Antique Eastlake Clark's Walnut Mercantile Store Advertising Thread Cabinet 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Originally used in general stores to display and sell thread, the cabinet with six drawers with the original oxidized brass pulls, each drawer with the original gilt and black letter...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Distress Painted Sewing Thread Spool Chest Cabinet. Paint finish appears to be a more recent vintage distressed finish.
Wood
Victorian "Star Threads" Spool Cabinet, Oak with Glass Drawers, Late 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
A rare and charming late 19th-century Star Threads spool cabinet, crafted in solid oak with five glass-fronted drawers and original brass pulls.
Brass
Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Console, excellent as a TV stand
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beginning 20th century low Venetian Baroque console in carved gold walnut, veneer walnut and burl walnut with inlay thread. Cabinet color fuchsia with two closed compartments and op...
Bronze
Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet.
Wood
Early 20th Century Star Threads POS Display Case
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique oak mercantile display for the American Thread Co. "Star" Threads line of products. This piece features individual cubbies for different colors of spools that are housed in t...
Glass, Wood
1920s Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & Burl Veneer, Threaded Maple
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Lombard Secretary Desk Commode in Walnut & burl Veneer, Threaded of Maple. Elegant walnut flap. It has a front with three drawers and a calatoia door. Trhee large...
Walnut, Burl
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique . A very important rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady.
Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
Very well preserved conical secretary with stepped head Front with multiply mirrored pyramid mahogany entire surface with original shellac hand polish high-quality cabinet part wi...
Mahogany
Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Located in Northampton, GB
The drawers open to reveal further storage and retain a selection of sewing items including coloured threads. The cabinet is fitted with a working lock and retains its tasselled key.
Wood, Lacquer
Clark's Thread Cabinet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a vintage oak cabinet from a general store
Oak
Americana Rare Store Cabinet
Located in Solebury, PA
This hard to find Silk thread spool cabinet has eight drawers and a double door storage space entry on the lower portion.
Sold
H 9.5 in W 22.25 in D 15.5 in
Antique Clark's Country Store Advertising Two Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Clark's country store mercantile advertising thread spool cabinet offers mahogany construction with upper gallery having brass rail over double drawer paneled case with ad...
Brass
Antique Beldings Thirteen-Drawer Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Beldings Silk country store advertising spool cabinet offers thirteen glass front pull-out shelves (drawers), some with gilt lettering, case with mirrored sides, thread co...
Silk, Thread, Glass, Oak, Mirror
Early 1800s Thread Company Cupboard
By G. Hall Jr. Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early all original cupboard. I'm guessing 150 to 200 years old. You can still see a hint of the original paint. It's even signed on the front in a couple of places. G....
Iron
Antique thread table, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table - thread imported from Scandinavia, around 1880. Dimensions: height 76 cm / width 43 cm / depth 43 cm
Walnut
Victorian Needlework Ottoman Stool
Located in London, GB
A Victorian needlework ottoman stool, circa 1860. With removable seat cushion and caned hinged lid.
Thread, Oak
Antique French Oak Armoire De Marriage Wedding Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Exquisite Norman style de Bayeux, Oak, circa late 1800's. This armoire is heavily and ornately carved throughout, 2 doors, 3 interior shelves & two drawers one locking, inside. Peg ...
Metal, Brass
Biedermeier Cherry Bookcase, Saxony, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
The corpus is veneered in cherrywood and decorated with fine thread inlays. The cabinet has been expertly restored and hand polished.
Glass, Cherry
17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
“Canterano” chest of drawers with flap/desk Measurements: H. 102 cm – W. 142 cm – D. 62 cm Period: 1600 Origin: Emilia - Italy Wood: Walnut, Poplar Description: Beautiful “Canteran...
Nutwood
Antique Coromandel Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Discover this exquisite antique Coromandel Jewellery Cabinet by Betjemann & Son, an elegant, sophisticated work of art. The dome-topped top is a distinguishing feature, and the in...
Brass, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze
American Spool Cabinet Side Table, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique clarks Thread Co. advertising walnut spool cabinet with gilt lettering, on later (1970's) custom made mahogany stand.
Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4 dovetailed drawers, green felt top, lift lid, beautiful wood grain, brass pulls, ver...
Oak
Perivale Silk Threads Haberdashery Advertising Drawer Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Perivale silk threads haberdashery advertising drawer cabinet.
Paint
Sold
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Richardson Silk Thread Spool Cabinet Store Display Case Circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk thread included. In excellent antique condition. American circa 1890.
Oak
1920s Industrial Star Twist Sewing Thread Display Case
Located in New Windsor, NY
Star twist sewing thread advertising cabinet. Pristine graphic decals on a metal cabinet with glass front display drawers, circa 1920-1930.
Steel
$4,995
H 43 in W 26.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or printer's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with origina...
Iron
$2,611Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
$3,936Sale Price|32% Off
H 39.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...
Wood, Paint
19thc Original painted Apothecary Cabinet/Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Original painted Apothecary cabinet/Trunk. Tool box that Opens up at the top and tools may be placed to store.
Wood, Paint
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Pine Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was made in the late 19th century in England. It features 16 drawers with shell shaped brass handles. It remains in a good condition with a nice warm color an...
Hardwood
$2,200
H 44 in W 30 in D 14 in
1880's Oak Antique Industrial 18 Drawer Library / file Cabinet Amberg's Imperal
Located in Buffalo, NY
1880's Oak Antique Industrial 18 Drawer Library / file Cabinet Amberg's Imperal,, American 1800's antique,, Solid quarter sawn Oak ,,Dovetail joinery (drawers) Spring load file hold...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 42-Drawer Card File Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet By Clarke & Baker Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 51.25"W x 14"D x 74"H. Very good origin...
Brass
Classic 19th Century Country French Paint Decorated Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Retailed by Peter Roland, Westport CT. A lovely cabinet in a later pale Aqua Green paint with two carved short apron drawers with a diamond motif and later black painted metal figura...
Wood
$3,330
H 59.06 in W 49.22 in D 16.93 in
20th Century English Antique Apothecary Cabinet made of Oak Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century English highly decorative antique apothecary or chemist’s cabinet, featuring an impressive arrangement of twenty-seven individually labelled drawers. The cabinet is fini...
Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 42 in D 21 in
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and functional conversation piece...
Teak
$1,543Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in
Antique 6 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 6 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and pitch pine glazed collector's set of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A superb ant...
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
$5,200
H 58.75 in W 58 in D 20 in
Antique 60-Drawer Solid Oak Apothecary Cabinet Ventura County Workshop Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional antique apothecary and workshop cabinet crafted from solid oak, featuring an impressive 60-drawer configuration with original cast iron label holders and brass cup pul...
Brass, Iron
Spanish Oak Sewing Cabinet with Fabric Basket, 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Early 20th century Spanish sewing cabinet crafted in solid oak with a warm rustic patina and highly functional interior. The piece features three drawers, a side compartment fitted ...
Hardwood, Oak
$14,506
H 84.65 in W 126.38 in D 25.99 in
Antique Very Large American Oak Grain / Apothecary Cabinet, ca 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This American oak grain cabinet was produced around 1900/1910 in Montpelier Ohio by W.C.Helller & Co which still exists. The cabinet was purchased in the early 20th century by the Gr...
Oak
$3,500
H 43.25 in W 26.75 in D 21.75 in
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts 25-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or printer's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with iron hardware. Measure...
Iron
Massive Antique 153-Drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet
By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size. Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...
Oak
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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