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Chinese Two Door Side Cabinet
Chinese Two Door Side Cabinet

Chinese Two Door Side Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-door side cabinet has a classic, square-corner design with clean lines and minimal decoration. The small cabinet is crafted of elm with traditional joinery methods, faced wi...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century locking cabinet from Shanxi province is the perfect place to stow household odds and ends. Crafted with traditional joinery, the small cabinet has an overhung top, ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet
19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet

19th C. Asian Wood Storage Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A classic Chinese two-door cabinet with two short over one long drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, Late 19th Century

Chinese Two Door Keeper's Cabinet, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

With its simple silhouette and minimal decoration, this antique side cabinet from Shanxi, China is the perfect place to stow odds and ends. Crafted of elm (yumu) with traditional joi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Polychrome Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet, 19th Century
Chinese Polychrome Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet, 19th Century

Chinese Polychrome Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Rødding, DK

A polychrome lacquered two-door cabinet, Chinese, 19th century. Each door carries a gold-ground figural panel depicting court scenes in the classical narrative tradition, the figures...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A diminutive chinoiserie cabinet consisting of acid-etched and enameled panels of brass and pewter. Original painted interior. Clean original surface Signed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Carved Mahogany Two-Door & Two-Drawer Mirrored China Cabinet C1910
Antique Carved Mahogany Two-Door & Two-Drawer Mirrored China Cabinet C1910

Antique Carved Mahogany Two-Door & Two-Drawer Mirrored China Cabinet C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Floral Carved Mahogany Two-Door & Two-Drawer Mirrored China Cabinet with Upper Mirrored...

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany & Satinwood Two Door Five Drawer China Cabinet C1920
Antique Mahogany & Satinwood Two Door Five Drawer China Cabinet C1920

Antique Mahogany & Satinwood Two Door Five Drawer China Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Mahogany & Satinwood Two Door Five Drawer China Cabinet with Latticework Unsigned C1920 Measures - 68.75"H x 39.75"W x 15.25"D A finely crafted antique china cabinet includes...

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Two Doors over Two Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with natural color and two doors over two drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Two Door Mahogany China Closet
Two Door Mahogany China Closet

Two Door Mahogany China Closet

Located in Annville, PA

Ideal for narrow spaces this Two Door Mahogany China Closet can fit when our larger cabinets cannot make it between a set of doorways, windows, radiators, etc.

Category

2010s Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Walnut Renaissance Revival Style Two Door China Cabinet Circa 1920's
Walnut Renaissance Revival Style Two Door China Cabinet Circa 1920's

Walnut Renaissance Revival Style Two Door China Cabinet Circa 1920's

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Stunning Walnut Renaissance Revival Style Two Door China Cabinet Circa 1920's Dimensions : 40" Wide X 20" Deep X 67" Tall This stunning cabinet was made in the renaissance revival ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Two Door Ming Style Vanity Cabinets
Pair of Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Two Door Ming Style Vanity Cabinets

Pair of Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish Two Door Ming Style Vanity Cabinets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of the Classic Chinese Red Crackle Finish with Antiqued Brass Hardware Fully Assembled Ming Style Vanity Cabinets, Two Doors with One Removable Shelf and Two Drawers at Bottom f...

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2010s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Heavily Carved Oak Faces Urns Motive Two Door China Cabinet c1880s MINT!
Heavily Carved Oak Faces Urns Motive Two Door China Cabinet c1880s MINT!

Heavily Carved Oak Faces Urns Motive Two Door China Cabinet c1880s MINT!

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavily Carved Oak Faces Urns Motive Two Door China Cabinet c1880s MINT! Adjustable shelves

Category

Antique 19th Century American Jacobean Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the early 20th century with five drawers, two doors and iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves
Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves

Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves

Located in Yonkers, NY

Impressive in scale and richly toned, this large antique Chinese cabinet offers a striking combination of architectural balance and functional design.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors
19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors

19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

Red lacquered Chinese cupboard with two 19th century doors. Modern iron fittings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Wood

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CARVED HUANGHUALI TWO DOOR CABiNET ON STAND QING DYNASTY
A FINE 19TH CENTURY CARVED HUANGHUALI TWO DOOR CABiNET ON STAND QING DYNASTY

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CARVED HUANGHUALI TWO DOOR CABiNET ON STAND QING DYNASTY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Carved Huanghuali two door and two drawer Chinese Cabinet on stand Circa 1890-1910...

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Oak Two Doors Jacobean Style China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch Buffet
Antique Carved Oak Two Doors Jacobean Style China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch Buffet

Antique Carved Oak Two Doors Jacobean Style China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch Buffet

By B. Altman and Company 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique carved oak two doors Jacobean style china cabinet cupboard hutch buffet mint!

Category

20th Century American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Two-Toned Cabinet with Doors and Five Drawers with Etched Brass Hardware
Two-Toned Cabinet with Doors and Five Drawers with Etched Brass Hardware

Two-Toned Cabinet with Doors and Five Drawers with Etched Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall two-toned wood cabinet offers a balanced mix of refinement and utility, ideal for interiors that value clean lines and timeless craftsmanship. The upper section features a ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s
Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s

Qing Dynasty Period Armoire Cabinet with 14 Drawers and Two Doors, 1900s

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period armoire cabinet from the early 20th century with 14 drawers and two accordion doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Door Black Cabinet, c. 1850

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 ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period elmwood low kang cabinet from the 19th century with everted flanges, two petite doors, scrolls and floral motifs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Door Buffet with Faux Doors and Upper Removable Panel

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period two-door wooden buffet from the early 20th century, with upper removable board. Born during the early years of the 20th century, this charming late Qing Dy...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Iron

Chinese Kang Low Two Door Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century
Chinese Kang Low Two Door Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century

Chinese Kang Low Two Door Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Chinese Kang Low Two Door Cabinet on Stand, 19th Century A lovely wooden box with elaborate brass butterfly hardware on two doors which open to a storage area, sitting on a small sta...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Two-Toned Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors
Midcentury Two-Toned Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors

Midcentury Two-Toned Side Chest with Single Drawer and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage side chest from the mid-20th century, with horse hoof feet and two-toned finish. This mid-century vintage side chest exemplifies a blend of functionality and aesthetic char...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and double doors. This late Qing Dynasty Chinese side chest encapsulates the refined craft...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors
Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors

Vintage Painted Sideboard with Distressed Patina, Three Drawers, Two Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage painted sideboard from the 20th century with distressed patina and three drawers over two doors. This painted sideboard features a distressed patina, lending it an aura of ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors
Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors

Low Kang Carved Sideboard with Brown Distressed Finish and Two Small Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A low Kang Qing Dynasty period sideboard from the 19th century with brown distressed finish, two small doors, two small drawers and teardrop brass hardware. Step into a world of hist...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bedside Wooden Cabinet with Two Small Doors
Late Qing Dynasty Period Bedside Wooden Cabinet with Two Small Doors

Late Qing Dynasty Period Bedside Wooden Cabinet with Two Small Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden bedside cabinet from early 20th century, with two doors, carved apron and weathered patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers
Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers

Vintage Natural Wood Two-Door Cabinet with Floral Décor and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Ming Dynasty style natural wood two-door cabinet from the mid-20th century, with floral décor and hidden drawers. This mid-century cabinet, crafted in the style of the Ming...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bedside Cabinet with Yellow Lacquer, Lift Top and Two Doors
Vintage Bedside Cabinet with Yellow Lacquer, Lift Top and Two Doors

Vintage Bedside Cabinet with Yellow Lacquer, Lift Top and Two Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese bedside cabinet from the mid 20th century, with distressed yellow lacquer, lift top, two doors, brass hardware and horse hoof feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-century vintage hand painted Cinnabar red chinoiserie cabinet
Mid-century vintage hand painted Cinnabar red chinoiserie cabinet

Mid-century vintage hand painted Cinnabar red chinoiserie cabinet

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage hand painted Chinese inspired two door cabinet. This beautifully painted cabinet has a Cinnabar red background with beautiful chinoiserie decorations in...

Category

Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Chinese Two Door Cabinets
Pair Antique Chinese Two Door Cabinets

Pair Antique Chinese Two Door Cabinets

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair Lacquered Antique Chinese Two Door Cabinets Tapered And with Drawer Above.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mid-19th Century Chinese Two-Door Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Chinese Two-Door Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Chinese Two-Door Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-19th century Chinese two-door cabinet, dark red, decorated and lacquered surface, engraved oriental hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Burgundy Lacquer 19th Century Chinese Two Door Cabinet
Burgundy Lacquer 19th Century Chinese Two Door Cabinet

Burgundy Lacquer 19th Century Chinese Two Door Cabinet

Located in Morristown, NJ

Burgundy Lacquer 19th Century Chinese Two Door Cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th C. Decorated Red Lacquered Chinese Cabinets
Pair of 19th C. Decorated Red Lacquered Chinese Cabinets

Pair of 19th C. Decorated Red Lacquered Chinese Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

Fine Pair of 19th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Two Door Cabinets with Chinoiserie Decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

English Mahogany Two-Door Glazed Bookcase or China Cabinet, circa 1840
English Mahogany Two-Door Glazed Bookcase or China Cabinet, circa 1840

English Mahogany Two-Door Glazed Bookcase or China Cabinet, circa 1840

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique English early Victorian mahogany china cabinet, made in two parts, with two glazed doors over a base with 2 blind drawers and 2 paneled doors.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase
Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase

Yew Wood Two Glass Door Breakfront Small China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Atlanta, GA

Need something to display your fine collectibles? Then this vintage bookcase with glass shelves is for you! It has an elegant look and classic style that will draw attention to where...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Yew

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Unavailable|$5,800

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Mississauga, ON

A late 18th-early 19th century Chinese red lacquer chinoiserie decorated two-door cabinet with a carved pierced apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Early Chinese Lacquered Armoire Cabinet
Early Chinese Lacquered Armoire Cabinet

Early Chinese Lacquered Armoire Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Chinese Oriental Cabinet with two doors very finely lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese black lacquer two door buffet cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Modern Two-Door Credenza in Walnut with Brass and Lucite hardware Greystone Case
Modern Two-Door Credenza in Walnut with Brass and Lucite hardware Greystone Case

Modern Two-Door Credenza in Walnut with Brass and Lucite hardware Greystone Case

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

The Amalfi two-door credenza is perfect for any spaces, with oiled South American walnut finished doors. Surrounded by a greystone finish, the wood pieces placed on the doors create ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Florence Two-Door Petite Blush Pink Credenza, Lucite and Brass Legs
Modern Style Florence Two-Door Petite Blush Pink Credenza, Lucite and Brass Legs

Modern Style Florence Two-Door Petite Blush Pink Credenza, Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Introducing the Florence 2 Door Petite Credenza, featuring doors defined by bold concentric circles, ovals, and parallel lines. This credenza is both fresh and timeless in its design...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Blush Pink Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Blush Pink Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door White Credenza Lacquer with Lucite and Brass Legs

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door White Credenza Lacquer with Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco Credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Style Two-Door Black Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

Midcentury Art Deco Style Two-Door Black Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant greystone color and symmetrical design, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Hunter Green Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Hunter Green Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

A modern twist on the classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Capri Blue Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Capri Blue Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

A modern twist on the classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant Greystone color and symmetrical design, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Two Door Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese two door cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese two door cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are 133 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese two door cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese two door cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese two door cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Modshop, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Stickley Brothers each produced at least one beautiful Chinese two door cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Two Door Cabinet?

Prices for a Chinese two door cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $13,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,953.

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.

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