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Circular Vitrine

Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Bakelite, Glass, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu, Bronze and Glass Vitrine
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bronze, and glass circular vitrine cabinet attributed to Henry Dasson. The rare vitrine is raised by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Beautiful Walnut Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

French 1870s Empire Style Walnut Table with Vitrine Top and Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
circular vitrine top, ebonized and hinged, opens to reveal a display area, perfect for showcasing cherished
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood, Glass, Wood

Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
full-length drawers. At center, a dramatic circular rotating vitrine is fitted with velvet-lined
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1990s American Post-Modern Desks

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Steel

Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
Michael Graves Unique Burl Maple Pedestal Vitrine Desk, 1990c.
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 78.75 in D 48.5 in

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Vintage Mid Century Modern Circular Mirrored And Lucite Vitrine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circular lucite vitrine with mirror backing
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Vintage 1970s Vitrines

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

Milo Baughman Style Circular Chromed Metal and Glass Vitrine and Room Divider
By Milo Baughman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful chic round étagère, room divider, vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman. It
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany and Painted Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
below the vitrine top on circular tapering legs. After 43 years of business we are retiring
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco Honey Oak Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A lovely 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Bakelite, Oak

19th Century French Carved Wood Hanging Vitrine
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Delicately carved wood semi-circular vitrine. It can hang on the wall or sit.
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Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Art Deco Two Tone Blonde Birds Eye Maple & Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An extremely stylish and very distinctive looking English 1930s Art Deco two-tone semi circular
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Silk, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Louis XV Style Circular Giltwood Lighted Curio Vitrine Showcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Louis XV style clover circular giltwood lighted curio vitrine showcase. This simply
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

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Wood

Louis XV Style Circular Giltwood Lighted Curio Vitrine Showcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful Louis XV style clover circular giltwood lighted curio vitrine showcase. This simply
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
collection. On each side there are 3 glass shelves. A spectacular full circular shape body is set on a solid
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vitrines

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and fe...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Pair of Brass Semi-Circular Etageres
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Wonderful pair of semi-circular brass etageres with glass shelves. Together they make an
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Antique French Style Round Mahogany Display Vitrine with Foliate Ormolu C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
French style circular display vitrine offers mahogany construction with pierced upper gallery over bent
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Early 20th Century Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

English Art Deco Golden Walnut Circular Display Cabinet Circa 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous Art Deco circular figured walnut display cabinet on splayed base. Circa 1930's
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Vitrines

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Walnut, Glass

Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Gold and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style circular étagère or vitrine with seven tempered smoked glass shelves
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Every Art Deco interior should have one of these lovely 1930s English circular display cabinets
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Lead

Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Lead

Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Lead

Art Deco Two Tone Blonde Birds Eye Maple & Walnut Vitrine Display Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
An extremely stylish and very distinctive looking English 1930s Art Deco two-tone semi circular
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Vitrine, Cabinet, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered honey mid-tone walnut. The cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your '...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut, Bakelite

Art Deco Spectacular Circular Display Cabinet Vitrine In Walnut, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
collection. A spectacular full circular shape on a triangular plinth with astragal to the glass to the doors
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, Circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone wa...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Lead

Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, England, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone wa...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines

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Glass, Walnut

French Style Circular Glass Display Vitrine on Pedestal, Painted & Gilt, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French style display vitrine offers painted and gilt wood construction in round form with curved
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20th Century American Vitrines

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Glass, Wood

20th Century French Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine, 1930's
Located in Paris, FR
A French 20th-century vintage demi-lune vitrine or display cabinet composed of oak and sitting on
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20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines

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Oak

DIA Pair of Brass Semi-Circular Étagères
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Hanover, MA
1970's Design Institute of America (DIA) pair of half circle D form brass etageres with glass shelves. Can be configured together or independently depending on your architectural sta...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

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Brass

Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Lead

Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone cabinet features a generously sized interior display area for your 'collections'. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a "Keyhole" shape and it originates from England. Veneered in mid-tone walnut and features a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut, Plywood

English Art Deco Walnut and Glass Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
walnut and glass circular display cabinet vitrine from England dating to the 1930s. This cabinet has two
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Lead

Reserved items
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English + 1930s Art Deco Walnut Cocktail
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Reserved items
Reserved items
H 47.25 in W 28.35 in D 14.97 in
Early Beidermeier Vitrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent circular vitrine in the Beidermeier style of Northern Europe, circa 1820. Cherry wood
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Antique 19th Century Gueridon

Materials

Cherry

Weiman Furniture Company Circular Tower Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Southfield, MI
Beautiful 1960's vintage Florentine style curio cabinet by Weiman Furniture Company. Designed as a tower, this piece is finished on all sides, and is designed to float in a room. Lar...
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Vintage 1960s American Vitrines

Circular Burl and Brass Vitrine Display Cabinet Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular display cabinet with beautiful brass piece capping the top of the vitrine. There are
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Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

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Brass

Circular Giltwood Bijouterie Table, Circa 1900
Located in York, GB
Circular giltwood bijouterie table, circa 1900 Lovely unusual piece. Measure: 78cm high by
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Early 20th Century Vitrines

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Giltwood

Edwardian marquetry inlaid mahogany circular bijouterie curio display cabinet
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
1900. The display cabinet is circular and so it can be placed in the centre of a room is required
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vitrines

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Circular Bijouterie Table with Gold Velvet
Located in London, GB
circular form, on three pillar legs and platform base. Lined with gold velvet, with working lock and key
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Vitrines

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Velvet, Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany

Architectural Circular Vitrine Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully shaped round edged book case / etagere / vitrine made of brass and with glass shelves
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Circular Brass Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing round étagère or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Circular Brass Etagere with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing round etagere or vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman with six various sized
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Large Circular Brass Gold Room Divider Étagère with Glass Display Shelves
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful chic round étagère, room divider, vitrine or book case in the manner of Milo Baughman
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Large Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Brass and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style round étagère or vitrine with seven tempered glass shelves in a frame
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Hollywood Regency Circular Étagère or Vitrine in Brass and Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Maison Jansen style round étagère or vitrine with seven tempered glass shelves in a frame
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

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Metal

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Ceramic

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Circular Vitrine For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the circular vitrine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every circular vitrine was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect circular vitrine — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A circular vitrine is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one circular vitrine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Design Institute America produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Circular Vitrine?

Prices for a circular vitrine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,483 and can go as high as $8,470, while the average can fetch as much as $3,477.

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.

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