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Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser MINT!

Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser MINT!

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser High Chest on Dowel Legs

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s
Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s

Drexel Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet By Drexel, "New Travis Court" Collection USA, 1950s Mahogany, with glass front doors, and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

18th Century Provencal Cherrywood, Wire-Front Bibliotheque
18th Century Provencal Cherrywood, Wire-Front Bibliotheque

18th Century Provencal Cherrywood, Wire-Front Bibliotheque

Located in Washington, DC

A Provençal, Louis XV period cherrywood bibliotheque with wire-front doors and interior antique

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

front doors and brass hardware. Interior light is tested and working. Measures: 46.25"W x 17.75"D x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet doors and drawers lock. Two keys included. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk With Lighted Bookcase Hutch
Chippendale Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk With Lighted Bookcase Hutch

Chippendale Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk With Lighted Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

book-matched flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are adjustable and removable

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 48.5"W

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Cherry and Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

case, with gorgeous book-matched burled walnut front, mullioned glass front door, and original brass

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890 Beautiful carved oak, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Desk With Bookcase Hutch by Saginaw Furniture, Circa 1920s
Chippendale Mahogany Desk With Bookcase Hutch by Saginaw Furniture, Circa 1920s

Chippendale Mahogany Desk With Bookcase Hutch by Saginaw Furniture, Circa 1920s

By Saginaw

Located in South Bend, IN

mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 27"W x 19.5"D x 76"H. Desk height

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 61"W x 15.5"D x 81.75"H. Good

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Gorgeous mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Banded Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

banding, mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 52.75"W x 15"D x 76.5"H

Category

Vintage 1950s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Statton Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase or Dining Cabinet
Statton Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase or Dining Cabinet

Statton Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Breakfront Bookcase or Dining Cabinet

By Statton Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1970s Solid cherry wood, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Double Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Double Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Double Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase, Circa 1900

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn tiger oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

American Colonial Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
American Colonial Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s

American Colonial Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s

Located in South Bend, IN

, or sideboard with hutch top USA, Circa 1960s Solid maple, with glass front doors, and original

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

. USA, Circa 1890s Tiger oak, with carved lion paw feet, mullioned leaded glass front doors, and

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

& Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and unique brass hardware with faces

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished

Limbert Style Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous carved solid mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

front doors, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are removable. Measures: 34"W x 19.5"D x

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Circa 1940s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

front doors, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are removable. Measures: 34"W x 19.5"D x

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 70.25"W x 19.5"D x 90.75"H

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

, "18th century Portfolio" Collection USA, circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, with glass front doors

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Victorian Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Style Victorian Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Style Victorian Oak Double Bookcase, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

doors, and original brass hardware.. Interior shelves are adjustable and removable. Measures: 58"W x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 38.5"W x 18.25"D x 66.25"H. Desk height

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Romweber Neoclassical Carved Burled Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Romweber Neoclassical Carved Burled Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Romweber Neoclassical Carved Burled Walnut Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

Walnut, with carved columns, burled walnut panels, glass front arched doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Romweber Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Romweber Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Romweber Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Viking Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Viking Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Viking Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors, and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 11.5"D x 64.75"H. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Newly Refinished

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1940s French Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
1940s French Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt

1940s French Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and square detail on two front doors. Original brass hardware with one original key to lock each side

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

& Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 74

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hardware. Interior shelves are adjustable

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 49"W x 15

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with burled walnut door fronts, and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

, mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 39.75"W x 16.5"D x 76"H. Very good

Category

Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

Cartwright for Founders USA, 1970s Gorgeous book-matched burl wood front, with smoked glass front doors

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Burl

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors, and original hardware. Measures: 44.25"W x 15"D x

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

Co USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut and burl wood, with glass front door, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with glass front doors, and

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Front Door Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of front door hardware on 1stDibs. A piece of front door hardware — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1023 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of front door hardware you’re looking for, while we also have 70 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of front door hardware, those designed in mid-century modern, Georgian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of front door hardware over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Debra Folz and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Front Door Hardware?

Prices for a piece of front door hardware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $420 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,995.

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 Front Door Hardware
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