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Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India
Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India

Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India

Located in New York, NY

sourced buffalo bone inlay. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate, hand

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

Vintage Boho British Colonial Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho British Colonial Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho British Colonial Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This imposing chest of drawers, likely a revival piece from the mid-20th century, captures the

Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur

Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your interior with this exquisitely handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlay nine drawer dresser, a

Category

2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur
Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur

Moroccan Bone Inlay 9 Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your interior with this exquisitely handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlay nine drawer dresser, a

Category

2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur
Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

Eli Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

contemporary craftsmanship. Handcrafted with precision, each drawer is adorned with a bold geometric bone inlay

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Jaipur Chevron Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur
Jaipur Chevron Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

Jaipur Chevron Bone Inlay Dresser by House of Jaipur

By Sasmita Rout

Located in New York, NY

This elegant chevron bone inlay dresser showcases the perfect harmony of modern geometry and

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Kaitlin Honeycomb Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser by House of Jaipur
Kaitlin Honeycomb Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser by House of Jaipur

Kaitlin Honeycomb Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

This Kaitlin Honeycomb Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser carries a story as unique as its design. Kaitlin

Category

2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Bone

Jaipur Black Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser - Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur
Jaipur Black Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser - Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur

Jaipur Black Bone Inlay Tallboy Dresser - Chest of Drawer by House of Jaipur

By Sasmita Rout

Located in New York, NY

This striking black bone inlay tallboy dresser is a timeless blend of artisanal craftsmanship and

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers
South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

South East Asian Handcrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Chest of Drawers Measures 40" in width, 15.75

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Sunshine Inlay Dresser
Sunshine Inlay Dresser

Sunshine Inlay Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Brighten up your space with the dazzling charm of the Sunshine Orange Bone Inlay Dresser. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Inlay Buffet
Lines Inlay Buffet

Lines Inlay Buffet

Located in New York, NY

The black and white bone inlay buffet with a lines pattern is a stunning piece that exudes elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass

Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Located in New York, NY

sourced buffalo bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Three Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Lines Black Inlay Six Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Lines Black Inlay Six Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Lines Black Inlay Six Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

geometric-stripe patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honoring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Philippino Altar table w 2 Drawers.  19th Century.  Narra Wood.  Bone Inlay.
Philippino Altar table w 2 Drawers.  19th Century.  Narra Wood.  Bone Inlay.

Philippino Altar table w 2 Drawers. 19th Century. Narra Wood. Bone Inlay.

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Buffalo ) Bone Inlay. Colonial Style With Asian Construction. 5 Panel Top.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur
Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur

Chevron Bone Inlay Console Table with Three Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

: - Material: Wood base with ethically sourced bone - Hand-laid chevron / zig-zag inlay pattern - Three drawers

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Geometric Bone Inlay Console Table with Four Drawers by House of Jaipur
Geometric Bone Inlay Console Table with Four Drawers by House of Jaipur

Geometric Bone Inlay Console Table with Four Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

A refined blend of craftsmanship and contemporary design, this Bone Inlay Console Table features a

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers

Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

veneer, inlaid satinwood banding, having four graduated drawers with inset diamond shaped bone

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Polka Dot Inlay Black Chest of Drawers
Polka Dot Inlay Black Chest of Drawers

Polka Dot Inlay Black Chest of Drawers

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in New York, NY

materials and bone inlay techniques, this chest of drawers is built to last. The polka dot design is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Located in New York, NY

. Handcrafted with dyed bone pieces using the inlay process, it creates beautiful leaf and floral motifs. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser
Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser

Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

. Handcrafted with bone pieces using the inlay process, it creates beautiful leaf and floral motifs. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Located in New York, NY

. Handcrafted with dyed bone pieces using the inlay process, it creates beautiful leaf and floral motifs. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Green Moroccan Four Drawer Dresser
Green Moroccan Four Drawer Dresser

Green Moroccan Four Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Anglo-Indian style dresser features intricate Moroccan patterns, entirely handcrafted with bone pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honouring the ancient craft of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood, Bone

Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser
Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser

Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser
Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser

Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Blossom Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, a stunning fusion of nature-inspired design and expert

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bloom Black Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser
Bloom Black Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser

Bloom Black Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our Bloom Black Bone Inlay Dresser, where monochromatic hues meet timeless elegance in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Black Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Black Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Black Nine Drawer Dresser, Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

moroccan zellige patterns, this dresser showcases the artistry of traditional bone inlay, honouring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Bloom Blue Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser
Bloom Blue Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser

Bloom Blue Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our Bloom Bright Navy Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, where vibrant hues meet timeless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Ikat Navy Blue Six Drawer Dresser
Ikat Navy Blue Six Drawer Dresser

Ikat Navy Blue Six Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Ikat Pattern Bone Inlay Dresser, a true masterpiece of elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Inlaid Bombée Commode
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Inlaid Bombée Commode

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Inlaid Bombée Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

drawers with finely chased patinated bronze keyhole escutcheons and fine bone inlay, flanked by protruding

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Mosaic Box With Drop Front and Drawers
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Mosaic Box With Drop Front and Drawers

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Mosaic Box With Drop Front and Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Anglo Indian fall front box with six drawers with metal pulls. The exterior and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Holly

Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers
Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Indian Black and White Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers, Geometric design.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Dressers

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Ebony Commode Inlaid with Bone and Fruit Woods
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Ebony Commode Inlaid with Bone and Fruit Woods

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Ebony Commode Inlaid with Bone and Fruit Woods

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

. The piece is also inlaid throughout with fruit woods and bone. The bone mainly to decorate the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Commode
Rosewood Commode

Rosewood Commode

Unavailable|$6,800

Rosewood Commode

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous Rosewood with bone inlay chest of drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Bone

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlays
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlays

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlays

Located in Milano, MI

English Victorian chest of drawers has original bone inlaid turned and ebonized knobs and lovely bone

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Mahogany

Rosewood Campaign Chest of Drawers with Exceptional Bone Inlay
Rosewood Campaign Chest of Drawers with Exceptional Bone Inlay

Rosewood Campaign Chest of Drawers with Exceptional Bone Inlay

Located in Nantucket, MA

drawers .....two parts, flush brass drawer pulls....but with highly intricate bone inlay. The inlay design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Bone

Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A chest of drawers with bone inlays from India. Five drawers and straight legs. Inlays in Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone

18th Century Italian Walnut Chest with Bone Inlay
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest with Bone Inlay

18th Century Italian Walnut Chest with Bone Inlay

Located in New Orleans, LA

Italian Walnut Chest with Bone Inlay. From its rich walnut finish to its intricate bone inlay, this chest

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Located in New York, NY

animal bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate, hand

Category

2010s Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Bone-Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Located in New York, NY

animal bone inlays. Inlay is ancient decorative technique that involves embedding delicate, hand-carved

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

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Bone Inlay Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bone inlay drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bone inlay drawers — often made from bone, wood and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. Bone inlay drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bone inlay drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bone inlay drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Bone Inlay Drawers?

Prices for bone inlay drawers start at $2,495 and top out at $19,700 with the average selling for $7,475.

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 Bone Inlay Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is any piece of furniture that shows off embedded pieces of bone. Often, the inlay is in an intricate geometric or floral pattern. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone inlay furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bone inlay furniture is usually made out of wood or metal. An artisan creates carvings along the top, front or sides of the piece and then carefully applies pieces of natural bone to add ornamentation to the furnishings. On 1stDibs, shop a range of bone inlay furniture.

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