Antique Italian Brass Wood Chest Trunk
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian antique chest, trunk in great solid wood with blackened carved edges and frames
20th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Italian Brass Wood Chest Trunk
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian antique chest, trunk in great solid wood with blackened carved edges and frames
Brass
$4,528
H 17.72 in W 28.94 in D 16.54 in
Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Coffee Table, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique celebration chest. An Indian, teak and brass trunk, ideal as an occasional
Brass
$2,650
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item
Brass
Farmhouse Antique Wood Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Trunk Farmhouse Rustic storage blanket chest Fabulous hardware 19 h x 59.13 w x 20.25
Brass
$1,220
H 17.5 in W 34.25 in D 20 in
Antique Chinese Brown Elm Wood and Brass Rectangular Chest Trunk Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite antique Chinese chest, circa early 1920s, which was
Brass
$3,013
H 25.99 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in
Antique British Campaign Trunk / Chest, Camphor Wood, Curved Top, Brass Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass
Brass
$1,995
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in
Brass, Copper
$2,295
H 20 in W 44 in D 18 in
Antique 17th C Italian Leather Pine & Brass Stud Work Carriage Chest Trunk 1680
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Italian late 17th century leather on pine carriage chest/trunk, with brass stud-work, circa
Brass
$2,838
H 13.39 in W 30.71 in D 13.59 in
Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk
Brass
$1,256
H 8.47 in W 18.51 in D 9.06 in
Small Antique Display Chest, Indian, Teak, Miniature Campaign Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique shop display chest. An Indian, teak and brass miniature campaign trunk
Brass
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.13 in W 24.14 in D 15.36 in
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
antique trunk is a rare find for any collector or design enthusiast. Title: Antique treasure chest box
Iron, Brass
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique wooden trunk features distinctive decorative metalwork and robust iron hardware
Brass, Iron
$2,145Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.79 in W 40.95 in D 22.45 in
ViNTAGE HAND CARVED HARDWOOD TRUNK OR CHEST WITH ORNATE OVERSIZED BRASS FITTINGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, ornately hand carved trunk with oversized brass hinges and handles Please note the delivery fee listed is
Brass
$3,857Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 40.95 in D 22.45 in
Antique 19th Century German Solid Oak Dome Top Chest Trunk Coffer Box
Located in Casteren, NL
brass knob. The piece is elevated on a molded plinth with bracket feet. The trunk has authentic forged
Brass, Steel
$6,091
H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 20.67 in
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to circa 1770. This large antique trunk is a characterful addition to interiors, both traditional
Brass
$2,900
H 19.25 in W 29.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty black and gold trunk with domed lid and brass hardware. This black and gold
Brass
$3,062Sale Price|47% Off
H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean
Brass
$1,948
H 13.98 in W 24.41 in D 11.23 in
Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk
Teak
$2,187Sale Price|45% Off
H 40.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Trunk Chest on Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest on stand or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The
Brass
$695
H 18.5 in W 35 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Brass Clad Wooden Band Train Trunk Storage Treasure Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Clad Wooden Band Train Trunk Storage Treasure Chest. Circa 1900
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
Brass, Iron
$2,205Sale Price|51% Off
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 48.75 in
Antique 18th Century Oak Brass Banded Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An extraordinary and extremely rare rustic early 18th Century Baroque trunk or chest. Made of oak
Brass
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome
Brass
$1,395
H 14.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Korean trunk or chest with beautiful brass details and the auspicious Chinese
Brass
Antique Colonial Campaign Chest Trunk
Located in South Coast, CA
Antique continental campaign chest having brass hardware and lovely patina from age and use.
Brass
Antique Teak and Brass Trunk/Chest
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Handsome metal trunk/dowry chest with wheels,brass strapping, hand stamped geometric design amidst
Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 23 in W 44 in D 22 in
Large Victorian British Officers Brass Bound Camphorwood Trunk, circa 1890
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Large Victorian camphorwood trunk This large Victorian camphorwood trunk was made circa 1890 to be
Hardwood
Antique Leather Bound Trunk / Blanket Chest
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather bound trunk / blanket chest. This was made in England, it dates from
Brass
Antique Dutch Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and very well made antique solid walnut and brass trunk. I think this made in Holland
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 32 in D 17 in
Antique English Victorian Figural Brass Clad Wooden Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Figural Brass Clad Wooden Blanket Chest Storage Trunk. Item features lion
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
Antique British Colonial Camphor Brass Banded Campaign Sea Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English / British Colonial campaign trunk or chest, circa 1850s. Made of camphor featuring
Brass
Sold
H 21 in W 39 in D 23 in
Antique American Pine & Brass Carpenters Tool Chest Blanket Storage Trunk 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century Oak carpenters tool chest or trunk. Features a rectangular form
Brass
Antique Hand Painted Green Trunk Blanket Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique green painted trunk is decorated with a floral motif. Original brass hardware. Features a
Brass
Antique Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century walnut trunk with brass hardware, raised on bun feet.
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 35 in D 21 in
British Colonial Chest or Trunk with Compartments & Beautiful Floral Brass Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique British Colonial keep-sake trunk of jack-wood is nicely adorn with a floral motif
Brass
Antique Spanish Leather Trunk with Brass Studs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Domed leather coffer with brass studs, patterned in four quadrangles. Carved feet. All original
Leather
Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk
Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 58 in D 24.25 in
Antique Rosewood and Brass Turkish Marital Groom's Trunk, Early 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Turkish marital groom's trunk features rosewood construction; floral pierced and embossed
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 40 in D 20 in
Antique Rosewood and Brass Turkish Marital Bride's Trunk, Early 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Turkish marital bride's trunk features rosewood construction with two lower drawers and
Brass
Antique French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
An oak trunk, made in France circa 1800. Dovetail joints give an appealing variation to the corners
Brass, Iron
Antique French Leather Trunk, Early 20th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique French leather trunk. From the early part of the 20th century. Leather and brass studs make
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 35.83 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Travel Trunk, Oriental, Teak, Carriage Chest, Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travel trunk. An Oriental, teak studded carriage chest in Art Deco taste, dating
Brass
Late 18th Century Brass and Steel Bound Teak Trunk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and functional brass and steel bound Indian teak trunk, highly decorated with steel
Brass, Steel
Antique Leather Bound and Studded Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent leather over wood trunk traveling trunk has three different sizes of nail heads
Brass
Sold
H 18.25 in W 30.25 in D 15.75 in
1920s British Colonial Trunk of Rosewood and Brass-Great Little Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
coffee table. This antique British Colonial keep-sake trunk of beautiful rosewood, has been nicely adorn
Brass
17th Century Royal French Leather Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
the Revolution. This trunk has survived through the centuries very well, and is in very good antique
Brass, Iron
Antique Armorial Trunk/Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous Wood and Patinated Brass Trunk/Chest with Coat of arms displayed on both top and front
Brass
Sold
H 25.2 in W 39.97 in D 24.81 in
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, American, Leather, Brass, Shipping Chest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An American, leather and brass bound shipping chest, dating
Brass
Sold
H 19.89 in W 29.73 in D 18.31 in
ANTIQUE COPPER & BRASS ROYAL MARINES CAMPAIGN TRUNK CHEST iCHENEY LOCKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
good looking and highly decorative trunk, to be used as a coffee table or linen chest. It has antique
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 12.8 in W 31.25 in D 15 in
Antique Chinese Camphor Leather and Brass Footlocker Trunk Storage Chest Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Chinese export camphor chest or trunk. Features a leather exterior trimmed in
Hardwood
Antique Henry Likly and Co. Steamer Trunk with Two Insert Trays
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
This is a classic American style steamer trunk with wooden slats and brass fittings. Trunk has two
Brass
Sold
H 15.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Brass Indian Gothic Mediterranean Dowry Trunk Storage Treasure Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique brass-clad Indian Gothic Mediterranean dowry trunk storage treasure chest. Item features
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Brass & Metal Victorian Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Travel Chest Foot Locker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian steamer trunk or chest. Made of metal and brass with nailhead trim and leather
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 20.48 in W 51.78 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Zanzibar chest. An East African, teak and brass storage trunk, dating to
Brass
Sold
H 15.95 in W 34.45 in D 17.52 in
Antique circa 1880 Military Campaign Camphor Wood & Brass Chest or Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 antique Camphor wood with heavy brass
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Stunning circa 1880 Antique Teak & Brass Damchiya Dowry Chest or Linen Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1880 Indian Damchiya Dowry chest with hand
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 46.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique British Colonial Hardwood and Brass Monogrammed Travel Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and unique antique late 1800s or early 1900s British Colonial women's travel trunk
Brass
Antique Wood Trunk with Brass Studded Decoration and Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large antique trunk is distinguished by its bold metal appliqué, presenting a striking blend
Brass
Antique Red Leather, Brass and Camphor Wood Chinese Export Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, antique (mid 1800s) Chinese red leather and brass over camphor wood export trade trunk
Brass
Antique French Provincial Coffer/ Storage Trunk
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Provincial coffer/ storage trunk, 19th c., hinged top, open interior, applied
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 18.51 in
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk
Located in Kiel, SH
antique Mid-Victorian solid Camphorwood military travelling trunk with signs of use and age. Please
Brass
Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and is covered in history. It was made
Brass
Chinese Antique Red Lacquer Trunk, Blanket Chest
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese Trunk in the color of red cinnabar. This wonderful piece is made of solid
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique French Traveling Curved Top and Brass Riveted Wood Trunk or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential traveling trunk looks like a treasure chest with its curved top and brass
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 11 in W 27 in D 15.5 in
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 11 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Travel Trunk Chest Victorian Leather Brass Studded, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous antique 19th century travel trunk chest, leather bound with brass stud work all-over
Brass
Antique Korean Blanket Chest Trunk Elm Brass 19th Century, circa 1870
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Korean elm blanket chest overlaid with brass dated to circa 1870, the interior
Elm
Antique Brass Bound Campaign Trunk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Antique brass bound Campaign trunk Here we have this wonderful brass bound trunk made in teak
Antique Brass Bound Camphor Trunk
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique brass bound camphor campaign trunk. Probably the nicest trunk I
Sold
H 13.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
Large Antique Campaign Travel Trunk Chest Coffer Teak Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Large antique 19th century teak brass bound campaign travel trunk chest, circa 1870, the
Brass
Large Camphorwood Trunk, Brass Bound, circa 1880
Located in Honiton, Devon
trunk being 43 ins.. long. 22 ins.. 56 cm high and 22 ins.. 56 cm deep. Useful as a Linen Chest
Hardwood
Sold
H 18 in W 29 in D 17.75 in
French Louis XIII Leather Trunk with Antique Nailhead Trim, Early 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous French antique trunk in the Louis XIII style from the early 1800s. Oak construction
Brass, Iron
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
. The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with brilliant brass
Brass
Travel Trunk Chest Coffee Table Leather Brass Studded, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous antique 19th century travel trunk chest, leather bound with brass stud work all over
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Trunk Chest France, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk wardrobe trunk chest France circa 1920 Louis Vuitton wardrobe
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Trunk Chest France, circa 1920
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk wardrobe trunk chest France circa 1920 Louis Vuitton wardrobe
Brass
Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Blanket Box Victorian 19th Century Brass
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous antique Victorian camphor wood campaign chest, the chest is offered in super original
Brass
19th Century French Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden Chest is a treasure trove of antiquity, offering a storied piece to store your cherished belongings. Its sturdy, time-worn exterior, dressed in a deep...
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century American pine blanket chest made from six boards. The color is a brick reddish brown and is original to the piece. The hinges appear to be original to the piece ...
Pine
$5,780
H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
Chestnut
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar wood storage bench chest We can’t say enough nice things about this piece Beautiful wood grain with natural oil & wax finish Newly reconditioned Splitting to the wood...
Cedar
$630Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 35 in
Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather frame wrapped in black metal with oak banding and gold medallions. Opens to two ...
Metal
$750
H 8 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...
Metal
$1,495
H 20 in W 29 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Metal
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
Pair of Fine Red Lacquer Chests with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine red lacquer chests with hand-painted gold gilt motif, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
$30,133
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,350
H 23 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
Metal
French 19th Century Steamer Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic 19th century French traveling trunk, constructed of pine and steel, dressed in light peach colored illustrations on paper. Graphic, geometric patterns and stylized cartou...
Metal
Early 19th Century Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This black lacquer cabinet has a mitered body frame with floating panels. The thick lacquer finishes are well preserved; however, the gilt paintings are quite worn already. From the ...
Hardwood
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century, during the reign of King George III (1760-1820), fine quality craftsmanship and constr...
Brass, Iron
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
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