Skip to main content

Narrow Enfilade

Custom Build Painted Narrow Enfilade
Custom Build Painted Narrow Enfilade

Custom Build Painted Narrow Enfilade

$7,523

H 37 in W 121 in D 16 in

Custom Build Painted Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Custom build painted 6 door narrow enfilade. Dimensions 121 inches (307 cms) wide 16 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Buffets

Materials

Pine

French Painted Narrow Sideboard
French Painted Narrow Sideboard

French Painted Narrow Sideboard

$5,287

H 38.5 in W 82.5 in D 19.5 in

French Painted Narrow Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C French painted narrow enfilade with later paint. 1830.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Narrow Swedish Painted Enfilade
Narrow Swedish Painted Enfilade

Narrow Swedish Painted Enfilade

$3,796

H 37 in W 92.5 in D 12 in

Narrow Swedish Painted Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Swedish narrow four door pine enfilade. 1880. Internal reference: H Code: 9123

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Recent Sales

French Painted Narrow Enfilade
French Painted Narrow Enfilade

French Painted Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 38 in W 82.5 in D 19.5 in

French Painted Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C French painted narrow enfilade. 1830. Reference: 8308 Dimensions 82.5 inches (210

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Beech, Pine

Narrow Enfilade
Narrow Enfilade

Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 36 in W 64.5 in D 14.5 in

Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow antique four-door painted enfilade. Awaiting hardware, 1850 Dimensions: 64.5 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French Narrow Enfilade
French Narrow Enfilade

French Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 36 in W 74.5 in L 36 in

French Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow 4-door painted French enfilade, 1880. Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) wide 12 inches (30

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Bespoke French Style Narrow Enfilade
Bespoke French Style Narrow Enfilade

Bespoke French Style Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 36 in W 74.5 in D 12 in

Bespoke French Style Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow 4-door painted French style enfilade. Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) wide 12

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Oak 19th Century Narrow Enfilade
French Oak 19th Century Narrow Enfilade

French Oak 19th Century Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 41.25 in W 72 in D 17.25 in

French Oak 19th Century Narrow Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French oak enfilade from circa 1830 brings substantial presence to anchor any room within a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Buffets

Materials

Iron

Italian Painted Enfilade
Italian Painted Enfilade

Italian Painted Enfilade

Sold

H 35.5 in W 60.5 in D 18 in

Italian Painted Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Italian painted narrow enfilade, 1890 Dimensions: 60.5 inches (154 cms) wide 18

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

. The long and narrow enfilade is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. (The piece has been

Category

Antique 16th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Narrow Painted Enfilade
Narrow Painted Enfilade

Narrow Painted Enfilade

Sold

H 40 in W 75 in D 11 in

Narrow Painted Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusual 19th Century French painted enfilade with two sliding doors and one opening door. 1840

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Narrow Italian Painted Enfilade
Narrow Italian Painted Enfilade

Narrow Italian Painted Enfilade

Sold

H 29 in W 85.5 in D 13.5 in

Narrow Italian Painted Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting narrow four door Italian painted pine enfilade. 1840. Reference: 8404 Dimensions 85.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

Sold

H 35.5 in W 101 in D 17.5 in

Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak enfilade, 1790. Dimensions 101 inches (257 cms) wide

Category

Antique 18th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Narrow Directoire Style French Enfilade in Fruitwood
Narrow Directoire Style French Enfilade in Fruitwood

Narrow Directoire Style French Enfilade in Fruitwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

A narrow directoire style enfilade in fruitwood with 6 sliding drawers and 2 cabinets with

Category

20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Narrow 19th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Enfilade
Narrow 19th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Enfilade

Narrow 19th Century French Transitional Louis XV/XVI Style Enfilade

Located in Atlanta, GA

A narrow French transitional XV/XVI transitional style fruitwood enfilade with 3 doors with carving

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

French Enfilade
French Enfilade

French Enfilade

Sold

H 38.5 in W 81 in D 13 in

French Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow glazed French side cabinet/enfilade, 1840. Dimensions: 81 inches (206 cms) wide 13

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique Enfilade
Antique Enfilade

Antique Enfilade

Sold

H 41.5 in W 66 in D 13.5 in

Antique Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Antique painted four-door enfilade. Very narrow, 1860 Dimensions 66 inches (168 cms) wide 13.5

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French Painted Enfilade / Sideboard
French Painted Enfilade / Sideboard

French Painted Enfilade / Sideboard

Sold

H 40 in W 108.5 in L 40 in

French Painted Enfilade / Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large narrow 19th century French painted enfilade/ sideboard, 1890 Dimensions: 108.5 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French Restauration Period Walnut Enfilade Buffet
French Restauration Period Walnut Enfilade Buffet

French Restauration Period Walnut Enfilade Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

lines, elegant curves, beautiful patina and narrow depth of this versatile enfilade make it highly

Category

Antique 1820s Restauration Buffets

Materials

Walnut

French Directoire Style Cherry Enfilade Buffet with Ebony Inlay
French Directoire Style Cherry Enfilade Buffet with Ebony Inlay

French Directoire Style Cherry Enfilade Buffet with Ebony Inlay

Located in Birmingham, AL

shelf. The clean lines, beautiful patina, and narrow depth of this versatile enfilade make it highly

Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Cherry, Ebony

19th Century French Empire Period Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet
19th Century French Empire Period Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet

19th Century French Empire Period Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

has a single shelf. The narrow depth of this versatile enfilade makes it perfect for a foyer, hallway

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Buffets

Materials

Chestnut, Burl

Mid-19th Century French Period Louis Philippe Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet
Mid-19th Century French Period Louis Philippe Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet

Mid-19th Century French Period Louis Philippe Burled Chestnut Enfilade Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

nice storage piece. The narrow depth of this enfilade makes it perfect for a foyer, hallway, dining

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Chestnut, Burl

Grand 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Enfilade Buffet with Fruitwood Inlay
Grand 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Enfilade Buffet with Fruitwood Inlay

Grand 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Enfilade Buffet with Fruitwood Inlay

Located in Birmingham, AL

A grand scale 18th century Louis XVI period enfilade handcrafted of cherrywood and burled chestnut

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Cherry, Chestnut, Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Four-Door Cherry Wood Enfilade Buffet
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Four-Door Cherry Wood Enfilade Buffet

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Four-Door Cherry Wood Enfilade Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

. With its narrow depth, this versatile enfilade is perfect as a sideboard or server in the dining room

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Cherry

French Painted Narrow Enfilade
French Painted Narrow Enfilade

French Painted Narrow Enfilade

Sold

H 37 in W 121 in D 16 in

French Painted Narrow Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning early 19th C French pine 6 door narrow enfilade. 1840. Dimensions 121 inches (307 cms

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Pine

Narrow French Enfilade
Narrow French Enfilade

Narrow French Enfilade

Sold

H 39 in W 95.5 in D 14.5 in

Narrow French Enfilade

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Narrow French 19th century original painted enfilade. Lovely worn old white paint, 1820

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Narrow 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Enfilade with Two Doors
Narrow 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Enfilade with Two Doors

Narrow 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Enfilade with Two Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Narrow 19th century French Louis XV style fruitwood enfilade with two doors flanking bank of small

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Fruitwood

French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

Sold

H 33.5 in W 63 in D 15 in

French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century French narrow bleached oak enfilade with carved linen fold door panels, 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Buffet
19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Buffet

19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Buffet

Sold

H 43.75 in W 53.25 in D 18 in

19th Century Period French Empire Walnut Buffet

Located in Birmingham, AL

. The narrow depth of this versatile enfilade makes it perfect for a foyer, hallway, dining room, or as

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Very Elegant and Chic Narrow "Enfilade" Sideboard
Very Elegant and Chic Narrow "Enfilade" Sideboard

Very Elegant and Chic Narrow "Enfilade" Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

Very elegant and chic narrow "enfilade" sideboard (serving table). Circa 1940. Marble top above

Category

Vintage 1940s Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Sold

H 37 in W 74.5 in D 14.5 in

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Located in Port Chester, NY

Very handsome console buffet or server, with three cupboard doors and drawers above. The walnut has the typical beautiful light and dark grain, and offers a very warm and elegant loo...

Category

2010s Great Britain (UK) Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Narrow French Chestnut Enfilade
Narrow French Chestnut Enfilade

Narrow French Chestnut Enfilade

Sold

H 36.75 in W 70 in D 15.75 in

Narrow French Chestnut Enfilade

Located in Port Chester, NY

Very handsome console buffet or server, with three cupboard doors and drawers above. The chestnut has the typical mellow dark grain and offers a very warm and elegant look. Very smar...

Category

2010s French Buffets

Materials

Chestnut

Narrow Louis XV Fruitwood enfilade
Narrow Louis XV Fruitwood enfilade

Narrow Louis XV Fruitwood enfilade

Sold

H 39.5 in W 72 in D 19 in

Narrow Louis XV Fruitwood enfilade

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful narrow cherry Louis XV enfilade.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets

Narrow 19th Century French Enfilade
Narrow 19th Century French Enfilade

Narrow 19th Century French Enfilade

Sold

H 38 in W 80 in D 18 in

Narrow 19th Century French Enfilade

Located in New Orleans, LA

Long narrow French 19th century walnut four-door and four-drawer enfilade. Carefully restored to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Long and Narrow 19th Century Louis XV Oak Buffet Enfilade Sideboard
Long and Narrow 19th Century Louis XV Oak Buffet Enfilade Sideboard

Long and Narrow 19th Century Louis XV Oak Buffet Enfilade Sideboard

Located in Fairhope, AL

19th century Louis XV carved oak enfilde featuring fine hand-carved details and a rich patina. Five drawers and five large doors that give you plenty of storage. This piece also feat...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Six-Door Regence Style Enfilade

Antique French Six-Door Regence Style Enfilade

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French extremely long and narrow six-door Regence style enfilade 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Buffets

Materials

Wood

Narrow Walnut Enfilade
Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Sold

H 36.5 in W 66.5 in D 16 in

Narrow Walnut Enfilade

Located in Port Chester, NY

Very handsome console buffet or server, with three cupboard doors and drawers above. The walnut has the typical beautiful light and dark grain and offers a very warm and elegant look...

Category

2010s French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Empire Style Narrow French Walnut Enfilade
Antique Empire Style Narrow French Walnut Enfilade

Antique Empire Style Narrow French Walnut Enfilade

Sold

H 36.75 in W 69.5 in D 17.5 in

Antique Empire Style Narrow French Walnut Enfilade

Located in Port Chester, NY

A very beautiful piece, elegant, with desirable walnut color and lovely patina. Lots of storage, lovely panels on front and sides, great vertical columns and shaped feet. Very handso...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

People Also Browsed

Outstanding Pair of 17th Century Spanish Doors
Outstanding Pair of 17th Century Spanish Doors

Outstanding Pair of 17th Century Spanish Doors

$5,250

H 76.88 in W 57 in D 4.13 in

Outstanding Pair of 17th Century Spanish Doors

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding pair of 17th century doors in their surround from the Catalan region of Spain. Handsomely constructed from Meleze wood. Beautiful to build into any interior or exterio...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Doors and Gates

Materials

Pine

American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8
American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8

American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8

$11,230 / set

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 22 in

American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8

Located in Malibu, CA

Stunning set of Georgian Chippendale style dining chairs with traditional carving with a pierced & carved cental splat. Newly upholstered seats in Italian burnout damask & fi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,246 / item

H 5.91 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Antique Full Size Iron Bed in White with Removable Wheels
Antique Full Size Iron Bed in White with Removable Wheels

Antique Full Size Iron Bed in White with Removable Wheels

$1,279Sale Price|20% Off

H 64 in W 54 in D 78 in

Antique Full Size Iron Bed in White with Removable Wheels

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Iron bed full size 54”w x 78”d x 64”h Footboard: 51”h White painted Finish with original wheels, can be removed if wanted. Original side rails that drop into place, no hardwa...

Category

Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s
Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s

Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative and sculptural stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Beautiful wood grains and patina in this vintage piece, a truly...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine

1900s French Metal Table With Marble Top
1900s French Metal Table With Marble Top

1900s French Metal Table With Marble Top

$1,195

H 30.2 in W 20.5 in D 15 in

1900s French Metal Table With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French metal table with a marble top is a stunning example of timeless craftsmanship. The ornate wrought iron base features intricate scrollwork, lending the piece an air ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back, rush seat, open arms, tapering legs and side stretchers. Born during the turn of t...

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Rush

Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs
Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs

Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Kate Linen Slip Covered Dining Chair This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any dining room. Made from heavy-weight fabric with a soft hand, it ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Oak

Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs

Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century, Georgian, Matched Set Of 10, Ash And Elm, Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs Having Rare Ears To Shaped Top Rail Of Double Row Spindlebacks, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath
Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath

Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of 19th century Brazilian painted wood tall corner cabinets with beautifully arched and decoratively paneled doors. This pair of antique corner cabinets from Brazil, nicely si...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brazilian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Elegant Modern Upholstered Dining Chair with Com Skirt, Luca from Costantini
Elegant Modern Upholstered Dining Chair with Com Skirt, Luca from Costantini

Elegant Modern Upholstered Dining Chair with Com Skirt, Luca from Costantini

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The luca chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of Costantini's most specified pieces. Usually available for quick-ship in the upholstery material of you...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet
Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet

$15,395

H 101.5 in W 121.5 in D 18.5 in

Wonderful English Painted Display Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th century English painted and glazed oak display cabinet / bookcase with sliding doors and adjustable shelving. 1860. Reference: 7897 Dimensions 121.5 inches (309...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19thC French Printers Drawers
19thC French Printers Drawers

19thC French Printers Drawers

$10,379 / item

H 31.89 in W 65.36 in D 13.39 in

19thC French Printers Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1880 19thC French Printers Drawers with original hand painted numbers. Pine & Fruitwood. Sourced from the South of France Price is each x1 left sku 962 W166 x D34 x H...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria

By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and executed by Stanislaus Karasek and Co, 1950s, Vienna, Austria. The seating group is ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wicker Stools Benches, Pair
Wicker Stools Benches, Pair

Wicker Stools Benches, Pair

$1,850 / set

H 16 in W 17.25 in D 17 in

Wicker Stools Benches, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair for square wicker stools or benches with seat cushions, circa late-20th century to early 21st. Dimensions: 17" x 17.25" x 16" Height (or 18" Height to top of cushion.) Very go...

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Cotton, Wicker, Foam

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Narrow Enfilade", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Narrow Enfilade For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the narrow enfilade you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each narrow enfilade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fruitwood. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage narrow enfilade you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a narrow enfilade — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right narrow enfilade, those designed in Louis XV and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Narrow Enfilade?

The average selling price for a narrow enfilade at 1stDibs is $4,950, while they’re typically $2,622 on the low end and $11,950 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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.