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Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy solid wood chest of drawers in the shape of a double bass. Four drawers. Almost on all sides with a chessboard pattern decor. Extremely extravagant and a guaranteed eyecatcher....
Category

Late 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
H 61.03 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
Curious Designer Dresser as Double Bass in Maple Root Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Ausgefallene massivholz Kommode in Form eines Kontrabasses. Four Schubladen. Äußerst extravagant und ein garantiert ein Hingucker. Komplett im Vogelaugen-Ahornfurnier. (G-Gm-218).
Category

Late 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
H 44.89 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
H 44.89 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
H 44.89 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
H 44.89 in W 58.67 in D 18.9 in
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
feet. Good rich lustre. Date could be read as 1697, as the last two digits are curiously written
Category

Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
French Empire Commode Chest of drawers wood and ormolu
By Decorating House France
Located in Valladolid, ES
reason the locks should be highlighted. The central part presents a curious clover shape, framed in a
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
match perfectly in a modern or old environment Curiously one side is in pine Superb patina and in
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Postmodern Design Chest of Drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy 1980's
By Umberto Asnago
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
to 1898. Curious and inclined to experiment, he soon became head of the Giorgetti Design Research
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
marquetry, with marble top and ornate gilt brass fittings. This curiously named style of commode always
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI 'Commode Sauteuse' with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always features two drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI 'Commode Sauteuse' with Marble Top
French Louis XVI 'Commode Sauteuse' with Marble Top
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Small English Chest in Oak from the 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
rather curious closing mechanism. Indeed, it does not have a hinge. But the habattant fits into the back
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Asian Style Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
A most unusual and interesting Asian Style cabinet. Compact in size this piece appears to be quite
Category

Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Asian Style Cabinet
Asian Style Cabinet
H 49 in W 37 in D 18 in
1800s Swedish Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
the cabinet, which features a curious little storage cabinet and a delightfully decorated lower desk
Category

Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1800s Swedish Wooden Cabinet
1800s Swedish Wooden Cabinet
H 79.5 in W 44.5 in D 16.3 in
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
top resembling a castle wall, this curious cabinet emits a powerful yet homely and approachable aura
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
H 72.8 in W 44.1 in D 17.3 in
Sanayi313 Cabinet by Sanayi 313
Located in Geneve, CH
Sanayi313 cabinet by Sanayi 313 Unique Piece Dimensions: W 160 x D 60 x H 90 cm Materials: Ash
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Sanayi313 Cabinet by Sanayi 313
Sanayi313 Cabinet by Sanayi 313
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
1950s Central European Metal Polished Medical Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
cabinet, combines aesthetics and function in curiously compelling form. For additional images or more
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Unique Cabinet Chest with Drawers Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The most curious part is that on the surface of the cabinet, there mounts an array of geometrical 3D
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century English Hand Painted in Chinoiserie Antique Music Cabinet Motophone
Located in Sofia, BG
British music cabinet with decoration of Chinoiserie, foliage and musical instruments. It opens
Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Important Cabinet with Two Body in Blackened Wood Carved and Engraved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
merit and surprise specific to the curious, the manipulation of the cabinet obeyed three stages
Category

Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood

21st Century Marcantonio Storage Case Cabinet Bear wood inlay Limited Edition
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
a curious character obtained from a portion of Cedar trunk. The upper packing crate is an eccentric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

21st Century Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sapele Sideboard Wine & Liquor Cabinet
Located in Oakhurst, NJ
Sideboard Wine and Liquor Cabinet from the Made to Order Collection embodies elegance and functionality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important Art Deco period Century of Progress Display Cabinet designed by Wolfgang
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

2 Large Cabinets by Poul Gernes Decoration for Ordrup Gymnasium, Copenhagen 1989
By Poul Gernes
Located in København K, 84
Two large identical vitrine cabinets by the renovened danish artist Poul Gernes (1925-1996
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
cabinet doors opening to shelved interior, subtle geometric lines add interest. Rosewood, mahogany, richly
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Wall Unit
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
asymmetrical placement of the cabinets is another detail that makes this piece curious and interesting to look
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
with three deep and two shallow drawers adorned by gilded bail pulls. A curious angularity of its
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
, indicating this was the cutlery drawer and needed to be secured from the curious hands of the youngsters
Category

Antique 1770s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
three drawers and in the upper part two smaller drawers and a curious small extractable top covered in
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century English Wooden Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
curious luster, which bonds in tasteful harmony with the patterned brass drawer pulls. Featuring a lower
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Country Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century English Wooden Cupboard
Early 19th Century English Wooden Cupboard
H 74.8 in W 59.4 in D 17.7 in
Oak Dresser Art Nouveau Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
curious art nouveau oak dresser from the early 20th century from Brussels Small model composed of
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Oak

Oak Dresser Art Nouveau Period
Oak Dresser Art Nouveau Period
H 78.75 in W 52.76 in D 22.05 in
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
storage space on the sides. It is curious that in the front these spaces have been treated as if they were
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Ettore Sottsass Tartar Sideboard for Memphis Srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
it also implements a very curious and beautiful form of laminate created by him, a reconstituted
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Hardwood

Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
with any questions. Historical Note: Sort of curious that this is made by Connant Ball, a
Category

Vintage 1930s Dressers

Materials

Maple

Side Board by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
designer and sculptor has built an impressive practice, producing a vast array of curious and covetable
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

Side Board by Michael Gittings
Side Board by Michael Gittings
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
1930s French Art Decò Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar by Jules Leleu, in Walnut Briar
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
cabinet (encumbrance): W 137 cm - D 35cm - H 95cm Glazed compartment internal measures: W 74 cm- D 26cm
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Grey Hand-Painted Brass Screen, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
state of researching, discovering and being curious of the world, making insightful observations and
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Grey Hand-Painted Brass Screen, Jan Garncarek
Grey Hand-Painted Brass Screen, Jan Garncarek
H 70.87 in W 74.81 in D 0.99 in
Renaissance Palace Wardrobe with Perspectival Views
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
subject of paintings. It also characteristic of the furnishing with the making of credenza, cabinets or
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Belgian Industrial Metal Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet made in Belgium circa 1900. The metal doors and sides of this sizable cabinet have
Category

20th Century Belgian Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Belgian Industrial Metal Cabinet
Antique Belgian Industrial Metal Cabinet
H 67.9 in W 55.9 in D 34.1 in
Pair of Large Prints of Corals and Starfish after Albertus Seba
By Albertus Seba 1
Located in Richmond, London
not one, but two great cabinets of natural history specimens. His private museum became a major
Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Display with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise by Jane C. Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Australian Victorian display cabinet with birds of paradise by Jane Catherine
Category

Antique 19th Century Australian Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Victorian Display with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise by Jane C. Ward
Victorian Display with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise by Jane C. Ward
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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
English Louis XV Style Table by Town & Emanuel, London
By Town & Emanuel
Located in Dallas, TX
OF LOUIS 14TH. SPLENDID CABINETS & TABLES INLAID WITH FINE SEVRE & DRESDEN CHINA &c. BY APPOINTMENT
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
. Posit is an airy coffee table that conveys precision but at the same time a curious playfulness
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
Posit Coffee Table by SNICKERIET
H 15.75 in W 54.34 in D 37.01 in
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
. Optical objects such as this were used to examine art, curious objects in gentlemen's cabinets of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Saved: My Picture World
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Diane Keaton’s cabinet of saved and found photographic curiosities is a visual autobiography of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Saved: My Picture World
Saved: My Picture World
H 12.3 in W 10.4 in D 1 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of celebrated Parisian cabinet makers in the second half of the 19th century including Beurdeley
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
21st Century Sideboard by Paola Navone for De Rosso HPL Laminate
Located in Farra di Soligo, IT
DE Rosso - Limited Edition A curious family of cabinets. Pop in the look for friendly and known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

21st Century Sideboard by Paola Navone for De Rosso HPL Laminate
Located in Farra di Soligo, IT
De Rosso - Limited Edition A curious family of cabinets. Pop in the look for friendly and known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

21st Century Sideboard by Paola Navone for De Rosso HPL Laminate
Located in Farra di Soligo, IT
, "pulp" and " seeds" of a Watermelom; like in un a curious and creative game, transforming the storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate

Very Fine George I Bureau Bookcase Attributed to Peter Miller
By Peter Miller
Located in London, Middlesex
virtually impossible to remove. One cabinet has iron brackets in the upper doors, which engage with the
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Gordon Russell style open bookcase display unit
Located in London, GB
a gifted craftsman, circa 1960s. Lovely color/patination. Although the hand written label curiously
Category

Vintage 1960s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Duke of Leeds’ George III Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Wine Cooler
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
-1753. Following his marriage to Ann Whittle, daughter of the cabinet-maker James Whittle, in 1755
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Three Tier 'Whatnot'
Located in London, GB
professional rural cabinet maker, it has many features in common with the smarter and more fashionable examples
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

19th Century Three Tier 'Whatnot'
19th Century Three Tier 'Whatnot'
H 41.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Chests of Drawers Very Special
Located in Rome, IT
picture). by the curious shape, with these curves that end up below. together three pieces are very
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chests of Drawers Very Special
Chests of Drawers Very Special
H 33.67 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
1900s French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
this curious desk have been hand-carved into the shape of shoots of bamboo. This tropical motif
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Empire wood and ormolu chest of drawers commode
Located in Valladolid, ES
highlighted. The central part presents a curious clover shape, framed in a delicate garland inspired by plants
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

French Empire wood and ormolu chest of drawers commode
French Empire wood and ormolu chest of drawers commode
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 38.59 in D 23.63 in
English George III Chest of Unusual Form in Historic Paint, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
as mahogany, having the typical 'fine' cabinet-maker traits of an ogee-edge top, cockbead-edge
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George III Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
triangular support blocks in the back feet, replaced corner blocking in all feet; the top is a bit curious
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in GB
, awesome in their simplicity. Table tops are covered with curious and superbly crafted items. A gilded
Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
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    A pantry cabinet is like a freestanding cupboard for storing dry goods. They’re typically tall and have drawers and shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Canterbury cabinet is a piece of wooden storage furniture with a low profile that originated in Georgian and Victorian England. Original versions had a rack for sheet music at the top and a lower storage drawer. However, designs vary. Find a range of Canterbury cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A smoker's cabinet is a piece of furniture designed to hold accessories used by cigarette and pipe smokers. Although designs vary, most include a swiveling shelf for ashtrays and a pipe rack hidden behind a door. On 1stDibs, find a range of smoker's cabinets.
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    An apothecary cabinet is a type of cupboard formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments drawers. Today, apothecary cabinets are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decor.

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    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A Shaker cabinet is have a simple design, including recessed-panel doors, light finishes and basic hardware.  The style was inspired by the Shakers, a religious community that espoused a minimalist lifestyle and had among its members extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tambour cabinet is one that is positioned vertically so it can store more stuff in a smaller space. One of the noted features of these cabinets are the tambour doors—little slats of wood that roll so the door can be slid up or to the sides and hidden without taking up additional space. Find a collection of tambour cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.
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    An inset cabinet has doors, shelves and drawers that fit inside the face frame openings, with minimal gaps between the components.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    What a freestanding cabinet is called varies. Ones that go in the kitchen may be called a pantry or cupboard, while pieces in the bedroom and other areas of the home are sometimes referred to as an armoire. The term cabinet is also generally acceptable. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of storage furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What dental cabinets are made of varies. Older cabinets were sometimes constructed out of wood, but metal eventually replaced the material because it’s easier to sanitize and clean. Steel is particularly popular due to its durability. Shop an assortment of antique and vintage dental cabinets on 1stDibs.

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