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A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet
A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet

A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A fine small rosewood breakfront cabinet in the manner of Gillows having a molded top with a plain frieze over three brass grill doors with molded columns flanking the doors headed w...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A LOUIS XV-XVI  STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET.  FRENCH, C. 1880-90
A LOUIS XV-XVI  STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET.  FRENCH, C. 1880-90

A LOUIS XV-XVI STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET. FRENCH, C. 1880-90

Located in New York, NY

THE RECTANGULAR MARBLE TOP ABOVE TWO SHORT CABINET DOORS PANELLED TO SIMULATE LEATHER BOUND BOOK SPINES, OVER TWO GRILLED DOORS ENCLOSING INTERIOR SHELVES, ON SHORT CABRIOLE LEGS, WI...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Rosewood Credenza
Victorian Rosewood Credenza

Victorian Rosewood Credenza

Unavailable|$11,000

Victorian Rosewood Credenza

Located in Stamford, CT

A rosewood credenza with four doors each having brass grills. The front features four columns with brass inlaid Regency style capitals below a raised ornamental bronze gallery.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet, circa 1820
Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet, circa 1820

Regency Rosewood Side Cabinet, circa 1820

Located in St. Louis, MO

Regency rosewood bookcase side cabinet with overall brass inlay, the rectangular top over the narrow frieze with two flower bosses; the two doors with brass grill-work opening to a s...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Regency Faux Rosewood Bookcase. English, Circa 1820
Regency Faux Rosewood Bookcase. English, Circa 1820

Regency Faux Rosewood Bookcase. English, Circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

A fine Regency ormolu-mounted small faux rosewood bookcase with a mirrored backshelf above a single brass grill mounted door with pleated silk backing and painted anthemion to the co...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

English Early Victorian Rosewood Side Cabinet by Wilkinson
English Early Victorian Rosewood Side Cabinet by Wilkinson

English Early Victorian Rosewood Side Cabinet by Wilkinson

By W. & C. Wilkinson

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A superb quality early Victorian rosewood side cabinet with a carved mirror back, green marble top and brass grills to the doors. The cabinet could be used as a bookcase or as a smal...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Marble

A Regency Cabinet With Marble Top

A Regency Cabinet With Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

A fine goncalo alves Regency cabinet having a white statuary marble top and inlaid brass stringing on the frieze, doors and plinth. The cabinet is decorated with a pair of Corinthian...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Regency Mahogany Bookcase
Regency Mahogany Bookcase

Regency Mahogany Bookcase

Unavailable|$11,338

Regency Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4543 A large Regency bookcase in mahogany, having architectural pediment above string inlaid flamed mahogany frieze and a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing 8 height adjustabl...

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

An elaborate Regency painted chiffonier with marble top.
An elaborate Regency painted chiffonier with marble top.

An elaborate Regency painted chiffonier with marble top.

Located in New York, NY

An elaborate Regency painted chiffonier with marble top, the frieze with gilded scroll decoration and centering a carved shell and with lion mask headed greek key pilasters flanking ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

AN EMPIRE STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET. EARLY 20th CENTURY
AN EMPIRE STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET. EARLY 20th CENTURY

AN EMPIRE STYLE BOOKCASE-CABINET. EARLY 20th CENTURY

Located in New York, NY

THE CORNICE ABOVE A FRIEZE OVER TWO GRILLED AND PANELLED DOORS ENCLOSING SHELVES, RAISED ON A STEPPED BASE AND PAW FEET, FITTED WITH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

A Regency Painted and Parcel Gilt Credenza
A Regency Painted and Parcel Gilt Credenza

A Regency Painted and Parcel Gilt Credenza

Located in New York, NY

The d-shaped molded edge marble top above a parcel gilt frieze carved with rocaille flanked by reeded parcel gilt round engaged legs centering two grill and silk doors mounted with s...

Category

English Credenzas

New York Marble Column Rosewood Bookcase / Credenza With Marble Top 19th Century
New York Marble Column Rosewood Bookcase / Credenza With Marble Top 19th Century

New York Marble Column Rosewood Bookcase / Credenza With Marble Top 19th Century

By Charles-Honoré Lannuier

Located in Charleston, SC

The Bookcase has bronze five tip stars around the Frieze above the doors. There are weaved brass grill inset within the doors covering pleated grey silk with adjustable shelves behind.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Regency Rosewood Credenza
Fine Regency Rosewood Credenza

Fine Regency Rosewood Credenza

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very fine Regency rosewood mirrored credenza with white marble top having a reeded edge above one long drawer with gilt bronze molding and inlaid with satinwood banding, gilded bro...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carved French Oak Armoire
Carved French Oak Armoire

Carved French Oak Armoire

Unavailable|$17,500

Carved French Oak Armoire

Located in Chicago, IL

The piece has a warm dark patina and has shirred fabric behind grill panels. The doors can be re-done in your fabric, and the interior features 3 old shaped shelves.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Exemplary South German Neoclassical Vitrine
Exemplary South German Neoclassical Vitrine

Exemplary South German Neoclassical Vitrine

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplary South German Biedermeier vitrine. Two paneled doors with Gothic, pointed arch, grill work flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns supporting the cornice.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Antique Chiffonier Bookcase
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Antique Chiffonier Bookcase

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Antique Chiffonier Bookcase

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Regency rosewood antique Chiffonier bookcase This Fine Quality 19th century Regency rosewood antique Chiffonier bookcase ca. 1830 has a raised mirror back with decorative beading ...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Exemplary Austrian Neoclassical Vitrine

Exemplary Austrian Neoclassical Vitrine

Located in Long Island City, NY

Exemplary designed and exceptionally decorated Biedermeier vitrine in walnut on pine. Two arched doors with grill work and book match veneered panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases

Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

The upper cocktail cabinet with carved and canted corners with carved heads to the front and corners. The brass grilled doors having floral and grape decoration enclosing the bar are...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Fine Italian Carved Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

The upper cocktail cabinet with carved and canted corners with carved heads to the front and corners. The brass grilled doors having floral and grape decoration enclosing the bar are...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Silver Travel Lamp
19th Century Silver Travel Lamp

19th Century Silver Travel Lamp

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in New York, NY

The base can be extended down and secured by a bayonet fitting for stability. Beneath the doors and heat grill is positioned a vesta case and the underside of the base is serrated s...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Silver

Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Marble-Top Side Cabinet
Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Marble-Top Side Cabinet

Regency Period Breakfront Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Marble-Top Side Cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The solid brass banding sits above two grill doors and opens to reveal two adjustable shelves.

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Cabinets

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp
Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

Fine and Rare Silver Travel Lamp

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in New York, NY

The base can be extended down and secured by a bayonet fitting for stability. Beneath the doors and heat grill is positioned a vesta case and the underside of the base is serrated s...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Raymond Subes or French Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Table, circa 1935
Raymond Subes or French Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Table, circa 1935

Raymond Subes or French Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Table, circa 1935

By Raymond Subes

Located in New York, NY

At this venerable firm he created iron grills and doors for architectural commissions, many of which may still be seen all over Paris.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.
19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.

19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.

By William Barraud

Located in London, GB

The upper part is topped with an eared-bow highlighted with a Greek-key frieze and the base is painted with several floral patterns and supported by four gilt spheres. The wood bac...

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mexican Art Deco Style Iron Door Grill
Mexican Art Deco Style Iron Door Grill

Mexican Art Deco Style Iron Door Grill

Located in Mexico City, MX

Interesting Art Deco style Mexican iron door grill. The lineal design features waves and concentric motifs.

Category

Vintage 1920s Mexican Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill / Wall Sculpture
Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill / Wall Sculpture

Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill / Wall Sculpture

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Belgian brutalist cast aluminum door panel/ grill or decorative wall sculpture. It can easily bolted to your existing door or on the wall just like shown in last photo in February 20...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Belgian Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill Decoration
Belgian Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill Decoration

Belgian Brutalist Aluminum Door Grill Decoration

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Belgian Brutalist cast aluminum door decoration / panel which can easily be bolted to your existing door. It can also be used as a decorative wall sculpture just like shown in Februa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Brutalist Cast Aluminium Door Grill Ceramic Tiles Wall Midcentury Art
1960s Brutalist Cast Aluminium Door Grill Ceramic Tiles Wall Midcentury Art

1960s Brutalist Cast Aluminium Door Grill Ceramic Tiles Wall Midcentury Art

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Highly decorative 1960s Brutalist door security grille, made from cast aluminium with wonderful ceramic tile inserts. This vintage architectural piece could easily be mounted on the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel / Grill
Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel / Grill

Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel / Grill

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Belgian Brutalist cast aluminum door grill / panel with handle. It can easily be bolted into your existing door or can be hung on the wall.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Iron Door or Window Grills
Pair of Iron Door or Window Grills

Pair of Iron Door or Window Grills

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A pair of iron door grills or grates. Also very decorative as an object hanging on the wall.

Category

Early 20th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Oak Front Door with Iron Grills
Antique French Oak Front Door with Iron Grills

Antique French Oak Front Door with Iron Grills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique French oak front door with iron grills. This door is not glazed.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Monumental French Doors and Transom with Iron Grills
Monumental French Doors and Transom with Iron Grills

Monumental French Doors and Transom with Iron Grills

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental pair of 19th century French entry doors and transom mounted in a frame. Featuring solid cast iron grills with Moorish style geometric decorative patterns.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique French Oak Front Door with Cast Iron Grills
Antique French Oak Front Door with Cast Iron Grills

Antique French Oak Front Door with Cast Iron Grills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Excellent quality door with a great weathered and distressed paint look.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Painted Pine Front Door with Cast Iron Grills
Late 19th Century French Painted Pine Front Door with Cast Iron Grills

Late 19th Century French Painted Pine Front Door with Cast Iron Grills

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This door has two opening windows on the back and is not currently glazed. Weight: 46 kg.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron French Balcony Grills
Pair of Iron French Balcony Grills

Pair of Iron French Balcony Grills

Located in New York, NY

Rare French iron balcony grills. Sold as a pair. These can be seen at our National Warehouse located at 400 Gilligan St, Scranton, PA.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Window Grill or Gate
Spanish Wrought Iron Window Grill or Gate

Spanish Wrought Iron Window Grill or Gate

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill or garden gate. Beautifully constructed with decorative scrolled circles between the bars and an interesting opening in the mi...

Category

20th Century European Spanish Colonial Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Grills Painted and Gilded in Gold
Pair of Wrought Iron Grills Painted and Gilded in Gold

Pair of Wrought Iron Grills Painted and Gilded in Gold

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of wrought iron grills painted and gilded in gold Measures: H 2 m, L 77 cm, P 3 cm.    

Category

Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique Late 18th Century French Entrance Door
Antique Late 18th Century French Entrance Door

Antique Late 18th Century French Entrance Door

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful and rare painted oak guest house entrance door with charming wrought iron grill with leaf decor and scrolls, original doorknob, circa 1790.  

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Oak Arched and Studded Exterior / Front Door
English Oak Arched and Studded Exterior / Front Door

English Oak Arched and Studded Exterior / Front Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A good quality oak door fitted with iron grill and opening hatch. No frame Weight: 41 kg.

Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Regency Grill Door Credenza
Regency Grill Door Credenza

Regency Grill Door Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

The brass grill doors enclosing an interior with shelf.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Regency rosewood chiffonier with grill doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Early 19th century Regency rosewood chiffonier with brass grill doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Fiddleback Mahogany Grill Door Credenza
Regency Fiddleback Mahogany Grill Door Credenza

Regency Fiddleback Mahogany Grill Door Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency Fiddleback Mahogany Grill Door Credenza with Bronze Gallery and Sphinx Mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

19th c Regency grill door console cabinet
19th c Regency grill door console cabinet

19th c Regency grill door console cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c Regency Mahogany grill door cabinet with bronze dore female heads

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Wood Cabinet with Trellised Grill Doors
Vintage Wood Cabinet with Trellised Grill Doors

Vintage Wood Cabinet with Trellised Grill Doors

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage cabinet with two lattice motif trellised grill doors that open to reveal two shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors
Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors
Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Irish Regency Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Grill Doors. Possibly From Co. Cork Circa 1810.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Cabinets

Large Late Regency Grill Door Credenza, ca 1820
Large Late Regency Grill Door Credenza, ca 1820

Large Late Regency Grill Door Credenza, ca 1820

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine large late Regency grill door credenza with pierced bronze gallery, gilt cluster column pilasters on plinth base.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers
An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers

An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual pair of Regency faux rosewood grained grill door Chiffoniers with super structure and in-curved sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Regency Bookcase with Brass Grill Doors over Cabinets with Panelled Doors
Regency Bookcase with Brass Grill Doors over Cabinets with Panelled Doors

Regency Bookcase with Brass Grill Doors over Cabinets with Panelled Doors

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely English Regency rosewood bookcase with columnar sides, the upper stage with four brass grille doors enclosing adjustable shelves above four cabinet doors with interior shelv...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Long Painted Credenza with Mirrored Grill Front Doors
Long Painted Credenza with Mirrored Grill Front Doors

Long Painted Credenza with Mirrored Grill Front Doors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Long cabinet, having distressed painted and parcel gilt finish, fluted apron, two side cupboard doors with gadrooning; center cupboard doors are mirrored with iron harlequin pattern ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas

19th Century Sheraton Style English Cupboard Bookcase with Grill Doors
19th Century Sheraton Style English Cupboard Bookcase with Grill Doors

19th Century Sheraton Style English Cupboard Bookcase with Grill Doors

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Sheraton style English cupboard bookcase with grill doors having an open adjustable shelved double door base supporting a double grilled door having an adjustable shelve...

Category

Early 20th Century Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Faux Grained Rosewood Grill Door Cabinets, ca 1810
Pair of Faux Grained Rosewood Grill Door Cabinets, ca 1810

Pair of Faux Grained Rosewood Grill Door Cabinets, ca 1810

Located in Westwood, NJ

Left and Right Pair of Faux Grained Rosewood Grill Door Cabinets w Pierced Gallery and Brass Trim

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

19th Century Ceylonese ebony and amboyna cabinet with brass grill doors
19th Century Ceylonese ebony and amboyna cabinet with brass grill doors

19th Century Ceylonese ebony and amboyna cabinet with brass grill doors

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century Ceylonese ebony and amboyna cabinet, with an amboyna top boarder lined with ebony, below with two doors with brass grills opening to reveal a single shelf inside, the fr...

Category

Antique 1840s Sri Lankan Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna

Pair of Italian Lacquer Credenzas with Grill Front Mirror Doors and Marble Top
Pair of Italian Lacquer Credenzas with Grill Front Mirror Doors and Marble Top

Pair of Italian Lacquer Credenzas with Grill Front Mirror Doors and Marble Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spectcular pair of cabinets, each having a rectangular top of marble, on lacquered case with gilded accents, their double cupboard doors inset with old mirror, covered by elliptical ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas

English Rosewood Server With Grill Front
English Rosewood Server With Grill Front

English Rosewood Server With Grill Front

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very Nice Wm IV English Rosewood Four Door Cabinet With Grill Work.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Regency Period Grill Front Sideboard
Antique Regency Period Grill Front Sideboard

Antique Regency Period Grill Front Sideboard

Located in London, GB

The wood has a lovely colour tone and patina, the front is designed with two columns with carved corbels at the top. The grill front doors have intricate brass details as do the escu...

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Regency Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic door grill available at 1stDibs. Each door grill for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a door grill — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right door grill, those designed in Art Deco, Regency and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.

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Prices for a door grill start at $495 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $2,551.

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.

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