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Gothic Oak Cabinet by Karcher & Rehn Company, 1920s
Gothic Oak Cabinet by Karcher & Rehn Company, 1920s

Gothic Oak Cabinet by Karcher & Rehn Company, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous carved oak Gothic cabinet by Philadelphia retailer Karcher & Rehn Company.

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare and Extraordinary French Louis XIII 16th Century Gothic Oak Cabinet
Rare and Extraordinary French Louis XIII 16th Century Gothic Oak Cabinet

Rare and Extraordinary French Louis XIII 16th Century Gothic Oak Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An important Neo-Gothic style carved cabinet with carved bands with scrolling vines and pointed windows. The upper double doors with complementary iron hardware over two carved friez...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Oak Cabinet / Small Credenza with Knight Sculptures
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Oak Cabinet / Small Credenza with Knight Sculptures

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Oak Cabinet / Small Credenza with Knight Sculptures

By N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon

Located in Lisse, NL

This practical and great looking Gothic cabinet is as strong and stable as the day it was handcrafted, it is completely original and all handcrafted out of solid oak (mostly tiger oa...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Oak Neo Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard, 19th Century
Oak Neo Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard, 19th Century

Oak Neo Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Neo-Gothic style oak cabinet or small sideboard. This sideboard dates from the 19th century but the 2 doors date from the 17th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Dark Oak Gothic Bar Cabinet
19th Century Belgian Dark Oak Gothic Bar Cabinet

19th Century Belgian Dark Oak Gothic Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous ornate carved oak Gothic bar cabinet with religious figure Belgium, 19th century Carved oak + iron Measures: 19" W × 15.25" D × 49.75" H Very good original vin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ornate Carved Oak Belgian Gothic Bar Cabinet
19th Century Ornate Carved Oak Belgian Gothic Bar Cabinet

19th Century Ornate Carved Oak Belgian Gothic Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding 19th century ornately carved oak gothic bar cabinet. The cabinet features solid oak construction, with stunning carved wood details.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Oak Dutch Neo Gothic Cabinet with Carved Knights, 1930s
Oak Dutch Neo Gothic Cabinet with Carved Knights, 1930s

Oak Dutch Neo Gothic Cabinet with Carved Knights, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offered by Amsterdam Modernism: Dutch Neo Gothic cabinet with carved knights, 1930s. Solid oak with original lock.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Zinc

Antique French Cabinet Vestry Altar Wine Bar Sacristy Cabinet Gothic Oak Small
Antique French Cabinet Vestry Altar Wine Bar Sacristy Cabinet Gothic Oak Small

Antique French Cabinet Vestry Altar Wine Bar Sacristy Cabinet Gothic Oak Small

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine bar cabinet~~c. 1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to store liturgical gar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet C1750
18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet C1750

18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet C1750

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique 18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet with Monk Fig...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinet or Dry Bar, 1940s
Solid Oak Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinet or Dry Bar, 1940s

Solid Oak Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinet or Dry Bar, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Dutch Gothic Revival cabinet or dry bar, 1940s. Solid oak with original hinges.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Small Cabinet 19th century Oak Wall Cabinet
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Small Cabinet 19th century Oak Wall Cabinet

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Small Cabinet 19th century Oak Wall Cabinet

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite Antique Gothic Revival French antique Small cabinet / Wall cabinet from a church made from solid Oak 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Cabinet 19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Cabinet 19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Cabinet 19th Century Oak and Wrought Iron

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful credence made of oak in neo-Gothic style, with very stylish wrought iron locks. Key holes are covered by handmade snakes figures made of iron. The doors are adorned by a fe...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gothic Cabinet
19th Century Gothic Cabinet

19th Century Gothic Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful oak carved cabinet. The details on the piece are incredible. It has been stripped down to its original oak from a dark walnut stain leaving a rich patina. The upper cabinet...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique English Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Court Cabinet, 19th Century
Antique English Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Court Cabinet, 19th Century

Antique English Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Court Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Gothic court cupboard offers oak construction with heavily carved double doors having decorated arch reserves and opening to shelved interior surmounting two lower...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival English Wall Cabinet
Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival English Wall Cabinet

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival English Wall Cabinet

Located in Toledo, OH

Antique hand carved oak Gothic Revival English wall cabinet, circa 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s European Gothic Revival Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century Neo-Gothic French Hand Carved Oak Chest or Cabinet
19th Century Neo-Gothic French Hand Carved Oak Chest or Cabinet

19th Century Neo-Gothic French Hand Carved Oak Chest or Cabinet

Located in Baambrugge, NL

A very attractive 19th century neo-gothic french chest or cabinet made of oak with hand carved decorations.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Heavily Carved Oak Figural & Pictorial Cabinet circa 1880
Antique Gothic Revival Heavily Carved Oak Figural & Pictorial Cabinet circa 1880

Antique Gothic Revival Heavily Carved Oak Figural & Pictorial Cabinet circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Gothic Revival oak cabinet features upper with central door having heavily carved pictorial scene depicting monk priest in study, flanked by panels with cathedral arch des...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Gothic Revival Hexagonal Cabinet 19th Century French Oak Figures
Small Antique Gothic Revival Hexagonal Cabinet 19th Century French Oak Figures

Small Antique Gothic Revival Hexagonal Cabinet 19th Century French Oak Figures

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stunning & Breathtaking! This Antique Gothic Revival French 19th century Hexagonal cabinet in a rare small size.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Stunning Hand Carved Light Oak Antique Gothic Revival Bookcase / Shrine Cabinet
Stunning Hand Carved Light Oak Antique Gothic Revival Bookcase / Shrine Cabinet

Stunning Hand Carved Light Oak Antique Gothic Revival Bookcase / Shrine Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Glorious design and heavy quality, solid oak Gothic cabinet. This practical size, beautifully handcrafted and very thick oak cabinet can be used for all kinds of purposes.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Gothic Linen Altar Wine Storage Cabinet Bookcase Bar Liquor Oak
Antique French Gothic Linen Altar Wine Storage Cabinet Bookcase Bar Liquor Oak

Antique French Gothic Linen Altar Wine Storage Cabinet Bookcase Bar Liquor Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

EXCEPTIONALLY CARVED Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet~~c 1930s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

A 19th Century Gothic Revival Cabinet
A 19th Century Gothic Revival Cabinet

A 19th Century Gothic Revival Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An ecclesiastical chest, possibly part of an altar set in a French church or cathedral. This two-part chest features unusually well-carved gothic motifs, chiseled from rift-cut oak. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Cabinet
Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Cabinet

Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century Dutch Gothic cabinet makes a great choice where a little storage is needed in a cozy spot.

Category

Antique 1830s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Unique 1930s Gothic Revival Small Size Hand Carved All Around Tiger Oak Cabinet
Unique 1930s Gothic Revival Small Size Hand Carved All Around Tiger Oak Cabinet

Unique 1930s Gothic Revival Small Size Hand Carved All Around Tiger Oak Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning little, multi purpose Gothic cabinet from a monastery. This here Gothic cabinet is one of the smallest yet most stylish we ever had the pleasure of offering.

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Neo-Gothic Cabinet from France
19th Century Neo-Gothic Cabinet from France

19th Century Neo-Gothic Cabinet from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This versatile antique French Neo-Gothic cabinet, with its narrow width and depth has been carved from French Oak and is able to fit into most small spaces.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint
Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint

Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet 1920s & Mint

Located in Lisse, NL

Mint condition, antique Gothic cabinet. This practical size and beautifully hand carved tiger oak cabinet from circa 1920 is in mint condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet was designed for maximum utilization of a narrow place, and succeeds admirably!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet
Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet

Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet is a truly unusual find, indeed!

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Steel

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinet
19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinet

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinet

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Gothic or Renaissance Revival bar cabinet In the manner of R.J.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Cabinet
Antique French Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Cabinet

Antique French Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and impressive Neo-Gothic style cabinet, circa 1840. A heavy wide cabinet in a white wash with deeply carved double doors with Classic Gothic motifs of quatrefoils over arches.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Gothic Revival credenza. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative panels. Original wrought iron handles and hinges. The ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Danish Cabinet in Dark Stained Oak Gothic Style, 1880s
Antique Danish Cabinet in Dark Stained Oak Gothic Style, 1880s

Antique Danish Cabinet in Dark Stained Oak Gothic Style, 1880s

By Company of Master Craftsmen

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning antique cabinet in dark stained oak with carvings and barley twist legs. Made in Denmark around 1880. The cabinet has 4 drawers and can be locked. Key included. Beautifully ...

Category

Antique 1880s Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges
Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful craftsmanship and highly practical, Gothic Revival cabinet. This single door Gothic style cabinet is as stable as the day it was made and apart from some minor imperfectio...

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Bookcase Cabinet, Oak, Gothic Overtones, Robertson and Coleman
Antique Bookcase Cabinet, Oak, Gothic Overtones, Robertson and Coleman

Antique Bookcase Cabinet, Oak, Gothic Overtones, Robertson and Coleman

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bookcase cabinet. An English, oak bookcase with Gothic overtones by Robertson and Coleman of Norwich dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Neo-Gothic Wardrobe
Belgian Oak Neo-Gothic Wardrobe

Belgian Oak Neo-Gothic Wardrobe

Located in High Point, NC

With an eclectic mix of styles this sturdy oak cabinet features a carved fabric motif, mixed with gothic elements and rustic iron hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Dark Walnut Gothic Bar Cabinet
19th Century Belgian Dark Walnut Gothic Bar Cabinet

19th Century Belgian Dark Walnut Gothic Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a very nice 19th century Belgian dark walnut gothic bar cabinet. The cabinet has a carved religious figure giving it a unique style as a liquor cabinet or storage cabinet. T...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Gothic Revival Oak Pulpit
English Gothic Revival Oak Pulpit

English Gothic Revival Oak Pulpit

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival style (19/20th Cent) oak carved square shaped pulpit with arch design on all four sides with an open center

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Turn of the Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinet
Turn of the Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinet

Turn of the Century Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden cabinet from Belgium, circa 1900. A cupboard door with gothic metal hinges opens onto an interior shelf. The door is reinforced with metal and locks with a barrel key. The s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar with Knights
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar with Knights

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet Dry Bar with Knights

By N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvellous and practical Gothic Revival drinks cabinet. This rare, Dutch Gothic dry bar is in excellent condition, it is beautifully carved and it comes with the metal name plate ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Small and Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet
Small and Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet

Small and Stunning Multi Purpose Gothic Revival Hand Carved Tiger Oak Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Midcentury made, solid tiger oak and small size Gothic credenza. This practical size and beautifully carved tiger oak cabinet from circa 1930 is in good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar W. Knights
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar W. Knights

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar W. Knights

By N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvellous and practical Gothic Revival drinks cabinet. This rare, Dutch Gothic dry bar is in excellent condition. This beautifully carved cabinet comes with two Knights who look l...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere, Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere, Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere, Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ cabinet is a marvel of the revival of the timeless style which historically dates back to the mid-12th century in St.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar with Knights
Early 1900s Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar with Knights

Early 1900s Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Drinks Cabinet / Dry Bar with Knights

By N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon

Located in Lisse, NL

This practical and great looking Gothic cabinet is as strong and stable as the day it was handcrafted, it is completely original and all handcrafted out of solid oak.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Antique Book Case, English, Oak, Bookshelf Cabinet, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Antique Book Case, English, Oak, Bookshelf Cabinet, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Antique Book Case, English, Oak, Bookshelf Cabinet, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique book case. An English, oak bookshelf cabinet with Gothic Revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet is a testament to centuries of talented artisans handing down their trade to successive generations. The original style was birthed in ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet
Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet

Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Rustic Gothic Console ~ Raised Cabinet recalls a style that dates back over a thousand years! A solid plank top is edged with an angled bevel with a tier of molding connecti...

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Steel

19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk
19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk

19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Gothic oak executive desk was made by famed maker Emile Laurent-Durhesne of Liege, and features a restrained version of the style, with linenfold panels the primary visu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza or Sideboard, 1930s
Oak Gothic Revival Credenza or Sideboard, 1930s

Oak Gothic Revival Credenza or Sideboard, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful Gothic Revival small credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with hand-carved details. In very good condition with a beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Oak

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Revival - France 19th
French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Revival - France 19th

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Revival - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very charming French Buffet / cabinet / credenza / dresser in molded and hand-carved oak in Gothic Revival (Neo Gothic) style.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Gothic Oak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for. A gothic oak cabinet — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 397 variations of the antique or vintage gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gothic oak cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bruce James Talbert, N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon and A. Bastel each produced at least one beautiful gothic oak cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gothic Oak Cabinet?

The average selling price for a gothic oak cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,139, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $212,346 for the highest priced.

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 Gothic Oak Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.

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