Antique Sideboard, Buffet, Rena Revival, Walnut, Barley Twist, Carved, Figural!
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Sideboard, Buffet, Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Barley Twist, Carved, Figural, 1900s, 19-20th C.!
Walnut
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Buffet Barley Twist Honey Oak 3-Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Honey Oak 3-Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Bookcase~~ c. 1870s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our Eur...
Oak
Antique French Buffet Server Sideboard Barley Twist Dark Oak Drawers 4 Tier 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISTIE 19th Century Antique French Renaissance Revival Oak 4 Tier Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawers~~ c. 1890s This is only one of multiple exquisite pie...
Oak
Antique French Oak Liquor Cabinet Bar Sideboard Server Allegorical Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb antique french oak allegorical cabinet, sideboard, server, buffet, liquor cabinet or bar~~highly carved with barley twist pillars and biblical scene carvings ~~c. 1880s T...
Oak
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H 67.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Antique Barley Twist Oak Mirror Back Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1910, H390
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barley twist oak mirror back sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1910, H390 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish The sideboard comes into two pieces - the top and the base The to...
Oak
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H 33.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
Antique 18th Century William & Mary Barley Twist Buffet Server Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique 18th century William & Mary three-drawer sideboard.
Mahogany
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H 21.75 in W 103.5 in L 21.75 in
Antique French Sideboard Server Barley Twist Buffet Oak 2 Drawers 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous antique French renaissance revival wide oak sideboard, server, or buffet~~4 barley twist posts~~2 drawers and 4 lower cabinets~~ornate carvings~~c. 1880s-1890s Hard to fi...
Oak
Buffet, 19th Century French Barley Twist in Solid Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century solid oak barley twist buffet is the ideal choice for an Old World look!
Oak
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H 48 in W 58.5 in D 21 in
Antique English Jacobean Renaissance Spiral Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Renaissance spiral Barley Twist oak sideboard buffet. Item features spiral barley twist legs and stretcher base, 2 drawers, 2 swing doors, beautiful wood gra...
Oak
Stunning Vintage French Louis XIII Walnut Buffet w/Barley Twist
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular vintage French Louis XIII style 4 drawer over 4 door walnut buffet. True to style, this fine buffet has many great Louis XIII characteristics, diamant cut patterns on the...
Walnut
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H 52.75 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Barley Twist Server Buffet 1870
Located in Portland, OR
The three tiers are supported with eight 'Barley Twist' supports, the middle tier having twin drawers carved with lion's head pulls and stylized oak leaf carving.
Oak
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H 39.5 in W 65 in D 22 in
Antique Raised Renaissance Buffet with Jasper Top and Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Renaissance raised buffet with jasper top is a departure from the normal marble top, with the natural and colorful beauty of the Jasper stone adding lovely yet somewhat ...
Marble
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H 32.25 in W 18 in D 40 in
Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet Server 25-7001
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Henredon four centuries rolling buffet or server. Made of oak, featuring a flip top that opens over four barley twisted supports between two sets of drawers and large castors...
Oak
English Oak Sideboard with Barley Twist, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
20th century English sideboard with a beveled edge around the top, following down to two drawers, which are banded, and supported on hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by serpenti...
Brass
19th Century English Bleached Mahogany Server with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful English 19th century bleached mahogany server with barley twist legs. This piece displays very fine craftsmanship and patina. There is one drawer for storage which has dove...
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XIII Dessert Buffet with Concealed Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 1880 hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet features barley twist legs and two drawers with oak leaf and acorn carvings.
Marble
Gorgeous Vintage French Solid Walnut Louis XIII 4 over 4 Buffet
Located in Highwood, IL
Absolutely breathtaking vintage French solid walnut 4 drawer over 4 door buffet. This enchanting buffet has been expertly crafted in the style of Louis XIII, hence the diamante patte...
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Etagere Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance barley twist etagere buffet was designed to showcase a particular collection of an obviously affluent client of the furniture maker.
Oak
Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet
By Henredon
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Henredon four centuries rolling buffet or server. Made of oak, featuring a flip top that opens over four barley twisted supports between two sets of drawers and large castors...
Oak
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H 56 in W 73 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Sideboard Server Buffet Oak c. 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Jacobean Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Cabinet, Server or Buffet c.1920-1930s Barley twist legs with beautiful original caning backsplash ~~2 center d...
Oak
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H 37.25 in W 78.5 in D 29.5 in
French Hunt Sideboard Buffet Carved Oak Chicken Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt sideboard buffet carved oak chicken barley twist Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Fabulous carvings on this large, 6.5 ft. antique French sideboard!
Marble
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H 60 in W 71.75 in D 23 in
Antique English Server Sideboard Buffet Jacobean Oak Barley Twist 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous Antique English oak Jacobean barley twist server, sideboard or buffet with center drawers and lower cabinets~~c. 1890s Full of character and classic English style sideb...
Oak
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H 42.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet BARLEY TWIST Carved Tiger Oak Jacobean. Direct from England, a gorgeous antique English sideboard with classic British style and design, cert...
Oak
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H 80.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Jacobean Barley Twist Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server or Buffet circa 1920s These pieces, commonly known as "Welsh dressers" were a n...
Oak
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H 36 in W 59.5 in D 17.75 in
Antique English Sideboard Server Sofa Table Buffet Jacobean Barley Twist Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous antique English oak Jacobean barley twist server, sideboard, sofa table, console, or buffet with two center drawers~~c. 1890s Full of character and classic~~English Jac...
Oak
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H 41 in W 48 in D 19 in
Antique English Sideboard Server Buffet Barley Twist Jacobean Honey Oak c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Honey Oak Jacobean Sideboard, Cabinet, Server or Buffet c.1930s. Exquisite barley twist legs with beaded trim featuring two (2) drawers and two(2) d...
Oak
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H 39.5 in W 38.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet 3-Tier Dragons Barley Twist Marble Top
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming and versatile antique French oak server, sideboard or buffet~~Renaissance Revival~~lift top marble~~c. 1880s Relief -carved beveled edge top lifts to reveal original gray...
Oak
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H 49 in W 44 in D 20 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Barley Twist Wine Buffet Shelf
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak server sideboard barley twist wine buffet shelf. Direct from France, a very special, highly carved, 19th century French server/sideboard!
Oak
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H 103 in W 58 in D 22 in
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Buffet Bonnet Barley Twist Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Cabinet, Bookcase, Cupboard or Display Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite...
Oak
Pair of Set of 2 Antique English Desk Buffet Table Lamp Light Open Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair of set of 2 antique English desk buffet table lamp light open barley twist ~Direct from Europe~ ~Pair of two antique English table lamps~ ~Open barley twist with carved oak...
Oak
19th Century Country French Pine Barley Twist Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The case has a corniced top with conforming corners supporting the barley twist columns. The lower buffet portion has three doors opening to a shelved storage area.
Pine
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H 38.25 in W 56.25 in D 23.75 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Hunt Cabinet with Dog and Fox
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1860, the cabinet sits on bun feet over a recessed base plinth. The buffet with barley twist columns on the sides and floral rosette medallions, features two...
Oak
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H 97 in W 53 in D 22 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Light Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1880, the two-piece buffet with barley twist columns sits on four bun feet over a recessed plinth at the base.
Glass, Oak
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H 105 in W 57 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Eleven-Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1880, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a recessed plinth at the base.
Glass, Oak
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H 32.25 in W 59.5 in D 18 in
Henredon Four Centuries English Oak Barley Twist Flip Top Buffet Server
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-Century Henredon four centuries rolling 4-drawer buffet or server having flip open black laminate top over 4 hand carved barley twist legs.
Brass
English Carved Buffet, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Five faces of the Green Man adorn this carved, oak buffet from England. Can you find them? The buffet has barley twist risers between the drawers and lower cabinet.
Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Hand-Carved Oak and Marble Dessert Buffet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This hand-carved oak Louis XIII style dessert buffet features barley twist legs and two drawers with oak leaf and acorn carvings, circa 1880.
Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass Barley Twist Altar Candlestick Buffet Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Frederick Cooper brass barley twist altar candlestick shaped table / buffet lamp with red shade.
Brass
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H 47.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
Antique English Sideboard Buffet Server Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Honey Oak Jacobean Barley Twist "Step Down" Sideboard, Server or Buffet c. 1920s-30s Sideboards were a necessity in the 19th and early 20th century...
Oak
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H 102.37 in W 56.5 in D 24.41 in
Antique French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century French hunt style / renaissance revival Cabinet. Impressive sculpted Stag on top & four barley twisted columns. The cabinet is richly decorated with French ...
Glass, Oak
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H 40 in W 39 in D 23 in
Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Renaissance Server Sideboard Buffet Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a superb antique French carved oak barley twist Renaissance style server sideboard, buffet table!
Oak
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H 39 in W 48 in D 25 in
19th century French Sideboard Cabinet Buffet Black Forest Hunt Barley Twist Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French sideboard cabinet buffet black forest hunt barley twist oak. Direct from France, a versatile, 4 ft. length, antique sideboard or buffet with exceptional hand ca...
Oak
Antique Vintage English Dark Oak Barley Twist Desk Table Buffet Lamp Light
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England A lovely antique/vintage English barley twist desk or table lamp! ~ Perfect old world charm for any room ~ English oak with a dark oak finish ~ Extra tall he...
Wood
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H 38.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1860, the cabinet sits on bun feet over a recessed base plinth. The buffet with barley twist columns on the sides features two drawers decorated with carved ...
Oak
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H 110 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1860, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a straight base plinth.
Glass, Oak
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H 105 in W 57 in D 24.5 in
19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1860, the two-piece buffet with barley twist side columns, sits on bun feet over a recessed base plinth.
Glass, Oak
Carved Oak Limed Finish Barley Twist Buffet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved Oak Limed Finish Barley Twist Buffet with two drawers
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H 46 in W 48 in D 19 in
Carved Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Buffet, Dumb Waiter, Scotland, 1870, B1489
Located in Vancouver, BC
Carved oak sideboard, barley twist buffet, dumb waiter, Scotland, 1870, Antique Furniture, B1489, Scotland 1870 Rectangular top Carved molded edge Pair of carved drawers with ...
Oak
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H 36 in W 40.5 in D 17.25 in
Victorian Carved Oak Barley Twist Three-Tier Server Trolley Buffet Dumb Waiter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This carved oak antique Victorian barley twist buffet is an absolutely stunning piece that comes from England.
Oak
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H 75.5 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak sideboard, barley twist welsh dresser, buffet, Scotland 1910, B2850 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Moulded cornice above open shelving A paneled door to t...
Oak
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H 39 in W 43 in D 17 in
French Antique Oak Barley Iron Twist Buffet Cabinet Sideboard Server, 1880s
Located in Hudson, NY
French antique oak Gothic buffet cabinet sideboard server, 1880s. Antique French oak Gothic Renaissance 3-tier barley twist server, sideboard or buffet, circa 1880s.
Oak
English Barley Twist Carved Oak Victorian Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful server is an ebonized oak server from the Victorian period, circa 1890. It was made in England and remains a sturdy and beautiful piece today. Typical to the period, g...
Oak
Barley Twist Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Barley twist oak sideboard, the panelled splash back over moulded rectangular top over two (2) drawers flanked by panel doors raised on barley twist legs united by stretchers.
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2142
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak barley twist sideboard buffet, Scotland 1920, B2142 Scotland, 1900 Solid oak Original finish Carved pediment on back Rectangular top with moulded edges Cen...
Oak
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H 48 in W 57 in D 22 in
Antique Sideboard Vintage Buffet Oak Sideboard Barley Twist, Canada, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Canada 1920 Solid oak construction Upper shelf with barley twist supports and mirror Two drawers above, two cupboards below Full drawer below Ending on barley twist legs connec...
Oak
Antique Scottish Carved Golden Oak Barley Twist Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Vancouver, BC
- $2450 - Scotland, 1920 - Original golden oak finish - Carved back splash - Quarter sawn oak - Original brass hardware - Plenty of storage - Thick barley twist legs + ...
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H 29.5 in W 66 in D 9.5 in
Antique Barley Twist Tiger Oak Mirror Back Sideboard Buffet, Scotland B1698
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Barley twist tiger oak mirror back sideboard buffet, cabinet, Jenner, Edinburgh, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1698 Scotland Solid oak with original finish Bevelled oval m...
Oak
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H 56 in W 60 in D 22 in
Antique Tiger Oak Barley Twist, Sideboard Buffet, Server, Scotland 1920, B2074
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak barley twist, sideboard buffet, server, Scotland 1920, B2074 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak Original finish Upper section has a shaped beveled mirror with a pair of...
Oak
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H 62 in W 48 in D 19 in
Antique Walnut Sideboard, Victorian Barley Twist Buffet, Scotland 1870, B1337
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut sideboard, Victorian barley twist buffet, antique chiffonier, antique furniture, Scotland 1870, B1337 Scotland 1870 Solid walnut and veneers Original finish Shap...
Walnut
Antique Oak Barley Twist Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1920, H373
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak Barley twist sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1920, H373 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Carved Pediment to the back Rectangular moulded tip Pair of drawers with orig...
Oak
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H 77 in W 47.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Barley Twist Sideboard, Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2190
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Welsh dresser, Barley Twist sideboard, buffet, Scotland 1920, B2190 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original finish Moulded cornice Shaped skirt underneath Boarded panele...
Oak
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$1,006Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 16.54 in
Italian Hand Painted Venetian Style Cabinet, C1960
Located in Trensacq, FR
Italian hand-painted Venetian style cabinet, C1960 Beautiful Venetian style painted cabinet c1960s Italy. Simple neoclassical style, wonderfully complimented by the delicate figurati...
Wood, Paint
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI bibliotheque, or bookcase, made of solid walnut with mahogany as a secondary wood. Nice hand carved decorative panels at the bottom with musical instr...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$3,100
H 59.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
Oak
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$9,288Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
$4,020
H 49.22 in W 51.38 in D 30.91 in
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the superstructure having a shaped ...
Oak
$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Ormolu
$6,792Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$3,500
H 64.5 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
Antique French Vestry Cabinet Sacristy Altar Vestment Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to store liturgical gar...
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.
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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