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Large Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Chiffonier
Large Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Chiffonier

Large Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard Chiffonier

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large Regency / William IV flame mahogany sideboard chiffonier.

Category

Antique 1830s Regency Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Regency period rosewood 2-door chiffoniers

Regency period rosewood 2-door chiffoniers

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 19th century Regency period rosewood Chiffoniers having green marble tops, above brass inlaid friezes with star panels and brass line inlaid silk panelled doors with ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Chiffonier
Fine Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Chiffonier

Fine Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Chiffonier

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine Regency antique carved mahogany chiffonier, beautifully carved back with two shelves and carefully carved attractive supports.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Other

Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Regency 19th century rosewood chiffonier sideboard, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

Regency 19th Century Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality chiffonier, circa 1820. Two-tier, top tier complemented by pierced gallery edge, carved scrolls leading down to the main surface. Double doors open to reveal two she...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century regency palisander chiffonier sideboard
19th Century regency palisander chiffonier sideboard

19th Century regency palisander chiffonier sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Regency 19th century rosewood chiffonier sideboard, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A superb quality antique breakfront Regency rosewood sideboard, circa 1820 in date. It features a raised mirrored back with an elegant surmounted brass three quarter gallery that...

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, ca 1810
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, ca 1810

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, ca 1810

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency Rosewood Grill Door Bronze Mounted Brass Inlaid Chiffonier w rare Leopard Masks.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Chiffonier
Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Chiffonier

Regency Rosewood and Bronze Mounted Chiffonier

Located in Essex, MA

Green marble top with gallery over a pair of cabinet doors and scroll ends , the lower section with a drawer over a pair of doors with gilt bronze columns , toupie feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, circa 1825
Antique English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, circa 1825

Antique English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, circa 1825

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique English Regency rosewood chiffonier with brass inlay, ormolu mounts and a striking Wedgewood plaque, circa 1825.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier
19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier

19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Regency period brass inlaid goncalo alves  chiffonier, circa 1820 in date.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency period rosewood chiffonier with green pleating
Regency period rosewood chiffonier with green pleating

Regency period rosewood chiffonier with green pleating

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period rosewood breakfront Chiffonier, having end-grain moulded edged top, above four silk-pleated brass grille doors, ending on turned feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier
19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality Regency period chiffonier circa 1820. Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sideboards

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier
19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality Regency period chiffonier, circa 1820. Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Palisander

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chiffonier
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chiffonier

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chiffonier

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine early 19th century, Regency Period mahogany chiffonier cabinet dating back to circa 1820, with raised shelved panelled back supported by brass columns with a pierced brass gal...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier
19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality Regency period cabinet, circa 1820. Two-door cabinet with single shelf, original glass and original mirror. Brass gallery to top tier, inlaid brass detailing to ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcase Chiffonier
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcase Chiffonier

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Bookcase Chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent quality low bookcase / chiffonier, circa 1820. Good color and patina. Crosses brass wire fronts, double doors open to two adjustable shelves. Measures: Height: 35". Wi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier
19th century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier

19th century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality regency period chiffonier circa 1820. Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier
19th Century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier

19th Century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality regency period chiffonier circa 1820. Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Regency rosewood chiffonier with grill doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors
Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Regency Rosewood Chiffonier with Grill Doors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Early 19th century Regency rosewood chiffonier with brass grill doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Secretaire Chiffonier
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Secretaire Chiffonier

Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Secretaire Chiffonier

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Elegant and Fine Early 19th-Century Regency Rosewood & Brass Chiffonier A particularly fine early 19th-century Regency period rosewood chiffonier, of elegant proportions and ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Period Figured Mahogany Chiffonier
Early 19th Century Regency Period Figured Mahogany Chiffonier

Early 19th Century Regency Period Figured Mahogany Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period figured mahogany and ebony inlaid Chiffonier, having brass grille and galleried upper part, above frieze drawers and oval panelled pleated cupboa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Style Rosewood and Bronze Chiffoniers
Pair of Regency Style Rosewood and Bronze Chiffoniers

Pair of Regency Style Rosewood and Bronze Chiffoniers

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of chiffoniers of rosewood with brass trim and bronze grill work have cast bronze paw feet. They are of the finest quality and are in great condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Regency Style Mahogany Marble-Top Chiffonier Sideboard
Antique Regency Style Mahogany Marble-Top Chiffonier Sideboard

Antique Regency Style Mahogany Marble-Top Chiffonier Sideboard

Located in London, GB

Antique Regency style marble-top mahogany Chiffonier in good original condition & dating from circa 1930s period.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console
Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very well made chiffonier in the Regency taste from the last quarter of the 19th century, it is a nearly perfect replication of the period with exquisite rosewood veneers and fine ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A fine Antique Regency period figured rosewood breakfront Chiffonier
A fine Antique Regency period figured rosewood breakfront Chiffonier

A fine Antique Regency period figured rosewood breakfront Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

A fine quality early 19th Century Regency period rosewood breakfront Chiffonier, having brass line inlaid edge above blue moire silk & brass grille doors flanked by further brass lin...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Period English Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier of Rosewood
Period English Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier of Rosewood

Period English Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier of Rosewood

Located in Dallas, TX

An elegant period English Regency cabinet chiffonier of rosewood. Curving pilasters with floral brass inlay at sides of two brass grillwork doors with fabric liner that open to revea...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Cabinet Chiffonier c.1820 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Regency period brass inlaid goncalo alves chiffonier, circa 1820 in date.

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Chiffoniers
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Chiffoniers

Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Chiffoniers

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A fine pair of 19th-century Regency period brass-mounted rosewood chiffoniers.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine Regency Irish Mahogany Two-Door Side Cabinet Chiffonier
Fine Regency Irish Mahogany Two-Door Side Cabinet Chiffonier

Fine Regency Irish Mahogany Two-Door Side Cabinet Chiffonier

Located in Benington, Herts

A very fine and rare Regency period Irish two door mahogany side cabinet / chiffonier dating to circa 1810.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820
Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Regency brass inlaid rosewood chiffonier with central open bookcase, circa 1820 in date.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard, circa 1820
Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard, circa 1820

Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

This is a superb fine quality antique Regency rosewood chiffonier, circa 1820 in date.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sideboards

Small Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet With Up Stand
Small Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet With Up Stand

Small Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet With Up Stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

SMALL REGENCY ROSEWOOD CHIFFONIER CABINET WITH UP STAND

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers
An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers

An Unusual Pair of Regency Grill Door Chiffoniers

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual pair of Regency faux rosewood grained grill door Chiffoniers with super structure and in-curved sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

19th Century English Regency Flame Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase
19th Century English Regency Flame Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

19th Century English Regency Flame Mahogany Chiffonier Bookcase

Located in Richmond, VA

Great size 19th century English Regency flame mahogany chiffonier bookcase on turned feet with framed panels.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Handsome English Regency Mahogany Single Door Chiffonier
A Handsome English Regency Mahogany Single Door Chiffonier

A Handsome English Regency Mahogany Single Door Chiffonier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome English regency mahogany single door chiffonier; the rectangular shelf above s-scrolled supports resting on a rectangular top with rounded corners; the conforming body fit...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood, Giltwood and Black Painted Chiffonier
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood, Giltwood and Black Painted Chiffonier

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood, Giltwood and Black Painted Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood Chiffonier, boxwood strung throughout, having concave top with rounded corners, above frieze drawer and central silk pleated ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet
19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet

19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent quality chiffonier, brass inlaid elements to the central cartouche and feet. Two shelves to top supported by brass pillars with small gallery on top tier. Pleated si...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Supported on Plinth Base
Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Supported on Plinth Base

Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier Supported on Plinth Base

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period well figured rosewood chiffonier of breakfront form having brass line inlay to the top with 4 doors below with brass line inlay to the frames.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier, After Designs by John Mclean
Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier, After Designs by John Mclean

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Chiffonier, After Designs by John Mclean

Located in London, GB

An important early 19th century Regency period rosewood and brass inlaid breakfront chiffonier, with a gilt brass edged top and frieze drawers with inlaid swag and phoenix panels, fl...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Marble Top Chiffonier w/ Bronze Feet
19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Marble Top Chiffonier w/ Bronze Feet

19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Marble Top Chiffonier w/ Bronze Feet

Located in Richmond, VA

Great quality 19th century English Regency brass inlaid rosewood marble top chiffonier with bronze paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

ANTIQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 FAUX BOOK CHIFFONIER SiDEBOARD BRASS GALLERY RAIL
ANTIQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 FAUX BOOK CHIFFONIER SiDEBOARD BRASS GALLERY RAIL

ANTIQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 FAUX BOOK CHIFFONIER SiDEBOARD BRASS GALLERY RAIL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1815 Regency Mahogany Brass and Leather chiffonier sideboard with gallery rail ...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century rosewood breakfront bowfront chiffonier
19th Century rosewood breakfront bowfront chiffonier

19th Century rosewood breakfront bowfront chiffonier

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century Regency period rosewood breakfront, bowfront chiffonier, boxwood and ebony line inlaid throughout, having four silk pleated brass grille doors, flanked by b...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood

Rosewood Chiffonier Marble Top and Upper Part
Rosewood Chiffonier Marble Top and Upper Part

Rosewood Chiffonier Marble Top and Upper Part

Located in London, GB

A fine quality early 19th century Regency period rosewood Chiffonier probably by 'Gillows of Lancaster ' having brass gallery, mirrored backed upper part supported on floral cast col...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Marble-Top Cabinet
Antique Regency Marble-Top Cabinet

Antique Regency Marble-Top Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Antique Regency marble top chiffonier in good original condition and dating from the 1820s period.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique Regency Marble Top Sideboard
Antique Regency Marble Top Sideboard

Antique Regency Marble Top Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A superb original Regency period marble top chiffonier in wood. This was made in England, it dates from the 1815-1830’s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Regency Style Mahogany Two Door Cabinet
Regency Style Mahogany Two Door Cabinet

Regency Style Mahogany Two Door Cabinet

Located in Southampton, NJ

Early 20th c. Regency style Mahogany Chiffonier two drawer cabinet with pierced brass lattice front, working lock & key, tapered reed legs, single adjustable shelf and shapely turned...

Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Quality Regency Cabinet Having a Wonderful Color
Quality Regency Cabinet Having a Wonderful Color

Quality Regency Cabinet Having a Wonderful Color

Located in Benington, Herts

A very good quality Regency mahogany cabinet/chiffonier having a wonderful untouched original color and patination.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Marble-Top Cabinet or Sideboard
Antique Inlaid Rosewood Marble-Top Cabinet or Sideboard

Antique Inlaid Rosewood Marble-Top Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in London, GB

The figuring on the rosewood is lovely and the color is good too. This chiffonier is Regency in style and dates to around the 1910s-1920s period.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Marble

English Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet Bookshelf
English Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet Bookshelf

English Antique Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Cabinet Bookshelf

Located in Shippensburg, PA

REGENCY ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND BRASS GRILLWORK CHIFFONIER CABINET England, circa early 19th century fantastic proportions, only 10 1/2" in total depth Item # 209FEP28A This l...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

English Regency Japanned Chiffonier
English Regency Japanned Chiffonier

English Regency Japanned Chiffonier

Located in Dallas, TX

a small chiffonier with shaped top, shelf supported with scroll forms, large single drawer over cabinet doors, painted black then decorated overall with cut out paper pictures of bir...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier
19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Regency rosewood chiffonier with brass gallery shelf, above a drawer with two brass handles above two cupboard doors, each with brass grille and silk linin...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency period mahogany chiffonier of shallow proportions
Antique Regency period mahogany chiffonier of shallow proportions

Antique Regency period mahogany chiffonier of shallow proportions

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Regency period mahogany two door Cabinet of attractive narrow proportions having brass galleried top above brass grille silk pleated doors supported on short sabre legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Regency Chiffonier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the regency chiffonier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every regency chiffonier was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the regency chiffonier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A regency chiffonier made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one regency chiffonier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London and Grosfeld House produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Regency Chiffonier?

A regency chiffonier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,687, while the lowest priced sells for $1,128 and the highest can go for as much as $38,600.

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.