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Contador Cabinet

Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand
Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand

Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand

Located in Madrid, ES

Similar in concept to the Spanish bargueño, the Portuguese "contador" cabinet started out as a

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Contador Cabinet Original Stand Rosewood Vinhático Portuguese Brass Tremidos
Contador Cabinet Original Stand Rosewood Vinhático Portuguese Brass Tremidos

Contador Cabinet Original Stand Rosewood Vinhático Portuguese Brass Tremidos

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A STRIKING, MUSEUM QUALITY, BAROQUE, PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN, ROSEWOOD & VINHÁTICO CONTADOR OR CABINET

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Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

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H 48 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

handles and lock escutcheons. Goanese, circa 1800. This contador blends the traditional form of Western

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18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet

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Located in Forney, TX

museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador

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Located in London, GB

Indo Portuguese, Goa, 17th century ‘Contador’ Cabinet teak, rosewood, ebony, ivory ivory handles

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Portuguese cabinet with stand. Probably a quality replica from Lisbon from the 20th century of the

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Magnificent Spanish Bargueño on a Chest of Drawers, 17th Century
Magnificent Spanish Bargueño on a Chest of Drawers, 17th Century

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Located in Madrid, ES

visible drawers (also called a "contador" cabinet), and one with a hinged lid that, when opened, functions

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Late 19th Century Iberian Baroque Style Contador In Palisander Wood
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Late 19th century Iberian Baroque style Contador in Palisander wood. Classic "torcido and tremido

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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