German Black Metal Display Cabinet by Bohnacker, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This German display cabinet was designed by Bohnacker in the 1950s. A striking example of
Glass, Mirror
German Mahogany Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
German mahogany display cabinet, 19th century.
18C German Walnut Baroque Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Baroque cabinet, middle/end of the 18th century. Elaborately inlaid with walnut burl wood, among
Walnut
18th Century German Stripped Oak Baroque Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German provincial Baroque display cabinet or buffet. West German, 2nd half of the 18th century
Glass, Oak
$21,225Sale Price|20% Off
H 96.07 in W 74.02 in D 20.48 in
Antique Baroque 18th Century German Solid Oak Farmhouse Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm honey color with soft gloss and
Glass, Oak
$11,769
H 78.75 in W 66.93 in D 17.72 in
Anthroposophical Vitrine / Display Cabinet, attr. Felix Kayser, South Germany
By Felix Kayser
Located in Krefeld, DE
This rare anthroposophical vitrine originates from southern Germany, crafted in the mid-20th
Wood, Glass
$6,709
H 84.26 in W 70.08 in D 20.87 in
Biedermeier Display Cabinet Made in 1830s Germany, Fully Restored Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style:19th century Biedermeier Period:1830-1839 Origin:Germany Measures: Height:214 cm / 84.25
Glass, Walnut
$17,688
H 82.68 in W 69.3 in D 21.26 in
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Warm Brown Solid Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This German Baroque display or kitchen cabinet has a beautiful warm brown color with soft gloss and
Steel
$59,700 / set
H 58.5 in W 25.25 in D 24.5 in
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Display Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German pair of Biedermeier display cabinets made of hand crafted
Metal, Brass
$6,350
H 85.75 in W 50.25 in D 20.5 in
Tall Carved Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1880-1890
Located in Round Top, TX
the striking presence of this 7' display cabinet. Lock functions with included key, adjustable
Glass, Oak
$2,500
H 56.5 in W 62.13 in D 28 in
German Edwardian Ebony and Inlaid Two-Part Corner Display Cabinet circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GERMAN EDWARDIAN INLAID EBONY TWO-PART CORNER DISPLAY CABINET By Max Böttcher, Düsseldorf, Germany
Glass, Mirror, Ebony, Fruitwood
$11,900
H 76.77 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Empire Display Cabinet With Mystical Figures , Germany ca. 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, rare empire nutwood display cabinet or vitrine from the mid 19th century in North
Brass, Gold Leaf
$2,942
H 72.25 in W 51.78 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase An early 20th century display
Oak
19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A lovely and light walnut cabinet/vitrine, with one original large glass door, glass side panels
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century display/china cabinet, with lights, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark
Metal
$7,415
H 82.68 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Bleached Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Bookcase or Display Cabinet North Germany Mahogany 1st half of the 19th century
Mahogany
$4,684
H 74.81 in W 41.54 in D 17.13 in
19th Century Eclectic Hand-Painted Display Cabinet in Solid Pine
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Eclectic Hand-Painted Display Cabinet in Solid Pine A refined example of late 19th
Pine
$7,651 / item
H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Display Cabinet, Chrome Plated Metal, Lacquered Wood, Made To Measure
By GMD Berlin, Linu Enache
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made display cabinet designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. Matte lacquered wood with
Chrome
$3,036
H 67.33 in W 58.67 in D 16.54 in
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth centur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth century. Very good
Walnut
$9,416
H 74.81 in W 41.54 in D 17.13 in
Pair of 19th Century Eclectic Hand-Painted Solid Pine Display Cabinets
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of 19th Century Eclectic Hand-Painted Solid Pine Display Cabinets A striking pair of 19th
Pine
$11,202
H 67.2 in W 44.8 in D 15.1 in
Antique Art Deco Bauhaus Walnut Wood Display Cabinet / Vitrine w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted walnut veneer Bauhaus era with a touch of expressionism display cabinet
Brass
$10,471,359
H 71.66 in W 67.33 in D 23.23 in
Bespoke Burl Wooden Art Nouveau Display Glass Cabinet H. Pössenbacher Est. 1784
By Moritz Ballin
Located in Landshut, BY
A bespoke display cabinet, crafted by one of Munich's most distinguished cabinet makers, Heinrich
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Burl
$4,000
H 72 in W 40.375 in D 17.25 in
Biedermeier Style Display Cabinet, Fruitwood & Glass, German, 1900
Located in Kent, CT
A charming Biedermeier style display case with three shelves and an open area on the bottom. The
Silk, Glass, Fruitwood
Pair Antique Mahogany Jewelry Display Cases
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique jewelry display cases were crafted in Germany, circa 1890s, from mahogany with
Brass
Large Vintage Mid-Century Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large vintage shop display counter from the 1930s. Restored ready to use. An exceptionally stylish
Glass, Pine, Plywood
$18,715
H 79.93 in W 41.74 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Frideric Rococo Style Display Case/Vitrine, circa 1850 Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Frideric Rococo Style display case circa 1850-1870 walnut Magnificent Frideric Rococo Style
Walnut
$19,650
H 83.5 in W 35.75 in D 20.75 in
Signed J.Groschkus Abalone & Mother of Pearl Figural Bronze Bowed Glass Vitrine
By J. Groschkus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
burl elm showcase, Belle Époque display cabinet, antique German vitrines, Rococo revival furniture
Bronze
Medical Display Cabinet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A superb and scarce glazed cast iron medical instruments display case. Multiple opening sections
Iron
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Hans Hopfer Display-Bookcase Cabinet Cherrywood WK, Germany
By WK Möbel, Hans Hopfer
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare modular cabinet system in cherrywood by the German designer Hans Hopfer for WK Furniture
Glass, Cherry
Unavailable
H 58 in W 90.25 in D 19.63 in
Large German Exotic Wood and Glass Bar/Display Cabinet, Germany, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
A fine German bar and display cabinet in various exotic woods with a marquetry still life design on
Closing SALE - Rare Display Cabinet for Corner Germany 1930's
Located in Berlin, DE
This corner cabinet is in original good condition. A new polishing would be perfect. Sorry for the
Brass
Unavailable
H 74.81 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
Antique display cabinet Wilhelminian style around 1860 Spruce Original loc
Located in Würzburg, DE
: 47cm Item: antique display cabinet Item no.: 501 Epoch: Gründerzeit I around 1860 Material: Spruce
Softwood
Unavailable
H 86.23 in W 32.29 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Rococo Solid Oakwood Two-Door Corner Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Osnabrück, DE
! Very important and small East - Friesland (German north see) cabinet, circa 1760, with two doors and
Oak
Sideboard Shaped Display Case from the 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
A sideboard shaped display case from the 1960s, probably designed and manufactured in Germany
Steel
Display Cabinet, Probably Germany, 1930s
Located in Greding, DE
Large cherrywood display cabinet, standing on tall tapered feet. The display cabinet is glazed on
Glass, Cherry
18th Century German Farmhouse Display Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This German baroque display or kitchen cabinet has its original glass and hardware. The upper
Oak
Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Germany circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Single-door Biedermeier display cabinet with a three-sided glazed front and two shelves as well as
Glass, Cherry
Baroque Display Cabinet, German 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque display cabinet with two doors and three-quarter glazing, as well as a curved pediment and
Walnut
18th Century German Farmhouse Oak Kitchen Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very unusual 18th century German farmhouse kitchen cabinet. The two upper doors with carved
Oak
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Display Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Biedermeier column display cabinet from the 2nd period, early 20th century. Cherry veneered on
Glass, Cherry, Pine
Antique German Pine Display Cabinet With Painted Blue Interior
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique circa 1900 German pine display case with glass panels and painted blue interior
Pine
Sold
H 82.29 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Bookcase, Birch, Germany circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Display Case Northern Germany Birch Biedermeier around 1835 Dimensions: H x W x D
Glass, Birch
Sold
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 26.78 in
Important Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive and important early 19th century open corner mahogany display cabinet. The
Ormolu
Sold
H 72.45 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in
German Biedermeier Vitrine / Display Cabinet in Cherry Wood, Berlin 1820-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
German Biedermeier vitrine cabinet, cherry wood veneered. A three-sided showcase with glass door
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 27.96 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
German Aluminium Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Mid 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This aluminium vitrine was made circa 1950s in Germany and probably used in a shop. It features a
Aluminum
Industrial Display Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step back in time with this industrial display cabinet from the 1950s. Its robust construction
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 12 in W 28.5 in L 12 in
Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut Zebra Wood Small Glass Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Art Deco burl walnut zebra wood small glass curio display cabinet. Item features
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 85.25 in W 37 in L 85.25 in
Two-Piece German Modern Teak Display China Hutch Cabinet by Bartels Möbelstück
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare teak hutch made in Germany by Bartels Möbelstück. We don't often see teak furniture from
Teak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Display Showcase Cabinet in Teak by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr, Germany
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, Bavaria
by Swiss architect Dieter Wäckerlin and produced by Behr in Germany. The minimalist cabinet sits on a
Glass, Teak
Iron display cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This polished iron display cabinet from the 1920s exudes pure industrial charm. With its sturdy
Iron
An Anthroposophical Display Cabinet By Felix Kayser
By Felix Kayser
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
with two lower interior shelves and an upper glass fronted display cabinet. Dimensions: H 125cm W
Cherry
Mid-Century German Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German Vintage shop counter. Circa from the 1920s/ 30s. On an asymmetrical ground plan, the oak
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 47 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Art Deco Burl Walnut 2 Door Small Corner Curio Display Cabinet. Item features 3
Glass, Walnut
18th Century Display Cabinet made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful Provincial display cabinet from the 18th century made of solid oak. Consisting of an
Glass, Oak
Industrial Bauhaus Display Cabinet / Vitrine, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
This Industrial Bauhaus style display cabinet was made circa 1930. The top part features glass and
Metal
1960s Mid-Century European Display/Storage Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
. Display collectibles in the central china cabinet. At home this can be used as a sideboard or highboard or
Teak, Lacquer
Iron museum display cabinet, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Museum display cabinet made of iron, circa 1920. The cabinet has glass on four sides. The glass on
Iron
Mid-Century German Haberdashery Shop Display Counter
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German mid-century shop display cabinet or counter display cabinet in an attractive small
Glass, Oak
Biedermeier Display Case, Southern Germany, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Three-sided glazed display case with one drawer standing on conical feet. The corners of the corpus
Cherry
Biedermeier Corner Display Cabinet, Western Europe, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A corner display cabinet made of walnut wood and glass. After wood renovation, polished and covered
Walnut
Display Case on Lion's Feet, Germany, Circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display case / cabinet on lion's feet, Germany, circa 1930. Very good condition. Wood: oak
Oak
Late 19th Century Small Black Forest Display Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century small Black Forest display cabinet, circa 1890. Good quality small display
Wood
Art Deco Industrial Display Metal Cabinet Around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco Industrial Display Metal Cabinet was made around 1930. The top part is with a glass
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 17.13 in D 8.27 in
Biedermeier Model Display Case, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
popular for decoration. This model depicts a display case made with cherry veneer and has an original
Brass
Sold
H 82.29 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
Biedermeier Top Display Case, Mahogany, French Polish, Germany, 19th C.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant, high and narrow, restored neoclassical Biedermeier Top Display Case / cabinet / vitrine
Brass
Baroque Display Cabinet in Walnut, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque display cabinet with curved cornice and a glazed and strutted door. The cabinet is veneered
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 10 in
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German. Direct from Europe
Hardwood
Sold
H 83.86 in W 60.63 in D 13.78 in
Large Frisian Display Cabinet from the Louis Seize Period, 1760-1790
Located in Lejre, DK
A large Frisian display cabinet from the Louis Seize period 1760-1790. The Display cabinet is with
Wood
1950’s Large Chemists Birch Display Cabinet, Shelf Unit
Located in Hook, Hampshire
cabinet shelf unit. Sourced from a German Chemist this is a well made shop fit storage display unit that
Birch
Sold
H 98.43 in W 70.87 in L 98.43 in
Large Antique Display Cabinet with Sliding Doors, handpainted blue
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large display cabinet with four shelves height-adjustable on racks behind sliding doors at the top
Softwood
Sold
H 82.68 in W 48.04 in D 19.3 in
Hand-painted white and green Display Cabinet, Softwood, Franconia, Circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large display case with two-door base cabinet and two-door display case top with curved pediment
Softwood, Glass
Sold
H 67.33 in W 58.67 in D 16.54 in
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth centur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth century. Very good
Walnut
Sold
H 67.72 in W 36.62 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Display Cabinet with Columns, Vitrine, Birch
Located in Greven, DE
veneered Biedermeier display cabinet from the Northeast German Biedermeier period. Piece of furniture
Birch
Sold
H 64.18 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Display Cabinet, Small Bookcase, Mahogany, Biedermeier, c. 1835
Located in Greven, DE
shelves. The mirrored back and the glazing on the sides make the cabinet ideal for displaying collections
Mahogany
Sold
H 64.97 in W 34.65 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Vitrine/ Display Case, Three sides glass, Southwest Germany 19th c.
Located in Regensburg, DE
between two smaller curved middle shelves with each two petite ebonized columns. The Display Case is
Walnut
Sold
H 79.5 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Antique Biedermeier Elm Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Side Panels
Located in Round Top, TX
excellent display cabinet as well. The polished elm bookcase has been restored and is ready to be used and
Elm
Sold
H 72.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Late Biedermeier or Louis Philippe Display Cabinet in Cherrywood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely display cabinet or vitrine in cherrywood with original glass door, glass side panels
Blown Glass, Mirror, Cherry
Sold
H 61.82 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Biedermeier Display Case, Walnut, 3 Sides Glass, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautif three-sided glazed Biedermeier display case, vitrine or showcase in walnut from south
Glass, Walnut, Softwood
Sold
H 55.52 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Corner Display Cabinet in Macassar Ebony by Bruno Paul
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
and produced by Hellerau Deutsche Werkstatten in Germany. The cabinet also has a macassar ebony
Ebony
Vintage Oak Display Case
Located in High Point, NC
A display table from 1950s Germany. An oak display case with a glass top sits atop four slender
Oak
Display Case, Bookcase with adjustable shelving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Display cabinet with eight glass panels. The interior shelving is adjustable. A beautiful and
Pine
Vintage Oak Display Counter with Drawers
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A counter from the 1950s, manufactured by Soeschala in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The counter features no fewer than 15 drawers that slope downwards in a stepped fashion. The drawer fro...
Glass, Oak
Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Case, circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
Late Biedermeier display case glazed on three sides with a curved pediment standing on low curved
Walnut
Shopcounter / Display, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine shopcounter/display with 28 drawers. All the drawers run smooth. With a hard-wood top with 4
Glass, Pine
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century English glazed and painted pine kitchen dresser with sliding doors and great storage. 1880. Top shelves are adjustable. Upper shelf depth: 26cm (10-inches) Cod...
Pine
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing desk, circa 1790, embodies the clean lines and restrained elegance characteristic of the Gustavian style, which was inspired by the neocla...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...
Pine
$4,950
H 37.2 in W 33.7 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...
Brass
$4,800
H 59 in W 47 in D 13 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Marble Top Vitrine / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French Louis XVI style Mahogany with brass mounted marble top vitrine / bookcase. This was designed to display your most prized possessions or one of a kind collec...
Marble, Brass
$8,950
H 97 in W 50.5 in D 18.25 in
Swedish 1830s Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-part painted wood vitrine cabinet from the early 19th century with glass doors, drawers and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 19th cent...
Glass, Wood
Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany display cabinet having a quality mahogany display cabinet with satinwood inlay with a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two disp...
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
17th century Spanish Catalan bench
Located in Diest, BE
Great 17th century Spanish bench from the Catalan region
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 19th century Mahogany Display cabinet, of imposing large proportions, having profusely carved top section, incorporating foliate, ribbons, shell, cartouche and ...
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Baroque Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 18th century baroque Swedish cabinet. This amazing piece has been dry scrapped down to showcase traces of the original paint. Lots of neutral tones run through out this uniq...
Pine, Paint
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.
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