Pearl Inlay Chest
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Bone
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
1990s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Pewter, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Historical Memorabilia
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 16th Century Japanese Lacquer
Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Paper
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Wall Mirrors
Bone, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pine
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cabinets
Other
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
2010s Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood, Ivory, Ebony
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood, Elm, Giltwood
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Vintage 1960s Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Syrian Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
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