Gilt Italian Florentine Shell Mounted Wall Shelf with Gold Shell Motif - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage Italian Florentine giltwood wall shelf. It features a regal rococo shell motif with gold leaf. This decorative piece exudes timeless el...
Gold Leaf
Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of solid brass sea shell motif hanging wall shelves. A gorgeous way to accent any room. Dimensions: 10.25" wide 3.75" deep 8.75" tall.
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
Brass
$452Sale Price|34% Off
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell, the interior revealing painted florals, and the blue underglaze sceptre mark, joined ...
Porcelain
Art Deco Drinks Cabinet Epstein Cocktail Chest Burr Walnut 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Epstein art deco drinks cabinet in burr walnut Stands on the cabriole legs with elegantly carved shell motif cartouche Cabinet opens out to reveal mirrored interior and glass shelves...
Walnut
Fine Antique Glazed Cabinet and Console Table Inlaid Mahogany Astragal Edwardian
Located in London, GB
The table has stunning square reeded legs with very decorative matching feet and finials and recessed panelling with boxwood inlaid bordering and the central inlaid shell motif to ma...
Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany
An 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Armoire With Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1770
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The impressive and very decorative armoire has a moulded broken pediment with a central urn, above panelled cabinet doors with fine marquetry inlay of vases issuing flowers and ribbo...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34 in W 48 in D 20 in
Painted French Louis XVI 18th Century Cupboard Buffet with Shell Motif
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI painted cupboard buffet (or server/sideboard) featuring lovely shell motif painted decoration with two drawers and decorated c...
Pine
French Confiturier Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV style cabinet in Cherry wood with scalloped apron and shell motif.
Cherry
Sold
H 31 in W 39 in D 18 in
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in Stamford, CT
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise shell veneered cabinets having four brass clad feet and solid brass handles with an Asi...
Tortoise Shell
Mastercraft Regency-Styled Shell Motif Brass Vitrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant French Regency inspired brass display cabinet by Mastercraft. A pair of cased brass doors with shell and cartouche detailing, open to four glass shelves with room for another...
Glass, Mirror
Vintage Black Hollywood Regency Grotto Shell Motif Wall Shelf
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful black plaster grotto seashell shelf. This piece is quite heavy and is perfect for displaying a vase, candles, or other trinkets. The back includes two built-in hanging wi...
Plaster, Paint
Vintage French LXV Commode w/Rococo Shell Motif & Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Breathtaking vintage French Louis XV or Rococo style 4 drawer commode with simple but, elegant carved details. This spectacular offers smooth functioning drawers with outstanding ser...
Marble
Sold
H 94.49 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Spanish Bargueño / Vargueño New World Inlay Motif with Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Large-scale 19th century Spanish bargueño / vargueño (secretary/desk) decorated with scenes of Columbus discovering the New World. Thirty-one detailed vingettes created in bone and ...
Wood, Bone, Tortoise Shell
1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Delicate hand-carved details, such as the shell motif atop the cabinet and the Roman-inspired coin-like metal pressings on the lower drawers, add an air of sophistication.
Oak
Art Deco Drinks Cabinet Epstein Cocktail Chest Burr Walnut, 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Epstein art deco drinks cabinet in burr walnut Stands on the cabriole legs with elegantly carved shell motif cartouche Cabinet opens out to reveal mirrored interior and glass shelv...
Walnut
19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut One Door Cabinet from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
The piece features detailed carvings throughout including a flower vase and a shell motif. The wooden cabinet is in excellent condition and has a rich walnut patina.
Walnut
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H 38.25 in W 28.75 in D 16.25 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Jelly Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing on escargot feet decorated with acanthus leaves, the confiturier features a scalloped apron decorated with floral and shell motifs. The cabinet has a top drawer across the f...
Oak
Sold
H 43 in W 89 in D 23 in
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Door Buffet with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, south of France, circa 1950, the large, Classic buffet sits on eight scroll feet over a scalloped apron decorated with shell motifs, the cabinet features three c...
Marble
Sold
H 38 in W 52 in D 25.25 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest with Center Secret Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
The elegant, fruitwood serpentine" commode Lyonnaise" stands on front escargot feet over a scalloped apron; it features three hand carved drawers across the front, including a hidden...
Bronze
Sold
H 33 in W 19 in D 13.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
The drawer fronts and doors are decorated with beautifully figured walnut panels framed by molded borders, while the corners are adorned with carved foliage and shell motifs. The cab...
Marble
Sold
H 102.5 in W 21 in L 102.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, the antique tall case clock stands on escargot feet under a scalloped apron with shell motif. The cabinet has beautiful and elegant lines incl...
Brass
Sold
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Painted Wood Three-Drawer Serpentine Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Shell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painted wood three-drawer chest. This chest of drawers has a nice serpentine shape and features a scalloped skirt adorned with shell carving, and stands on cabriole legs. The sides...
Metal
French Walnut Louis XV Petite Corner Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Featuring a Louis XV floral and shell motif, this petite corner cabinet showcases a small footprint and elegant design.
Walnut
French Walnut Louis XV Petite Corner Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Featuring a Louis XV floral and shell motif, this petite corner cabinet showcases a small footprint and elegant design.
Walnut
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines with Shell Motif
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tall Mastercraft vitrines featuring six shelves for display. The cabinets illuminate.
Brass
Sold
H 90.5 in W 81.75 in D 16.5 in
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Regency Custom Painted Breakfront, Shell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian neoclassical Regency custom painted breakfront with chicken wire and shell motif Two pieces Widest and deepest parts at crown (at the top) Measures: Overall: ...
Wire
Sold
H 66 in W 62 in D 22 in
Early 19th Century West Indies Bajan Rosewood Tiered Bookcase with Shell Motif
Located in Charleston, SC
A West Indies Regency style rosewood bookcase, circa 1820, featuring six-tiered shelves with three wire cabinet doors and H-shell, wave, scroll and shell carvings. This Caribbean boo...
Cedar, Rosewood
Painted Grosfeld House Cabinet
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful Grosfeld House Cabinet with shell motif, circa 1950
French Louis XIV Painted Oak Confiturier Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Highly decorative carved details on the front, including relief scrolling and acanthus motif on the drawer, and an arched top paneled cabinet door with elaborately winding scrollwork...
Oak
Silver Gilt Carved Wood Wall Shelf
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful antique silver gilt hand carved wood wall shelf. Perfect for displaying art work or décor.
Giltwood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Portuguese Eighteenth Century Decorative Wall Shelf
Located in Ballard, CA
Unique Baroque wall shelve from Portugal, adorned with beautiful gilt and faux marble, Having arrived in Portugal later than it did in the rest of Europe, baroque art was to take on ...
Fruitwood
$11,604 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 9.69 in
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
Porcelain
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,650
H 10.375 in W 13.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique French Corinthian Capital, Hand-Carved Wood with Gold Leaf
Located in Austin, TX
Corinthian Capital, French, of finely hand carved wood finished with 24 carats gold leafing. The architectural element which can serve as a side table features a hand carved décor o...
Gold Leaf
$2,495 / set
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests / Commodes / Tables Att. To Julia Gray
By Julia Gray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style chests or side tables attributed to Julia Gray. They are green with gilt accents and have three drawers. They are in very good condition.
Wood
Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
Brass, Iron
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
$3,800
H 84 in W 40 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item features blue and off-white painted finish with intricate bird and floral motifs on the ...
Cane, Wood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Buffet à Deux Corps, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite 19th-century Louis XVI-style Buffet à Deux Corps is a true statement piece. Crafted with classic French sophistication, the two-piece cabinet features a beautifully hand-pa...
Wood
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Mahogany
$3,860
H 66.875 in W 35.75 in D 19.375 in
17th Century Painted Oak Homme Debout Cabinet from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
A Homme debout is a two-bodied cabinet with a drawer separating the sections. This handsome Homme debout from southwest France was hand carved from oak in the 1600s. The period Louis...
Wood, 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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