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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830-40
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830-40

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830-40

Located in Charleston, SC

vertical groovers. Carved motifs including laurel wreaths, rosettes, medallions, and ribbons. Dentil

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet
American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet

American Empire Revival and Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase / Display Cabinet

By Berkey & Gay Furniture, R.J. Horner & Co., Tobey

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

carved dentil molding along the cornice and bold paw feet that ground the form with sculptural presence

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late 19th century Satinwood Narrow Georgian Vitrine Display Cabinet
Late 19th century Satinwood Narrow Georgian Vitrine Display Cabinet

Late 19th century Satinwood Narrow Georgian Vitrine Display Cabinet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

understated carved dentil molding at the cornice adds a final touch of classical detail. This versatile piece

Category

Antique 1880s English Georgian Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60
Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60

Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered gray painted finish has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier Dresser, European Craftsmanship
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier Dresser, European Craftsmanship

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier Dresser, European Craftsmanship

$4,645Sale Price|20% Off

H 68.51 in W 21.26 in D 35.04 in

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Chiffonier Dresser, European Craftsmanship

Located in Opole, PL

the top, featuring a Greek key motif and architectural dentil moldings, with column-inspired corner

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Softwood

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

$8,250 / set

H 30 in W 39 in D 19.25 in

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied carving, dentil molding, all raised on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

origin. Note the decorative Greek key meander, griffin and dentil molding that adorn the top drawer of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage
Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage

Antique Dutch Colonial Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Painted Birds and Foliage

Located in Yonkers, NY

with dentil molding, creates a striking pyramidal effect that elegantly frames the carved birds amidst

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

applied floral medallion, upper dentil molding, raised on four tapered fluted feet. Each of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Monumental Carved Wood Decorative Finials, Neoclassical Style, 1950
Monumental Carved Wood Decorative Finials, Neoclassical Style, 1950

Monumental Carved Wood Decorative Finials, Neoclassical Style, 1950

Located in Essex, MA

. The upper portion is crowned with a dramatic band of dentil molding or carved petals, creating a regal

Category

Mid-20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

20th Century Danish Walnut Bookcase with Glass Upper Doors
20th Century Danish Walnut Bookcase with Glass Upper Doors

20th Century Danish Walnut Bookcase with Glass Upper Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

feet. Carved heavy dentil molding accents the crown, while fluted carving typical of Danish design runs

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock , Dated 1823
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock , Dated 1823

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock , Dated 1823

$5,850

H 80.75 in W 18.5 in D 11 in

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock , Dated 1823

Located in Round Top, TX

dentil molding. Distressed surface reveals layers of paint and natural pine beneath. Age-related cracks

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Pine

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Secretary Collectors Doctors Cabinet 1790

Located in Portland, OR

cornice with a frieze of dentil molding below, the bookcase with twin glazed doors with intersecting

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 1900's Antique Large, Renaissance Revival, Well-Carved, Sideboard!
Early 1900's Antique Large, Renaissance Revival, Well-Carved, Sideboard!

Early 1900's Antique Large, Renaissance Revival, Well-Carved, Sideboard!

Located in Austin, TX

., cornice with lunette and dentil molding, frieze with fruit in relief, paneled back with Ceres and Bacchus

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Danish Pine Tall Chest of Six Drawers
Early 19th Century Danish Pine Tall Chest of Six Drawers

Early 19th Century Danish Pine Tall Chest of Six Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

accents the top two drawers and the lower skirt, while carved dentil molding runs along the crown. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Faience Tray Tables with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations
Pair of Louis XVI Faience Tray Tables with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations

Pair of Louis XVI Faience Tray Tables with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

accented with profiled edges and finished with dentil moldings and small "shoes." Both trays bear the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Tray Tables

Materials

Faience, Cherry

Highly Carved Pine Secretary from Denmark, circa 1890
Highly Carved Pine Secretary from Denmark, circa 1890

Highly Carved Pine Secretary from Denmark, circa 1890

Located in Round Top, TX

appreciate the extensive details, including vines, birds, leaves, trees, dentil molding and more. The middle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Anglo-Indian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

19th C. Large White Gustavian Style Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

standing just under 7' tall. Upper carved dentil molding, applied carved accents and stands on tapered feet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish
19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish

19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish

Located in Round Top, TX

/antique white. The chest rests on a lower frame with heavy carved dentil molding. Each drawer is fitted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Corner Cabinet
19th Century Tall Danish Pine Corner Cabinet

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Corner Cabinet

$3,850

H 84.25 in W 41.25 in D 25 in

19th Century Tall Danish Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

panels and canted sides, elevating the country character of the cabinet. A carved dentil molding detail

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

fluted sides and tapered fluted feet add architectural detail, while dentil molding accents both the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Pine, Paint

17th Century Chestnut Console Buffet Sideboard from Portugal
17th Century Chestnut Console Buffet Sideboard from Portugal

17th Century Chestnut Console Buffet Sideboard from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

visible throughout, along with age-related distress in the back panel and dentil molding along upper

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wrought Iron

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

$11,500 / set

H 30.75 in W 31.75 in D 17.75 in

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Solid Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Solid Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Solid Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

, majestic lid, the thick lid has a smooth surface finished along the lower edge with a carved dentil molding

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft
Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft

Repurposed 19th C. French Butcher Block Work Table Kitchen Island 8 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

dramatic scalloped lower carving and protruding dentil molding wood cutouts. The table stands on eight

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal
19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

panes, and the cabinet is topped by a crown with deeply carved dentil molding. Curved, fluted canted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood, Chestnut, Paint

Late 18th Century Black Rococo Oak Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark
Late 18th Century Black Rococo Oak Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark

Late 18th Century Black Rococo Oak Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

turned fluted columns, decorative carved skirt, resting on turned fluted feet. Dentil molding and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers
18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers

18th Century Danish Rococo Large White Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

fronts and a scalloped skirt with applied carved detailing. The chest is crowned with heavy dentil

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint

Large 19th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Pine Corner Cabinet
Large 19th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Pine Corner Cabinet

Large 19th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Pine Corner Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

elements include dentil molding at the crown and center, beaded carving at the crown, applied floral

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing
American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing

American Traditional Corner Cabinet with Architectural Detailing

Located in San Francisco, CA

mere practical. Starting at the top, the design features a stepped cornice with a sharp dentil molding

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Pine

Swiss Black Forest Grand Tour Mirror Hand-Carved Nutwood Temple Ruin Frame 19thC
Swiss Black Forest Grand Tour Mirror Hand-Carved Nutwood Temple Ruin Frame 19thC

Swiss Black Forest Grand Tour Mirror Hand-Carved Nutwood Temple Ruin Frame 19thC

Located in Lisse, NL

pediment and dentil moldings evokes a ruined Roman or Greek temple façade, symbolic of the classical beauty

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

feet, presumably brass. The upper edge features a finely carved dentil molding with small vertical

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Neo-Renaissance Oak Vitrine Cabinet by A.B. N. Bomans Ångsnickeri, circa 1900
Neo-Renaissance Oak Vitrine Cabinet by A.B. N. Bomans Ångsnickeri, circa 1900

Neo-Renaissance Oak Vitrine Cabinet by A.B. N. Bomans Ångsnickeri, circa 1900

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

upper section with the grounded architectural solidity of the base. Dentil molding at the transitional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Temple Portico and Columns at Antinoöpolis – Architectural Engraving, 1776
Temple Portico and Columns at Antinoöpolis – Architectural Engraving, 1776

Temple Portico and Columns at Antinoöpolis – Architectural Engraving, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

decorated with dentil moldings and classical detailing. The Dutch caption reads, "De Platte Grond A, en

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Grand 19th Century  French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase
Grand 19th Century  French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase

Grand 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

is equally impressive, with carved pilasters, fluted columns, rosettes, dentil moldings, scrollwork

Category

Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

brass sheet music holders at the front edge. The kick board has a lyre carved form with dentil molding

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard
Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard

Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard

Located in Forney, TX

medieval credenza, having a flat projecting molded cornice trimmed with hand carved dentil molding, above a

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Oak Hunt Buffet with Game Bird and Fish Panels
18th Century French Oak Hunt Buffet with Game Bird and Fish Panels

18th Century French Oak Hunt Buffet with Game Bird and Fish Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

linear dentil with linear egg and dart beneath. These rest upon a quarter round molding. All this rests

Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers
19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers

19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

stretcher base. Decorative details include dentil carved molding along the upper crown and midsection

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Paint

Grand 18th Century Oak Louis XVI Armoire from Namur
Grand 18th Century Oak Louis XVI Armoire from Namur

Grand 18th Century Oak Louis XVI Armoire from Namur

Located in Dallas, TX

graceful serpentine profile, enriched with classical molding, dentil detail, and finely carved

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Vangaurd Pedestal Dining Table
Vintage Boho Vangaurd Pedestal Dining Table

Vintage Boho Vangaurd Pedestal Dining Table

$2,850

H 30 in W 60 in D 60 in

Vintage Boho Vangaurd Pedestal Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

subtle dentil or block molding, adding architectural interest. The substantial top rests on a sturdy

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

$25,500

H 46 in W 40.75 in D 15.75 in

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

$25,500

H 46 in W 40.75 in D 15.75 in

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down desk or secretary). The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

$3,500

H 69.75 in W 43.88 in D 22 in

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

dentil crown molding. Cockbeading, strong mid-moldings, the canted corners with fluting accented by

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

panels, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. One, a dry-bar cabinet and the other a secretary

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany around 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany around 1800

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Northern Germany around 1800

Located in Belmont, MA

drawers. The top has a pretty dentil panel molding which gives this piece a special touch. It comes

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

English Vintage Display & Storage Cabinet w/Carved Iconic Columns
English Vintage Display & Storage Cabinet w/Carved Iconic Columns

English Vintage Display & Storage Cabinet w/Carved Iconic Columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

. It is designed with a subtle reversed breakfront facade, richly carved dentil crown molding trim is

Category

20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Scrolls and Grapes
Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Scrolls and Grapes

Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Carved Scrolls and Grapes

Located in Atlanta, GA

sitting above a dentil style molding. The façade showcases four elegant drawers carved with scrolls

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Oak Tallcase Clock
English Oak Tallcase Clock

English Oak Tallcase Clock

$7,900

H 88 in W 18 in D 11 in

English Oak Tallcase Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

molded top over dentil and fluted moldings supported by Ionic columns with gilt capitals and plinths over

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Foliate Sideboard!
Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Foliate Sideboard!

Early 1900s Antique Italian Renaissance Revival, Walnut, Foliate Sideboard!

Located in Austin, TX

walnut sideboard, A. Brichetto, Genova, early 20th c., the cornice with dentil and egg-and-dart molding

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Style Carved and Gilt Mirror, Early 20th C.
French Rococo Style Carved and Gilt Mirror, Early 20th C.

French Rococo Style Carved and Gilt Mirror, Early 20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The inner surround has a petite dentil trim molding against the mirror. The gold has a nicely aged

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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Dentil Molding For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dentil molding you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every dentil molding was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dentil molding you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A dentil molding made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

How Much is a Dentil Molding?

A dentil molding can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,995, while the lowest priced sells for $775 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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