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Hand-Painted Pair Adams Walnut Demilune Nightstands Commodes circa 1930s
Hand-Painted Pair Adams Walnut Demilune Nightstands Commodes circa 1930s

Hand-Painted Pair Adams Walnut Demilune Nightstands Commodes circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful pair of Adams style commodes or nightstands. They are in good condition and measure 32 tall x 26 wide x 13 deep.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Size Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Nightstand Wellington Hall
Small Size Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Nightstand Wellington Hall

Small Size Adams Paint Decorated Demilune Commode Nightstand Wellington Hall

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a charming Wellington Hall Adams style paint Decorated commode or nightstand. The stand is in good condition with minor signs of use and wear as its not old. The commode meau...

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XVI Style Cabinet
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XVI Style Cabinet

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XVI Style Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted Louis XVI style cabinet. The demilune shaped marble

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ornate Oscar Bach Bronze Decorated Single Door Cabinet with Marble Top
Ornate Oscar Bach Bronze Decorated Single Door Cabinet with Marble Top

Ornate Oscar Bach Bronze Decorated Single Door Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous demilune shaped console and cabinet by Oscar Bach having ornate bronze filligree encrusted

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Streamlined Art Deco Bar/Cabinet in Bookmatched Elm with Plexi Pulls
Streamlined Art Deco Bar/Cabinet in Bookmatched Elm with Plexi Pulls

Streamlined Art Deco Bar/Cabinet in Bookmatched Elm with Plexi Pulls

Located in New York, NY

outfitted with demilune pulls. Below each are spacious cabinets- also with demilune plexi pulls

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Plexiglass, Elm, Lacquer

Antique Half Moon Flame Mahogany Bowfront Side Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Half Moon Flame Mahogany Bowfront Side Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Half Moon Flame Mahogany Bowfront Side Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique George III Revival demilune flame mahogany bowfront side cabinet, circa

Category

Antique 1880s George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Mounted French Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Mounted French Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Mounted French Demilune Commodes with Marble Tops

By François Linke

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 19th century bronze-mounted French demilune commodes with marble tops. These are simply the

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, English, Oak, Mahogany, Tiered, Edwardian
Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, English, Oak, Mahogany, Tiered, Edwardian

Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, English, Oak, Mahogany, Tiered, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique haberdashery cabinet. An English, oak and mahogany tiered display cabinet dating

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Oak

Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest

Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Storage Chest Gorgeous

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

drawers from Paris, circa 1890. The antique commode shaped as a demilune (half moon) sits on four cabriole

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

drawers from Paris, circa 1920. The antique commode shaped as a demilune (half moon) sits on four cabriole

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Demilune Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Early 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Demilune Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Early 20th Century Boho Burl Wood Demilune Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular pair of vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Demilune shape in a pale Burl wood

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Henredon Burl Wood Regency Marble Top Demilune Commode or Chest of Drawers
Henredon Burl Wood Regency Marble Top Demilune Commode or Chest of Drawers

Henredon Burl Wood Regency Marble Top Demilune Commode or Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Regency style demilune console, commode, or chest of drawers By Henredon USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Burl Marble Demilune Commode Chest 34"
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Burl Marble Demilune Commode Chest 34"

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Burl Marble Demilune Commode Chest 34"

Located in Dayton, OH

featuring half round demilune form with ornate brass trim, notched marble top, three drawers, fluted accents

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Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

20th Century Demilune Inlaid Wood with Marble French Louis XVI Style Commode
20th Century Demilune Inlaid Wood with Marble French Louis XVI Style Commode

20th Century Demilune Inlaid Wood with Marble French Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French demilune dresser from 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture richly adorned with gilded and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique Adams Style English Paint Decorated Demilune Commodes Buffets
Pair of Antique Adams Style English Paint Decorated Demilune Commodes Buffets

Pair of Antique Adams Style English Paint Decorated Demilune Commodes Buffets

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rho Mobili Italian Made Inlaid Bronze Mounted Demilune Louis XVI Style Commode
Rho Mobili Italian Made Inlaid Bronze Mounted Demilune Louis XVI Style Commode

Rho Mobili Italian Made Inlaid Bronze Mounted Demilune Louis XVI Style Commode

By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

craftsmanship inspired by the elegance of Louis XVI style furniture. Beautifully formed in a demilune silhouette

Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut English, Circa 1930
Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut English, Circa 1930

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein Burr Walnut English, Circa 1930

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco demilune, burr walnut veneered cocktail cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein. Mirrored Lit

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Mahogany Demilune Commode Chest
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Mahogany Demilune Commode Chest

19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Mahogany Demilune Commode Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

straight apron. Shaped as a half moon, the cabinet decorated with bronze mounts in the corners, has three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis XV Bombe Demilune Marquetry Commode with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots over a scalloped apron dressed with a bronze mount. The cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Inlaid Burl Walnut Victorian Credenza Side Cabinet
19th Century English Inlaid Burl Walnut Victorian Credenza Side Cabinet

19th Century English Inlaid Burl Walnut Victorian Credenza Side Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English mid-Victorian demilune side cabinet or credenza in burl walnut with inlays of boxwood

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Fluted Cocktail Cabinet by Ralph Lauren Home
Fluted Cocktail Cabinet by Ralph Lauren Home

Fluted Cocktail Cabinet by Ralph Lauren Home

By Ralph Lauren

Located in London, GB

This is an old edition of a demilune drinks cabinet by Ralph Lauren Home, from their Penthouse

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Granite

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Demilune Commode with Marble T
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Demilune Commode with Marble T

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Demilune Commode with Marble T

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a soft and delicate French Louis XVI style demilune commode painted with floral decoration

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Solid Mahogany Demilune Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Side Lamp Table
Small Solid Mahogany Demilune Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Side Lamp Table

Small Solid Mahogany Demilune Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Side Lamp Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning solid mahogany demi line bow fronted size table sized chest of drawers A very good looking and well-made piece, the top has differ...

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Midcentury Demilune Maple Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chests of Drawer, 1980
Midcentury Demilune Maple Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chests of Drawer, 1980

Midcentury Demilune Maple Murano Glass and Brass Italian Chests of Drawer, 1980

Located in Roma, Lazio

Spectacular crescent-shaped dresser, due not only to the shape but also to the careful selection of the finest materials. Very original design from the middle of the last century, an...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Burled Walnut English Regency Style Demilune Commode Chest with Lion Pulls
Fine Burled Walnut English Regency Style Demilune Commode Chest with Lion Pulls

Fine Burled Walnut English Regency Style Demilune Commode Chest with Lion Pulls

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and decorative commode with lion head hardware. The commode dates to the 1960s era and is in good original condition with minor signs of wear and a small scratch ...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount

19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique chest of drawers was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The piece is shaped like a half circle with a bow front and sides. The walnut chest has beautiful mar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode
20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode

20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Louis XVI Style Demilune Commode

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French half moon chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Louis XVI style furniture of exceptional quality inlaid and veneered in mahogany, rosewood, maple, palisand...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gentlemen's Chests in Macassar Veneer
Pair of Gentlemen's Chests in Macassar Veneer

Pair of Gentlemen's Chests in Macassar Veneer

Located in North Miami, FL

Brass and leather trimmed pulls on these fabulous veneered demilune gentlemen's cabinets or

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Demilune Console Tables
Pair of Demilune Console Tables

Pair of Demilune Console Tables

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of demilune console cabinets commodes. Finely inlaid pair of demilunes with two doors

Category

Vintage 1960s Adam Style Demi-lune Tables

Art Deco Mirrored Credenza
Art Deco Mirrored Credenza

Art Deco Mirrored Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

Art Deco demilune mirrored four door credenza cabinet.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard
Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard

Exceptional English Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Atlanta, GA

locks and keys. The case holds two demilune shaped cabinet doors that open to shelving and a large

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880 French Carved Oak Demi Lune Buffet de Chasse
Circa 1880 French Carved Oak Demi Lune Buffet de Chasse

Circa 1880 French Carved Oak Demi Lune Buffet de Chasse

Located in Dallas, TX

From France, circa 1880, this exceptional buffet features curved ends, giving the cabinet an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Metal

Patrick Schols La Petit Reine
Patrick Schols La Petit Reine

Patrick Schols La Petit Reine

By Patrick Schols

Located in San Francisco, CA

A petit demilune shaped cabinet by Dutch furniture maker Patrick Schols in 2015. Completely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Room Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Room Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Rosewood Dining Room Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni

Located in Traversetolo, IT

conditions of the period as the images show. The Sideboard with mirror has the cabinet demilune shaped, with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

Danish Empire Demilune Cabinet
Danish Empire Demilune Cabinet

Danish Empire Demilune Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A Danish Empire figured mahogany demilune cabinet, circa 1810-1820, with a half round top above

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Demilune Cabinet
Hollywood Regency Demilune Cabinet

Hollywood Regency Demilune Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A Hollywood Regency demilune cabinets with single drawers, apron and single cabinet drawers. The

Category

Vintage 1930s English Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Custom English Demilune Cabinet
Custom English Demilune Cabinet

Custom English Demilune Cabinet

Located in Woodbury, CT

This satinwood demilune cabinet with rosewood crossbanding and classical urn inlay on a mahogany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Adam Style Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Rosewood

Antique Demilune Cabinet, Console
Antique Demilune Cabinet, Console

Antique Demilune Cabinet, Console

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique demilune cabinet ~ console is a great choice for that special niche or spot between the

Category

Early 20th Century French Directoire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Mastercraft Demilune Cabinet
Midcentury Mastercraft Demilune Cabinet

Midcentury Mastercraft Demilune Cabinet

By Mastercraft

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine 1970s midcentury brass clad and beveled glass demilune cabinet by Mastercraft. Incredible

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

George III Style Marquetry Demilune Cabinet
George III Style Marquetry Demilune Cabinet

George III Style Marquetry Demilune Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

George III manner demilune cabinet, with neoclassical urn and foliate marquetry to top and sides

Category

Late 20th Century George III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Demilune Cabinet
Barbara Barry for Baker Demilune Cabinet

Barbara Barry for Baker Demilune Cabinet

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Barbara Barry for Baker English neoclassical style mahogany demilune cabinet with satinwood inlay

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Demilune Cabinet with Marble Top
18th Century Demilune Cabinet with Marble Top

18th Century Demilune Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Demilune cabinet with parquetry, locking side doors, drop pulls, tapering legs, brass caps and

Category

Antique 18th Century Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Italian Walnut Neoclassic Demilune Cabinet, circa 1790
Italian Walnut Neoclassic Demilune Cabinet, circa 1790

Italian Walnut Neoclassic Demilune Cabinet, circa 1790

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian walnut neoclassic demilune cabinet, circa 1790. Solid walnut top and front with contrasting

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

American Late 19th Century Burl Wood Demilune Cabinet
American Late 19th Century Burl Wood Demilune Cabinet

American Late 19th Century Burl Wood Demilune Cabinet

By A.L. Diament & Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

American, late 19th century burl wood demilune cabinet The cabinet has one-drawer and one cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Burl

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard server By Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Demilune Cabinets/Consoles
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Demilune Cabinets/Consoles

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Demilune Cabinets/Consoles

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of French painted demilune cabinets on high squared and tapered legs with louver doors Note

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Portuguese Marble-Top Louis XVI Style Demilune Cabinets
Pair of Portuguese Marble-Top Louis XVI Style Demilune Cabinets

Pair of Portuguese Marble-Top Louis XVI Style Demilune Cabinets

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Inlaid demilune cabinets from the mid-20th century. Bronze mounts. Very well made. Made in Portugal

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Louis XVI Cabinets

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet or Sideboard, circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet or Sideboard, circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Demilune Cabinet or Sideboard, circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Federal style demilune cabinet or sideboard By Baker Furniture USA

Category

Vintage 1940s American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Marble Louis XV Style Top Demilune Cabinet
Ebonized Marble Louis XV Style Top Demilune Cabinet

Ebonized Marble Louis XV Style Top Demilune Cabinet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Ebonized marble Louis XV style top demilune cabinet. This is a finely constructed Louis XV style

Category

Antique 1850s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Mid-Century Inland Mahogany Demilune Cabinets by Johnson Furniture Co., Pair
Mid-Century Inland Mahogany Demilune Cabinets by Johnson Furniture Co., Pair

Mid-Century Inland Mahogany Demilune Cabinets by Johnson Furniture Co., Pair

By Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of inlaid mahogany demilune cabinets by Johnson Furniture Company. They have

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Demilune Cabinets
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Demilune Cabinets

Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Demilune Cabinets

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of early 20th century neoclassical Mahogany demilune Cabinets Nicely carved Neoclassical

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

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Demilune Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of demilune cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct demilune cabinets — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 859 antique and vintage demilune cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of demilune cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Demilune cabinets bearing Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large demilune cabinets can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller demilune cabinets available at 1stDibs — each spanning 5.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Demilune cabinets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Mastercraft and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Demilune Cabinets?

Demilune cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,776, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $392,860.

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 Demilune Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.

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