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Antique Signed Gustav Stickley One-Door music  Cabinet - W8028  20%  SALE off
Antique Signed Gustav Stickley One-Door music  Cabinet - W8028  20%  SALE off

Antique Signed Gustav Stickley One-Door music Cabinet - W8028 20% SALE off

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique *Signed* GUSTAV Stickley One-Door music Cabinet - W8028 This is a great One-Door Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968, 'Signed and Dated'
Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968, 'Signed and Dated'

Paul Evans 2 Door Wall Mounted Cabinet Welded 1968, 'Signed and Dated'

By Paul Evans

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning and iconic wall mounted 2 door cabinet, hand-welded with polychrome enamels and gold leaf

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet  signed piece by Jules Leleu
French Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet  signed piece by Jules Leleu

French Art Deco Mahogany Cabinet signed piece by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional design for this Art Deco display cabinet (signed inside a door) by J. Leleu. The

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Signed Book Matched Walnut Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Signed Book Matched Walnut Cabinet

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Signed Book Matched Walnut Cabinet

By Maurice Alet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

signed by the well known cabinet maker Maurice Alet (1874-1967). Alet began his career by studying at the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chan Li" Cabinet 1960s (Signed)
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chan Li" Cabinet 1960s (Signed)

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Chan Li" Cabinet 1960s (Signed)

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exceptional “Chan Li” 4 door cabinet in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with continuous

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Base 1960s 'Signed'
Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Base 1960s 'Signed'

Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Base 1960s 'Signed'

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare 4 door liquor cabinet model no. P5 with hand-lacquered doors, interior light, and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Rare and Important "Wavy Front Cabinet" 1969 (Signed and Dated)
Paul Evans Rare and Important "Wavy Front Cabinet" 1969 (Signed and Dated)

Paul Evans Rare and Important "Wavy Front Cabinet" 1969 (Signed and Dated)

By Paul Evans

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and Important large 4 door "Wavy Front Cabinet" in welded, patinated and textured steel with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Slate, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

Pierre Cardin Signed Burl Wood Sideboard with Two Tower Cabinets, France, 1970s
Pierre Cardin Signed Burl Wood Sideboard with Two Tower Cabinets, France, 1970s

Pierre Cardin Signed Burl Wood Sideboard with Two Tower Cabinets, France, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful burl wood sideboard with gold trim by Pierre Cardin. Cabinet has four doors that open for

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Jansen Cabinet in Grey Burl with Chic Mixed Metals 1970s 'Signed'
Exceptional Jansen Cabinet in Grey Burl with Chic Mixed Metals 1970s 'Signed'

Exceptional Jansen Cabinet in Grey Burl with Chic Mixed Metals 1970s 'Signed'

By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and chic cabinet model AD-362 in grey burl wood with architectural metal accents in chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Chrome

Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878
Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878

Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878

By André-Charles Boulle, Paul Sormani

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and Historical Napoleon III Boulle marquetry cabinet signed by Sormani et Fils, the most

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878
Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878

Prestigious Napoleon III Cabinet signed by Paul Sormani et Fils, France, 1878

By André-Charles Boulle, Paul Sormani

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and Historical Napoleon III Boulle marquetry cabinet signed by Sormani et Fils, the most

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront
Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront

Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Hartford, CT

Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich large china display cabinet has an antique mahogany finish and

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Midcentury Pickled Oak and Kelly Green Lacquer Bar Cabinet Signed James Mont
Midcentury Pickled Oak and Kelly Green Lacquer Bar Cabinet Signed James Mont

Midcentury Pickled Oak and Kelly Green Lacquer Bar Cabinet Signed James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and quintessentially Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet was designed by the illustrious

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer

Alhambra Bronze Wall Cabinet / Torah Ark In the Islamic Nasrid Style - Signed
Alhambra Bronze Wall Cabinet / Torah Ark In the Islamic Nasrid Style - Signed

Alhambra Bronze Wall Cabinet / Torah Ark In the Islamic Nasrid Style - Signed

By Rafael Contreras

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A magnificent and rare silvered bronze (electroplate) Alhambra wall cabinet / Torah Ark in the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Tall Signed Francois Linke Louis XV Dore' Bronze Mounted Vitrine China Cabinet
Tall Signed Francois Linke Louis XV Dore' Bronze Mounted Vitrine China Cabinet

Tall Signed Francois Linke Louis XV Dore' Bronze Mounted Vitrine China Cabinet

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

home. This is a signed piece and not an attribution. The lock is signed as it should be.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century
Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century

Gorgeous Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Signed D.A., France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Auguste Delafontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Absolutely gorgeous Napoleon III bronzes signed De Lafontaine in Boulle style Fishnet Marquetry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Spectacular Norwegian Illuminating Bar Cabinet in Rosewood 1950s 'signed'
Spectacular Norwegian Illuminating Bar Cabinet in Rosewood 1950s 'signed'

Spectacular Norwegian Illuminating Bar Cabinet in Rosewood 1950s 'signed'

By Bruksbo

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Illuminating "Bacchus Bar Cabinet" in beautifully figured rosewood by Tobjom Afdal for Bruksbo

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1969, 'Signed and Dated'
Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1969, 'Signed and Dated'

Paul Evans Rare and Important "Argente" 2-Door Cabinet 1969, 'Signed and Dated'

By Paul Evans

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and important Argente 2 door cabinet in welded and enameled aluminum with natural cleft slate

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Slate, Aluminum, Enamel

Signed Henredon Furniture Illuminated Mahogany Corner Cabinet China Breakfront
Signed Henredon Furniture Illuminated Mahogany Corner Cabinet China Breakfront

Signed Henredon Furniture Illuminated Mahogany Corner Cabinet China Breakfront

By Henredon

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exceptional hand carved Henredon mahogany corner cabinet that features well lit design with

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4-Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4-Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4-Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and stunning "Chinois Cabinet" with 4 doors, each with a beautiful Chinese scene in patinated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s 'Signed'
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s 'Signed'

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4 Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s 'Signed'

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and important 4 door "Chinois Cabinet" in patinated bronze and pewter with beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Pewter, Enamel

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Odyssey Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Very rare and important "Odyssey Cabinet" with ancient Greek motif in patinated bronze and pewter

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Rare Signed Paul Sormani Three Door Bronze Mounted China Cabinet Vitrine
Rare Signed Paul Sormani Three Door Bronze Mounted China Cabinet Vitrine

Rare Signed Paul Sormani Three Door Bronze Mounted China Cabinet Vitrine

By Paul Sormani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an incredibly rare signed Paul Sormani of Paris Vitrine for displaying silver and china in

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Metal Dental Cabinet, Signed by Lee Smith and Son Pittsburg U.S.A
Exceptional Metal Dental Cabinet, Signed by Lee Smith and Son Pittsburg U.S.A

Exceptional Metal Dental Cabinet, Signed by Lee Smith and Son Pittsburg U.S.A

By Lee S. Smith & Son 1

Located in Petaluma, CA

made an exception here. This incredible cabinet is a sight to behold. So many swing out drawers

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Iron, Nickel, Steel

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Signed Viewing Cabinet
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Signed Viewing Cabinet

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Signed Viewing Cabinet

By A. Hugnet

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze mounted viewing cabinet, Lined

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Custom Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Signed by James Mont
Mid Century Modern Custom Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Signed by James Mont

Mid Century Modern Custom Cabinet in Black Lacquer and Gilt Signed by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

pull out drawers, and eight cubicle compartments, this cabinet provides more than ample storage space

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century French Large Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Viewing Cabinet Signed Linke
19th Century French Large Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Viewing Cabinet Signed Linke

19th Century French Large Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Viewing Cabinet Signed Linke

By François Linke

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze viewing cabinet with three mechanical drawers. Stamped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Cabinet
Swedish Cabinet

Swedish Cabinet

Sold|$5,500

Swedish Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Painted Swedish Cabinet, Signed and Dated

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Knoll Cabinet
Knoll Cabinet

Knoll Cabinet

Sold|$9,600

Knoll Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

An ebonised with white enamel front Knoll cabinet.( signed inside )

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Pair of Corner Cabinets signed DIEHL, Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent
Pair of Corner Cabinets signed DIEHL, Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent

Pair of Corner Cabinets signed DIEHL, Napoleon III, France, 19th Cent

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

. They are relatively high for corners cabinets.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Jay Spectre Chest/Cabinet in Bleached Oak 1980s (Signed)
Jay Spectre Chest/Cabinet in Bleached Oak 1980s (Signed)

Jay Spectre Chest/Cabinet in Bleached Oak 1980s (Signed)

By Jay Spectre

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chest/Cabinet in bleached oak with steel trim by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American 1980's

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Swedish Collectors Cabinet
Swedish Collectors Cabinet

Swedish Collectors Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish mahogany collectors cabinet with 104 drawers with bone pulls. Signed behind the drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets

Jens Risom Cabinet
Jens Risom Cabinet

Jens Risom Cabinet

Located in Westport, CT

Mahogany polished chrome pull file lock all finished custome Cabinet Jens Risom Signed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Jansen 2 Door Cabinet in Ivory Lacquer with Brass Trim 1975 'Signed'
Jansen 2 Door Cabinet in Ivory Lacquer with Brass Trim 1975 'Signed'

Jansen 2 Door Cabinet in Ivory Lacquer with Brass Trim 1975 'Signed'

By Maison Jansen, Alain Delon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chic 2 door cabinet in ivory lacquer with brass trim by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, France 1975

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Deco Rosewood Armoire Dresser or Bar Cabinet
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Deco Rosewood Armoire Dresser or Bar Cabinet

Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Deco Rosewood Armoire Dresser or Bar Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique French Art Nouveau or Art Deco armoire dresser or bar cabinet By

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet
Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Japanese Meiji Shibayama Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful signed and finely detail Japanese Meiji period Shibayama cabinet. Many of the individual

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Tommi Parzinger Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)
Tommi Parzinger Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)

Tommi Parzinger Long Cabinet with Bronze Flower Pulls 1950s (Signed)

By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare and exceptional long cabinet in white lacquer with bronze stylized flower pulls by Tommi

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis Majorelle Small Cabinet
Louis Majorelle Small Cabinet

Louis Majorelle Small Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A nice signed French Deco small rosewood cabinet with a hand hammered iron decoration by Louis

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

A Leleu Bar Cabinet
A Leleu Bar Cabinet

A Leleu Bar Cabinet

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent signed bar cabinet, designed by Jules Leleu, has both style and substance. Its

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Grand Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet
Grand Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet

Grand Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A rare large signed bar cabinet master Italian designer, Osvaldo Borsani. The cabinet is made of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima ; Double Cabinet
George Nakashima ; Double Cabinet

George Nakashima ; Double Cabinet

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

cabinet is signed with the clients name on the back .

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Carl Malmsten Pine Cabinet
Carl Malmsten Pine Cabinet

Carl Malmsten Pine Cabinet

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

latter are marked with the Werkstatte stamp, the cabinet is signed CM on the underside. In overall

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Vitrine Cabinet
Antique Vitrine Cabinet

Antique Vitrine Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French hand-painted mahogany with carved ormulu mounts vitrine cabinet, signed "Vernis

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

George Nakashima Wall Hanging Cabinet
George Nakashima Wall Hanging Cabinet

George Nakashima Wall Hanging Cabinet

By George Nakashima

Located in Pawtucket, RI

four small drawers. Signed with original owners name. Cabinet comes with complete provenance. A nice

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910
Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Clark Spool Cabinet Signed C1910. Measures - 3 1/8" x 23 7/8" x 15 1/2". This

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Maxime Old Cabinet with signature
Maxime Old Cabinet with signature

Maxime Old Cabinet with signature

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maxime Old cabinet, signed on back (rare)

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Cabinet.
Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Cabinet.

Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Cabinet.

Located in Miami, FL

A superb signed Paul Evans chrome cityscape cabinet with bi-fold doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet
Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet

Paul Evans Sculpture Front Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

signed and dated in welded script "PAUL EVANS '70 SRC" Although the Cabinet was Laid out by Dorsey

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

American Marquetry Double Door Cabinet
American Marquetry Double Door Cabinet

American Marquetry Double Door Cabinet

Located in Petaluma, CA

This fabulous, signed double door cabinet represents the highest quality craftsmanship imaginable

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Stuart Signed Eglomise Ebony Commode Cabinets / Chest Of Drawers
Pair of John Stuart Signed Eglomise Ebony Commode Cabinets / Chest Of Drawers

Pair of John Stuart Signed Eglomise Ebony Commode Cabinets / Chest Of Drawers

By John Stuart

Located in Stamford, CT

signed John Stuart cabinets each have three sliding églomisé panel doors leading to a group of sliding

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Carolean Drinks Cabinet Walnut Chest Carved
Carolean Drinks Cabinet Walnut Chest Carved

Carolean Drinks Cabinet Walnut Chest Carved

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Stunning Walnut Carolean Style Drinks Cabinet. This Cabinet Stands Upon Impressive Carved Legs

Category

Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Cabinets by Pierre Cardin
Pair of Cabinets by Pierre Cardin

Pair of Cabinets by Pierre Cardin

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of cabinet, signed Pierre Cardin. White laminate with chrome trims.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Cabinets

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Signed Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal signed cabinet for your home. Each signed cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 592 options for an antique or vintage signed cabinet now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the signed cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A signed cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made signed cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Evans, Maison Jansen and François Linke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Signed Cabinet?

A signed cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,833, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $185,000.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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