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French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet
French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet

French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet

By Jules Leleu

Located in North Bergen, NJ

parquetry front doors with gold hardware. It is a signed Jules Leleu in one of his famous signatures

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

DREXEL Studio Marseille Mahogany French Style Armoire / Linen Press
DREXEL Studio Marseille Mahogany French Style Armoire / Linen Press

DREXEL Studio Marseille Mahogany French Style Armoire / Linen Press

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

. Mahogany with flame mahogany door & drawer fronts, decorative brass hardware, crown molding, banded door

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Wardrobes and A...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XV Giltwood & Glass Curio & Display Cabinet 3 Shelves
19th Century Louis XV Giltwood & Glass Curio & Display Cabinet 3 Shelves

19th Century Louis XV Giltwood & Glass Curio & Display Cabinet 3 Shelves

Located in Lakewood, NJ

hardware, glass front door and velvet lined shelves and interior. Very good vintage condition with signs

Category

Antique 1870s American Louis XV Shelves

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Giltwood

Large pair of door front hardware after Pepe Mendoza
Large pair of door front hardware after Pepe Mendoza

Large pair of door front hardware after Pepe Mendoza

Located in Dallas, TX

There are three sets of these brass and malachite handles available. The large scale is perfect to build a custom set of nightstands or cabinets around. The price listed is for one s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Balustrades and Fixtures

Hollywood Regency Lilac Wave Front Dresser
Hollywood Regency Lilac Wave Front Dresser

Hollywood Regency Lilac Wave Front Dresser

Located in North Miami, FL

wave front doors with polished brass hardware open to six ample and deep drawers.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Front Buffet
18th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Front Buffet

18th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Front Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

A Rare 18th C. 3-Door French Buffet/Vaisselier with Bombe center front door– Pewter hardware

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

Victorian Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Front Lighted Bookcase
Victorian Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Front Lighted Bookcase

Victorian Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Front Lighted Bookcase

Located in South Bend, IN

, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Measures: 37"W x 12.5"D x 45.25"H. Very good

Category

20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, 1960s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, 1960s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Glass Front Bookcase, 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, 1960s Walnut, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Measures: 56.5" W x 15.25

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1920s
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1920s

Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage bookcase cabinet USA, circa 1920s Solid oak, with glass front door and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1920s
Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1920s

Vintage Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinets, circa 1920s

Located in South Bend, IN

doors and original brass hardware. Measures: 20" W x 11.88" D x 42.13" H. Very good original

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 48.75"W x 16"D x 61.25"H. Very good original vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Interior shelves are

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1900 Carved quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 44.63"W x

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Glass Front Triple Bookcase, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

carved floral motifs, glass front doors and crystal glass hardware. Cabinets lock, and key is included

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890
Antique American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890

Antique American Empire Carved Oak Glass Front Bookcase, Circa 1890

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

Brothers USA, Circa 1890 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Antique 1890s American Empire Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

-painted Asian scenes, glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Desk locks, and original key is

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

marquetry, mullioned glass front doors, original brass hardware, and embossed brown leather writing surface

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Two-Door Bookcase, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Two-Door Bookcase, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Two-Door Bookcase, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Victorian or Edwardian glass front two-door bookcase In the manner of R.J

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet

Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Double Bookcase Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and brass hardware

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

Globe Wernicke USA, circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Desk locks

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
Antique Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet
Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Stickley Brothers Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Glass Front Bookcase

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous carved quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Wood Glass Front Bookcase
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Wood Glass Front Bookcase

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Burl Wood Glass Front Bookcase

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved walnut with burled walnut front, glass front doors, and brass hardware. Cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, circa 1900
Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, circa 1900

Antique Stickley Style Arts & Crafts Oak Glass Front Bookcase, circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

1900. Carved oak, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

R. J. Horner Style Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, 1890s
R. J. Horner Style Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, 1890s

R. J. Horner Style Victorian Carved Mahogany Glass Front Triple Bookcase, 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, original brass hardware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

mullioned plexiglass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 64.25"W x 20.5"D x 87.75"H

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Triple Bookcase

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

Solid quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors and hammered copper hardware. Interior shelves

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1900

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

glass front doors and original hardware. Measures: 49.25"W x 13.25"D x 48.5"H. Good original vintage

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Georgian Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Carved flame mahogany, with satinwood banding, glass front doors, and

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

Brothers By Union Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved flame mahogany and burl wood, with mullioned glass front doors

Category

Vintage 1920s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

mullioned glass front doors and original brass hardware. Shelves are adjustable Measures: 70.75"W x 19.5"D

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale 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

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

Harris USA, 1978 Mahogany, with satinwood banding, mullioned glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Central Italian Walnut and Inlaid Credenza, Early 19th Century
Central Italian Walnut and Inlaid Credenza, Early 19th Century

Central Italian Walnut and Inlaid Credenza, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

band inlays, all doors with working locks the drawer and front doors with brass hardware, raised on a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mastercraft Brass And Burl Parquet Credenza
Mastercraft Brass And Burl Parquet Credenza

Mastercraft Brass And Burl Parquet Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional burl and brass sideboard with remarkable parquet door fronts and brass hardware and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Buffets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Night Stands
Pair of Mid Century Night Stands

Pair of Mid Century Night Stands

Located in Pasadena, CA

pair of mid century walnut night stands with rattan front panel doors and original hardware, newly

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

19th Century Dansu
19th Century Dansu

19th Century Dansu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Japanese dansu with hand wrought iron hardware, two front doors and interior drawers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s
Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s

Antique Stickley Style Arts and Crafts Solid Mahogany Double Bookcase, 1920s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

1920s Solid mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 66"W x 15.5"D x

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Custom Order René Gabriel Cabinet, France, c. 1950
Custom Order René Gabriel Cabinet, France, c. 1950

Custom Order René Gabriel Cabinet, France, c. 1950

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the interior as does the front door with original key hardware.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and hammered copper hardware. Doors lock, and key is included

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

quarter sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and hammered copper hardware. Doors lock, and key is

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Copper

Paul Frankl pair nightstands
Paul Frankl pair nightstands

Paul Frankl pair nightstands

Located in Chicago, IL

front doors at top with two drawers below. Matching double dresser also available

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Classic French Directoire Style Commode, Marble Top
Classic French Directoire Style Commode, Marble Top

Classic French Directoire Style Commode, Marble Top

Located in Bellport, NY

doors.Original brass hardware with original and unusual brass key. Beautiful marble top.

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Classic Directoire Style Commode

French Classic Directoire Style Commode

Located in Bellport, NY

Louis XV1 Style Commode.Light mahogany wood,with one top drawer,two opening front doors,with

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Baker Furniture Milling Road Maple & Glass Bookcase Cabinet
Baker Furniture Milling Road Maple & Glass Bookcase Cabinet

Baker Furniture Milling Road Maple & Glass Bookcase Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Provincial bibliotheque bookcase cabinet having earthy warm maple wood with glass front doors and

Category

Early 2000s American Country Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Maple

French 19th Century Marble-Top Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade
French 19th Century Marble-Top Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade

French 19th Century Marble-Top Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous four-door walnut Louis Philippe enfilade with gray marble top. The four panel-front

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century 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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