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Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs
Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs

Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

linens. The hardwear is all brass and ornately cast We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to

Category

20th Century English Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Display cabinet With A Pair Of Pheasants From 1960s
Display cabinet With A Pair Of Pheasants From 1960s

Display cabinet With A Pair Of Pheasants From 1960s

$1,106

H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 10.63 in

Display cabinet With A Pair Of Pheasants From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

cabinet's ornate design and nostalgic appeal make it a striking addition to any interior space. With its

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets
Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets

Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets

Located in London, GB

medallion surrounded by ornate gilt bronze detailing. One cabinet depicts three nymphs lifting a figure of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet

$32,130Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.63 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional antique French marble top sideboard cabinet of large proportions, crafted in

Category

Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Ornate Carvings

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A magnificent French Louis XV period commode from the 18th century, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with richly sculpted details throughout. This exceptional piece features a ser...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Renaissance 1680s Walnut Spice Cabinet with Foliage Carved Décor
Spanish Renaissance 1680s Walnut Spice Cabinet with Foliage Carved Décor

Spanish Renaissance 1680s Walnut Spice Cabinet with Foliage Carved Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

with delicate scrolling foliage, enhancing the cabinet's ornate appeal. At the center, a carved panel

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection
George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Simply stunning, ornate, black lacquer cabinet from The Stately Homes Collection by Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1980s American George III Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware
Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 71 in W 32.25 in D 27.5 in

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt Gold Armoire with Brass Hardware

By James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

brass metal hardware, the cabinet has a regal presence. The gilt gold painted reliefs create a luxurious

Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Rococo Period 1790s Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Inspired Cornice
Swedish Rococo Period 1790s Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Inspired Cornice

Swedish Rococo Period 1790s Cabinet with Chapeau de Gendarme Inspired Cornice

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawer is fitted with delicate Rococo-style hardware, adding an ornate touch to the cabinet's otherwise

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Inlay and Ornate Pulls

Located in Atlanta, GA

finely molded side posts and adorned with ornate brass pulls that have aged to a soft, timeworn luster

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet
1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet

$14,500

H 45 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 in

1940's Italian Mahogany Bar Cabinet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940's Italian Mahogany wood bar cabinet with ornate herringbone patterned doors with inlay detail

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

High Victorian Burl, Gloss Ebonized & Gilt  3 Tier Cabinet / Dry Bar/ Etagere
High Victorian Burl, Gloss Ebonized & Gilt  3 Tier Cabinet / Dry Bar/ Etagere

High Victorian Burl, Gloss Ebonized & Gilt 3 Tier Cabinet / Dry Bar/ Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

masterful craftsmanship and ornate detailing of this extraordinary cabinet of the Victorian era. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920's BURR LIGHT WALNUT CLAW & BALL DISPLAY CABINETS
PAIR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920's BURR LIGHT WALNUT CLAW & BALL DISPLAY CABINETS

PAIR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920's BURR LIGHT WALNUT CLAW & BALL DISPLAY CABINETS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of Art Deco Circa 1920's Burr Walnut display or drinks cabinets with ornate Cabriolet legs

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet

MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet Introducing the Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

PAIR Antique Bedside Cabinets bombe shape 3-Drawer Kingwood , France Ca 1900
PAIR Antique Bedside Cabinets bombe shape 3-Drawer Kingwood , France Ca 1900

PAIR Antique Bedside Cabinets bombe shape 3-Drawer Kingwood , France Ca 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful PAIR of antique Bedside Cabinets, having three drawers per cabinet and made

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware
Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bombe Oak Chest of Drawers With Ornate Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

warm honey-brown patina beautifully highlights the wood grain, while the ornate brass pulls and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet With Bronze Ormolu
French Louis XVI Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet With Bronze Ormolu

French Louis XVI Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase Cabinet With Bronze Ormolu

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style bibliotheque bookcase cabinet, linen press, or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880
Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Breton Cabinet, Carved French Sideboard, Oak, Late 19th Century, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique carved Breton cabinet. A carved French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890
Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890

Antique Louis Philippe Style Black Wooden Wall Hanging Key Cabinet, ca 1890

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique Louis Philippe style black wooden wall hanging key cabinet, ca 1890. An ornate wall-hanging

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 18th Century Carved Walnut Corner Cabinet Spainish Royal Coat of Arms
Antique 18th Century Carved Walnut Corner Cabinet Spainish Royal Coat of Arms

Antique 18th Century Carved Walnut Corner Cabinet Spainish Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Portland, OR

1740. The cabinet with an ornately & pierced removable crown, carved with a pair of lions rampant

Category

Antique 1740s Spanish Rococo Corner Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Brass Ornate Repousse hanging Mirror Hall Cabinet
Antique Dutch Brass Ornate Repousse hanging Mirror Hall Cabinet

Antique Dutch Brass Ornate Repousse hanging Mirror Hall Cabinet

Located in Den Haag, NL

For sale a ''so called '' Hall Cabinet Antique Dutch faceted mirror cabinet with beautiful frame

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Sublime Art Deco Drinks Cabinet with Exquisite Burr Walnut Panels Cabriole Legs
Sublime Art Deco Drinks Cabinet with Exquisite Burr Walnut Panels Cabriole Legs

Sublime Art Deco Drinks Cabinet with Exquisite Burr Walnut Panels Cabriole Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

cabinet with ornately carved cabriolet legs, mirrored back and internal lights A good looking and

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar
Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar

Antique Victorian Eastlake Washstand Cabinet Dry Sink Commode Towel Bar

Located in Dayton, OH

ornate brass hardware and side cabinet. Dimensions: 31" x 16" x 54"h, surface 29"

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza
Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza

By Dorothy Draper, Drexel, Thomasville, Henredon

Located in Chattanooga, TN

, presented tastefully to demonstrate a delicate ornate sensibility. Two large Interior cabinet spaces offer

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza With Decorative Doors
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza With Decorative Doors

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza With Decorative Doors

Located in Elkton, MD

Mid-Century Modern 3-door server cabinet featuring ornate decorative front panels with raised

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

, warm patina. The upper section includes two glass-fronted cabinets with ornate carved detailing, while

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

20th Cent French Boulle Style Sideboard with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts
20th Cent French Boulle Style Sideboard with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

20th Cent French Boulle Style Sideboard with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Vigonza, Padua

composition. Extensive gilt bronze mounts further elevate the cabinet's aesthetic. Ornate appliqués—featuring

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Monumental Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Mahogany Sideboard Buffet 92"
Monumental Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Mahogany Sideboard Buffet 92"

Monumental Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Mahogany Sideboard Buffet 92"

Located in Dayton, OH

large storage drawers, ornate backsplash and under cabinet storage. Dimensions: 43.5" x 92" x 26

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963

By Dorothy Draper, Henredon

Located in Saint Louis, MO

you've been meaning to get to. The base has a Bombe form and superbly ornate brass hardware. The cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

$2,966Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.64 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in

20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk

Located in Opole, PL

. The centerpiece is a beveled mirror framed by an ornate central cabinet with a lush velvet-lined

Category

Early 20th Century European Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase
Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

$23,850Sale Price|63% Off

H 104.5 in W 94.25 in D 26.25 in

Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

depicting lion-heads, swans and shields. The bottom cabinet, equally ornately carved with three apron

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Rare Antique French Porcelain Giltwood Judaica Menorah Samson et Cie
Large Rare Antique French Porcelain Giltwood Judaica Menorah Samson et Cie

Large Rare Antique French Porcelain Giltwood Judaica Menorah Samson et Cie

By Samson & Cie

Located in London, GB

design is modelled on a Torah Ark - the ornate cabinet within a synagogue that houses the sacred Torah

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ornately Carved Biese Hof Upright Piano Openwork Panels High Relief Griffin Legs
Ornately Carved Biese Hof Upright Piano Openwork Panels High Relief Griffin Legs

Ornately Carved Biese Hof Upright Piano Openwork Panels High Relief Griffin Legs

Located in Leeds, GB

ivory. The entire cabinet features ornately carved, openwork panels in high relief backed with gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand
Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Renaissance Style Ormolu- Mounted Specimen Marble Cabinet on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Ornate Renaissance style ormolu-mounted cabinet-on-stand, having galleried crest with eagle finials

Category

Antique 18th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare Humidor 19th Century Eagle Mounted Black Forest Hand Carved Cabinet
Rare Humidor 19th Century Eagle Mounted Black Forest Hand Carved Cabinet

Rare Humidor 19th Century Eagle Mounted Black Forest Hand Carved Cabinet

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite & Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Humidor Cigar Cabinet Featuring Ornate

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1910-1930. The vase

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

EXQUISITE TWO TIER TALL SiDE TABLE CABINET LEATHER CLADDED & PAINTED WITH DOGS
EXQUISITE TWO TIER TALL SiDE TABLE CABINET LEATHER CLADDED & PAINTED WITH DOGS

EXQUISITE TWO TIER TALL SiDE TABLE CABINET LEATHER CLADDED & PAINTED WITH DOGS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, ornately

Category

20th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Modernist Walnut Wood Vanity with Storage Shelving and Mirror
Vintage Art Deco Modernist Walnut Wood Vanity with Storage Shelving and Mirror

Vintage Art Deco Modernist Walnut Wood Vanity with Storage Shelving and Mirror

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

a storage cabinet. The left storage cabinet has an ornate brass handle, and opens up to reveal a

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Wood

Antique Nightstands in red lacquer and hand painted ornaments, China 1800s
Antique Nightstands in red lacquer and hand painted ornaments, China 1800s

Antique Nightstands in red lacquer and hand painted ornaments, China 1800s

Located in Beograd, RS

/coral lacquer. These ornate, temple-style cabinets, often dating to the 19th or early 20th century, were

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Gold-Toned Filigree Highball & Lowball Glassware Set

Located in Seattle, WA

sophisticated mid-century accent to a home bar or display cabinet.The ornate gold pattern captures and reflects

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Oscar Bach Attributed Figural Bronze Marble Top Telephone Hall Stand with Chair
Oscar Bach Attributed Figural Bronze Marble Top Telephone Hall Stand with Chair

Oscar Bach Attributed Figural Bronze Marble Top Telephone Hall Stand with Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features an ornate figural bronze telephone cabinet stand, marble top, small chair with needlepoint seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs
German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs

German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs

Located in Leeds, GB

candlesticks feature cherubs heads and scrolling foliage. Entire cabinet covered with ornate carvings of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks
Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks

Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks

Located in Leeds, GB

Albert Gast upright piano with a quartered, walnut case and ornate, brass candlesticks. Entire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler
Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler

Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler

Located in Leeds, GB

Antique, Georg Fortner upright piano for sale with an ornately carved, mahogany case and ornate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief
Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief

Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief

Located in Leeds, GB

Renaissance style, Gebruder Knake upright piano with an ornately carved, oak case. Entire cabinet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

$128,500

H 78 in W 44 in D 19 in

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box

By Mermod Frères 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

also equipped with a tune selector, Jacot parachute safety and speed regulator. An ornate inlaid burl

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs
English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs

English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs

Located in Leeds, GB

English Gothic style, 1895, Ibach upright piano with a carved, oak case and ornate brass

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Ornate Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ornate cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An ornate cabinet — often made from wood, metal and oak — can elevate any home. There are 123 variations of the antique or vintage ornate cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an ornate cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An ornate cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ornate cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Romweber Furniture Co., Maitland Smith and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ornate Cabinet?

The average selling price for an ornate cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,995, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $398,000 for the highest priced.

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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