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Moroccan Inlayed Cabinet

Moroccan Pearl Inlay Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original Moroccan pearl inlay dresser. Fantastic condition with incredible inlay details
Category

20th Century Moroccan Dressers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Pearl Inlay Dresser
Moroccan Pearl Inlay Dresser
$6,950
H 29 in W 42 in D 16 in
19th Century Bone Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid cabinet. Excellent condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Bone Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet
19th Century Bone Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet
$6,500
H 36 in W 29.25 in D 13 in
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Shell Inlay Moorish Wall Shelf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Inlaid with Shell inlay Moorish Wall Shelf. Handcrafted wall
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood

Wooden Display Cabinet with Geometrical Inlay and Front Door
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Display Cabinet with Geometrical Inlay and Front Door
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Morrocan Inlay Blanket Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unveil the captivating allure of this Vintage Boho Inlay Trunk, a testament to exquisite
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Boho Morrocan Inlay Blanket Chest
Vintage Boho Morrocan Inlay Blanket Chest
$3,850
H 24.5 in W 37.5 in D 24.5 in
Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk - Secretaire - Moorish inlays Origin and marquetry of Morocco Circa 1930. very good
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Vintage 1930s Moroccan Moorish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
Desk, Secretaire, Moorish Inlays
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important 19th century Moroccan escritoire or desk crafted in mahogany with strong aesthetics
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
$8,400
H 58.5 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 1920s or earlier Moroccan wood inlay wall shelves. These wonderful Múdejar design shelves
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Early 20th Century Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
Pair Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall Shelves
$6,800 / set
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 7.25 in
Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Syrian wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage inlay chest of drawers, adorned with intricate bone
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
$7,950
H 37.5 in W 45.25 in D 19.25 in
Moorish Brass Inlaid Camel Saddle /Towel Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Moorish Brass inlaid camel saddle /towel rack The finest example, heavily inlaid with brass, possibly originally an officers or wealthy persons saddle. Can be easily mounted and ...
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Iron

Moorish Brass Inlaid Camel Saddle /Towel Rack
Moorish Brass Inlaid Camel Saddle /Towel Rack
$1,160 Sale Price
38% Off
H 14.5 in W 50 in D 14 in

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Metal Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet, Bone and Resin Inlay
Located in Orlando, FL
Aged all metal inlaid handmade Moroccan wooden cabinet measuring approximately 34” in height, 49
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2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Handmade Decorative Moroccan Wood Cabinet Door - Bone Inlay, Hamsa, Silver
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This one-of-a-kind door was handmade in the southern Morocco town of Zagora, Morocco. Hand-hewn
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Silver

Metal Inlaid Moroccan Cabinet, Some Leather Panels
Located in Orlando, FL
All metal inlaid handmade Moroccan wooden cabinet measuring approximately 35” in height, 39” in
Category

2010s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moorish Inlay Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Moroccan inlay cabinet with Moorish arches and details. This inlay artwork is constructed
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moorish Inlay Cabinet
Vintage Moorish Inlay Cabinet
H 77 in W 49.5 in D 21.25 in
Intricate Inlay Teak Cabinet, Indian in the Moroccan and Syrian Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a very intricately inlaid camel bone and teak cabinet done in the Moroccan and Syrian style
Category

20th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Teak

White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstand Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
top inlay. Handcrafted by artisans in Morocco using the Middle Eastern Moorish design and technics
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstands a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan dresser with two drawers, wood inlay with white mother of pearl. Moorish arches and intricate
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, and ebony floral and geometric inlays, a gallery, balustrades, stick and ball finials, and moorish
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket
Moroccan Wall Shelf or Bracket
H 32 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Syrian White Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Syrian night stand with mother-of-pearl and bone
Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Dressers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
H 111.25 in W 43.75 in D 18.5 in
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bookcase
H 111.25 in W 43.75 in D 18.5 in
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved frame. Mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
Moroccan Carved Inlaid Armoire
H 114.25 in W 55.25 in D 21 in
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Syrian Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous pair of Middle Eastern Syrian mother-of-pearl inlay nightstands. Handcrafted white small
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Syrian Commode with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Astoria, NY
This antique Syrian commode with detailed mother of pearl inlay features a marble top and four
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dressers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
drawers, wood inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell, ebony and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Moroccan gentleman's chest hand crafted in walnut with a black glass top on
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs. Dowry chest
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Inlaid Moroccan Miniature Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
Petite size antique chest handmade of African pine with fruit wood inlay in an intricate design
Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Moorish Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Fruitwood

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho chest of drawers. Beautiful classic inlay on the chicest pale grey background
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Moorish Moroccan White Nightstand Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
top inlay. Handcrafted by artisans in Morocco using the Middle Eastern Moorish design and technics
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Firenze, IT
For Moorish vibes lovers this small early 20th century architectural cabinet with opening top will
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers with Mother of Pearl Marquetry
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Moroccan four drawer chest fit for a king, crafted in mahogany with a floral inlaid cartouche on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Levantine Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
finely detailed in inlaid bone, ebony and shell. The inlay takes the form of abstract flora in
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood, Ebony

Moorish Moroccan Chest of Drawers Inlay Dresser
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish Moroccan Levantine inlaid chest of drawers. Fabulous Moorish artwork, handcrafted dresser
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1990s Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Nightstands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic designs. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moroccan camel
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Moorish Pearl Inlay Carved Wedding Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Moorish wedding chest of drawers or commode featuring extensive mother of pearl inlay
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Boho Pink Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho inlay dresser. Chic floral bone inlay with a pale pink grout. Hot pink
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Boho Pink Inlay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho Pink Inlay Chest of Drawers
H 34.25 in W 42.25 in D 19.75 in
Moroccan Moorish Wedding Large Trunk Coffer Inlaid with Bone and Brass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and brass. Moroccan Moorish wedding dowry floor chest finely detailed and hand-carved all-over with
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Pearl and Ivory Inlay Moroccan Commode.
Located in Larkspur, CA
Mid Century Three Drawer Moroccan Pearl and Ivory Inlay Commode. The Carrera Marble Top Above Two
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa late 19th Century, Moroccan bone inlay cabinet with two drawers and storage cabinet below
Category

Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Teak

Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
Bone Inlay Buffet Cabinet
H 37 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Moroccan Armoire 8' 6'' x 5' 5" Wide IVORY M.O.P Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a fine 19th century hand-carved Moroccan armoire with ivory and mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Superb 19th Century Moroccan Five-Drawer Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning antique five-drawer wooden dresser chest of drawers with mother of pearl inlay from
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid 20th Century Moroccan Chest Dresser inlay with camel bones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful dresser with eight drawers made of cedar wood and camel bones from the berber's tribes in the desert of the sahara.
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Superb 19th Century Syrian Five-Drawer Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning antique five-drawer wooden dresser chest of drawers with mother of pearl inlay from Syria
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Superb 19th Century Syrian Five-Drawer Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning antique five-drawer wooden dresser chest of drawers with mother-of-pearl inlay from Syria
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Superb 19th Century Syrian Five-Drawer Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning antique five-drawer wooden dresser chest of drawers with mother of pearl inlay from Syria
Category

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle Alchemica Old Fashioned Set Liquor Bar
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Materials

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By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights/ sconces were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). N...
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Metal

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Holy Family, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Materials

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Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
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Category

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Materials

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Malachite Jewelry Box
Malachite Jewelry Box
$1,250
H 1.88 in W 4 in D 3.38 in
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

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Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s Pair photograph frame (or miniature frame) with classical Victorian design. Typical frame for wedding photographs....
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s Art Deco Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Henry Van De Velde This dressing table, attributed to Henry Van der Velde, showcases the elegant simplicity and functional design c...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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Located in Kastrup, DK
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Category

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Materials

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By Wedgwood
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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Category

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Materials

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Light Blue Wedgwood Heart Shaped Trinket Box
Light Blue Wedgwood Heart Shaped Trinket Box
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
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Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
$10,980
H 54 in W 80 in D 44.5 in
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Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
$8,300
H 31.5 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
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Materials

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18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Aluminum

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Moroccan Inlayed Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Moroccan inlayed cabinet for your home. Each Moroccan inlayed cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mother-of-pearl and shell. Your living room may not be complete without a Moroccan inlayed cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Moroccan inlayed cabinet, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Moroccan inlayed cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Moroccan Inlayed Cabinet?

A Moroccan inlayed cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,850, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $19,850.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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