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Oak Cabinet with Carved Front in the manner of De Coene Brothers, Belgium
Oak Cabinet with Carved Front in the manner of De Coene Brothers, Belgium

Oak Cabinet with Carved Front in the manner of De Coene Brothers, Belgium

By De Coene Frères

Located in Utrecht, NL

Like this rare cabinet demonstrates, cabinetmakers of the country were known for their use of high-quality materials such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, as well as their attention to ...

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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Filing Cabinet with Roll Down Tambour Doors, Belgian circa 1920
Antique Oak Filing Cabinet with Roll Down Tambour Doors, Belgian circa 1920

Antique Oak Filing Cabinet with Roll Down Tambour Doors, Belgian circa 1920

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Very nice oak filing cabinet from the early 20th century with 16 tambour doors. The interior dimensions of the compartments are A4 paper size.

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890
Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890

Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves, Belgium circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

Impressive and statuesque, this extraordinary oak bookcase is embellished with a multitude of carved accents including figures, faces, lion heads, fruit, nuts, leaves and more. The u...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Wine Cabinet Bar Armoire French Belgian Bruegel Style Oak Renaissance
Antique Wine Cabinet Bar Armoire French Belgian Bruegel Style Oak Renaissance

Antique Wine Cabinet Bar Armoire French Belgian Bruegel Style Oak Renaissance

Located in Tyler, TX

Superb and rare antique Flemish or Belgian Bruegel style oak wine cabinet, storage cabinet, bar, cupboard or armoire~~highly carved~~c. 1880s SO many versatile uses for today'...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armo...

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet
19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This provincial buffet strikes the perfect balance between rusticity and refinement. Made in Belgium in the 19th century, the organic finish of the carefully restored oak brings a vi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Cupboard
19th Century Belgian Oak Cupboard

19th Century Belgian Oak Cupboard

Located in High Point, NC

Elaborate and ornate, this beautifully crafted oak cupboard offers a unique Gothic Revival antique. Built in Belgium in the 1800s, upper shelves are framed by intricate wooden tracer...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Credenza, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Oak Credenza, Belgium, 1970s

Brutalist Oak Credenza, Belgium, 1970s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Coene, brutalist, five-door sideboard, Belgium, 1970s The geometrical door panels are typical for the era. The grain of the oak really jumps to the eye. Would fit well in a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet
19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

Hand-built in Belgium in the 1800s, discreet decorative accents bring personality to the spacious cabinet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

1800s Belgian Provincial Oak Vitrine
1800s Belgian Provincial Oak Vitrine

1800s Belgian Provincial Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

This antique oak vitrine possesses a springtime freshness. Built in Belgium circa 1800, the faceted form of the cabinet creates an impression of delicacy despite its ample size.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Oak

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Cupboard
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Cupboard

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Cupboard

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak cupboard from Belgium, produced circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Vitrine
19th Century Belgian Oak Vitrine

19th Century Belgian Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

Hand-crafted in Belgium in the 1800s, the panels of the cabinet are carved with intricate foliate motifs; slender stems curve and weave in elegant arabesques, while medici urns piled...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Grey Wash Oak Sideboard, Belgium.
Grey Wash Oak Sideboard, Belgium.

Grey Wash Oak Sideboard, Belgium.

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Belgium grey wash oak sideboard. Mostly made of solid oak. 4 doors and behind every door is a shelf. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.
Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

This Belgian sideboard is crafted mostly from solid oak and reflects the Brutalist style with its strong lines and architectural details.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.
Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

This Belgian sideboard is crafted mostly from solid oak and reflects the Brutalist style with its strong lines and architectural details.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1820s Belgian Oak Armoire
1820s Belgian Oak Armoire

1820s Belgian Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A majestic oak armoire in Louis XIII style. Built in 1820s Belgium, octagonal panelling provides jewel-like, geometric framing for the beautiful patterns of the wood grain, creating ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak buffet from Belgium, produced circa 1880. This rustic buffet features two locking drawers and a double cabinet below.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Belgian Bleached Oak Desk
Antique Belgian Bleached Oak Desk

Antique Belgian Bleached Oak Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden desk made in Belgium, circa 1900. This ‘kneehole’ type desk, a style first made in England at the 18th century, has two typical flanking storage compartments that form a dis...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Desks

Materials

Oak

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

1960s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak buffet from Belgium, produced circa 1960. Spanning a length nearly nine feet wide, this stunning mid-century piece is an homage of a medievalist visage: covered in twe...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Buffets

Materials

Iron

1920s Belgian Neoclassical Oak Vitrine
1920s Belgian Neoclassical Oak Vitrine

1920s Belgian Neoclassical Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

Carved ionic column moldings and handsome cornices give a Neoclassical inflection to this oak vitrine. Made in 1920s Belgium, a set of three arched doors, paned with mullioned window...

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Neoclassical Revival Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

1800s Belgian Oak Armoire
1800s Belgian Oak Armoire

1800s Belgian Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

Made in a neo-classicist epoch, this 19th century Belgian armoire mesmerizes with the perfection of its contours. The angular crown boasts an impressive cavetto molding, composed of ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

19th Century Belgian Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden cabinet made in 19th century Belgium. This towering wooden cabinet contains four shelves as well as two interior drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet
19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

19th Century Belgian Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A two-door oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1850. The upright frame is subtly embellished by the expressive raised panels on the cupboard doors and the filigree of the pulls, hinges an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

1840s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
1840s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

1840s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak buffet was made in Belgium, circa 1840. The fluting and geometric paneling, accentuated by the diamond-shaped locks, display the superior craftsmanship behind this ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Desk from Belgium
Vintage Oak Desk from Belgium

Vintage Oak Desk from Belgium

Located in High Point, NC

Intriguing complexity of form characterizes this desk crafted in Belgium in the 1970s. This bleached oak chest adopts an unconventional geometric shape with four drawers and a downwa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Country Desks

Materials

Oak

Brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.
Brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

This Belgian sideboard is crafted mostly from solid oak and reflects the Brutalist style with its strong lines and architectural details.

Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet
Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Antique Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This antique oak buffet was made in Belgium in the 1880s, and features three drawers, two doors with a central fixed panel. Underlined by a gently undulating curve, simple carvings o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet
1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet

1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

From circa 1950, a three-door and drawer cabinet in oak. A style inspired by earlier French Provincial interior, influenced by the furniture and homes of Southern France, interpreted...

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet
1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

1920s Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This buffet cabinet was made in Belgium circa 1820, and features two doors and two drawers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Bronze

1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet
1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet

1950s Belgian Three-Door Buffet Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

From circa 1950, a three-door and drawer cabinet in oak with drawer storage and carved wooden surround.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

1800s Belgian Rococo Oak Buffet
1800s Belgian Rococo Oak Buffet

1800s Belgian Rococo Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

Intricate carved accents give this oak buffet an enchanting Rococo character. Made in Belgium, circa 1800, the panels are decorated with a delicate diamond patterning, while a relief...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Buffets

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak buffet was made in Belgium, circa 1880. Elegantly composed from square profiled panels and minimal brass hardware, this understated piece resounds with the quality ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

An oak brutalist cabinet
An oak brutalist cabinet

An oak brutalist cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

a small brutalist cabinet in oak

Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Baroque Buffet Cabinet
19th Century Belgian Baroque Buffet Cabinet

19th Century Belgian Baroque Buffet Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

From Belgium, circa 1880, an elaborately ornamented buffet cabinet with carved wooden surround and shelves. Architectural presence with column motif, turned spindles adorn miniature ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Belgian Solid Oak And Travertine Sideboard
Belgian Solid Oak And Travertine Sideboard

Belgian Solid Oak And Travertine Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Belgian solid oak and travertine sideboard with sliding doors and two upper drawers. One side as 3 drawers and a storage area, the other has adjustable shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak armoire was produced in Belgium, circa 1820. A sturdy case sports three shelves standing on solid bracket feet and cornice base, echoed by a molded top with imposin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak armoire from Belgium, produce circa 1820. A titanic piece standing nearly eight feet tall, this grand, antique armoire also astounds with its grace.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

1880s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

Stepping into the refined interiors of late 19th-century Belgium, this bleached oak armoire from the 1880s stands as a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Crafted...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Graphical Sideboard in Oak, Belgium, 1970s
Graphical Sideboard in Oak, Belgium, 1970s

Graphical Sideboard in Oak, Belgium, 1970s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Coene, Brutalist, five-door sideboard, Belgium, 1970s The geometrical door panels are typical for the era. The grain of the oak really jumps to the eye. Would fit well in a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden buffet created in 20th century Belgium. This vintage buffet is a picture of beautiful craftsmanship, confident design, and a surprisingly restrained eye for detail. A carefu...

Category

20th Century Belgian Country Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th C. Belgium Bleached Oak Deux Corps
19th C. Belgium Bleached Oak Deux Corps

19th C. Belgium Bleached Oak Deux Corps

Located in Houston, TX

Bleached Oak Deux Corps from Belgium. Total of 5 interior shelves. The top must be bolted to the wall.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Belgian Oak Double Armoire
Antique Belgian Oak Double Armoire

Antique Belgian Oak Double Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden armoire was made in Belgium. Its simple, geometric form makes this a versatile piece, offering an understated elegance and the rustic Ambience of the countryside. A pair ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Wardrobe
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Wardrobe

1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Wardrobe

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak cabinet from Belgium produced circa 1820. Standing at an impressive seven and a half feet, this robust wardrobe features a locking, double-door cabinet of four shelves...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Belgian Painted Oak Commode
Belgian Painted Oak Commode

Belgian Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th C painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820. Reference: 7908 Dimensions 51.5 inches (131 cms) Wide 23 inches (58 cms) Deep 39.5 inches (100 cms) High

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden buffet made in 20th century Belgium. This large buffet features two doors and two drawers. The oak has been carefully refinished to protect the wood surface and also bring f...

Category

20th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Belgian Painted Oak Commode
Belgian Painted Oak Commode

Belgian Painted Oak Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Belgian painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820. Reference: 7497 Dimensions 51 inches (130 cms) Wide 23 inches (58 cms) Deep 37 inches (94 cms) High

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet
Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet

Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden buffet created in 20th century Belgium. This large buffet is composed of two symmetrical pairs of doors, one of which opens up to three shelves, and the other five shelves a...

Category

20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Vintage solid oak cabinet, 1970s
Vintage solid oak cabinet, 1970s

Vintage solid oak cabinet, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rustic solid oak cabinet made in Belgium. 4 doors and two central drawers provide a lot of storage space.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Carved Oak Buffet
19th Century Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

19th Century Belgian Carved Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

An oak buffet from Belgium, circa 1800. Exquisitely detailed carving adds a baroque touch to the contoured cabinet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Iron

Dark stained brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.
Dark stained brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Dark stained brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

This Belgian sideboard is crafted mostly from solid oak and reflects the Brutalist style with its strong lines and architectural details.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1950s Belgian Oak Buffets, a Pair
1950s Belgian Oak Buffets, a Pair

1950s Belgian Oak Buffets, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak buffets from Belgium, circa 1950. Each cabinet features two doors and two lower drawers, with fixed interior shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Iron

1850s Belgian Rocaille Bleached Oak Vitrine
1850s Belgian Rocaille Bleached Oak Vitrine

1850s Belgian Rocaille Bleached Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

A bleached oak vitrine from Belgium, produced circa 1850. A stately display cabinet that stands like a sculpture in the round, featuring a three shelf upper cabinet, two central sidi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Brutalist oak sideboard, Belgium 1970's
Brutalist oak sideboard, Belgium 1970's

Brutalist oak sideboard, Belgium 1970's

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Brutalist oak sideboard, Belgium 1970's The sideboard has six doors, several shelves and two big drawers.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Vitrine
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Vitrine

19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

Made in the 19th century in Belgium, this oak vitrine impresses with its robust complexion and the richness of its decorative elements. The pronounced molded cornice lends a neoclass...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak

Black Brutalist Cabinet, Four Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium, 1970s
Black Brutalist Cabinet, Four Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium, 1970s

Black Brutalist Cabinet, Four Graphic Patterned Doors, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Hilversum, NL

Black Brutalist cabinet in black lacquered oak, Belgium 1970s. This sideboard features four graphic patterned doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large oak brutalist style sideboard, Belgium.
Large oak brutalist style sideboard, Belgium.

Large oak brutalist style sideboard, Belgium.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Large Belgium oak sideboard. Mostly made of solid oak. 3 drawers and 4 doors. Behind every door are modular shelfs. In very good vintage condition. Request a quote for the latest sh...

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Belgian black lacquered oak sideboard 1970
Belgian black lacquered oak sideboard 1970

Belgian black lacquered oak sideboard 1970

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The credenza is made of high-quality materials such as oak and travertine. The cabinet has four doors that provide plenty of storage space for your belongings.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Travertine

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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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