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Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Small Winged Elmwood Cabinet This cabinet has 2 drawers and 2 shelves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2 These custom cabinets made in the Shanxi Province of China has two drawers and two shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique custom Shanxi province elmwood cabinet - pair. These custom cabinets made in the Shanxi Province of China has two drawers and two shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets
Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Pair of Early 20th Century Elmwood Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in a old lacquered finish. This pair of cabinets would be ideal bedside chest, or end tables next to a sofa.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Korean Elmwood Cabinet
Korean Elmwood Cabinet

Korean Elmwood Cabinet

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic Korean elm wood two-door cabinet with lovely brass door mounts, center medallion and corner mounts. The interior contains a series of drawers and open shelves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Tall 2 Drawer Elmwood Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province tall 2 drawer Elmwood cabinet This tall cabinet has 2 drawers located at the bottom apron and 2 shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Hand Carved Elmwood Cabinet, Sideboard, Meiji, 20th Century
Antique Japanese Hand Carved Elmwood Cabinet, Sideboard, Meiji, 20th Century

Antique Japanese Hand Carved Elmwood Cabinet, Sideboard, Meiji, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental antique hand carved elmwood cabinet. Sideboard, 20th century. This listing it´s only for the low cabinet, without the up vitrine.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chinese Provincial Elmwood Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Antique Chinese Provincial Elmwood Cabinet with Iron Hardware

Antique Chinese Provincial Elmwood Cabinet with Iron Hardware

Located in Trenton, NJ

A compact Chinese provincial elmwood cabinet of domestic origin, dating to the 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Berlin Iron, Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors

Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Cabinet with Five Drawers over Two Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elmwood cabinet from the early 20th century with five drawers, two doors and iron hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi
Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi

Large 19th Century Chinese Elmwood Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, Shanxi

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and large Chinese cabinet crafted in elm wood with original lacquer finishes. The front is finished in red lacquer and displays a beautiful, age-related patina, highlighted by...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware
Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware

Large Brown Lacquer Elmwood Cabinet with Carved Skirt and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large elwood cabinet from the 19th century with brown lacquer, carved fretwork skirt, round medallion hardware, two exterior drawers, interior shelves w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century
Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century

Anglo-Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet with Accordion Doors, Turn of the Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large and unusual Anglo-Chinese, turn-of-the century elmwood armoire displays accordion openwork doors with two drawers within and five drawers below.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of late 19th century Chinese lacquered elmwood cabinets.    

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Burl wood China Lighted Cabinet by Dillingham
Burl wood China Lighted Cabinet by Dillingham

Burl wood China Lighted Cabinet by Dillingham

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large Postmodern burl elmwood cabinet featuring a breakfront with three smoked glass doors containing adjustable shelves inside and three cabinets underneath.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Reddish Brown Lacquered Compound Cabinet
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Reddish Brown Lacquered Compound Cabinet

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Reddish Brown Lacquered Compound Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period compound elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with reddish brown lacquer and traditional brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet
Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet

Late Qing Dynasty Low Chinese Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

Late 19th century Chinese elmwood cabinets in an old lacquered finish. This cabinet can be ideal as a bedside chest, end table next to a sofa or a cabinet in an hallway.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850
Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Chinese Two-Door Tapered Cabinet with Open Shelves, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Chinese furniture design is characterized by the flawless construction, purity of line, and dedication to detail you see here in this two-door cabinet. This beautiful elmwood...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Shanxi Style Elmwood Bedside Cabinet With Traditional Brass Hardware Circa 1900
Shanxi Style Elmwood Bedside Cabinet With Traditional Brass Hardware Circa 1900

Shanxi Style Elmwood Bedside Cabinet With Traditional Brass Hardware Circa 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

A small Shanxi style elmwood bedside cabinet with two doors, single drawer and patinated brass hardware from the turn of the century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Cabinet with Hand Carved Arpon

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi province elm cabinet with hand carved arpon. This Elmwood cabinet with original color and patina and hardware is from the Shanxi Province of China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Elmwood Brutalist cabinet, France circa 1960
Elmwood Brutalist cabinet, France circa 1960

Elmwood Brutalist cabinet, France circa 1960

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

One of a kind wood " Brutalist "cabinet . Elmwood. Organic built, 4 feet, each in a different shape.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Sideboard Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Sideboard Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Sideboard Cabinet

Located in IT

Authentic 19th century Chinese sideboard cabinet handcrafted from solid elmwood with a beautifully aged dark patina and naturally distressed finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elmwood Wedding Cabinet with Hidden Drawers
Vintage Elmwood Wedding Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Vintage Elmwood Wedding Cabinet with Hidden Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage elmwood wedding cabinet from the mid 20th century with a carved lower apron, two hidden internal drawers and brass hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Elmwood Bedside Cabinet with Scalloped Apron
Early 20th Century Elmwood Bedside Cabinet with Scalloped Apron

Early 20th Century Elmwood Bedside Cabinet with Scalloped Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese elm wood bedside cabinet from the early 20th century with double doors, two drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Natural Elmwood Console Cabinet with Removable Top and Doors
Vintage Natural Elmwood Console Cabinet with Removable Top and Doors

Vintage Natural Elmwood Console Cabinet with Removable Top and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage natural elmwood console cabinet from the mid-20th century, with removable top, open shelf, double doors and bronze hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet
Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet

Late Qing Dynasty Two-Tone Burl Wood and Elmwood Compound Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty two-tone burl and elmwood compound cabinet with doors and drawers. This impressive late Qing Dynasty burl wood and elmwood compound cabinet commands attention wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Two-Piece Storage Cabinet
Small Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Two-Piece Storage Cabinet

Small Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Two-Piece Storage Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period two-piece storage cabinet from the 19th century, with natural elmwood patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron
Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron

Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall elm wood cabinet combines bold simplicity with refined detail, offering both practical storage and visual presence. The linear silhouette is finished in a rich dark lacquer...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair Baker Far East Collection Michael Taylor Natural Elmwood Colonnade Cabinets
Pair Baker Far East Collection Michael Taylor Natural Elmwood Colonnade Cabinets

Pair Baker Far East Collection Michael Taylor Natural Elmwood Colonnade Cabinets

By Baker Far East Collection, Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Topeka, KS

This is an incredible pair of far east collection cabinets by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture! They are comprised of an incredible warm and wonderful natural elmwood finish, a sin...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Two-Door Low Kang Cabinet with Everted Flanges and Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period elmwood low kang cabinet from the 19th century with everted flanges, two petite doors, scrolls and floral motifs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Maison Regain  Elmwood Chests
Maison Regain  Elmwood Chests

Maison Regain Elmwood Chests

By Maison Regain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of Maison Regain elm wood three-drawer chests with curved drawer front with integral pulls, circa 1970's France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Elm

Maison Regain  Elmwood Chest
Maison Regain  Elmwood Chest

Maison Regain Elmwood Chest

By Maison Regain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elm wood three-drawer chest by Maison Regain with expressed joining details and carved integral drawer pulls, circa 1970's France.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Elm

An Elmwood Commode France 1980s
An Elmwood Commode France 1980s

An Elmwood Commode France 1980s

By Maison Regain

Located in HYÈRES, FR

An elmwood chest France 1980s. High quality manufacturing. Very heavy. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood
18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood

18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Elmwood ~ also called a trois porte enfilade in its native country, makes for the ideal storage and serving piece for the casual decor!...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Buffets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinese Carved Ornate Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Motifs
Vintage Chinese Carved Ornate Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Motifs

Vintage Chinese Carved Ornate Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Motifs

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chinese Carved Ornate Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Motifs  This vintage Chinese ornate carved elmwood Sideboard with horse carvings is a stunning piece that will add a touch...

Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Rare Modular Elmwood Sideboard Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Rare Modular Elmwood Sideboard Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

Rare Modular Elmwood Sideboard Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Buccinasco, MI

An exceptional Italian modular sideboard from the 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti and representative of the architectural and forward-thinking approach that transformed Italian furnit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1930 Italian Monumental Art Deco Sideboard , Burl Elmwood by Osvaldo Borsani
1930 Italian Monumental Art Deco Sideboard , Burl Elmwood by Osvaldo Borsani

1930 Italian Monumental Art Deco Sideboard , Burl Elmwood by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Description: a five doors 1930s monumental Italian Art Deco credenza Sideboard Buffet in burl elmwood by Atelier di Varedo Period: 1930 Style: Art Deco Material: elm burl and walnu...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware

19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique elmwood bookcase cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers, two doors and brass accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and one key. These drawers will need attention from a locksmith for they are currently u...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Bookcase with Three Shelves and Pierced Cartouches

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood bookcase from the 19th century, with three shelves and decorative carved panels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood bookca...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Large Elmwood Four-Door Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Foliage
Large Elmwood Four-Door Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Foliage

Large Elmwood Four-Door Armoire with Low-Relief Carved Foliage

Located in Yonkers, NY

Rich in craftsmanship and rooted in tradition, this elmwood armoire brings presence and practicality to any interior.

Category

20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century captures the eye with its e...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2
Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Elmwood Apothecary Medicine Chest, Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Shanxi Province Solid Elmwood 9-Drawer & 12-Drawer Apothecary Medicine Chest - Set of 2 These antique Shanxi province apothecary chests would be a beautiful and ecle...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Mission Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware
Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware

Large Late Qing Dynasty Period Elmwood Armoire with Medallion Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood armoire from the early 20th century, with two doors, bronze medallion hardware, hidden drawers and carved apron. Created in C...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware
Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware

Early 20th c Korean Elmwood Bandaji Chest with Decorative Brass Hardware

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Korean elmwood Bandaji chest with drop down front, fabulous wood grain, beautifully decorated brass hardware, including corners, lock, and hinges, and a nicely ca...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a linea...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Elmwood Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Vintage Elmwood Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges

Vintage Elmwood Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors, lower drawers and metal hinges.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest. Measures: 22.5" in width, 21.25" in depth and 35.75" in height

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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Elmwood Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elmwood cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each elmwood cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without a elmwood cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A elmwood cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made elmwood cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Pierre Chapo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Elmwood Cabinet?

A elmwood cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

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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