Exceptional Transitional-style Enfilade After Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in BARSAC, FR
five drawers in the front. This model is inspired by a Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) commode, who
Bronze
Marble Topped Marquetry Commode After Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Marble topped marquetry commode after Riesener French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 91cm
Marble, Ormolu
$65,915
H 37.41 in W 69.69 in D 25.2 in
French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode, After Riesener
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
model by Jean-Henri Riesener. The shaped yellow and black-veined marble top above a breakfront frieze
Mahogany
20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold Commode after the original model from
Bronze
$164,788
H 38.19 in W 59.06 in D 18.9 in
Louis XVI Style Lacquer Commode After Riesener, France c.1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Marie-Antoinette’s Grand Cabinet Intérieur at Versailles. Riesener’s original incorporated 17th-century
Marble, Ormolu
$19,500
H 36 in W 50 in D 22.25 in
Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Commode Attributed to Riesener, Circa 1780s
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Kittery Point, ME
RIESENER, LATE 18TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1780 The original molded and contoured grey marble top above a
Ormolu
$118,000
H 38.5 in W 81 in D 29 in
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
1880. This commode is after of the celebrated model delivered in 1775 by Jean-Henri Riesener to King
Ormolu
$43,943
H 36.62 in W 55.91 in D 22.45 in
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of Jean-Henri Riesener. French, circa 1890. The bronzes stamped to the reverse ‘MK’. This
Bronze
$79,647
H 37 in W 62 in D 22 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry Commode in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Riesener (1734-1806) After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Princess Adélaïde for Versailles
Marble, Ormolu
$116,725
H 36.62 in W 59.45 in D 25.6 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the Royal Collection. Jean-Henri Riesener (1735-1806) lived in Paris and was the foremost cabinet
Marble, Bronze
$116,725
H 37.01 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Riesener, By François Linke. Linke Index No. 10. Signed ‘F. Linke’ and the lock-plate stamped ‘CT LINKE
Bronze
19th Century Ormolu Mounted Pedestal after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
less expensive cabinet-maker, Guillaume Benneman. Riesener continued to supply exceptionally rich
Marble, Ormolu
$17,790
H 63.78 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in
François Linke, Ormolu and Mahogany Secretaire After Riesener
By François Linke
Located in BARSAC, FR
gadroons, braces and masks. Mounted on a plinth, inspired by models from Riesener or Oeben, we find in
Ormolu
$8,895
H 38.59 in W 37.21 in D 24.61 in
20th Century Corner Commode in Antique Louis XV Style, Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
1778 designed by Jean-Henri Riesener for the Cabinet de retraite of King Louis XVI in the Castle of
Wood
$24,906
H 46.86 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in
Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
, and in 1867, she chose to display the Riesener desk in a museum dedicated to Marie-Antoinette in the
Bronze
$7,922Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Transition Style Commode after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Commode after the original model from Jean Henri Riesener in transition style. Lightly modified
Bronze
$38,000
H 59 in W 43 in D 17 in
Special 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Secretaire a Abattant
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Long Island City, NY
century Secretaire by Jean-Henri Riesener which is presently in the Wallace Collection in London. Jean
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener Bronze, gilded or
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Console or Desserte
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
- in the manner of Jean-Henri Riesener. The D-shaped green Cippolino marble-top above a breakfront
Marble, Ormolu
$18,000
H 82 in W 69 in D 22 in
Louis XVI Style Commode Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Buffet Sideboard Inlay
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Rockaway, NJ
cabinet Curved beveled glass vitrine. Outstanding inlay work. C.1920s piece in mint condition.
Walnut
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 52 in W 59 in D 29 in
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased and gilded bronze mounts; the green marble top with a bronze gallery above three lo...
Marble, Bronze
$11,729
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
Commode After the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener, Black Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Commode after the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener in Transition Style Lightly modified
Bronze
$6,824Sale Price|51% Off
H 38.59 in W 37.21 in D 24.61 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Corner Commode After Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze of exceptional quality. Marble panel, over frieze drawer and a large barrier door flanked by corner fittings with acanthus volutes and garlands, with amaranth, bergahorn and c...
Marble, Bronze
$47,500
H 38.75 in W 66.75 in D 24.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany & Tulipwood Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a brèche violette marble top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). The mahogany
Marble, Ormolu
$46,136
H 38.59 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Royal dresser after J. H. Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal antique pomp chest of drawers after J. Henri Riesener, Paris from 1880, gilded bronze
Marble, Bronze
$95,000
H 38.75 in W 57 in D 38.75 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, satinwood, tulipwood and fruitwood marquetry and parquetry commode, after a model by Jean Henri Riesener
Marble, Bronze
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
, width 162cm, depth 59cm After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly
Marble, Ormolu
$124,850Sale Price|28% Off
H 38.25 in W 82 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Riesener, Guillaume Benneman and Pierre-Philippe Thomire to renown local cabinet makers working in Paris
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$49,875Sale Price|23% Off
H 37 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marquetry Fontainebleau Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquetry and parquetry commode with a Brèche Violette marble-top, after the model by Jean-Henri Riesener
Marble, Ormolu
$14,165
H 37.8 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two-thirds chimney door, with amaranth, bergahorn and colorful fruitwood inserted front an...
Marble, Bronze
$110,000
H 38 in W 79.5 in D 29.5 in
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Marquetry Commode Modeled After Jean-Henri Reisener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Parquetry, Armorial Commode with original Marble Top, after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener A pair of
Bronze
$148,500
H 36.75 in W 59 in D 23.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bleu turquin marble commode à vantaux possibly by Henry Dasson after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener
Marble, Ormolu
$226,584
H 43 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI Style Commode with Painted Panel by Henry Dasson, Dated 1879
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
by Jean-Henri Riesener, supplied to Marie-Antoinette for Versailles. Constructed in a finely
Breccia Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$130,457 / set
H 43.31 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in
Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860
By Jules Piret
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
’. Stamped to the interior of one cabinet ‘J.H. RIESENER JME’. The back of each cabinet branded with ‘LPI
Bronze
Fine Louis XVI Statuario Marble and Ormolu Mounted Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Roentgen and Jean Henri Riesener but the attribution of its sculpting and chasing seems likely to be to
Marble, Ormolu
$75,528
H 29.93 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
A Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table By Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Louis XVI style, taking inspiration form the work of the famous ébéniste de roi Jean- Henri Riesener
Bronze
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 77.96 in D 27.56 in
Louis XVI '1785-1790' Commode Attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Stockholm, SE
Riesener.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 35 in W 40 in D 30 in
Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers after Jean-Henri Riesener, France, 1860
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Chicago, IL
. After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806,) German "ébeniste "cabinet maker, celebrated and
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable
H 32 in W 72 in D 24 in
Palatial Neoclassical Style Bureau Plat after Jean-Henri Riesener, France, 1860
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Chicago, IL
-Henri Riesener displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Conforming rectangular top surface with original
Bronze
Marquetry Commode In The Style Of Jean Henri Riesener
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
comparables à ceux présents sur les célèbres œuvres de Jean Henri RIESENER et mettent en valeur le puissant
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 35 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Petite Neoclassical Style Chest of Drawers or Commode, France, 1850
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Chicago, IL
d'Alep marble-top surface. After a model by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806,) German "ébeniste "cabinet
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Marqueted Secretaire in the Manner of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Austin, TX
A superb finely crafted Louis XVI style secretary desk with its original Carrara marble top and gilded bronze hardware. Intricate work of marquetry and inlays in rosewood, tinted ros...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style French Secretaire in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Austin, TX
embossed leather and sustained with decorative brackets, is a full cabinet with dovetailed drawer, doors
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 43.31 in W 44.1 in D 25.2 in
Marquetry Rolltop Desk after One Commissioned by Marie-Antoinette to Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Paris, FR
Riesener desk in a museum dedicated to Marie-Antoinette in the Petit Trianon in Versailles. circa 1880
Bronze
Sold
H 37 in W 66.75 in D 25 in
19th Century French Ormolu Mahogany Mable Top Commode After Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Stamford, CT
Henri Riesener 19th century, Paris, circa 1875-1880. This fine commode extremely rare as it has three
Riesener Style French Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Superb French antique buffet in the manner of Riesener. This credenza is made of mahogany and
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Riesener Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
divided in three parts, stamped three times J.H. RIESENER. Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806)
Sold
H 59.85 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Secrétaire en Armoire
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
front, converting its use as a cabinet to a writing a desk, and features a veined white marble top above
Marble, Ormolu
Sold
H 42 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Fine French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Center Writing Desk
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vero Beach, FL
set in leather and rope weaving. Jean-Henri Riesener was one of the most famous cabinet makers during
Bronze
Sold
H 54.5 in W 40.5 in D 17 in
Exceptionally Rare Thuya and Ormolu Writing Secrétaire of the late 19th Century
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Rare Secrétaire, After the J.H. Riesener example in The Wallace Collection Of
Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Kingwood Marble-Top Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
curled acanthus leaf feet and is in the manner of Jean Henri Riesener. The chest measures 67 in – 170 cm
Marble, Ormolu
Sold
H 35 in W 64 in D 22.5 in
Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), by Maison Forest, Paris. The two main drawers and the apron side
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 37.8 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers After Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two-thirds chimney door, with amaranth, bergahorn and colorful fruitwood inserted front an...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 38 in W 48 in D 23 in
Italian Louis XVI Style Intricate Marquetry Commode Imported by Slack & Rassnick
By Henry-François Riesener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of Henry-François Riesener and imported from Italy by Slack, Rassnick
Satinwood, Walnut
Large French Louis XVI Style Armorial Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Commandée Pour La Chambre de Louis XVI à Versailles (d. 1774) by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806
Bronze
Exceptional Demilune Commode Attributed to Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Paris, FR
Riesener (1734-1806) became a maître on January 23rd 1768.
Sold
H 42.52 in W 43.31 in D 25.2 in
After Jean-Henri Riesener Louis XVI Cylindrical Secretary, Paris, 1880s
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
After Jean-Henri Riesener: Cylindrical Secretary, Paris, 1880s. Made of rosewood and other fine
Rosewood
Louis XVI Inlaid Commode attribution from Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
. Époque 19th century. Measures: H 91, L 171, P 63 cm Jean-Henri Riesener is a French cabinetmaker of
Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 44.1 in D 17.33 in
Console or Sideboard from the Louis XVI Period, Stamped by Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Paris, FR
ornate with ormolu mantel bronze. Work from the Louis XVI period stamped by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734
$9,357
H 64.97 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...
Brass, Bronze
$845,000
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
Bronze
$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
$285,000
H 60.5 in Dm 48 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
Bronze
$260,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$308,978 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$343,309
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$411,971
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$315,844
H 81 in Dm 50 in
A Large Twenty Four Light Cut Glass Victorian Chandelier By Perry & Co London
By Perry & Co
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine twenty four light cut-glass chandelier by Perry & Co the main baluster stem unusually with two upper receiver bowls issuing two tiers of drop hung rope twist crooks and drop h...
Cut Glass
$125,000
H 34 in W 60 in D 26 in
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
Ormolu, Kingwood and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Kingwood, Vernis Martin and Gilt-Bronze mounted side cabinet by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 127cm, width 147cm, depth 50cm Made in the late-nineteenth century in the heig...
Marble, Ormolu
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
Crystal, Ormolu
$26,778
H 71.5 in W 59 in D 3 in
19th Century 3-Fold Screen with Vernis Martin Panels in the Louis XV Style
By William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Located in London, GB
A three-fold Vernis Martin screen In the Louis XV Manner The frame constructed from carved and gilded wood in the Rococo manner, the triptych Vernis Martin panels depicting idyll...
Giltwood, Paint
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.
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