Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese armoire has all the right details - impressive proportions, subtle carvings and beautiful original hardware. The tall lacquered cabinet was crafted in the mid-19...
Brass
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design.
Elm
19th Century French Buffet in Burr Elm with Black Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined French buffet from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in burr elm veneer with a luminous golden tone and rich, figured grain. Topped with a deep black marble, this elega...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese late-19th-century inlaid black lacquer cabinet (Qing dynasty) – a magnificent example from the Canton region of China. Standing at 134 cm high × 110 cm wide × 56 cm deep. ...
Elm
Art Deco Bookmatched & Burled Elm & Black Lacquer Sideboard by Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco sideboard designed by Donald Deskey, one of the most prominent figures of the American Art Deco movement, is a masterful combination of luxury, craftsmanshi...
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...
Elm
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
Louis Philippe Period Chest of Drawers in Black Elm, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis Philippe period commode in black elm. Restored and patinated drawer interiors. Excellent condition. Additional information: Period: 19th century Style: Louis Philippe-R...
Elm
Chinese Wedding Cabinet Black on Red Lacquer with Circular Brass Medallion
Located in Hanover, MA
Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...
Brass
A Rare French Elm, Walnut & Pearwood Stepback Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare French Elm, Walnut and Pearwood Stepback Cupboard with Clock From Bresse Region of France 18th Century Height 101 in. Width 59 in. Depth 24 in.
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful presence of this 18th century two-door cabinet. Crafted of southern elmwood with tradit...
Brass
Chinese Qing Sideboard in Red and Black Lacquer, Shanxi Province, c. 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese sideboard crafted in elmwood with original red and black lacquer. The red lacquered front displays a beautiful, age-related patina and characteristic craquelure, revealing th...
Brass
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with weathered patina. Crafted in elmwood with a striking black lacquer finish that reveals s...
Brass
Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid proportions, with a focus on practicality and pared-down elegance. The rectangular top, s...
Elm
19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top HRH . Very Rare Early 19th century secretary " Secrétaire a' Abattant " desk " Retour D'Egypt " Provenance, S...
Bronze
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk and Credenza Set
By Mastercraft, Romweber Furniture Co., Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Together, these two monumental Romweber pieces create a striking executive office suite rooted in 1970s American luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted in richly figured burled Carpathian...
Brass
Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Antique rustic scholars bookcase made of Elm wood. Beautiful rustic natural Elm wood Scholars bookcase. Having Lattice style screened back. The elm wood is natural showing ware and a...
Elm
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase, refinished in dark espresso on silver elm. Unmarked, three shelves in ascending widths, She...
Elm
Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The imposing doors of this 19th century cabinet are accented with a trio of lozenge-shaped moldings that enliven the tall, rectilinear silhouette with horizontal lines. Invigorating ...
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947. Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available ...
Brass
Black Elmwood Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Black painted elmwood cabinet with hinged doors and original brass fittings
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Cabinets with Scalloped Aprons
Located in Hollywood, FL
This pair of elegant mid-19th century black lacquer cabinets has lyrical scalloped aprons. They maintain their rich original hand-brushed black lacquer finishes, which have developed...
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Ercol Dark Elm Plate Rack, 1950s, UK
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
An vintage open plate rack for a wall with two plate heights from the 1950s. The build quality is very good, as can be expected from Ercol. It is made from solid English elm wood, wi...
Small Side Cabinet, by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, 1906
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Paris, FR
Small Side Cabinet by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, made by the company Serrurier & Co in 1906.
Brass
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 71.66 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Loupe d'Orme and Kingwood Collector's Cabinet by Grohé
Located in Paris, FR
Blackened wood and brass inlaid with loupe d'orme and kingwood parquetry. Three frieze drawers and six lateral drawers. Central panel door with flower marquetry and ivory inlaid on a...
Copper
Elm Cabinet with Glass Doors, HA 100
Located in Culver City, CA
Elm cabinet with glass doors and sides Shanghai providence late 19th century.
Midcentury Black Lacquered Asian Campaign Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking midcentury black lacquered Asian Campaign chest, circa 1950s. This glamorous artisan crafted two-door over a single drawer cabinet is accented with brass hardware.
Brass
Unavailable
H 65 in W 32 in D 15.75 in
Early to Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Carved Open Bookcase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early to Mid-19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi red lacquered carved open bookcase.
Elm
Square Corner Black Cabinet with Gilt Painting
Located in Merrimack, NH
This vintage gilt painted cabinet on black lacquer will be an exquisite showpiece in a traditional living room or dining room. The elaborately painted houses surrounded by lake, smal...
Elm
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 44.1 in D 20.08 in
Mid-19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet Hand-Painted
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Old and elegant black lacquered Chinese cabinet in elm from the mid 19th century.
Elm
Two Compartments Cabinet Black Lacquer and Gilt Paint
Located in Merrimack, NH
This black lacquer with gilt paint doors is a cabinet made of two separate cabinets. The lower cabinet has four carved horse hoof legs. The top cabinet can be placed on the top of th...
Elm
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 16.15 in
Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This antique Shanxi black lacquer cabinet with gilt paint comes in a rare small size. A stunning piece with beautiful original patina, simply cleaned and not covered in a shiny n...
Elm
Early 19th Century Chinese Painted Double Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century Chinese painted double cabinet, with thick cloth lacquer and detailed images. From Shanxi Province. C526.
Elm, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This elegant early 19th century Shanxi Province Northern elm display cabinet is a real eye catcher. The round leg cabinet consists of an open display area at the top and a main sec...
Elm
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** A Chinese doctor used this traditional medicine cabinet from Shanxi province to store ingredients for his remedies. This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones...
Elm
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet with Black Faded Paint
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 4 door black distressed painted console. Perfect for an entry, use as a bar, in a dining room, or as a tv console. Doors open up with ease. Size: 35.25H x...
Elm
Vintage Elm Wood Black Painted Cabinet with Drawers 2 Available
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing a pair of distinctive black painted elm consoles with drawers. These one-of-a-kind pieces feature a distressed black paint finish, adding character to any space. Each con...
Elm
Vintage Painted Black Elm Wood Cabinet or Sideboard 51.5"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
Elm
Sold
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Elm Ming Style Altar Cabinet Oriental Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century black lacquer elm altar storage cabinet, bedside table or console.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 36 in W 46 in D 19 in
English Art Deco Streamlined Black Lacquer and Burled Carpathian Elm Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
The skyscraper style top has burled Carpathian elm sides and black lacquer tops. The front is fluted and comes with its original silvered bronze lock and key.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold
H 79 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Monumental Black Lacquer Carpathian Elm Burl Wedding Cabinet Linen Press Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th century Ming Dynasty inspired lacquered elm wedding storage cabinet or wardrobe. Features a large frame finished in black along the front with inset Carpathian elm...
Elm, Lacquer
Elegant Elm Chinese 19th Century Red & Gold Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant small red, gold and black chinoiserie decorated elm Chinese cabinet from the Shaanxi Province.
Elm
Sold
H 65.25 in W 51.25 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Bookmatched Walnut & Burled Elm w/ Black Lacquer Accents
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted in Italy, the cabinet features bookmatched walnut and burled elm, showcasing the intricate grain patterns and natural beauty of the wood.
Glass, Elm, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Painted Black Elm Wood Console with Doors 56"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage elm wood cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted elm wood finish showcases the natur...
Wood, Elm
China Cabinet in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
China cabinet, black lacquer, with stunning natural patina. The cabinet is from Shanxi Province from 1780-1820.
Elm, Lacquer
Black Lacquer Altar Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century provincial Chinese elmwood altar cabinet with two bi-folding doors, traces of original black lacquer and brass hardware.
Pagoda Red Collection #: Y079...
Elm
Vintage Reclaimed Elm Wood 2 Door Black Distressed Painted Console
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage reclaimed elm wood 2 door black distressed painted console Size 46” W x 15-3/4” D x 33-1/2” H Perfect for an entry, use as a bar, in a dining room, or as a tv console. Doo...
Elm
Black Lacquer Cabinet with Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquer elmwood cabinet with two doors, a shelf below and three drawers inside.
Pagoda Red Collection #: Y030
Key...
Elm
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.