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19th Century French Empire Vitrine Cabinet Ca. 1820-1840
19th Century French Empire Vitrine Cabinet Ca. 1820-1840

19th Century French Empire Vitrine Cabinet Ca. 1820-1840

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A vitrine cabinet with an arched quadruple pediment above a single glazed door with one long drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century

Located in London, GB

. The cabinet has an arched shaped back and features a pair of grilled doors with powder pink silk

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique French Breton Hall Cabinet Tall Narrow Carved Crown Bookcase c1880
Antique French Breton Hall Cabinet Tall Narrow Carved Crown Bookcase c1880

Antique French Breton Hall Cabinet Tall Narrow Carved Crown Bookcase c1880

Located in Shreveport, LA

setting, framed by an arched spindle overhead. Below the cabinet, a scalloped apron, with an additional

Category

Antique 1880s French Other Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare

By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard

Located in Forest, BE

This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice
Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice

Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

Valv Light grey Vitrine Cabinet, Lacquered Eco Fiberboard, Color by Customers Choice Inspired by

Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Natural Fiber

Arch Bedside Cabinet By André Fu Living
Arch Bedside Cabinet By André Fu Living

Arch Bedside Cabinet By André Fu Living

$5,681 / item

H 20.08 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in

Arch Bedside Cabinet By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

inspired by the graceful curves of architectural arches, the arch study desk captures the essence

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

A Useful Wall Hanging Shabby Painted Cupboard    A very useful cabinet it can be
A Useful Wall Hanging Shabby Painted Cupboard    A very useful cabinet it can be

A Useful Wall Hanging Shabby Painted Cupboard A very useful cabinet it can be

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

standing, the cabinet has an arched glass panel on the door and a useful shelf on the inside, it has many

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath
Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath

Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of 19th century Brazilian painted wood tall corner cabinets with beautifully arched and

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top

French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps

$5,320

H 94.5 in W 52 in D 17 in

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps

Located in Atlanta, GA

c-scroll arched pediment, above the upper cabinet which is fitted with a pair of glass and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall
18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall

18th C. French Beautifully Designed Buffet à Deux-Corps, 8.5 ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French carved and painted wood storage cabinet from the 18th century. This antique buffet à

Category

Antique 18th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina
19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

19th Century French Neo-Basque Wooden Buffet in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

central cabinet flanked by arched open shelves, offering both concealed and accessible storage. Below, a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Lyonnaise Bibliotheque or Bookcase
19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Lyonnaise Bibliotheque or Bookcase

19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Lyonnaise Bibliotheque or Bookcase

Located in Birmingham, AL

doré mounts, the arched door opens to reveal three adjustable shelves. The lower cabinet features

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Located in Forney, TX

gilded pointed arch cabinet door embellished with painted faux cabochons and central flaming torch Sacred

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior
Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior

Queen Anne Walnut Secretary with Chinoiserie Decorated Interior

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

expressive crotch veneers, this vertical form features a graceful broken-arch pediment crowned with turned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Bookcase / Bar
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Bookcase / Bar

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Bookcase / Bar

Located in Dallas, TX

pilasters frame elegant arched glazed bookcase cabinets on each side, their mullioned doors adding height

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors
Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors

Queen Anne Style Walnut Secretary Bookcase – Chinoiserie & Mirror Doors

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

cabinet has arched mirrored doors that enhance light and symmetry and echo period design principles rooted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser
Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection’s signature sculpted rosewood arch detailing across the upper cabinet doors. Crafted in warm walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary
18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary

18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary

Located in Solebury, PA

, while four capacious lower drawers provide ample storage. The upper cabinet presents dual arched

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Buffet from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

foliage carvings throughout. The cabinet stands on small cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, over a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Small Bookshelves or Étagères, 19th Century
Small Bookshelves or Étagères, 19th Century

Small Bookshelves or Étagères, 19th Century

$2,632 / set

H 50.79 in W 21.26 in D 11.62 in

Small Bookshelves or Étagères, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

, and a lockable lower cabinet. The gently arched top is decorated with delicate inlay details. Standing

Category

Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early Rustic Painted Hutch
Early Rustic Painted Hutch

Early Rustic Painted Hutch

$9,845

H 87 in W 68 in D 14 in

Early Rustic Painted Hutch

Located in Dekalb, IL

of light brown paint across its wooden exterior. There is a large central arched windowed cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Buffets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere
Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere

Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere

$1,950

H 72 in W 48.25 in D 18.25 in

Vintage Coastal Notched Rattan Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Featuring a pagoda-style top, intricately woven panels, and signature arched notched detailing on the

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases

Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have a fitted three

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1800s  Antique Fine Flemish, Rosel, Renaiss. Revival, Carved, Walnut, Sideboard!
1800s  Antique Fine Flemish, Rosel, Renaiss. Revival, Carved, Walnut, Sideboard!

1800s Antique Fine Flemish, Rosel, Renaiss. Revival, Carved, Walnut, Sideboard!

Located in Austin, TX

satyr mask, central pair of cabinet doors forming a pointed arch, flanked by side cabinets with

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American Eastlake Walnut, Burled Walnut Buffet, circa 1900
American Eastlake Walnut, Burled Walnut Buffet, circa 1900

American Eastlake Walnut, Burled Walnut Buffet, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

they come from. The buffet showcases soft lines that are evident in its rounded corners and arched top

Category

Early 20th Century American Eastlake Buffets

Materials

Marble

18th Century Glazed Dutch Vitrine on Stand
18th Century Glazed Dutch Vitrine on Stand

18th Century Glazed Dutch Vitrine on Stand

$6,326

H 79.93 in W 46.26 in D 13 in

18th Century Glazed Dutch Vitrine on Stand

Located in London, GB

An early 18th century glazed walnut vitrine cabinet on stand. The arch topped display cabinet has

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

upper cabinet boasts tombstone arch mirrored doors, while the lower section offers a classic slant-front

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture

Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

locks and keys. The upper cabinet features an arching crown centered by a heavily carved cartouche. The

Category

Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps

Located in Dallas, TX

bonnet with wildflowers and foliates in bas relief over the subtly arched pair of upper cabinet doors

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mounted Two-Door Vitrine Cabinet, the arched top surmounted with gilt-bronze moldings and trim, centered

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut
19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut

19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

, circa 1800s. This highly decorated box intended for storing bread has an arched bonnet, cabinet door and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Iron

18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche
18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche

18th Century Large Swedish Corner Cupboard with Scalloped Niche

Located in Mckinney, TX

Two-door upper cabinet over an arched niche and a lower two-door base. Classic late-18th-century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk
George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk

$2,850

H 28.75 in W 28.5 in D 15.75 in

George II Oak Dressing Table or Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

arched center kneehole with cabinet door, brass hardware, England, early 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Oak

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

furniture design. The upper section features an arched single-door cabinet with the original bevelled

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine
Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Antique French Louis XV Display Buffet with Travertine

Located in Dallas, TX

cabinet features an arched framework around a raised panel adorned with an asymmetrical shell and foliate

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

$69,850Sale Price|20% Off

H 77.5 in W 60 in D 17.5 in

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

demilune shaped cabinet with and arched bonnet, molded trim above a bombé glazed door framed with rocaille

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Gusto Distressed Wire Front Linen Press
Vintage Gusto Distressed Wire Front Linen Press

Vintage Gusto Distressed Wire Front Linen Press

$5,750

H 96.25 in W 56.25 in D 24 in

Vintage Gusto Distressed Wire Front Linen Press

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hardware and a gracefully arched crest, this cabinet brings an immediate sense of history and European soul

Category

Late 20th Century French Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living
Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living

$12,012 / item

H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

inspired by the graceful curves of architectural arches, the arch bedside cabinet captures the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest
17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest

Located in Solebury, PA

meticulously planned. It includes a central cabinet with an arched top, flanked by multiple smaller drawers

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Tabago Furniture Mid-Century Cabinets
Tabago Furniture Mid-Century Cabinets

Tabago Furniture Mid-Century Cabinets

$1,800 / set

H 24.75 in W 26 in D 18 in

Tabago Furniture Mid-Century Cabinets

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with sculpted arches. Two door cabinet space, walnut grain throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet
Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet

Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet

$554

H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique carved oak tabletop cabinet, having a quality carved oak tabletop cabinet with a

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Panetière Cabinet from Provence
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Panetière Cabinet from Provence

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Panetière Cabinet from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

Provence circa 1830. The hanging bread cabinet features an arched crest topped with ten turned finials and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with arch and foliage decor, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Vintage Gothic Bird Cage Wine Rack
Vintage Gothic Bird Cage Wine Rack

Vintage Gothic Bird Cage Wine Rack

$2,850

H 42.25 in W 34.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Gothic Bird Cage Wine Rack

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

monumental Gothic birdcage. Masterfully constructed from solid wood with a rich, aged finish, the cabinet

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s
19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s

19th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with arch and foliage decor, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks
19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks

19th Century Spanish Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware and Three Locks

Located in Miami, FL

rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with arch and foliage decor, the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware
17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

17th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Original Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

rectangular trunk stands on bracket feet. Heavily carved on all three sides with arch and foliage decor, the

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.75 in W 38 in D 22.75 in

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and floral inlays that highlight its elegant lines. The upper cabinet features arched mirrored doors

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 97 in W 48.75 in D 21.25 in

Fine Palermo Inlaid Burled Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

personal treasures. Above, the bookcase top with double-arched paneled cabinet doors provides additional

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark
Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark

Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark

Price Upon Request

H 63 in W 48 in D 16 in

Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark

By Todd Merrill

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful arched top mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher retains its original oiled finish and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Arched Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arched cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each arched cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 119 options for an antique or vintage arched cabinet now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an arched cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right arched cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made arched cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Arch Gordon and Modshop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Arched Cabinet?

Prices for an arched cabinet start at $375 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $3,900.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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