Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet This Sweet Shop Cabinet has advertising banners
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Glass
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet This Sweet Shop Cabinet has advertising banners
Glass
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Fry’s Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet This Sweet Shop Cabinet has advertising banners
Glass
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Shop Display Counter Top Cabinet This is superb Victorian shop display Cabinet, it has
Glass
Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet This glazed Shop Display Cabinet has
Glass
McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
McVitie & Price Counter Top Cake Shop Display Cabinet This is a Glazed Counter top Display
Walnut
Edwardian Cadbury’s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Cadbury’s counter top sweet shop display cabinet This glazed shop display cabinet is
Glass
1900s Counter Top Fry's Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1900s Counter Top Sweet Shop Display Cabinet This glazed Shop Display Cabinet it has
Glass, Walnut
$3,459
H 27.76 in W 32.09 in D 17.13 in
Cadburys Chocolate Counter Top Sweet Shop Glass Fronted Display Cabinet
Located in Reepham, GB
Cadburys Chocolate Glass Fronted Display Cabinet. Early 1900s, counter top, shop display unit with
Mahogany
Large Vintage Mid-Century Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage shop display counter from the 1930s. Restored ready to use. An exceptionally stylish
Glass, Pine, Plywood
Art Deco Cadbury’s Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
display cabinet it is a counter top piece, it is in the shape of a convex hexagon, with a small door at
Glass
Teak Display Counter
Located in Topanga, CA
A teak shop display counter cabinet featuring a glass top and glass panels on three sides, along
Teak
$1,937
H 24 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Mechanical Dispensing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Mechanical Dispensing Cabinet This is a very rare
Glass
$3,950
H 35.25 in W 59.25 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Pine Shop Counter with Rustic Reclaimed Top for Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
piece originally served as a grocer's shop counter in the 1800's and is finished on all four sides. The
Wood, Pine
Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A superb antique French shop counter in solid oak, featuring a glazed display top and original
Brass
Cadbury's Antique Mahogany & Glass Display Cabinet, Industrial Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cadbury’s counter top sweet shop display cabinet This glazed shop display cabinet is made
Glass
Rare and Elegant French Directoire Painted Shop Counter, C. 1830.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, offering both display and storage. Its narrow depth makes it exceptionally versatile — ideal for use as a
Wood, Paint
$8,403
H 32.68 in W 114.18 in D 31.5 in
Large french antique shop counter, circa 1930, in solid oak and pine.
Located in LYON, FR
Large antique shop counter, circa 1930, in solid oak and pine. The front features a fine oak veneer
Oak, Pine
Cadbury’s 1940 Art Deco Sweet Shop Cabinet in Glass & Chrome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cadbury’s Art Deco Sweet Shop Cabinet This is a small but Charming Cadbury’s Sweet Shop Display
Glass
19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Tall Danish Pine Shop Apothecary Cabinet Bookcase 19th-century Danish pine shop
Wood, Pine
$2,350
H 70.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany General Store Display Case Apothecary Cabinet 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
Xenia Ohio. This cabinet would be most impressive installed on a counter top for eye level viewing
Glass, Mahogany
$23,444 / set
H 44.89 in W 331.11 in D 44.89 in
French Oak Shop Counters with Marble Tops from “La Maison Calondre” 8.41 m
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Exceptional set of three antique French shop counters in solid oak, richly molded and carved
Marble, Brass
$4,981
H 33 in W 55 in D 11 in
Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display A magnificent piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Empire Tea Cabinet, Tea Room, Cafe Display A magnificent piece of social history a
Walnut
Large 19th Century French Walnut Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
a shop display item. This originated in Beziers and still has its original delivery labels inside
Walnut
Large 1930s German Modernist Showcase Counter with Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular large showcase counter in the style of German Modernism — an impressive display unit
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Antique French Industrial General Store Counter - Work Island
Located in Forney, TX
retail shop counter, large fine restaurant hostess stand or serving station, to name just a few Hand
Metal
$3,900
H 43.25 in W 70.5 in D 22 in
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were used
Pine
$6,612
H 34.65 in W 117.72 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful patinated large rustic oak display case, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
glass on top a perfect counter to showcase nice items at home or in your shop. This display case is an
Glass, Wood, Oak
$4,150
H 36.5 in W 45.25 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Black Apothecary 9 Drawer Cabinet Console Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
counter or storage cabinet. Apothecary counters similar to this were used throughout shops in European and
Pine, Paint
$7,500
H 40.25 in W 25 in D 23 in
Antique Parisian Cafe Counter Ceramic Tile Store Display Table Hostess Stand
Located in Forney, TX
, desserts, chocolates, and more, so this counter likely functioned as a charcuterie display table, work
Marble, Brass
$4,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 21.63 in
Lighted Custom Made Modern Cherry Buffet Dry Bar With Wine Rack and Bar Cart
By Foster-McDavid, Arne Vodder, Brown Saltman, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
been meticulously restored. The finish has been refinished by cabinet-shop experts — the top especially
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 in
Antique 1900 French Continental Bleached Solid Oak Shop Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
This French shop counter was dark oak and has recently been bleached. It has a storage compartment
Other
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 85.5 in D 27.75 in
Antique Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase or Display Cabinet with Gable Top
By Claes & Lehnbeuter
Located in Dallas, TX
Here is a beautiful antique curved glass and oak display cabinet from the late 19th-early 20th
Nickel
Late 19th Century Chemist Shop, Apothecary Interior
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
) An L shaped display cabinet finished with copper that makes the counter on one side and is used as a
Copper
Authentic Natural Pine Trading Post - 1900
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Natural pine shop counter with a top with cut front corners. This top is wider on the left than it
Pine
Victorian Mahogany Haberdashery Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany Haberdashery counter top shop display cabinet A lovely piece of Victorian
Victorian Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet, Sweet Shop
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian counter top shop display cabinet, sweet shop This glazed shop display cabinet is made
Victorian Mahogany Watchmakers Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany watchmakers counter top shop display cabinet A lovely piece of Victorian shop
Mahogany
Arts and Crafts Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet, Watches, Jewellery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Counter Top Shop Display Cabinet, Watches, Jewellery This is a Golden Oak fully
Oak
Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rowntree’s Sweet Shop Counter Top Display Cabinet Advertising Shop Display Cabinet the cabinet has
Glass
Victorian Mahogany Counter Top Cigarette Cabinet, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany counter top cigarette cabinet, shop display This is a shallow shop display
Sold
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
Oak Schlieper Counter Top Chocolate Shop Display Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop display cabinet is made from oak, the glass has gold leaf lettering on the front of the
Oak
Sold
H 37.8 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Mahogany Cadbury’s Counter Top Chocolate Shop Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop display cabinet is made from mahogany, the top has gold leaf lettering and the etching in
Mahogany
Sold
H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 14.77 in
Mahogany Cadbury’s Counter Top Chocolate Shop Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop display cabinet is made from mahogany, the glass has gold leaf lettering on the front of
Mahogany
Sold
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 13.19 in
Mahogany Counter Top Cake & Biscuits Shop Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This shop display cabinet was made to display cakes and biscuits. The cabinet has two glass shelves
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 45.5 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century English Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Late Victorian mahogany shop cabinet, having a glass top, side, and back
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German Vintage shop counter. Circa from the 1920s/ 30s. On an asymmetrical ground plan, the oak
Glass, Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Shop Counter Display Cabin
Located in Ware, GB
This large and impressive glass cabinet is made from mahogany with glass sides and top. The
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 26.78 in
French Oak 19th Century General Store Shop / Display Cabinet or Counter
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Very nice cabinet most likely from a general store to display items. The cabinet is paneled on
Oak
Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German mid-century shop display cabinet or counter display cabinet in an attractive small
Glass, Oak
Ingersoll Jewelers Shop Watch Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Ingersoll Jewelers shop watch shop display cabinet This is a very very good piece, it has at the
Rare Art Deco Oak Shop Display Haberdashery Counter
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a stunning Art Deco shop display which is among the finest you will find on the
Oak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
Atomic 1950s Dutch Design Glass and Wood Display Cabinet Vitrine, Shop Counter
Located in Antwerp, BE
accents. The front features an enclosed vitrine with shelf, a top display of glass which is open to the
Metal
Sold
H 36 in W 71 in D 24 in
English Art Deco Haberdashery Glass Shop Counter, 16 Drawers, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This haberdashery shop counter is a good large size, it has 4 banks each of 4 graduated drawers
Glass, Oak
Antique Artist Paint Shop Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Fabulous and rare, this is a counter-top display case made from fruitwood was used to display a
Glass, Wood, Fruitwood
Sold
H 101.75 in W 157 in L 101.75 in
Rare Antique Tea Shop Counter/Huge Display Cabinet with Metal Bins, London, Engl
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive store display cabinet at over 13' long and 8' high is a rare and unusual find. The
Wood
Fry’s Glazed Sweet Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fry’s Glazed Sweet Shop Display Cabinet This Charming FRY’s Sweet Shop Display Cabinet is a
Victorian Curved, Mirrored Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian curved, mirrored shop display cabinet. The cabinet is a counter top piece, it made in
Sold
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Antique Shop Display Cabinet, English, Walnut, Shop Fitting, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shop display cabinet. An English, walnut shop fitting counter top chemist's
Walnut
Vintage Pine Shop Counter, 1950s, Restored Top
Located in LYON, FR
Vintage Pine Shop Counter, 1950s, Restored Top Description: An authentic trade piece with
Pine
Vintage Versace Shop Display Counter Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent vintage Versace shop display counter, Circa 1990s in date. The glass top
Walnut
Sold
H 44.25 in W 108.75 in D 27.13 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Display Shop Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality Victorian jewellery shop counter or cabinet, with a narrow mahogany frame and
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 75.6 in D 20.48 in
1950s Belgian Tailors Shop Oak Display Counter, Up and Over Doors
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Belgian tailors shop oak display counter – Up and over doors. A stunning and original shop
Oak
Sold
H 35.25 in W 68.5 in D 23 in
Original Painted Shop Counter Cabinet Console Island, Hungary, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique grocer's counter with two large sliding cabinet doors, original brick red/rust colored
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 11.03 in
20thC English Angling Shop Display Cabinet, Hardy Brothers c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
wooden stand. A small counter top display cabinet is later sign written for the famous Hardy Brothers
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
20thC English Angling Shop Display Cabinet, Hardy Brothers, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
wooden stand. A small counter top display cabinet is later sign written for the famous Hardy Brothers
Glass, Mahogany
1910s French Wooden Patinated Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
with the patina of use. Display case, work surface, dry bar, sideboard or counter top, an elegant and
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 67.75 in D 21.25 in
19th Century Brown Painted Shop Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island w/ Sliding Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique shop counter with two large sliding cabinet doors, original brown paint over natural pine
Pine, Paint
19th Century English Shop Keeper's Counter
Located in Wichita, KS
beautiful old scrub top pine top. There is a 15.75" space between the pot board shelf to the server
1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter is a captivating blend of sophistication and
Glass, Wood
1900s French Wooden Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French shop counter features a beautifully patinated pine construction with
Wood
Danish Functionalist Oakwood Shop Counter, C. 1930s
Located in Kastrup, DK
quality shop counter, well suited for displaying merchandise in a shop or collectibles in a walk-in closet.
Glass, Oak
1900s French Provincial Carved Wooden Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Provincial carved wooden shop counter is a substantial and beautifully crafted
Wood
Antique Shop Counter Kitchen Island Buffet Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine shop counter is a great find due to its length; at 8.5 long, it can be used as a
Wood
Sold
H 6.3 in W 67.72 in D 19.69 in
Oak and Pine Jewelry / Shop Display Cabinet or Table Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak counter top vitrine was made circa 1920s in England and probably used in a shop to display
Oak, Pine
1900s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Open Storage
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Wood Patinated Shop Counter with Open Storage exemplifies the character and
Wood
Danish Art Deco Teakwood Shop Counter, circa 1930s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A grand scale Danish teak, glass, chrome and brass shop counter, circa 1930s, of rectangular form
19th Century Pine Shop Counter Rustic Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique free-standing shop counter with brown painted finish, 6' long. The old brown paint is
Pine, Paint
Large 20th Century Apothecary Shop Counter with Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large freestanding shop counter from a pharmacy. 1930`s/ 1940`s. Solidly crafted in pitch pine
Pine
20th Century Stripped Oak Shop Counter with Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Freestanding counter with drawers from the 1930s/40s. The furniture was originally part of an
Wood, Oak
Pine Shop Counter Sideboard Kitchen Island, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine shop counter has 3 cabinet doors revealing interior with one interior shelf
Pine
Early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the past with this early 20th Century French Wooden and Glass Shop Counter, a petite yet
Glass, Wood
Pine 12 Drawer Apothecary Shop Counter Sideboard, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to this were used throughout shops
Pine
Antique White and Black Painted Shop Counter, Perfect Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
counter was used in a museum shop, and has a new top (notice the 2 holes likely to allow for electrical
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 60.75 in D 18.25 in
Rustic Original Painted Shop Counter Kitchen Island, Hungary circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique 5' shop counter with original residual paint over natural pine. Yellow, green and brown
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 40.5 in W 77.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Pine Apothecary Shop Counter Free Standing Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
This old pine counter is a wonderful find; If used in a pharmacy, this would also be considered and
Pine
Sold
H 35.83 in W 71.66 in D 23.63 in
ANTIQUE 1920 ENGLISH VICTORIAN OAK HABERDASHERY SHOP COUNTER WITH ORIGiNAL GLASS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superb English oak haberdashery shop counter, dating to circa 1920s, rich
Oak
Sold
H 33.25 in W 86.5 in D 22.5 in
Pine Shop Counter 15 Drawer Apothecary Kitchen Island, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
counter or storage cabinet, often with many small drawers such as this one. If used in a pharmacy, this
Pine
Two Antique Glazed Museum Display Cabinets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Superb large antique glazed mahogany museum display cabinets from the V&A Museum, London. There are doors to each end, opening opposite to each other. Price is for each display cabi...
Brass
$1,437Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This mahogany and pine vitrine was made circa 1920s in England and probably used in a shop. It features a solid wooden frame with glass sides, top and sliding doors.
Mahogany, Pine
$950
H 26 in W 23.5 in D 15.25 in
French Neoclassical Display Table with Glass Top, Brass & Wood, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely French Neoclassical style display table. It has a painted black and gold trimmed finish. The legs are an X style with brass fittings at bottom. Great for displaying a small c...
Brass
$3,402
H 54.73 in W 17.33 in D 29.53 in
English antique wood and original glass display cabinet, with shelves, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Antique wooden display case, with internal shelves and original glass from the time. Of English origin and dating back to the first half of the 1800s. Good condition, various signs o...
Glass, Wood
$4,078Sale Price|42% Off
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 24.41 in
Shop Counter of Birch and Oak Wood with Twenty Drawers, 1940's
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-part merchant haberdashery counter made of birch and oak. Glass upper part with interior compartment of ten display drawers and mounting for lighting. Bottom part with ten larger...
Brass
Large Art Deco Showcase in Stained Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Showcase, oak, glass and metal, Europe, 1940s. This large showcase is made in dark stained oak, with sliding glass doors and a glass top and sides. The transparency allows the user ...
Metal
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Wood
$62,518Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
19th C English Glazed Shop Fitters Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19th C English glazed mahogany shop fitters display cabinet with original brass T bar handles, foxed mirror, glass shelves & hardware. Excellent quality by ‘Frederic...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
$6,492Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 77.96 in W 78.75 in D 28.35 in
Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging long dresses or coats also very effective for exhibiting your collection in a Wunde...
Oak
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...
Glass, Oak
$24,045
H 95.28 in W 82.68 in D 17.72 in
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular. Its glass she...
Wood
$2,103Sale Price|29% Off
H 42.52 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in
Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two mirrored doors fitted. It features one shelve that can be adjusted in height. It is mounted on a...
Mahogany
Pair Antique Mahogany Jewelry Display Cases
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique jewelry display cases were crafted in Germany, circa 1890s, from mahogany with brass hardware, including one original key. They have six removeable trays with tur...
Brass
Victorian Pharmacy Display Cabinet by Treble & Son, England, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge This charming Victorian shop display cabinet is made in plate glass, the top section has a “D” shaped curved glass, which opens up ward...
Glass
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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