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Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Labyrinth Screen by Kana Objects
Labyrinth Screen by Kana Objects

Labyrinth Screen by Kana Objects

Located in Geneve, CH

Labyrinth screen by Kana Objects Dimensions: D 45 x W 291 x H 211 cm Materials: Natural oak

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Three Door Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

cabinet doors are all hand-carved with elegant foliate and stylized shell motifs, with complementary

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Credenza with Lattice Doors
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Credenza with Lattice Doors

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Credenza with Lattice Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

oak, it features a classical architecture embellished by carved detail inspired by the Baroque period

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Labyrinth Wall Bookcase by Kana Objects
Labyrinth Wall Bookcase by Kana Objects

Labyrinth Wall Bookcase by Kana Objects

Located in Geneve, CH

oak. Also available in smoked oak. Other modules available. Labyrinth is a graphic sculpture for

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features the unique

Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

Located in Dallas, TX

masters of industry, the region is noted for exceptional craftsmanship. Here we see select old-growth oak

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

from solid oak, the façade features deeply molded raised panels framed by scrolling foliate details. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Brass

Linen Press, circa, 1880
Linen Press, circa, 1880

Linen Press, circa, 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

The press sits on a two drawer cabinet, convenient for storing freshly pressed items. Large presses

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Linen Presses

Materials

Oak

Large Repainted Flemish Sideboard
Large Repainted Flemish Sideboard

Large Repainted Flemish Sideboard

Located in Cirencester, GB

This stunning oak sideboard is mid 19th Century, the style is Louis XVI - the paint is new

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920
Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920

Mahogany Chippendale Sideboard, circa 1920

Located in Evergreen, CO

and an oak interior and back, the sideboard is raised on eight cabriole legs with fanned acanthus

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

. The cabinet doors in between, however, are the most visually stimulating with boldly framed geometric

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

! Utilizing seasoned white oak, the artisans carefully created a step-back casework with mitered corners that

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Revival Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

earth. handcrafted from solid old-growth oak, it features a bold crown molding overlooking an

Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass
Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass

Pair 19th Century Flemish Bookcases with Etched Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

statement for your favorite room! Crafted by master artisans from indigenous old-growth oak, each features

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase
19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase

19th Century Renaissance Revival Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a multi-tiered crown lavished with intricate crests

Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890
Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890

Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

, the bookcase is comprised of oak. The bookcase's design features a gracefulness that is evident in its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Oak

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to shelved storage. (Two shelves).  

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century
Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Dry Bar, Counter, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century dry bar, counter is a superb example of rustic craftsmanship at its finest, and features three molded panels for visual interest. Ideal in the game room or for entertain...

Category

Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Gordon Bunshaft Mahogany Credenza by De Coene, Midcentury Design, 1960
Gordon Bunshaft Mahogany Credenza by De Coene, Midcentury Design, 1960

Gordon Bunshaft Mahogany Credenza by De Coene, Midcentury Design, 1960

By De Coene Frères, Gordon Bunshaft, Florence Knoll

Located in Dronten, NL

Gordon Bunshaft–designed mahogany credenza, manufactured by De Coene for Banque Lambert (Belgium

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Extra-Large Gordon Bunshaft Credenza by De Coene Frères, 1960s
Extra-Large Gordon Bunshaft Credenza by De Coene Frères, 1960s

Extra-Large Gordon Bunshaft Credenza by De Coene Frères, 1960s

By Gordon Bunshaft, Florence Knoll, De Coene Frères

Located in Dronten, NL

Frères for the Lambert Bank in Belgium, circa 1960. This monumental piece exemplifies Bunshaft’s

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood
BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood

BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Our BARDO Chest of Drawers is made from 19th century relaimed one slab walnut boards and oak milled

Category

2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Liégeoise Louis XVI Period Stripped Commode
18th Century Liégeoise Louis XVI Period Stripped Commode

18th Century Liégeoise Louis XVI Period Stripped Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

embraced in this distinguished Belgian region. Influenced by the French court yet interpreted with the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode
Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode

Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Liégeoise Louis XIV Marble Top Commode is a beautiful example of timeless design bringing together the warmth of carved wood, richly veined marble, elegant movement, and the ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

rendered in solid oak with brass only as an accent, making it much more compatible with today's more casual

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Silver Chest,  Argentier
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Silver Chest,  Argentier

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Silver Chest, Argentier

Located in Dallas, TX

solid oak, it features a top and front facade liberally lavished with intaglio carved detail featuring

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s
Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s

Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s

Located in BAARLO, LI

1970s Brutalist bar cabinet from Belgium, beautifully designed with black patinated oak wood

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Brown Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970s
Brown Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970s

Brown Brutalist Oak Bar Cabinet, Belgium, 1970s

Located in The Hague, NL

Brown oak Brutalist bar vabinet with draws and in very good condition. Nice piece coming from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Ebonized Oak Brutalist Cabinet, Belgium, 1970
Ebonized Oak Brutalist Cabinet, Belgium, 1970

Ebonized Oak Brutalist Cabinet, Belgium, 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An ebonized Brutalist style bar cabinet with stainless steel details, made in Belgium, 1970. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Belgian Oak Armoire Cabinet
19th Century Belgian Oak Armoire Cabinet

19th Century Belgian Oak Armoire Cabinet

Located in Alpharetta, GA

circa 19th century, Belgium. Crafted out of wonderfully thick timber, this large armoire is

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s
Brutalist Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s

Brutalist Bar Cabinet Belgium 1970s

Located in BAARLO, LI

1970s Brutalist bar cabinet from Belgium, beautifully designed with ample space and a convenient

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oak Bookcase, Belgium in Bleached Oak
Oak Bookcase, Belgium in Bleached Oak

Oak Bookcase, Belgium in Bleached Oak

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Stunning and practical two-piece antique bookcase in bleached oak Original from an Belgian Academy

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinet
Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinet

Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Santa Ana, CA

This Belgian cabinet is made in the Renaissance style from oak. The piece features two mirrored

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk
Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Located in New York, NY

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Angled Writing Desk with New Metal Base Antique Oak Desk Top Antwerp

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Desks

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Ebonized Oak Small Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Ebonized Oak Small Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s

Brutalist Ebonized Oak Small Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant Belgian two doors graphic sideboard, ebonized oak. Great match with pieces by Decoene

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1960s Design Oak Wooden Cabinet
1960s Design Oak Wooden Cabinet

1960s Design Oak Wooden Cabinet

Located in Tourcoing, FR

1960s design oak wooden cabinet compose of two drawers and a storage space front opening system. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Flemish 17th Century Carved Oak Cabinet
Flemish 17th Century Carved Oak Cabinet

Flemish 17th Century Carved Oak Cabinet

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Flemish 17th century carved oak cabinet. Small and nicely proportioned.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Brutalist Ebonized Oak Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s
Large Brutalist Ebonized Oak Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s

Large Brutalist Ebonized Oak Sideboard, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant and large Belgian (Doors graphic sideboard, ebonized oak. Great match with pieces by

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Belgian Near Pair of Oak Cupboards, circa 1850
Belgian Near Pair of Oak Cupboards, circa 1850

Belgian Near Pair of Oak Cupboards, circa 1850

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

A near pair of oak neoclassical cupboards of elephantine dimensions. Each cupboard has two doors

Category

Antique 1850s Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Neo-Renaissance oak cabinet with lion heads
Neo-Renaissance oak cabinet with lion heads

Neo-Renaissance oak cabinet with lion heads

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Neo-Renaissance oak cabinet with lion heads Solid oak cabinet carved in Renaissance style. Rich

Category

20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Malinois Petite Buffet with Carved Details
Antique Belgian Oak Malinois Petite Buffet with Carved Details

Antique Belgian Oak Malinois Petite Buffet with Carved Details

Located in Houston, TX

This antique Belgian buffet features ornate geometric carvings and a beautiful, rich, patinated

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Brass

chest of drawers louis xv late 18th century liegeoose in oak
chest of drawers louis xv late 18th century liegeoose in oak

chest of drawers louis xv late 18th century liegeoose in oak

By Walnut Cabinet Works

Located in Somme-Leuze, BE

very beautiful little chest of drawers from the 19th century in oak from cork, composed of 3

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century
Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century

Oak two-door cabinet Flemish 18th century

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

18th Century Flemish Oak Two-Door Cabinet with a Brutalist Aesthetic An exceptional and robust two

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Brutalist Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Black Ebonized Oak Cabinets and Bar, 1970s
Brutalist Black Ebonized Oak Cabinets and Bar, 1970s

Brutalist Black Ebonized Oak Cabinets and Bar, 1970s

Located in Roubaix, FR

Black ebonized oak with graphic nice contrast doors and drawers sideboards cabinets, inside

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century  Brutalist Oak Credenza, circa 1970 Belgium
20th Century  Brutalist Oak Credenza, circa 1970 Belgium

20th Century Brutalist Oak Credenza, circa 1970 Belgium

Located in Toronto, ON

20th Century Brutalist Credenza, with Solid Oak graphic carved front in 3 dimensional appeal, c

Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Credenzas

Antique Nautical cabinet from the beginning of the 19th century Oak
Antique Nautical cabinet from the beginning of the 19th century Oak

Antique Nautical cabinet from the beginning of the 19th century Oak

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Antique Nautical cabinet from the beginning of the 19th century Oak Wardrobe made around 1820 from

Category

Antique 1820s Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

De Coene Freres Kortrijkse Brustalist Dark Oak Highboard Cabinet
De Coene Freres Kortrijkse Brustalist Dark Oak Highboard Cabinet

De Coene Freres Kortrijkse Brustalist Dark Oak Highboard Cabinet

By De Coene Frères

Located in New York, NY

van de Velde, a leading Art Nouveau and then Art Deco designer. This dark oak carved highboard cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco 2 Doors Oak Cabinet by De Coene Frère, circa 1930
Art Deco 2 Doors Oak Cabinet by De Coene Frère, circa 1930

Art Deco 2 Doors Oak Cabinet by De Coene Frère, circa 1930

By Joseph Francois de Coene

Located in Roubaix, FR

2 doors Art Deco little buffet cabinet by Belgium Designers Joseph Francois de Coene in original

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Belgian, 18th Century, Oak, Three-Drawer Commode

Belgian, 18th Century, Oak, Three-Drawer Commode

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine beautifully carved, Belgian, 18th century, oak, three-drawer commode en arbalète from Liege

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th Century Oak Chest, Belgium, circa 1860
Early 19th Century Oak Chest, Belgium, circa 1860

Early 19th Century Oak Chest, Belgium, circa 1860

Located in Toronto, ON

19th Century Antique bare Oak Chest with walnut knobs and original escutcheon plates.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Brutalist Bar Cabinet
Brutalist Bar Cabinet

Brutalist Bar Cabinet

Unavailable|$3,466

Brutalist Bar Cabinet

By De Coene Frères

Located in BREDA, NL

This Belgian masterpiece, attributed to De Coene in Kortrijk in the 1970s showcases an iconic

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Decoene Cabinets
Decoene Cabinets

Decoene Cabinets

Unavailable|$32,000 / set

Decoene Cabinets

Located in Newburgh, NY

Fantastic pair of Decoene oak cabinet on leather covered plinths.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Confiture Jam Cabinet
Confiture Jam Cabinet

Confiture Jam Cabinet

Unavailable|$1,975

Confiture Jam Cabinet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Large Jam cabinet, with his hinge and his lock in wrought iron, farm furniture from a manor house

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Credenza by De Coene, Belgium, circa 1970
Black Credenza by De Coene, Belgium, circa 1970

Black Credenza by De Coene, Belgium, circa 1970

By De Coene Frères, Emiel Veranneman

Located in Fuveau, Provence

A beautiful credenza designed by Emiel Veranneman. Manufactured by De Coene with sculptural front pattern, circa 1970. Original matte black color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet

Located in Amarillo, TX

this wooden serving cabinet. Imported from Belgium.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Wooden Carved Serving Cabinet

Located in Amarillo, TX

this wooden serving cabinet. Imported from Belgium.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Flemish 1920's Bleached Oak Buffet
Flemish 1920's Bleached Oak Buffet

Flemish 1920's Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in Pine Plains, NY

This cabinet/buffet is from the Mechels district of Belgium. All the decorative carvings are hand

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Belgian Oak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgian oak cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every Belgian oak cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Belgian oak cabinet, we have 418 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgian oak cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Belgian oak cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Belgian oak cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Coene Frères, Decoene and Arno Declercq produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Belgian Oak Cabinet?

The average selling price for a Belgian oak cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,699, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $30,092 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Belgian Oak Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.

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