Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s
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Antique Yellow Painted Cottage Primitive Folk Art Small Trunk Faux Spool Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique 19th century red distress painted American Primitive colonial small blanket chest trunk
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Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Salesman Sample Primitive Miniature Pine Wood Small Dry Sink Washstand. Circa Early 20th
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19th Century Primitive Fir and Pine Small Blanket Hope Chest with Drawer
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Primitive fir and pine small blanket or hope chest with drawer, late 19th century. This charming
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Antique Small Salesman Sample Pine Wood Primitive Blanket Chest Trunk
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Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)
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Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)
Located in London, GB
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Located in Norwich, GB
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Rustic Primitive Wood Salt Small Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Stockbridge, GA
Spanish 18th century small wardrobe.
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in New Haven, CT
Great hanging spice or sewing cabinet with old salmon painted surface, American, circa 1900.
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Primitive Small Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal primitive small cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, softwood and metal, every primitive small cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage primitive small cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a primitive small cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A primitive small cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Arts and Crafts and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop and Kiki van Eijk each produced at least one beautiful primitive small cabinet that is worth considering.
How Much is a Primitive Small Cabinet?
A primitive small cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,416, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $97,385.
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.
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