19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The top section has a superstructure with a straight cornice over a pair of serpentine doors above a central drawer, flanked by a pair of half-serpentine doors, all doors opening to ...
Mahogany
18th Century Serpentine Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
18th century Serpentine two-door cabinet.
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
The upper portion features a graceful arched bonnet cornice with central shell cartouche, above two serpentine doors finely carved with floral and foliate motifs.
Walnut
Antique Exceptional 4 Door Serpentine Marquetry Credenza Exhibition Quality
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional antique English 4 door serpentine marquetry credenza of exhibition quality, crafted in the French taste and richly mounted with ormolu.
Ormolu
A fine 19th Century Harewood Serpentine 2-Door Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century harewood and diamond lattice-work serpentine commode in the mid-18th century style, having tulipwood crossbanded top with inset oval satinwood floral marquetry in...
Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
This impressive antique French secretary features a chapeau de gendarme crown above a pair of carved serpentine doors with brass mesh grilles and beautiful green and gold damask fabr...
Iron
Councill Two Drawer Double Door Serpentine Front Mahogany Federal Sideboard MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Councill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Councill Two Drawer Double Door Serpentine Front Mahogany Federal Sideboard MINT
Brass
Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Tambour Doors Brass Hardware Serpentine Front 8 Drawers Dresser High Chest on Dowel Legs MINT!
Walnut
$3,758Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed, Druce & Co, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Superior Victorian craftsmanship with a generous proportion Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues ...
Walnut
Georgian Serpentine Rosewood Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine serpentine faded rosewood two door commode in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the top banded and inlaid with satinwood starbursts at the two front corners, supported by clus...
Rosewood
Superb Serpentine Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful quality serpentine four door and three drawer mahogany sideboard, with oval inlaid panels, swan necked brass handles, standing on outsept bracket feet, in overall fine co...
Mahogany
Venetian Serpentine Painted Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C Venetian serpentine 2 door painted pine buffet. 1880. Reference: 7502 Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep 34.5 inches (88 cms) High.
Pine
$12,764 / item
George III Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Substantial George III style bow fronted serpentine sideboard with four doors, flame mahogany veneers, and three drawers to the upper register.
Wood
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped top, bow fronted door to the centre with original brass lions head handles flanked by two ser...
Other
$6,467 / item
Bespoke Swedish Style Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Bespoke four door serpentine front sideboard with ribbed doors and standing on bun feet
Pine
$1,742Sale Price|26% Off
Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet of Small Proportions
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany display cabinet, the shaped marble top with raised three quarter ormolu gallery, above glass sides and serpentine fronted door enclosing upholstered interior with two fixed ...
Wood
Italian Rococo Painted Serpentine Credenza with Floral Cartouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare painted sideboard features a serpentine bow-front with 4 doors, hand-carved with asymmetrical Rococo cartouches, C-scrolls, shells, and acanthus motifs typical of Northern ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Ormolu Mounted Serpentine Boulle Credenza 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
The central cupboard door, with a raised oval panel, encloses a burgundy velvet-lined interior with a shelf, and is flanked by a serpentine glass door opening to shelves on each side.
Brass, Ormolu
Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany serpentine shaped sideboard having a quality inlaid mahogany serpentine shaped top above a bow fronted drawer with original brass handles; f...
Other
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The end doors are serpentine and glazed, each encloses a central shelf perfect for displaying your ornaments.
Ormolu
Fine French 19th Century Serpentine Marble Top Display Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
The shaped Rosso Levante marble top raised over upper section with single glazed serpentine shaped glass panelled door flanked with two further glass panels to the sides, displaying ...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Buffet with Serpentine Design
Located in High Point, NC
Constructed from solid oak, the piece features softly molded panel doors with gentle serpentine curves, reflecting the Louis XV influence while maintaining a restrained, provincial c...
Oak
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Serpentine Marble Top Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Behind its two main doors in a two-tiered shelf, and on each side is a shelf protected by a glass door.
Marble
Burr Walnut Reverse Serpentine Batchelor's Drinks Cabinet With Single Drawer
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Burr Walnut Reverse Serpentine Two Door Batchelor's Drinks Cabinet With Single Drawer & Brass Bat Wing Handles in the Georgian Style.
Brass
19th Century French Kingwood Serpentine Shaped Credenza With Sienna Marble Top
Located in Dublin, IE
The end doors are serpentine and glazed, each encloses a central shelf perfect for displaying your ornaments, resting on a serpentine shaped plinth which is decorated with ormolu pat...
Siena Marble
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The entire piece highlights the unique and truly exceptional pattern of the book matched burr walnut veneers, and it has been enriched by the beautiful boxwood line inlay, wood cross...
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine, Serpentine Glass
By Vernis Martin
Located in Madrid, ES
A classic French Louis XV style vernis Martin display vitrine with serpentine glass door. Luxurious rococo revival elements are in full force here, curving wood veneer and glass surf...
Ormolu
Mid Century Serpentine Burled Olive Wood Marble Top Credenza Made in Italy
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous olive wood cabinet with criss cross banding on the two front doors. Cabinet is serpentine, paneling on the sides while the legs and frame are a rich mahogany all supporting ...
Marble, Brass
Fine, Italian, Antique Footed Marble Top 2 Door Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved, Genovese, serpentine, two-door cabinet veneered in walnut and pear woods with its original bronze escutcheons.
Siena Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet
Located in Carmine, TX
It features rich, warm-toned wood with striking grain patterns, elegant hand-carved floral and foliate details, and a gently serpentine front. The paneled doors, decorative apron, an...
Walnut, Burl
Antique Napoleon III Burl Walnut 2 Door Wardrobe Cabinet with Bronze Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian / Napoleon III Burl Walnut 2 Door Wardrobe Cabinet with Bronze Plaques. Item features 2 dovetailed drawers (no keys, unlocked), shapely serpentine case, 2 sw...
Bronze
1948 Pair of Two-Door Cabinets by Eliel Saarinen & Swanson Johnson Furniture Co
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Pair of matching serpentine-leg 2-door credenzas/cabinets by Johnson Furniture Co from Grand Rapids.
Metal
Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...
Brass, Metal
Glamorous Julian Chichester Regency Silverleaf Long Wave Sideboard
By Julian Chichester
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly glamorous silver metallic finish designer wavy front sideboard by Julian Chichester characterized by its serpentine panel doors and handsome bun feet. Rita Z
Wood, Giltwood
Georgian Burl Walnut Bureau
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian burl walnut bureau on stand with fall front and fitted interior with serpentine drawers and prospect door with working lock and key.
Walnut, Burl
Antique Quartersawn Oak Mirrored Corner Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian quartersawn oak country / farmhouse / apothecary style wall corner medicine / spice cabinet cupboard featuring serpentine accents with mirrored door. Dimensions: 1...
Mirror, Oak
Fine quality Sheraton revival inlaid display cabinet.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Edwardian period Mahogany inlaid display cabinet, having classical marquetry inlay to the serpentine fronted doors, central panelled door and drawer fronts.
Mahogany
Edwardian Style Mahogany Music Cabinet, Cabriole Legs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This example presents it with full decorative commitment: a door panel inlaid with a satinwood marquetry composition of a central fan or shell motif surrounded by scrolling foliate a...
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top.
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Silver leaf Credenza
Located in Arundel, GB
An elegant 2 door serpentine fronted, silverleafed cabinet with incised, geometric, surfaces throughout.
Silver Leaf
$12,985Sale Price|23% Off
A French 19th Century Louis XV & Vernis-Martin Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine
By Vernis Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted and "Vernis Martin" style bombé tulipwood veneered vitrine cabinet with a Breche d' Alep marble top. The serpentine fron...
Marble, Bronze
19th C. French Buffet à Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in Houston, US
The design includes a "chapeau gendarme" (policeman's hat or similar to Napoleon) shaped cornice and molded serpentine paneled doors. Characterized by its elegant, flowing lines and...
Wood
Smooth Brass Credenza – Louise Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Brass has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, and four cupboard doors flanking three central drawers with curved metal pulls, all clad in Smooth Bras...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Credenza – Louise Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Copper has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, and four cupboard doors flanking three central drawers with curved metal pulls, all clad in Smooth Cop...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Credenza – Louise Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth White Bronze has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, and four cupboard doors flanking three central drawers with curved metal pulls, all clad in Smoo...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Credenza – Louise Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, and four cupboard doors flanking three central drawers with curved metal pulls, all cla...
Silver, Sheet Metal
19th C. Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Credenza with Figural Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Additional carvings of floral garlands, urns, and acanthus motifs continue across the frieze and serpentine apron. The three doors open to spacious interior storage fitted with shelv...
Walnut
Art Deco Smooth Brass Fleur de Lis Credenza – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Fleur de Lis relief requires careful fitting across the serpentine front, door panels, drawer fronts, sides, and top.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Smooth Antq. White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Fleur de Lis relief requires careful fitting across the serpentine front, door panels, drawer fronts, sides, and top.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Smooth White Bronze Fleur de Lis Credenza – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Fleur de Lis relief requires careful fitting across the serpentine front, door panels, drawer fronts, sides, and top.
Silver, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Smooth Copper Fleur de Lis Credenza – Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Fleur de Lis relief requires careful fitting across the serpentine front, door panels, drawer fronts, sides, and top.
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth White Bronze has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors on the outer sections, and three central drawers with curved half-moon pulls...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors on the outer sections, and three central drawers with curved half-m...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Brass has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors on the outer sections, and three central drawers with curved half-moon pulls formed...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg Sideboard, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Copper has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors on the outer sections, and three central drawers with curved half-moon pulls forme...
Copper, Sheet Metal
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Lyonnaise with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
The façade is defined by its elegant serpentine movement, with two molded doors carved in deep relief with asymmetrical floral and foliate motifs.
Walnut
Collectible Smooth Copper Louise Credenza – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Credenza in Smooth Copper is the storage form of the Louise series: six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors on the outer sections, and three central dra...
Copper, Sheet Metal
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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