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19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds

19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds

Located in Firenze, IT

execution sign of high quality cabinet making. The beds are made of the most precious Italian flamed walnut

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

France  Antique  "Brittany" Paul Fouillen Arts Crafts Pyrography Panels
France  Antique  "Brittany" Paul Fouillen Arts Crafts Pyrography Panels

France Antique "Brittany" Paul Fouillen Arts Crafts Pyrography Panels

Located in South Burlington, VT

unique works of art, circa 1920 This is a beautiful set of two (2) hand incised and signed wooden

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine classical regency table shows all the signs of a London cabinet making firm. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

ZENO STORE DISPLAY CABINET
ZENO STORE DISPLAY CABINET

ZENO STORE DISPLAY CABINET

Unavailable|$1,450

ZENO STORE DISPLAY CABINET

By Zeno

Located in Solebury, PA

A country store display cabinet, complete with three glass shelves (not shown). This oak cabinet

Category

20th Century American Signs

Materials

Brass

Large Free Standing Bottle Shaped Storage Cabinet

Large Free Standing Bottle Shaped Storage Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

French painted pine trade sign, in the form of a wine bottle. Dramatic scale, sure to make a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Folk Art Tin and Wood "Keep Out" Cabinet

Vintage Folk Art Tin and Wood "Keep Out" Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Folk Art Tin & Wood "Keep Out" Cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Tin

Style Louis XVI Cabinet Signed by Gouffé
Style Louis XVI Cabinet Signed by Gouffé

Style Louis XVI Cabinet Signed by Gouffé

By Maison Gouffé

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Violet wood two-door side cabinet, Style Louis XVI, ormolu-mounted, signed by Gouffé, origin France

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Emile Bernaux, a Carved Wooden Cabinet, Signed

Emile Bernaux, a Carved Wooden Cabinet, Signed

By Émile Bernaux

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Emile Bernaux A carved wooden storage cabinet decorated with stylized flowers Signed "E. Bernaux

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Signed Paul Evans Geometric Hanging Cabinet 1970
Signed Paul Evans Geometric Hanging Cabinet 1970

Signed Paul Evans Geometric Hanging Cabinet 1970

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a wonderful geometric hanging cabinet with 4 adjustable shelves by Paul Evans. It is signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Brass Cityscape Cabinet, Signed Paul Evans
Brass Cityscape Cabinet, Signed Paul Evans

Brass Cityscape Cabinet, Signed Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fantastic all brass cityscape cabinet or sideboard signed Paul Evans. The curved design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare Monumental Paul Evans Signed Geometric Cabinet 1972
Rare Monumental Paul Evans Signed Geometric Cabinet 1972

Rare Monumental Paul Evans Signed Geometric Cabinet 1972

By Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic tall cabinet has four metal faced drawers on the lower section with an adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Dutch Masonic Marble-Top Illustration or Print Cabinet, Signed
Dutch Masonic Marble-Top Illustration or Print Cabinet, Signed

Dutch Masonic Marble-Top Illustration or Print Cabinet, Signed

By H.F. Jansen

Located in Werkendam, NL

Unique Walnut 18th Century Style Dutch Masonic Marble Topped Illustration or Print-Cabinet Signed

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson
1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Helsingborg, SE

cabinet was designed by Swedish architect Erik Matsson and that this specific cabinet is marked number 1

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967
Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967

Double-Sided Mobile Wardrobe Cabinet, Signed Roncalli Architetto, 1967

Located in Brussels , BE

Double-sided mobile wardrobe cabinet - signed Roncalli Architetto - 1967.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar, with Zodiac Signs, Mid 1900
Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar, with Zodiac Signs, Mid 1900

Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar, with Zodiac Signs, Mid 1900

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Charming Globe bar cabinet for dry bar cocktails, with zodiac signs inside. Mounted on wheels. mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Paul Evans Sculptural Chrome "Cityscape" Bar Cabinet, circa 1975 Signed
Paul Evans Sculptural Chrome "Cityscape" Bar Cabinet, circa 1975 Signed

Paul Evans Sculptural Chrome "Cityscape" Bar Cabinet, circa 1975 Signed

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"Cityscape" cabinet, circa 1975, by Paul Evans (USA, 1931-1987) Signature shown on rear plate

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood Drybar, Cabinet by C.B. Hansen, Kaare Klint Style.Signed.
Rosewood Drybar, Cabinet by C.B. Hansen, Kaare Klint Style.Signed.

Rosewood Drybar, Cabinet by C.B. Hansen, Kaare Klint Style.Signed.

By Kaare Klint

Located in Budapest, HU

Danish rosewood dry bar cabinet, manufactured by C.B. Hansen in style of Kaare Klint. Right side

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Signed Smart Set Pair Cabinets for Kroehler
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Signed Smart Set Pair Cabinets for Kroehler

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Signed Smart Set Pair Cabinets for Kroehler

By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Signed smart set pair cabinets for Kroehler Price Reduced

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Rare Pair of Bookcase-Cabinets by P. Sormani, Signed and Stamped, circa 1870
Rare Pair of Bookcase-Cabinets by P. Sormani, Signed and Stamped, circa 1870

Rare Pair of Bookcase-Cabinets by P. Sormani, Signed and Stamped, circa 1870

By Paul Sormani

Located in Paris, FR

Stamped Sormani à Paris and signed on the lockplates P. Sormani, 10 rue Charlot, Paris. Rare

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet
Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet

Art Nouveau Majorelle Cabinet

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Cabinet signed "L.Majorelle Nancy" in walnut and veneer, molded and carved with clematis decoration

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Gabriel Viardot, France, Chinoiserie Collection Cabinet, circa 1880
Gabriel Viardot, France, Chinoiserie Collection Cabinet, circa 1880

Gabriel Viardot, France, Chinoiserie Collection Cabinet, circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Seattle, WA

Very large collection cabinet signed by the famous French cabinetmaker Gabriel Viardot

Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Gustave Herter Renaissance Revival “Portrait” Cabinet, 1858-1864
Gustave Herter Renaissance Revival “Portrait” Cabinet, 1858-1864

Gustave Herter Renaissance Revival “Portrait” Cabinet, 1858-1864

By Gustave Herter

Located in New York, NY

rarity as the cabinetmaker rarely signed his work. This spectacular cabinet also has an interesting

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Display Cabinet In Rosewood ( REF AF-3616 )
Antique 19th Century Display Cabinet In Rosewood ( REF AF-3616 )

Antique 19th Century Display Cabinet In Rosewood ( REF AF-3616 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

with only minor signs of age, this cabinet is a rare and exceptional piece of craftsmanship that will

Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish 18th Century Baroque Corner Cabinet with Built In Clock
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Corner Cabinet with Built In Clock

Swedish 18th Century Baroque Corner Cabinet with Built In Clock

Located in Carmel, CA

wreath around the clock face. The built-in clock is signed, "Mora." The cabinet is in two parts with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Pine, Wood

Signed and Dated Biedermeier Secretaire
Signed and Dated Biedermeier Secretaire

Signed and Dated Biedermeier Secretaire

By Jan Vlaar Von Altona

Located in Long Island City, NY

Germany. Signed and dated "Jan Vlaar von Altona, gefertigt Maerz 1818" (..., produced March 1818

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze, Gold, Gold Leaf

Wall Boys/Girls Coat, Bookbag and Hat Hanging Sign
Wall Boys/Girls Coat, Bookbag and Hat Hanging Sign

Wall Boys/Girls Coat, Bookbag and Hat Hanging Sign

Located in Bedford, NY

names carved into them.. Two signs are available but are priced individually.- Originally made in New

Category

Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Parchment & Maple Sideboard signed Atelier Borsani
Parchment & Maple Sideboard signed Atelier Borsani

Parchment & Maple Sideboard signed Atelier Borsani

Located in New York, NY

opening to reveal a shelf. The left door opening to reveal glass fronted drawers. Signed: Arredamenti

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Sideboards

Signed Pierre Cardin Three-Door Credenza
Signed Pierre Cardin Three-Door Credenza

Signed Pierre Cardin Three-Door Credenza

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Houston, TX

Fashion designer Pierre Cardin expanded his repertoire by adding furniture in the early 1960s which has become highly desirable. This three-door credenza in black lacquer has his cha...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Secretaire Tabernacle Early 19th Century Biedermeier Signed
Secretaire Tabernacle Early 19th Century Biedermeier Signed

Secretaire Tabernacle Early 19th Century Biedermeier Signed

Located in Santander, ES

cabinet door on the tabernacle which is flanked by two asymmetrical crotch mahogany veneered columns with

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Signed Monterey Drop Front Vargueno Desk
1930s Signed Monterey Drop Front Vargueno Desk

1930s Signed Monterey Drop Front Vargueno Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

All original drop front Monterey desk, circa 1930s. Original finish and iron hardware.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Desks

River, Glass Top Washbasin, Contemporary Art-Design, Signed by the Artist
River, Glass Top Washbasin, Contemporary Art-Design, Signed by the Artist

River, Glass Top Washbasin, Contemporary Art-Design, Signed by the Artist

By Raoul Gilioli

Located in Turin, IT

River is the name of the functional collection created by the artist Raoul Gilioli, dedicated to the theme of the water. The top of washbasin is covered with glass panels that repre...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest

19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest

By Maison Forest

Located in Roma, RM

A Fantastic Maison Forest cabinet, signed with stamp on the back, great quality cabinet embellished

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Antique Bleached Oak Marbletop Buffet Signed Soubrier
French Antique Bleached Oak Marbletop Buffet Signed Soubrier

French Antique Bleached Oak Marbletop Buffet Signed Soubrier

By Soubrier

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French Antique Bleached Oak Marbletop Buffet Signed Soubrier-Ameublements, 14 Rue de Reuilly, Paris

Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940
Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

Precious Wood Secretary, signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in HÉRIC, FR

: 1940 Excellent condition with its original varnish. Some signs of wear. Delivery available - Quote

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Book Shelf Signed, Austria, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Large Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Signed De Terquem A Paris
Large Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Signed De Terquem A Paris

Large Mahogany Revolving Bookcase Signed De Terquem A Paris

By EM. Terquem

Located in charmes, FR

large mahogany bookcase signed by Maison Terquem in Paris overall in good condition, traces of wear

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Important French Vitrine Signed Boudet Paris, circa 1900
Important French Vitrine Signed Boudet Paris, circa 1900

Important French Vitrine Signed Boudet Paris, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

Extremely fine and important vitrine by Boudet 43 Blvd des Capucines Paris. Mounted in gilt bronze, with the lower section centered by a beautiful Verni Martin Cartouche expertly p...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Signed John Widdicomb Ebonzied Walnut and Brass Dresser

Signed John Widdicomb Ebonzied Walnut and Brass Dresser

By John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

An ebonized walnut dresser with four drawers, two tamboured doors and brass feet and pulls by John Widdicomb, American C.1960's

Category

20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Signed Rolf Benz Rolling Bar Cart
Signed Rolf Benz Rolling Bar Cart

Signed Rolf Benz Rolling Bar Cart

By Rolf Benz

Located in Southfield, MI

Terrific smaller size Rolf Benz signed marble, chrome and glass bar cart, dating to the early 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Dry Bars

19th Century Showcase 'Vitrine' in Mahogany Signed Henri Dasson
19th Century Showcase 'Vitrine' in Mahogany Signed Henri Dasson

19th Century Showcase 'Vitrine' in Mahogany Signed Henri Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Paris, FR

Paris, Napoleon III, 19th century. Signed on the back Henri Dasson (1825-1896). In mahogany.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble

Elegant 1930s French Art Deco Sideboard Signed Maurice Rinck
Elegant 1930s French Art Deco Sideboard Signed Maurice Rinck

Elegant 1930s French Art Deco Sideboard Signed Maurice Rinck

By Rinck

Located in Kingston, NY

Elegant mahogany French Art Deco sideboard is signed by Maurice Rinck. It features a black Portoro

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI  18th Century
Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI  18th Century

Louis XVI Period Right Secretary Signed CREPI 18th Century

By Francois Crepi

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

Secrétaire de Dame de forme rectangulaire en placage de satiné. Il ouvre par un tiroir dans la partie supérieure, un abattant découvrant des casiers et des tiroirs et par deux vanta...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Showcase Napoleon III En Lac Signed G.durand, Paris
Showcase Napoleon III En Lac Signed G.durand, Paris

Showcase Napoleon III En Lac Signed G.durand, Paris

By Gervais Durand

Located in charmes, FR

several signed on a copper plate inside the door: G.Durand PARIS Gervais-Maximilian-Eugene Durand is a

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Modular Bookcase  limited edition signed by Raoul Gilioli
Contemporary Modular Bookcase  limited edition signed by Raoul Gilioli

Contemporary Modular Bookcase limited edition signed by Raoul Gilioli

By Raoul Gilioli

Located in Torino, IT

the library was designed by the artist-designer Raoul Gilioli inspired by modernist architecture. The light changes the perception of spaces and volumes allowing you to emphasize the...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"
French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"

French Louis XVI Secretaire Signed by "Jean-Baptiste Vassou"

By Jean-Baptiste Vassou

Located in Long Island City, NY

Magnificently detailed important French Louis XVI secretaire a abattant. Signed by Jean - Baptiste

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahagony Cylinder Desk signed Ancellet
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahagony Cylinder Desk signed Ancellet

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Mahagony Cylinder Desk signed Ancellet

By Denis-Louis Ancellet

Located in New York, NY

A fine Louis XVI period gilt-bronze mounted mahogany bureau a cylinder signed D.L. Ancellet , the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Wooden Bank of Drawers Cabinet
Vintage Wooden Bank of Drawers Cabinet

Vintage Wooden Bank of Drawers Cabinet

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

France. With signs of use this cabinet remains in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Stunning Rosewood Cupboard, Men’s Cupboard, Signed and with Cites Documents
Stunning Rosewood Cupboard, Men’s Cupboard, Signed and with Cites Documents

Stunning Rosewood Cupboard, Men’s Cupboard, Signed and with Cites Documents

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Absolutely fantastic rosewood cupboard, signed and with Cites documents, for prove of originality

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Unique "Rio" Sideboard in Glass by Roberto Giulio Rida, Signed
Unique "Rio" Sideboard in Glass by Roberto Giulio Rida, Signed

Unique "Rio" Sideboard in Glass by Roberto Giulio Rida, Signed

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in Nice, FR

, feet on brass. Circa 2011. Fine art glass work. Unique piece. Signed on the back, certificat

Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Art Glass

Rare French 19th century signed Vitrine by, "Millet d' Paris"

Rare French 19th century signed Vitrine by, "Millet d' Paris"

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely fine and rare French 19th century signed Vitrine by, "Millet d' Paris" FOR MORE

Category

20th Century French Cupboards

Sideboard with tiles signed By Edy Buyse for Perignem - Belgium 1950/60s
Sideboard with tiles signed By Edy Buyse for Perignem - Belgium 1950/60s

Sideboard with tiles signed By Edy Buyse for Perignem - Belgium 1950/60s

By Perignem

Located in Uccle, BE

Sideboard with tiles signed By Edy Buyse for Perignem - Belgium 1950/60s Product details Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Alberts Tibro Rosewood Side Table, made in Sweden 1960s, Signed
Alberts Tibro Rosewood Side Table, made in Sweden 1960s, Signed

Alberts Tibro Rosewood Side Table, made in Sweden 1960s, Signed

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Wonderful small side table, lamp table, nightstand, made of rosewood by Alberts Tibro in Sweden in the 1960s. Marked by maker under the top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

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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.

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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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