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Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Gorgeous and original 1930s Art Deco cocktail cabinet in figured walnut. This cabinet really is

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Glass, Mirror, Bakelite

Art Deco Odeon Shaped Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Art Deco Odeon Shaped Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Art Deco Odeon Shaped Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut Veneer, circa 1930
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut Veneer, circa 1930

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut Veneer, circa 1930

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco, demilune cocktail cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein. Mirrored pink glass, lit interior to

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Bruno Paul Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet, c.1930
20th Century Bruno Paul Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet, c.1930

20th Century Bruno Paul Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet, c.1930

By Bruno Paul

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

, straight grain, walnut cocktail cabinet, lined with replaced antique glass, the doors are covered with

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1920s Heavily Figured Walnut Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
1920s Heavily Figured Walnut Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet

1920s Heavily Figured Walnut Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Barnstaple, GB

Gorgeous cocktail cabinet dating to the 1920s veneered in the most stunning bookpaged figured

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1940s Danish Ebonised Tall Cabinet or Cocktail Cabinet Alex Larsson Style
1940s Danish Ebonised Tall Cabinet or Cocktail Cabinet Alex Larsson Style

1940s Danish Ebonised Tall Cabinet or Cocktail Cabinet Alex Larsson Style

By Axel Larsson

Located in London, England

can also be used as a cocktail cabinet, this piece is a great example of the high-quality and well

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930's Art Deco walnut upright cocktail cabinet, every Deco interior should have one of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani Style
Art Deco Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani Style

Art Deco Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani Style

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid Century Art Deco dry bar cocktail cabinet by Meroni and Fossati, Osvaldo Borsani style in

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930
Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This dry bar

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Bontempi Casa Madison Black and Brass Lacquered Wood Cocktail Cabinet
Bontempi Casa Madison Black and Brass Lacquered Wood Cocktail Cabinet

Bontempi Casa Madison Black and Brass Lacquered Wood Cocktail Cabinet

By Bontempi Casa

Located in Rochester, England

Designed and made by Bontempi Casa, this Madison cocktail cabinet is a beautifully modern storage

Category

2010s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Glass

1960s, Mahogany and Walnut Dry Bar or Cocktail Cabinet Denmark
1960s, Mahogany and Walnut Dry Bar or Cocktail Cabinet Denmark

1960s, Mahogany and Walnut Dry Bar or Cocktail Cabinet Denmark

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Exceptional beautiful and in perfect condition dry bar or cocktail cabinet of mahogany on a skinny

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Superbly Stylish Art Deco Half Circle Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930
Superbly Stylish Art Deco Half Circle Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Superbly Stylish Art Deco Half Circle Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration are this beautifully styled Art Deco cocktail cabinet, dating to the 1930s

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Fittings
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Fittings

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Fittings

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

An exceptionally good quality French art deco cocktail cabinet, solid walnut and in parquetry

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Illuminated Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930
Art Deco Illuminated Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930

Art Deco Illuminated Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar, English, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously glamorous Art Deco walnut cocktail cabinet which opens up

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Impressive antique walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in excellent condition and dating from around the

Category

Vintage 1910s English Cabinets

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's
Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's

Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930's Art Deco walnut upright cocktail cabinet, every Deco interior should have one of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's
Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's

Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, 1930's

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930's English Art Deco walnut upright cocktail cabinet, dry bar, every home should have

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Rosewood Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet With Lighting By Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Rosewood Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet With Lighting By Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Rosewood Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet With Lighting By Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A sleek 1960s cocktail cabinet in Rio rosewood by Kai Kristiansen For FM Møbler. It features

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Aldo Tura Goatskin Bar Cart or Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950
Italian Aldo Tura Goatskin Bar Cart or Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950

Italian Aldo Tura Goatskin Bar Cart or Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1950

By Aldo Tura

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Visually arresting bar cart or cocktail cabinet by Italian artist-craftsman Aldo Tura, displaying

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Drinks Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard by Beaver and Tapley
Mid-Century Modern Drinks Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard by Beaver and Tapley

Mid-Century Modern Drinks Cocktail Cabinet Sideboard by Beaver and Tapley

By Robert Heritage

Located in Leicester, GB

pieces. The cocktail cabinet is made in Sapele, a lovely stripy Teak type of wood with gorgeous color

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Drinks Cocktail Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Drinks Cocktail Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Drinks Cocktail Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley

By Robert Heritage

Located in Leicester, GB

pieces. The cocktail cabinet is made in Sapele, a lovely stripy Teak type of wood with gorgeous color

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Elegant Vintage cocktail cabinet dry bar
Elegant Vintage cocktail cabinet dry bar

Elegant Vintage cocktail cabinet dry bar

Located in Paris, France

An elegant 1950s bar cabinet restyled and embellished with a sealed print of a neoclassical

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Teak

English Art Deco 1930s Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar
English Art Deco 1930s Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar

English Art Deco 1930s Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Bar

By Aw-Lyn

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this stylish English Art Deco, 1930s figured walnut cocktail cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet C1930
Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet C1930

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet C1930

Located in London, GB

This is a stupendous vintage French burr walnut and ormolu mounted cocktail cabinet with fitted and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar Mid 20th C
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar Mid 20th C

Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar Mid 20th C

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic vintage burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration

Category

Vintage 1950s Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Antique Queen Anne Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Epstein Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Drinks Deco, 1930
Epstein Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Drinks Deco, 1930

Epstein Cocktail Cabinet Walnut Drinks Deco, 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant drinks cabinet in the Epstein manner We date this piece to circa 1930 Epstein & Co were

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Upright Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Upright Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Upright Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930s Art Deco walnut upright cocktail cabinet, every Deco interior should have one of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco fitted burr walnut cocktail cabinet This hugely stylish cocktail cabinet hospitality

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Amboyna Cocktail Cabinet / Dry Bar, 1930
Art Deco French Amboyna Cocktail Cabinet / Dry Bar, 1930

Art Deco French Amboyna Cocktail Cabinet / Dry Bar, 1930

Located in Devon, England

An exceptional quality French Art Deco cocktail cabinet / dry bar of diminutive size, sourced just

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Mahogany, Amboyna

Art Deco Burr Walnut Drinks Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, by H & L Epstein, C1930
Art Deco Burr Walnut Drinks Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, by H & L Epstein, C1930

Art Deco Burr Walnut Drinks Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, by H & L Epstein, C1930

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Devon, England

This hugely stylish cocktail cabinet cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture, and it's

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930
Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930s Art Deco walnut upright cocktail cabinet, every Deco interior should have one of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930
Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail cabinet hospitality cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

Located in Devon, England

This hugely stylish cocktail cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco furniture, and it's internal

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s
Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Devon, England

This hugely stylish Art Deco cocktail hospitality cabinet is a fantastic piece of Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar
English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

English Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar

Located in Devon, England

This hugely stylish cocktail cabinet hospitality cabinet, is a fantastic piece of Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

English Modern Cocktail Cabinet In Teak With Fold Out Bar
English Modern Cocktail Cabinet In Teak With Fold Out Bar

English Modern Cocktail Cabinet In Teak With Fold Out Bar

By Beautility

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Beautility Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Mahogany Measurements: 51.25" wide x 17" deep (closed), 29.5" deep (bar open) x 43.75" tall Con...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar, Circa 1930
Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar, Circa 1930

Art Deco Fitted Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet or Dry Bar, Circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

A hugely stylish cocktail cabinet hospitality cabinet dry bar which is a fantastic piece of Art

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Pine Tree and Wrought Iron, Mid-Century
Spanish Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Pine Tree and Wrought Iron, Mid-Century

Spanish Vintage Bar Cocktail Cabinet Pine Tree and Wrought Iron, Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Cocktail bar cabinet, mid-century In the top part you can store glasses and bowls In the the lower

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Art Deco Longcase Clock / Cocktail Cabinet
Rare Art Deco Longcase Clock / Cocktail Cabinet

Rare Art Deco Longcase Clock / Cocktail Cabinet

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Norwich, GB

. The trunk door opens to reveal a fully fitted illuminated interior for cocktail glasses, shakers

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Portable Cocktail Cabinet
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Portable Cocktail Cabinet

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Portable Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Devon, England

This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to purchase a high end portable cocktail dry bar dating to

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1940s

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful Italian mid-century burl walnut cocktail cabinet. Bar service area features a finely

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Dry Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1930s

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful Italian 1930s Art Deco burl walnut cocktail cabinet. Bar service area features a "triple

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, on Casters, English, c1930
Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, on Casters, English, c1930

Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, Dry Bar, on Casters, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this English made walnut cocktail occasional table dating to the 1930's

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

1970s English Aluminium Drinks Trolley Cocktail Cabinet in Rose Gold by Kaymet
1970s English Aluminium Drinks Trolley Cocktail Cabinet in Rose Gold by Kaymet

1970s English Aluminium Drinks Trolley Cocktail Cabinet in Rose Gold by Kaymet

By Kaymet

Located in Leicester, GB

finish is characterful. This original Kaymet bar cart would be lovely as a cocktail trolley/cabinet

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Aluminum

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Cocktail Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cocktail cabinets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all cocktail cabinets available were constructed with great care. Find 1359 antique and vintage cocktail cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 72 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cocktail cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Cocktail cabinets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cocktail cabinets over the years, but those made by Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co, Maurice Adams and Greenapple are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cocktail Cabinets?

Prices for cocktail cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cocktail cabinets begin at $150 and can go as high as $410,519, while the average can fetch as much as $3,406.

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.

Questions About Cocktail Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.

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