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Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860
Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860

Antique English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Breakfront, Circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Chippendale style carved mahogany breakfront bookcase with latticework, Circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This antique Chippendale style breakfront bookcase is of extremely high quality & has nice small

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

This antique Chippendale style breakfront bookcase is of extremely high quality and has nice small

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the top with raised gallery having carved centrepiece above a

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Vintage Mahogany Breakfront with Humidor
Vintage Mahogany Breakfront with Humidor

Vintage Mahogany Breakfront with Humidor

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage breakfront with humidor, mahogany, broken openwork bonnet over a carved cornice, three

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase
Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Antique Victorian Breakfront Bookcase

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very impressive antique breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates

Category

Antique 1880s British Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Fabric

Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase
Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Large Mahogany Breakfront Glazed Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the large rectangular top having carved moulded edge to

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront
A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront

A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront

Located in Stamford, CT

A Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Breakfront of custom quality, possibly John Stuart or John Widdercomb

Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront

Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront

By Drexel

Located in Annville, PA

The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Chipendale Revival Mahogany Breakfront Astragal Glazed Bookcase
Chipendale Revival Mahogany Breakfront Astragal Glazed Bookcase

Chipendale Revival Mahogany Breakfront Astragal Glazed Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany breakfront glazed bookcase, the large rectangular top having carved moulded edge to two

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Beacon Hill Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
Beacon Hill Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

Beacon Hill Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

By Beacon Hill

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beacon Hill collection Chippendale style 2 pc china cabinet. This flame mahogany constructed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chippendale revival, mahogany breakfront library bookcase, the large rectangular top with scale

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Style Display Cabinet
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Style Display Cabinet

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chippendale Style Display Cabinet

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary quality antique English superbly marquetry inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

By Councill

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique
Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s

Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel USA

Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Councill

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase By Councill Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet By Baker Furniture USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front secretary desk

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1960s
Kittinger Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1960s

Kittinger Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1960s

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet Attributed to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Chinoiserie Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture Georgian Chinoiserie Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture Georgian Chinoiserie Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Karges Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Restored
Karges Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Restored

Karges Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Restored

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Chippendale style breakfront sideboard or bar cabinet By Karges USA, late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet From the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Cabin
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Cabin

Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Breakfront Bookcase Cabin

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with

Category

Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Monumental Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase
Baker Furniture Georgian Monumental Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase

Baker Furniture Georgian Monumental Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous monumental Georgian or Chippendale style carved cherry wood breakfront bookcase cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kittinger USA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris American Colonial Cherry Wood Breakfront Sideboard Buffet
Henkel Harris American Colonial Cherry Wood Breakfront Sideboard Buffet

Henkel Harris American Colonial Cherry Wood Breakfront Sideboard Buffet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard or buffet server with hutch

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

Charak Furniture Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase cabinet with secretary desk

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk

Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style two-piece lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique
Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Craftique

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henkel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Hickory
Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Hickory

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Hickory

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Satinwood Banded Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Georgian Satinwood Banded Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Georgian Satinwood Banded Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet In the manner of

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill
Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill

Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Beacon Hill

By Beacon Hill

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with secretary desk

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with

Category

Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Style English Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding English Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with

Category

Vintage 1980s English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Chippendale Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chippendale breakfront you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and glass, every chippendale breakfront was constructed with great care. Find 52 options for an antique or vintage chippendale breakfront now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chippendale breakfront — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each chippendale breakfront bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chippendale breakfront that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Beacon Hill and Bernhardt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chippendale Breakfront?

The average selling price for a chippendale breakfront at 1stDibs is $9,000, while they’re typically $1,295 on the low end and $228,500 for the highest priced.

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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