Fine Oval Glass Mahogany Brass Fine Compact Show Case Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Oval Glass Mahogany Brass Fine Compact Show Case Vitrine Display Cabinet
20th Century French Regency Revival Vitrines
Mahogany
Fine Oval Glass Mahogany Brass Fine Compact Show Case Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Oval Glass Mahogany Brass Fine Compact Show Case Vitrine Display Cabinet
Mahogany
Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Oval Mirrored Back Parlor Cabinet Etagere Display Case MINT!
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Victorian Oval Mirrored Back Parlor Cabinet Etagere Display Case MINT!
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
English Mahogany Glass Front & Oval Inlaid Breakfront, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany breakfront with carved dental molding cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched serpentine mullions, adjustable interior shelving, flanking lower case oval in...
Glass, Mahogany
Rare Edwardian Oval Mahogany Display Cabinet in the Adam Manner by F. Sage & Co
By Frederick Sage & Co., Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian display cabinet in the Adam manner By F. Sage & Co Constructed from solid mahogany, the oval display cabinet supported on turned and reeded legs, its apron ...
Brass
Oval Bar Brushed Brass Black Beveled Glass Forrester Off-White Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oval bar in brushed brass, black beveled glass and Forrester off-white fabric.
Brass, Steel
Oval Bar in Brushed Brass Black Glass and Camari Green Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oval bar in brushed brass, black glass and camari green fabric. This bar features a stainless steel structure with a brushed brass finish, a black tempered glass top and green fabric...
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Oval Jewellery Vitrine in Mahogany and Glass
Located in Sofia, BG
French jewellery oval vitrine made of mahogany frame with original glass parts. There are two sliding glass doors in front and a corner oval door at the left side to present bigger i...
Mahogany
$1,075 / item
Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved skirt...
Glass, Mahogany
Solid Mahogany Organic Shape Oval Beveled Glass Staggered 4-Tier Étagère Shelf
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid mahogany pre Art Nouveau style decorative étagère.
Mahogany
1980s Henry Link Woven Wicker Rattan Oval Mirror Vanity Chest Dresser
By Henry Link
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan oval mirror vanity dresser you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is ...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
French Vintage Cocktail Bar, Oval Shape, Chromed Steel & Brass, 1970
Located in Austin, TX
French cocktail bar in an oval shape, crafted with alternated blades made of chromed steel and solid brass. The bar is finished with a graphite mirrored top and an arched counter. Th...
Brass, Steel
Maitland Smith Wrought Forged Iron Oval Side Board Server Display Case Console
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice heavy built wrought iron side board console table by Maitland-Smith.
Wrought Iron
Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century Oval Teak and Brass Serving Trolley Bar Cart
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century oval bar cart, serving trolley or tea cart. Teak and brass with two glass shelves, and casters. Lightly cleaned with original patina. This cart was f...
Brass
Antique French Carved Walnut Sideboard with Marble Top, c. 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard, c 1900, with an oval beveled curved glass display cabinet above a rear beveled mirror, on floral carved curved supports to a base with a hi...
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 46.07 in D 12.6 in
Figured Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Two Doored Antique Victorian Pier Cabinet
Located in Antrim, GB
Stunning quality figured inlaid walnut ormolu mounted two doored Antique Victorian pier cabinet with oval glass panes and caddy top Beautifully relined inside with rich cream materi...
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Oval Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very rare example of what is considered one of the more rare Art Deco display cabinets is this oval shaped heavily figured walnut veneered example.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 63.78 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Oval Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Marble Topped Display Cabinet, 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite walnut and ormolu mounted oval display cabinet surmounted with a Verde Antico marble top.
Marble, Ormolu
Sold
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Rare Original English Walnut Oval Vitrine Display Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful example of what is considered one of the more rare Art Deco display cabinets, this oval shaped heavily figured walnut veneered example is in a warm mid tone light walnut.
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Vintage Cocktail Glass and Brass Trolley Bar Cabinet
Located in Rochester, England
A highly exuberant 1930s-style cocktail drinks trolley on two tiers with oval glass shelves. The spacious bar cabinet is constructed of glass and metal and its edges are wrapped i...
Brass
Mahogany and Oval Beveled Glass Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
Two side doors open up for easy access. Square brass casters. Brass beading lines oval windows inside. This item can be seen at our 302 Bowery, Manhattan location.
Sold
H 35.24 in W 57.88 in D 29.14 in
19th Century French Oval Jewellery Vitrine in Mahogany and Glass
Located in Sofia, BG
French jewellery oval vitrine made of mahogany frame with original glass parts. There are two sliding glass doors in front and a corner oval door at the left side to present bigger i...
Mahogany
Oval Etched Brass and Glass Bar Cart by Bernhardt Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Oval etched brass and glass bar cart by Bernhardt Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. The piece is made of black lacquered wood and acid etched brass with solid brass legs and pulls ...
Brass
La Barge Oval Brass Etagere
By La Barge
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s oval shape 6 shelves brass Etagere by La Barge. With hoof feet detail.
Brass
Mid-Century Oval Brass Etagere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage brass etagere with oval form with good proportions and great style. Turned cast standards terminating with brass finials and resting on hoof feet. Condition: Some shelves do ...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Oval Étagère
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bernhard Rohne 5-tier étagère produced by Mastercraft circa 1970 having acid etched ornamentation around each shelf face with vertical brass rods having coordinating finish. The 5 sh...
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 70.5 in D 44.5 in
Maitlin Smith English Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Oval Partners Desk, 20th C
By Maitland Smith
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Georgian style partner's desk by Maitland Smith offers mahogany and burl construction in oval form with drawers and cabinets throughout, protective glass top included, mak...
Glass, Mahogany
Biedermeier Walnut Bookcase Pair, Ebonized Glass Doors, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Biedermeier (19th Century) walnut bookcase / display cabinets featuring oval glass front doors with an ebonized wheel wood pane design, having three adjustable interior shelv...
Ebony, Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 84.45 in W 69.3 in D 18.71 in
Super Rare Georgian Astral Oval Domed Glazed Breakfront Library Bookcase Dresser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare late Georgian to early Victorian breakfront Astral Glazed Library bookcase dresser with domed oval glass This dresser or library ...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 75.5 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in
Rare Italian Hollywood Regency Brass, Hoof Foot Oval Etagere by Labarge
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Italian Etagere by Labarge. Item features a very nice solid burnished brass ovoid frame with 6 glass shelves, hoof feet, urn form finials, with classy and elegant styling.
Brass
Superb Figured Walnut Perfume Cabinet from Barkers of Kensington
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb figured walnut perfume cabinet from Barkers of Kensington This Chiffonier is a stunning piece of furniture in its own right, it is fine quality and veneered in Superbly fig...
English Regency Yew and Satinwood Bookcase. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency yew and satinwood bookcase or breakfront with carved floral medallions, broken fretwork pediment, carved centered urn, adjustable upper and lower interior shelving, o...
Sold
H 25.2 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in
1950s Art Deco Italian Oval Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted by the great wooden structure design and overall shape completed by the details of th...
Brass
Sold
H 13.3 in W 10.1 in D 4.1 in
Stunning Little Black Forest Wall Keys Cabinet w. Oval Glass and Needlework
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical, antique wall cabinet with perfect working lock and key. This hand carved, late 1800s wall cabinet is a real beauty. The warm patina, the stylish shape, th...
Brass
Sold
H 80 in W 30 in D 19 in
Faux Bamboo Rattan Light Fruitwood Finish Oval Glass Secretary Bookcase Cabinet
By McGuire, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Highly decorative faux bamboo oval windows rattan secretary drop front desk cabinet bookcase with matching chair. The cabinet has interior light.
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Original Art Deco English Walnut Oval Display Cabinet
Located in Devon, England
Very rare example of what is considered one of the more rare Art Deco display cabinets is this oval shaped heavily figured walnut veneered example.
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 74 in W 18 in D 50 in
Italian Art Deco Drop Front Liquor Rosewood Cabinet Marquetry Inlay Oval Glass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Art Deco rosewood inlay Italian liquor cabinet bar secretary drop front style. Sharp looking cabinet with no visible signs of wear.
Rosewood
1980s Chinoiserie Style Oval Painted Black Green Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite hand painted, lacquered, oval mini sideboard storage cabinet. The ultra rare sideboard gives an air o...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Large Oval Showcase in Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Showcase, oak, glass, brass, Belgium, 1950s This large vitrine has a wonderful oval shape that allows your to showcase your belongings in a perfect way. The 3 mtrs/118 in. long sh...
Brass
Sold
H 49 in W 30.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Carved Mahogany Oval Complete Glass Surround Vitrine, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French style vitrine features mahogany construction with carved acanthus accents, fine cabriole legs terminating in paw feet; curved glass front door, sides and back for 360-...
Glass, Mahogany
Mastercraft Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Oval Etagere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare and hard to find Mastercraft oval 5 tier etagere. Exquisite and detailed acid etched ornamentation by Bernard Rohne overlays black lacquered wood. Vertical brass rods have a coo...
Brass
Ellisse Vitrine Oval Display Case by Pace, 1980s
By Pace Collection
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sleek Ellisse Vitrine oval display case by Pace, 1980s. Original list price $4,830 retail. This large vitrine has double doors, rounded walls and three glass shelves that can be re...
Glass
English Satinwood Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
Features beautiful satinwood painted top cabinet doors with large oval glass panels over lower cabinet doors with square notched glass panels.
Oval Cabinet in Iron and Glass by Christophe Côme, 2017
By Christophe Côme
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cabinet is made of iron and solid glass tubes, and measures 33 7/8” H x 43 3/8” W x 18 ½” D.
Iron
Set of Two Oval Glass Show Cases with Queen Anne Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of two oval wood and glass show cases with Queen Anne legs is beautifully caved with foliate details on the aprons, legs and framework. Curved glass is original. Measures...
Glass, Wood
French Mid-Century Oval Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart
Located in Aspen, CO
French Mid-Century oval brass and smoked glass bar cart featuring two tiers for display.
Brass
A Mastercraft Oval Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic five-tier oval shaped etagere with acid edge bronzed and ebonized wood.
Brass, Bronze
Mahogany and Birch Wood Cabinet by JOSEF HOFFMANN
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mahogany and Birch Wood Oval Glass Door Cabinet made by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Vienna.
Mahogany, Birch
20th Century Italian Tall Brass Oval Étagère, in the Style of Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian tall brass oval étagère with glass shelves, in the style of Baguès.
Brass
$5,771
H 87.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Other
French Kingwood 19th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style Kingwood vitrine, having gilded ormolu mounts, serpentine fronted with shaped glass panels, glass shelves within, foliate marq...
Ormolu
$5,800
H 72 in W 13.5 in D 36 in
Antique English Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet / Vitrine, Edwardian Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A refined English mahogany display cabinet, dating to the second quarter of the 19th century and executed in the Edwardian style. This elegant vitrine is finely crafted with a carved...
Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Chippendale Style Mirrored China Cabinet, 1890
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique, Chippendale style mirrored solid wood china hutch with beautiful cabriole legs: 70" high, 42" wide, and 17" deep. Made between 1890-1910. The bottom part of this hutch has ...
Walnut
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.73 in W 26.38 in D 13 in
19th Century Louis XV Vitrine with Marble Top and Ormolu Mounts
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stunning French Louis XV-style vitrine dating from the late 19th century, combining elegance, functionality, and fine craftsmanship. This display cabinet features a graceful serpen...
Bronze, Ormolu
George III Style Mahogany Breakfront Cabinet, S. Hill & Co, London
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful two part George III style lighted mahogany breakfront, its upper case with a nicely carved and moulded cornice surmounting four glass doors, opening to three interior adj...
Brass
$5,741
H 87.6 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany inlaid bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality carved cornice above a pair of mahogany inlaid satinwood astral glazed doors open...
Other
MOBILI COLOMBO Mahogany Neoclassical Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Perkasie, PA
MOBILI COLOMBO Mahogany Neoclassical Vitrine Display Cabinet – Item L72164 This impressive MOBILI COLOMBO vitrine showcases the refined elegance of Neoclassical design with exceptio...
Mahogany
Vintage Oak Bow-Front Curved-Glass China Cabinet with Claw Feet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A vintage oak bow-front display cabinet with curved glass on three sides, sculptural claw feet and a compact 49-inch-wide profile. The traditional case offers an elegant showcase for...
Glass, Oak
$3,082Sale Price|36% Off
H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, the bottom section hav...
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany breakfront with carved molded cornice, four upper case glass doors with arched oval mullions, adjustable interior shelving, lower case concealing a slidi...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze Framed / Mahogany Base Curio Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French two piece gilt bronze mounted and glass frame with gilt accent mahogany wood frame holding base curio cornered display cabinet. The curio / vitrine cornered cabinet features a...
Bronze
$1,173Sale Price|20% Off
H 102.37 in W 42.13 in D 12.21 in
Early 20th Century Cabinet with Beveled Mirror Walnut art Nouveau
Located in Buggiano, IT
Furniture with semi-oval ground mirror for entrance, original Art Nouveau, with three doors, one with ground glass linked to lead. Size cm.: 107 x 31 x 95 + 165 H (tot 260). They wil...
Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century mahogany bureau bookcase with later (Edwardian) cornice, the highly decorative carved pierced fret swan neck pediment with a central box column wi...
Mahogany
$85,000
H 106 in W 80.75 in D 25 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany broken pediment breakfront with carved floral medallions, candle light molding, four upper case glass doors with adjustable shelving, lower case conceali...
$2,475
H 69 in W 29 in D 15 in
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Vernis Martin Ormolu Serpentine Vitrine Cabinet
By Vernis Martin
Located in Plainview, NY
Antique 19th C. French Louis XV Vernis Martin Ormolu Serpentine Vitrine Cabinet A 19th century French Louis XV-style Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, circa 1880. The serpentine, bow-f...
Ormolu
$6,800
H 9 in W 40 in D 12.5 in
English Brass Rope Fire Fender with Original Tools and Holders, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass rope and ivy motif fireplace fender with the original three-piece tool set and tool holders. Early 19th Century. Set consist of shovel, tong, and poker.
Brass, Iron
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (x2)
Located in Hanover, MA
1960’s Italian chandelier by Cesare Toso in the form of grape vines with handmade colored glass grapes and leaves on a scaffold of green enameled iron and wire tendrils. Five bunches...
Iron
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
Victorian Style Long Globe Milk Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shape of this hand blown milk glass shade has a character all its own. These were produced in limited quantities using wood molds and old world techniques. The end result is an 1...
Glass
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
$781 / set
H 0.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Set of Eight Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Berry Bowls, France, circa 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant set of eight individual Berry Bowls made of fine Haviland Limoges porcelain, dating to circa 1900. Each bowl features a gracefully rounded, gently curved form, originally int...
Porcelain
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...
Marble, Brass
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$6,252
H 36.23 in W 26.38 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Amazing Italian Sconces or Wall Lights by Banci Florence, 1970
By Banci Firenze
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Pair of Italian vintage 5-light sconces by Banci, manufactured by Banci Firenze in 1970s Gilt metal structure decorated with 5 arms ending with candle holders. Blue and ...
Metal
$12,328
H 29.73 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g...
Brass
Charming Pink Amethyst Flower Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of amazing hand blown flowers by Veneziani Arte . The structure is chrome -metal. 6 E 14 lights spread a magical light....
Glass
$7,673
H 39.38 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Louis Seize Style Wood French Seating Group Garniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French garniture in Louis 16th style Solid beechwood, finely carved and patinated. Measurements: Sofa: Width 135 cm, height 100 cm, depth 70 cm Armchair: Width 67 cm, ...
Wood, Beech, Upholstery
$6,965
H 94 in W 58 in D 22 in
Antique 1890s French Plum Pudding Mahogany & Gold Bronze Mirrored 2 Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze Mounted Plum Pudding Mahogany 2 Door Armoire, Circa 1890-1910. Doors are mirrored with lovely curve-line beveling.
Bronze
$360 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 7.09 in
Meissen, Germany. Seven porcelain plates with floral decoration. Ca. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Seven salad plates, c. 1930s. Seven porcelain plates, hand-painted with multicoloured floral decorations. Classic scalloped rim with relief and delicate detailing. Origin: G...
Porcelain
Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian period mahogany and crossbanded Pembroke table. Crossbanded and string inlaid top and rounded twin flaps above a single drawer with crossbanding and inlay supported by squar...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$3,995
H 54.25 in W 48 in D 14 in
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival bookcase In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Ornate carved oak, with glass front doors. Interior shelves are ad...
Glass, Oak
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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