$346,239
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 Where to begin, this
Walnut
Sold
H 50.01 in W 45.28 in D 21.46 in
Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk
By Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Et and hand carved by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910, this Davenport
Walnut
$7,422
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 13.78 in
1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Peacock Lamp doing the wheel in bronze with a golden and silver patina and inclusion of hard agate stone discs. Composed of a rectangular base in black stone on which rests a l...
Stone, Silver, Bronze
Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk
By Hartmann Trunk Company
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...
Metal
1927 René Lalique Vase Rampillon Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Rampillon" made in clear and glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1927. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Height: 12.7 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue ...
Blown Glass
Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.
By Paul Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions of 72" x 32" and 28.5" tall (though feet adjust it 1" higher if need be). Patchwork...
Chrome
1938 René Lalique Vase Grives Birds Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Grives" made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1938. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. height : 17,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René La...
Blown Glass
$17,000
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 10 in
Tiffany Studios Twelve Light Lily Lamp, A marriage of Antique & Contemporary Ele
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
A beautiful combination of Antique & Contemporary Art Nouveau style lighting
Bronze
A Fortuny Fabric Cushion in the Venezianina Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A Rococo style Fortuny fabric cushion, blue and white color way, taffeta backing material with silk bias edging, the pattern, a Rococo design with scroll and floral motif. Newly made...
Cotton, Linen, Silk
1924 René Lalique - “Druid” vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
“Druid” vase in mold-blown opalescent glass enhanced with a blue patina Model created by René Lalique in 1924 and removed from the catalog in 1937 Signature engraved on the b...
Glass
Andre Delatte French Art Deco Bindweed Table Lamp, 1920
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Table Lamp by André Delatte, France, 1920s – Wrought Iron & Blown Glass. A striking and rare large French Art Deco table lamp by renowned glassmaker André Dela...
Wrought Iron
$6,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 40 in Dm 17 in
Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Henri Godet, France, 40” H
By Henri Godet
Located in Astoria, NY
Henri Godet (French, 1863-1937) "La Reveil de L'Aurore" [The Awakening of Dawn] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, early 20th century, on a circular base with applied plaque "La Reveil de L...
Bronze
$24,500
H 46.5 in W 39 in D 4 in
After Jean-Baptiste Van Loo, Portrait of King Louis XV of France (1710-1774)
Located in Long Island City, NY
After Jean-Baptiste Van Loo, A Portrait of King Louis XV of France (1710-1774) A magnificent quality three-quarter length portrait of King Louis XV of France and Navarre, painted i...
Paint
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstools, tabourets, ottomans, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movemen...
Fabric, Beech
1913 René Lalique - Box Pot à Creme Chrysantheme Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box Pot a Creme "Chrysantheme" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Rare condition. Diameter : 6,...
Blown Glass
$23,706Sale Price|20% Off
H 107.76 in W 95.75 in D 1.74 in
Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors Set, France, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Complete set of six flawless panels, French stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle and original key. Beautiful stained glass from the Art Nouveau period with...
Brass
1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
Bronze
Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Venetian 16th century Italian traveling jewelry chest profusely decorated in Arabesque black and gilt decoration featuring rare specimen stone drawer fronts in a Palladian archi...
Wood
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.