two turned columns te...
Mahogany
Pair of Singed Linke Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, Francois Linke, Paris FR
By François Linke
Located in Richmond, VA
Shaped molded marble top, frieze drawer over cartouche panel doors, shelf interior, foliate mounted stiles, scrolled shaped apron, foliate sabots and original keys.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak buffet from France with a beveled edge around the top with nice hand carved details on the corners and front, following down to raised paneled sides which have carve...
Oak
19th Century English Mahogany Folio Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This library cabinet features a hide top over two cross-banded panelled doors with a divided interior inside. It rests on large bun feet with original castors underneath for easy man...
Mahogany
Italian 18th Century Japanese Lacquer and Lace Wood Veneer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the center are two doors over three panels, each decorated with stunning wonderfully executed Japanese black lacquer plaques with charming finely detailed foliate designs, also re...
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Cartonnier / Secretaire by Antoine Krieger
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted cartonnier or secretaire By Antoine Krieger The upper section containing seven deep tooled leather veneer drawers, abov...
Bronze
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The top section with a projecting cornice over an arched panelled door enclosed by applied shaped mounts. The lower section with a frieze drawer over a fall front which opens to reve...
Mahogany
$95,000Sale Price|24% Off
Unique Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinet By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XIV Style Cabinet By François Linke François Linke – Index Number 490 The rare Baixas Breccia marble top above a b...
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet, Parcel Gilt, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Simulated Rosewood Side Cabinet, Having Elegant Parcel Gilt Decoration Throughout, The One Long Drawer Over Two Upholstere...
Birch, Pine
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Secrétaire en Cabinet by Jean-Francois Leleu
By Jean-François Leleu
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The later breccia marble top over two paneled doors opening to reveal shelves, above a drawer over a fall front with an interior fitted with drawers and compartments, and two further...
Marble
Small Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Commode, After The Model By Joseph and Guillaume Benneman
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Decorated overall with berried scrolling foliage, the eared rectangular white marble top above egg-and-dart moulding and three frieze drawers centred by a lion mask, over a pair of p...
Marble, Ormolu
18th / 19th Century French Fruitwood Server with Geometric & Foliate Carving
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved rectangular fruitwood server with molded edge top and breadboard canted ends surmounting a case with two fitted frieze drawers over two nicely carved panel doors with...
Brass
Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Moulded cornice over arched glazed panel doors with green fabric lined interior above a rolled front inlaid fan, shell and scroll decoration.
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
$32,730
Still Life Oil Painting, 17th Century, Framed, Allegorical Elements
Located in Milan, IT
Presumably the paintings had to be contextualized as architectural and illusive complements, such as over-doors or wall panels. This function translates into perspectives with a lowe...
Oil
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.
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