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Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair
Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair

Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

vintage pair of elegant Drexel Heritage Expectations Chests or shallow cabinets that are finished in a

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Vintage Shallow Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1935)
Japanese Vintage Shallow Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1935)

Japanese Vintage Shallow Glass Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1935)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese vintage shallow glass cabinet was crafted during the Early Showa period (1926–1935

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Pair of Painted Roman Scenery Shallow Depth Side Cabinets Console Tables
Pair of Painted Roman Scenery Shallow Depth Side Cabinets Console Tables

Pair of Painted Roman Scenery Shallow Depth Side Cabinets Console Tables

By Karges Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This striking pair of painted side cabinets brings together artistry, history, and refined

Category

Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century American Art Deco Modern Shallow Depth Storage Cabinet in Walnut
Mid-Century American Art Deco Modern Shallow Depth Storage Cabinet in Walnut

Mid-Century American Art Deco Modern Shallow Depth Storage Cabinet in Walnut

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful well made cabinet from the Mid-Century, 1960s. It can easily be used in any room of the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard

Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

its classic appeal. Perfect for dining rooms, living spaces, or entryways, this shallow 18.75 inch

Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

Signed Maison Jansen Carrara Shallow Marble Top Flame Mahogany Sideboard Buffet

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

resting gracefully over a shallow frame, making it an ideal choice for dining rooms, entryways, or living

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble

Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard
Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard

Fine SHALLOW DEPTH Maison Jansen Style Directoire Marble Top Mahogany Sideboard

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

surface ideal for dining service, art objects, or statement lighting. Below, four finely paneled cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s French Directoire Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Quality Signed French Made Shallow Marble Top Inlaid Louis XVI Sideboard
Fine Quality Signed French Made Shallow Marble Top Inlaid Louis XVI Sideboard

Fine Quality Signed French Made Shallow Marble Top Inlaid Louis XVI Sideboard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

shallow in depth, making it highly versatile for dining rooms, entryways, or hall spaces where proportions

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

Tambour Door File Cabinet
Tambour Door File Cabinet

Tambour Door File Cabinet

$800

H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in

Tambour Door File Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century style rolling door cabinet with shallow drawers. Great for home or office storage

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Small Mid Century Cabinet - Fruitwood Finish
Small Mid Century Cabinet - Fruitwood Finish

Small Mid Century Cabinet - Fruitwood Finish

$2,127 / item

H 34 in W 34 in D 15 in

Small Mid Century Cabinet - Fruitwood Finish

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

elegance, this piece is a stunning addition to any home decor. The small sand shallow side cabinet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet
Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

$2,220

H 53.5 in W 19.5 in D 27.75 in

Mid century Scandinavian oak filing cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

plate and label holder.  Top of the cabinet with a shallow gallery to stop items from falling off

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Sheraton Cabinet and Mirror
Sheraton Cabinet and Mirror

Sheraton Cabinet and Mirror

$9,500

H 32.5 in W 27.25 in D 11 in

Sheraton Cabinet and Mirror

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III period rosewood and satinwood cabinet of unusually shallow proportions, the white

Category

Antique 1770s European Sheraton Cupboards

Materials

Marble

Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console

Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console

By Thomasville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT

Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Mid Century Cabinet - True White Finish
Small Mid Century Cabinet - True White Finish

Small Mid Century Cabinet - True White Finish

$2,127 / item

H 34 in W 34 in D 15 in

Small Mid Century Cabinet - True White Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

elegance, this piece is a stunning addition to any home decor. The small sand shallow side cabinet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1970s Lacquered Asian Inspired Mastercraft Cabinet, Overscale Brass Hardware
1970s Lacquered Asian Inspired Mastercraft Cabinet, Overscale Brass Hardware

1970s Lacquered Asian Inspired Mastercraft Cabinet, Overscale Brass Hardware

By Mastercraft

Located in Miami, FL

. The cabinet doors open to reveal shelving storage. The cabinet is very shallow, allowing it to be

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Marble Painted Bridal Cabinet
19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Marble Painted Bridal Cabinet

19th Century Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Marble Painted Bridal Cabinet

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This is an exceptional folk art bridal cabinet from southern Germany (Upper Bavaria). A special

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware
German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware

German 19th C. Chest w/Shallow Breakfront Design, Rich Veneer & Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A German chest of drawers, with furniture maker mark by Konz Lagerhausen, from the 19th century. This antique chest from Germany has a subtle break-front design about the front which...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet
Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet

Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French carved and painted wood display and storage cabinet from the mid-20th century. This

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Wire

Fabulous Narrow Depth 18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Wooden Storage Cabinet
Fabulous Narrow Depth 18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Wooden Storage Cabinet

Fabulous Narrow Depth 18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Wooden Storage Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian cabinet has a shallow depth of only 12.5 inches, making it quite versatile, offering great storage

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (B)
Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (B)

Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (B)

By Decca

Located in Philadelphia, PA

further features two upper bi-fold piano hinge cabinet doors with shallow interior shelf. Lower cabinet

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Cabinets

Materials

Masonite, Paint

Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (A)
Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (A)

Decca French Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Cream & Gold Bar Cabinet Buffet (A)

By Decca

Located in Philadelphia, PA

further features two upper bi-fold piano hinge cabinet doors with shallow interior shelf. Lower cabinet

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fine Louis XV Style Japanned Side Cabinet by Henri Nelson, circa 1900
Fine Louis XV Style Japanned Side Cabinet by Henri Nelson, circa 1900

Fine Louis XV Style Japanned Side Cabinet by Henri Nelson, circa 1900

By Henri Nelson

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

side cabinet is of shallow break front form, with a moulded breche d'Alep marble top above a cavetto

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956
Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956

Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956

Located in Meulebeke, BE

filing cabinet / chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. This industrial cabinet has five

Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique English William IV Two Door Chiffonier c1830s
Antique English William IV Two Door Chiffonier c1830s

Antique English William IV Two Door Chiffonier c1830s

Located in High Peak, GB

figured oversailing top with moulded edge and a shallow frieze below, pair of cabinet doors with solid

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Sideboard in Exotic Wood with Oak Interior and Brass Detail
1950s Italian Sideboard in Exotic Wood with Oak Interior and Brass Detail

1950s Italian Sideboard in Exotic Wood with Oak Interior and Brass Detail

By Ico Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

cabinet sits a shallow raised shelf supported by two uprights, creating a light, separated profile. Front

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

STANLEY WALNUT & Iron Hutch / DIVIDER / WALL UNIT. Spade HAND  Pulls
STANLEY WALNUT & Iron Hutch / DIVIDER / WALL UNIT. Spade HAND  Pulls

STANLEY WALNUT & Iron Hutch / DIVIDER / WALL UNIT. Spade HAND Pulls

By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley

Located in Buffalo, NY

resurgence..... The top cabinet is shallower in depth giving the unit a less imposing feel and is cleverly

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

cushion and plinth base. Below the cabinet nestle two shallow, dovetailed drawers above open storage. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal

18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal

Located in Milano, MI

Late 18th century French walnut two-tiered cabinet, with the top cabinet being shallowing than the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Japanese Antique Oak Storage Cabinet, 1950s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Oak Storage Cabinet, 1950s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Oak Storage Cabinet, 1950s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

a shallow depth, the cabinet is easy to incorporate into limited spaces, making it well suited for

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Austrian Royal Vienna Angelica Kauffman Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate 19c
Austrian Royal Vienna Angelica Kauffman Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate 19c

Austrian Royal Vienna Angelica Kauffman Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate 19c

By Angelica Kauffmann

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality early Edwardian signed Austrian Royal Vienna cabinet shallow dish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

John Kapel Server by Glenn of California
John Kapel Server by Glenn of California

John Kapel Server by Glenn of California

$3,500

H 28.25 in W 62.75 in D 20.5 in

John Kapel Server by Glenn of California

By John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Highland, IN

expanding top and terrific details such as the sculpted handle and conical pulls. It has a shallow drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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19th C Tuscan Commode
19th C Tuscan Commode

19th C Tuscan Commode

Unavailable

H 35 in W 28 in D 12 in

19th C Tuscan Commode

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great shallow cabinet or chest of drawers with wonderful dark walnut patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Shallow  Myrtle  Wood  Hall  Cabinet
Shallow  Myrtle  Wood  Hall  Cabinet

Shallow Myrtle Wood Hall Cabinet

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 45 in D 11.75 in

Shallow Myrtle Wood Hall Cabinet

Located in Bedford, NY

ALL MYRTLE WOOD INLAID SUN BURST DOORS..TWO DRAWERS AND TWO DOORS ONLY 11 3/4 " DEEP. ADJUSTABLE SHELF BEHIND DOORS. ALSO AVAILABLE 32"X11 3/4"X341/2"HT $1895.

Category

20th Century English Cabinets

George III Period Satinwood and Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet, shallow
George III Period Satinwood and Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet, shallow

George III Period Satinwood and Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet, shallow

Located in London, GB

English cabinet making during the Adam period. It is unique in its shallow proportions, being made

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Shallow depth 18c. commode
Shallow depth 18c. commode

Shallow depth 18c. commode

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 50 in D 20.5 in

Shallow depth 18c. commode

Located in New Orleans, LA

A three drawer chest with serpentine front and scalloped apron with a finely carved scallop shell crest and unusual, elaborate and finely wrought bronze drawer pulls. The depth of t...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Louis XVI Collectors Cabinet
French Louis XVI Collectors Cabinet

French Louis XVI Collectors Cabinet

Unavailable

H 33 in W 26 in D 19.25 in

French Louis XVI Collectors Cabinet

Located in Woodbury, CT

Lift top with shallow drawers below. Cabinets like this were use to display and hold collections of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets, Renzo Rutili
Pair of Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets, Renzo Rutili

Pair of Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets, Renzo Rutili

By Renzo Rutili

Located in Hollywood, FL

other has shelving that can accommodate larger things. These cabinets have a shallow profile so they are

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Dutch mahogany and curly maple  clerk’s cabinet

Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet

Located in Kenilworth, IL

shallow pencil drawers over hinged cabinet doors. The whole on turned & melon carved feet. The cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

. This design animates the sides and creates visual excitement. The shallow depth of the cabinet is a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case
Dark Oak Triangular Display Case

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 41.25 in D 21 in

Dark Oak Triangular Display Case

Located in New York, NY

Triangular oak store display case, comprised of two shallow display cabinets with glass doors, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Vitrines

Low Swedish Art Deco Server with Inlays and Gilt Applique
Low Swedish Art Deco Server with Inlays and Gilt Applique

Low Swedish Art Deco Server with Inlays and Gilt Applique

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 58 in D 19.75 in

Low Swedish Art Deco Server with Inlays and Gilt Applique

Located in Hudson, NY

enclosing single shelf, right cabinet with two shallow drawers and a shelf.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Elm, Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Oak Display Haberdashery Cabinet, Shop Fitting, Scotland 1880, H414
Antique Oak Display Haberdashery Cabinet, Shop Fitting, Scotland 1880, H414

Antique Oak Display Haberdashery Cabinet, Shop Fitting, Scotland 1880, H414

Located in Vancouver, BC

oak Original finish Very long shallow glass fronted cabinet Moulded cornice on top Glass front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Shallow Cabinet, 19th Century
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Shallow Cabinet, 19th Century

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Shallow Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The case veneered in mahogany, having two glass paned doors with brass spacers and original lock, the shelves adjustable and having a hidden drawer at the base. Three depths: 13” at ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Spanish Shallow Cabinet with Gilt Metal and Glass
Mid Century Spanish Shallow Cabinet with Gilt Metal and Glass

Mid Century Spanish Shallow Cabinet with Gilt Metal and Glass

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1960s Spanish shallow metal / iron display cabinet with gilded finish, glass interior shelves

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Iron

Freestanding or Hanging Cabinet
Freestanding or Hanging Cabinet

Freestanding or Hanging Cabinet

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H 63 in W 23.5 in L 63 in

Freestanding or Hanging Cabinet

By Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Shallow cabinet with both small chrome feet and hooks to hang from wall. Possibly German or Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica

George Nelson Walnut Bookcase with 1-Door for Herman Miller
George Nelson Walnut Bookcase with 1-Door for Herman Miller

George Nelson Walnut Bookcase with 1-Door for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson 1-door bookcase in walnut for Herman Miller. Great shallow cabinet that can easily

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Danish Pine Multi-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1880
Antique Danish Pine Multi-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1880

Antique Danish Pine Multi-Drawer Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful antique pine multi-drawer cabinet from Denmark, circa 1880. This shallow cabinet made of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Cabinets

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair

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H 30.13 in W 45 in D 28 in

Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Backside has a shallow cabinet and the initials AB. Very good condition with some wear to desktop as shown

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique shallow cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). This Japanese antique

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Transitional Louis XV/ XVI Commode Attributed to Masion Krieger
Transitional Louis XV/ XVI Commode Attributed to Masion Krieger

Transitional Louis XV/ XVI Commode Attributed to Masion Krieger

Located in Hudson, NY

. Done in body with King wood ,mahogany and satin wood veneers. The serpentine ends provide shallow

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Country French Armoire or Wardrobe
Country French Armoire or Wardrobe

Country French Armoire or Wardrobe

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H 100.5 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in

Country French Armoire or Wardrobe

Located in Winter Park, FL

armoire has a rare design feature: three hidden doors on each side that open to reveal shallow cabinet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Antique Pine Apothecary Shop Cabinet with 18 Drawers
Antique Pine Apothecary Shop Cabinet with 18 Drawers

Antique Pine Apothecary Shop Cabinet with 18 Drawers

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H 33.5 in W 55.75 in D 22.25 in

Antique Pine Apothecary Shop Cabinet with 18 Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Wonderful antique pine multi-drawer counter or apothecary. This shallow cabinet is only 22.25" deep

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Cabinet or Room Divider - Shallow Profile
Tessellated Stone Cabinet or Room Divider - Shallow Profile

Tessellated Stone Cabinet or Room Divider - Shallow Profile

Located in Atlanta, GA

versatile size, with a shallow profile, and can be used as a bookshelf, cabinet, media storage, or room

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mirrored Door Shallow Console Bar or Hanging Cabinet
Mirrored Door Shallow Console Bar or Hanging Cabinet

Mirrored Door Shallow Console Bar or Hanging Cabinet

Located in Mckinney, TX

with rustic allure. Use it as a shallow console in an entryway or kitchen or hang it on the wall in a

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Unique Shallow Antique French Walnut Bibliotheque/China Cabinet
Unique Shallow Antique French Walnut Bibliotheque/China Cabinet

Unique Shallow Antique French Walnut Bibliotheque/China Cabinet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Interesting and unusual petite sized bookcase/cabinet that has a lot to offer within its shallow

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tall French Painted and Glazed Shallow Display Cabinet
Tall French Painted and Glazed Shallow Display Cabinet

Tall French Painted and Glazed Shallow Display Cabinet

Located in Troy, MI

Turn of the century tall French display cabinet in a painted pale gray finish with four hinged

Category

Early 20th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian, Lombardia, Neoclassic Shallow Walnut and Cherrywood Cabinet, circa 1830
Italian, Lombardia, Neoclassic Shallow Walnut and Cherrywood Cabinet, circa 1830

Italian, Lombardia, Neoclassic Shallow Walnut and Cherrywood Cabinet, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two-piece construction, the upper section with ebonized gadrooning below a molded cornice, the case with a pair of central doors flanked by single doors, the lower section with three...

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Shallow depth Credenza
Mid-Century Shallow depth Credenza

Mid-Century Shallow depth Credenza

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H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 10.44 in

Mid-Century Shallow depth Credenza

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Beech walnut and sliding glass doors Credenza with compass feet. Its shallow depth allows it to

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Beech

Extra Shallow Solid Walnut Buffet
Extra Shallow Solid Walnut Buffet

Extra Shallow Solid Walnut Buffet

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H 34.25 in W 50 in D 15 in

Extra Shallow Solid Walnut Buffet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Extra shallow reproduction solid walnut buffet with a medium distressed finish, dovetailed drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase, Very Shallow
19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase, Very Shallow

19th Century English Rosewood Bookcase, Very Shallow

Located in Dallas, TX

very shallow design of only 14" deep! Beautifully executed with step-front center section and four open

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Shallow Buffet
19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Shallow Buffet

19th Century Italian Walnut Renaissance Shallow Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Italian walnut Renaissance shallow buffet is the perfect answer for high-traffic areas

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Shallow French Louis XIV Oak Buffet
19th Century Shallow French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

19th Century Shallow French Louis XIV Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

exists in abundance, in spite of its shallow dimensions, in the form of cabinets and four deep drawers

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Buffets

Lavender Purple Lacquer Shallow Dresser Chest of Drawers
Lavender Purple Lacquer Shallow Dresser Chest of Drawers

Lavender Purple Lacquer Shallow Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Vintage dresser in style of late 19th Century cabinet, likely fabricated in 1950's. Custom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Early Victorian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Chest on Stand, 17th Century
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Chest on Stand, 17th Century

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Chest on Stand, 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of two piece construction the upper section with a cornice above a cabinet housing one drawer over

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1820 French Cherry Wood Buffet and Extremely Shallow
Circa 1820 French Cherry Wood Buffet and Extremely Shallow

Circa 1820 French Cherry Wood Buffet and Extremely Shallow

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

workshop spent over a months labor going through this cabinet from top to bottom ensuring another 200 years

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Cherry

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, 17th Century
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, 17th Century

Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

With a rich and dark waxed patina, having a rectangular top with molded edge and a dentile carved lower edge, the conforming case housing two upper drawers above two doors and a sing...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Shallow French Walnut Louis XVI Enfilade, 18th Century
Shallow French Walnut Louis XVI Enfilade, 18th Century

Shallow French Walnut Louis XVI Enfilade, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

reduced in depth, the rectangular top having round front corners and fluted columnar supports, the three paneled doors opening to reveal shelving, raised on tapering feet

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas

French Enfilade w/Fossilized Marble Top & Shallow Breakfront Design
French Enfilade w/Fossilized Marble Top & Shallow Breakfront Design

French Enfilade w/Fossilized Marble Top & Shallow Breakfront Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century. This vintage console cabinet from France, just over 7 feet in length, has a very shallow

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, Medium Sized, 17th Century
Italian Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, Medium Sized, 17th Century

Italian Baroque Walnut Shallow Credenza, Medium Sized, 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top with notched corners and a dentile molding above a conforming shallow case

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Midcentury Walnut Semi-Distressed Diamond Lattice Credenza Shallow Depth
Midcentury Walnut Semi-Distressed Diamond Lattice Credenza Shallow Depth

Midcentury Walnut Semi-Distressed Diamond Lattice Credenza Shallow Depth

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome midcentury walnut shallow depth credenza with a diamond lattice pattern panel design. It

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Mahogany Shallow Bookcase
19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Mahogany Shallow Bookcase

19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Mahogany Shallow Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Louis XVI French marquetry shallow bookcase is the ideal choice for narrow passageways

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian, Veneto, Turned Walnut Shallow Glass Front Bookcases, mid 19th cen.
Pair Italian, Veneto, Turned Walnut Shallow Glass Front Bookcases, mid 19th cen.

Pair Italian, Veneto, Turned Walnut Shallow Glass Front Bookcases, mid 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

tall and shallow these impressive cabinets are of two piece construction, each with turned columns

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Emiliana, Shallow Walnut Late Neoclassical Four-Door Credenza
Italian, Emiliana, Shallow Walnut Late Neoclassical Four-Door Credenza

Italian, Emiliana, Shallow Walnut Late Neoclassical Four-Door Credenza

Located in Atlanta, GA

From Piacenza, Italy, the rectangular top with two hinged sections atop a conforming case with molded details and raised paneled doors, raised on flattened block feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Credenzas

Pair of French Arched Top Shallow Bookcases, circa 1800
Pair of French Arched Top Shallow Bookcases, circa 1800

Pair of French Arched Top Shallow Bookcases, circa 1800

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Magnificent and extremely rare pair of French bookcases, circa 1780-1800. Our opinion is that these were built into a wall of a large home just outside of Nice, France. Upon closer i...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Veneered Shallow Credenza, Early 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Veneered Shallow Credenza, Early 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Veneered Shallow Credenza, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Veneered completely with large star patterns on doors, the rectangular top with a slanted front with bookrest above a case with two doors housing an upholstered interior with two she...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Credenzas

French Restauration Period Walnut 2-Door Shallow Buffet, ca. 1830
French Restauration Period Walnut 2-Door Shallow Buffet, ca. 1830

French Restauration Period Walnut 2-Door Shallow Buffet, ca. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a shallow rectangular top atop a conforming case housing interior shelves with two doors

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Antique 1830s French Restauration Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Secretaires

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Brass, Wire

Shallow Antique French Walnut 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??
Shallow Antique French Walnut 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??

Shallow Antique French Walnut 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

shallow buffet offers plenty of options for utilization. Whether its used in the dining room as an

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Shallow Antique French Oak 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??
Shallow Antique French Oak 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??

Shallow Antique French Oak 2 Door Buffet/Server/Console or ??

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

. Constructed of solid oak with a multi layered wax finish this shallow buffet offers plenty of options for

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Louis Philippe Period Shallow Walnut Marble-Top Console Table, 19th Cent
French Louis Philippe Period Shallow Walnut Marble-Top Console Table, 19th Cent

French Louis Philippe Period Shallow Walnut Marble-Top Console Table, 19th Cent

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a grey and white veined marble top with rounded front corners atop a conforming case with front curved supports above an upper shelf, the lower portion with two locking doors ...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Italian Neoclassic Walnut and Mixed Veneers Shallow Credenza, circa 1835
Italian Neoclassic Walnut and Mixed Veneers Shallow Credenza, circa 1835

Italian Neoclassic Walnut and Mixed Veneers Shallow Credenza, circa 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with rounded front edges above a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the credenza covered in walnut and mixed wood veneers, with bronze hardw...

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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display
Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display

Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display

Located in Sheridan, CO

French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood buffet features 2 drawers, 2 doors, rising on cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet. Carved embellishments on the scalloped apron add charm. The b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Style Walnut 2-Door Shallow Credenza, late 18th century
Italian Baroque Style Walnut 2-Door Shallow Credenza, late 18th century

Italian Baroque Style Walnut 2-Door Shallow Credenza, late 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rectangular and very shallow, the top with a molded edge above a case housing interior shelving and

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Paint Decorated Gilded Venetian Style Open Bookcases of Shallow Depth
Pair of Paint Decorated Gilded Venetian Style Open Bookcases of Shallow Depth

Pair of Paint Decorated Gilded Venetian Style Open Bookcases of Shallow Depth

By Shaw Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. The cabinets are hand-painted in a Venetian style with genuine gold leaf gilded trim. They are in good

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Vintage 1970s American Regency Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian Empire Period Walnut and Maplewood Veneered Shallow Credenza, circa 1800
Italian Empire Period Walnut and Maplewood Veneered Shallow Credenza, circa 1800

Italian Empire Period Walnut and Maplewood Veneered Shallow Credenza, circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved handsome credenza with a solid walnut top, veneered walnut sides, banded veneered mahogany inlay on the drawer, and door fronts. The giltwood banded frame the mahogan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Giltwood

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Located in Houston, TX

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Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper

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Located in Carimate, Como

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Materials

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$3,759

H 44.49 in W 58.27 in D 15.95 in

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Located in London, GB

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Pine

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Located in London, GB

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Materials

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By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of woven wicker and tubular chrome dining chairs, design attributed to Kastholm and Fabricus, for Harvey Probber Inc. made in Denmark circa 1970’s. There is some debate with...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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$3,632 / item

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By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

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$33,000

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By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Allerum, SE

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Materials

Wood

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Pair of Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets

Pair of Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets

$8,000Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 51.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

Pair of Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975

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Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Mark Brazier-Jones, Olympia, Pair of Candle Sconcesm United Kingdom, 1986

By Mark Brazier-Jones

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1980s British Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

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Mark Brazier-Jones, Tzar Grande Marquise Contemporary Chandelier, UK, 2021

Mark Brazier-Jones, Tzar Grande Marquise Contemporary Chandelier, UK, 2021

By Mark Brazier-Jones

Located in New York, NY

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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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By Roger Capron

Located in New York, NY

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Ceramic

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Located in Greding, DE

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Pair of Ebonized and Marble-Veneered Commodes, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

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Marble

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Shallow Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shallow cabinet you’re looking for. A shallow cabinet — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 44 variations of the antique or vintage shallow cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shallow cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shallow cabinet bearing Neoclassical, Baroque or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shallow cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Debra Folz, Baker Furniture Company and Founders Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shallow Cabinet?

A shallow cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,550, while the lowest priced sells for $1,533 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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