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Silverware Organizer

HICKORY CHAIR James River Plantations Mahogany Queen Anne Huntboard Sideboard
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers having a felt lined silverware organizer. Made in North Carolina, USA, in the late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Oak Jacobean Style China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware organizer over a lower storage area. Two piece construction. Likely made in the USA, in the late
Category

Late 20th Century American Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BROYHILL PREMIER Mid 20th Century Oak Brutalist Style Flip Top Server
By Broyhill
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Features a two door cabinet revealing one drawer of dovetail construction with a felt lined silverware
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Composition, Brass

Monumental Transitional Style Carved Mahogany Buffet Credenza
Located in Charlotte, NC
having a felt lined silverware organizer, over three cabinet doors revealing storage with one adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Credenzas

Materials

Brass

WHITE OF MEBANE Mid 20th Century French Country China Display Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers, left drawer has a felt lined silverware organizer, above four solid carved raised panel doors
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Cherry Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Charlotte, NC
keyhole escutcheons, top drawer having a felt lined silverware organizer, flanked by two one door side
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
By Bafico
Located in Oakland, CA
, organizes, and keeps it from tarnishing but the best thing you can do with silverware is to polish
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Farmhouse Wooden Toolbox Trug
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming country farmhouse wooden tool box trug. This piece would be ideal as a craft organizer
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Wooden Toolbox Trug
Vintage Farmhouse Wooden Toolbox Trug
H 10.25 in W 19 in D 13 in
Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
Located in Elkhart, IN
ideal as a craft organizer, silverware holder, or garden tool box. USA, Early 20th Century Measures
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
H 9 in W 26.75 in D 13.75 in
19th Century English Linen Press ~ Silver Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
store a family's entire collection of table linens and silverware, all raised up on legs to create a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2364 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Traditional Canted China Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
which top one is lockable with key and has a felt lined silverware storage organizer. Flanking the
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for organizing socks and underwear or for use as a sideboard to organize silverware. Exotic yet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Silver "Tastevin" from Becerril de Campos Town Council, Spain, 1806
Located in Madrid, ES
simplicity of the elements, there is a clear attempt by the artist to organize them harmoniously to give
Category

Antique Early 1800s Spanish Neoclassical More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

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Venetian Baroque High Quality Credenza with Mirror Gold Leaf , Burl Walnut
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian Baroque high quality handcrafted credenza with large gold leaf hand-carved walnut frame attributed Testolini & Salviati production early 900; fine and refined, the finely in...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Buffets

Materials

Burl, Mirror, Maple, Walnut

Antique English Oak Welsh Plate Dresser Sideboard Barley Twist Petite C. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming Antique English Honey Oak Petite Barley Twist Jacobean Welsh Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server or Buffet c. 1920s These pieces, commonly known as "Wel...
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago Dry Bar / Cabinet, Server
By Paul Evans, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago dry bar / cabinet, server..Amazing design,, Nice size, proportion,, Fit seamlessly into any modern. contemporary environment. Hand delivery ava...
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Restored Antique Baroque Walnut Buffet with Gilt Accents and Brass Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of our Antique Baroque Buffet, a hand-crafted masterpiece made from premium walnut, and meticulously restored by our expert in-house craftsmen. This ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brutalist Modern Sculpted Front Nightstands
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern nightstands feature Brutalist style doors, beautiful walnut finish, and a sturdy wooden base which offer a brilliant modern accent to any home or offi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Oak Jacobean Barley Twist Plate Dresser, Sideboard, Hutch Cabinet, Server or Buffet circa 1920s These pieces, commonly known as "Welsh dressers" were a n...
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
18th century English side table / dresser made of oak with a very nice deep dark patina. The furniture has some (very) old restorations as you can see in the photos. Three drawers,...
Category

Antique 18th Century Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard
18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Server
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Server. Featuring a straight, rectangular top with trim, single drawer with original hardware, two cabinet doors with Saga star...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Server
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Server
H 28.5 in W 38.75 in D 17.5 in
16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Ha...
Category

Antique 17th Century European Elizabethan Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet was hand-crafted from solid oak, and features the unique molding designs of the region, creating a diamond shaped centerpiece on the cabinet d...
Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Antique English server
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful Jacobean style server with amazing patina and wood color. Features two drawers with lovely geometric designs bobbin twist legs in perfect condition. These things ...
Category

Antique 1890s Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English server
Antique English server
H 33 in W 59 in D 19 in
Mid Century Walnut Sideboard Buffet Credenza Broyhill Premier Saga
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, sleek mid-century modern walnut, Credenza/ Sideboard, circa early 1960's from Broyhill Premier’s “Saga” collection. This absolute jewel remains in nearly pristine condit...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Two Door Cabinet End Side Table by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted two door cabinet, having a sculpted wood front with decorative metal pulls. The cabinet is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist End Tables

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III cabinet. Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass stripes, bronze details ourside and natural stone lazurite. Inside the cabine...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
No Reserve
H 40.56 in W 51.19 in D 15.36 in
Georgian Oak Server / Huntboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine Georgian oak server / huntboard. Four plank top with moulded edge over an unusual configuration of three short and two long drawers with a shaped apron across the front. Cockbea...
Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Server / Huntboard
Georgian Oak Server / Huntboard
H 29 in W 63 in D 20 in
18th Century Jacobean Server
Located in Nashville, TN
This amazing English server has such an aura of old-world charm about it. It is from the Jacobean period, dating to the 1800s, and has an excellent patina. The server has beautifully...
Category

Antique 18th Century Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Jacobean Server
18th Century Jacobean Server
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 54 in

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Tommi Parzinger Style Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Highland, IN
(one with a removable felt silverware organizer) and handsome brass pulls.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger Style Credenza
Tommi Parzinger Style Credenza
H 19 in W 84.5 in L 19 in
Late 20th Century Cherry Queen Anne Silver Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
dovetail construction, each felt lined, one with silverware organizer. Made in the USA, in the late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Silver Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Charlotte, NC
over two larger felt lined dovetailed drawers with faux lockplates, middle one having a silverware
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Haywood Wakefield Buffet Sideboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wichita, KS
felt lined silverware organizer that includes the stamp of the maker. the drawers are flanked by two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood, Maple

HENKEL HARRIS 2378 24 Jamestown Colony Solid Black Huntboard Sideboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware organizer. Includes one key. Made in the Winchester, Virigina, USA, circa 1990's. Style #: 2378
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Brass

COUNCILL CRAFTSMEN Mahogany Hepplewhite Inlaid Silver Chest
By Councill
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction, each is felt lined with the top three drawers having silverware organizers. Includes two keys
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2378 29 Jamestown Colony Banded Mahogany Huntboard Sideboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware organizer. Includes three keys. Made in the Winchester, Virginia, USA, circa 1974. Style #: 2378
Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Carved Louis XV Walnut China Buffet, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
supported by cabriole risers. Two drawers with felt lined, silverware organizers above two raised, carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

HENKEL HARRIS 2378 24 Jamestown Colony Wild Black Cherry Huntboard Sideboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable with key, and right side drawer having a removable felt lined silverware organizer. Includes one
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

THOMASVILLE Solid Oak French Country China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
dovetail drawers above three solid doors. Left drawer has a felt lined silverware organizer. Lower doors
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

HICKORY WHITE Monumental Legends II Marble Top Buffet / Credenza
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
construction and top center drawer has a felt lined silverware organizer. Cabinets have one adjustable wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

STICKLEY Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
with three solid doors; center door with two dovetailed drawers, one with felt lined silverware
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

WHITE OF MEBANE French Country Style China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
that has a felt lined silverware organizer and lower storage area with one adjustable wood shelf. Two
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

BAKER Historic Charleston Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
compartment additionally has one dovetail drawer with a felt lined silverware organizer. Two piece
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Sideboard 91-711
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware organizer, flanked by dual lockable side cabinets revealing storage. One key is included. Made in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mission Sideboards

Materials

Brass

STICKLEY Mission Cherry Sideboard 91-711
STICKLEY Mission Cherry Sideboard 91-711
H 38.25 in W 60 in D 21.75 in
HENKEL HARRIS 2319 15 Solid Walnut Stepback Hutch
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
lined silverware organizer, over lower three solid door cabinet revealing storage area. Two piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Brass

THOMASVILLE Ceremony Collection Mediterranean Burl Walnut China Display Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
, center having a felt lined silverware organizer, over four doors revealing three separate storage areas
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

DREXEL HERITAGE Sketchbook Collection Mahogany French Country Buffet Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
having a felt lined silverware organizer, flanked to left by two cabinets each with one adjustable wood
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Brass

ETHAN ALLEN Inlaid Mahogany 18th Century Collection Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers, with center drawer have a felt lined silverware organizer and being lockable with key. Three
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
open on hinges to reveal two removable wooden felt lined silverware organizers, a lower storage area
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Other Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Silver Chest on Stand
H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 17.5 in
HENREDON Inlaid Flame Mahogany Regency Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
a felt lined silverware organizer & lower storage area, flanked by curved inward one door side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Finely Carved Walnut Buffet Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
secondary’s employed throughout the cabinet; included in one drawer is a later silverware organizer, a boxed
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Palnner Group Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare quirky wrought iron and birch organizer box for desk top or inside a McCobb cabinet for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

WHITE OF MEBANE Inlaid Banded Mahogany Chippendale Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
felt lined silverware storage organizer. Flanking the center drawers on each side is one smaller drawer
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2358 24 Solid Wild Black Cherry Queen Anne Huntboard Sideboard
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawer being divided & having a felt lined silverware storage organizer, and flanked by two side one door
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards

Materials

Brass

LEXINGTON Southern Living Pineapple Server on Casters
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable drawer, all of dovetail construction, with top left drawer having a felt lined silverware storage
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2355 29 Banded Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
four center dovetail drawers, of which top one is lockable and has a felt lined silverware storage
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2355 29 Mahogany China Display Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware storage organizer. Two side dovetail drawers over cabinets flank the center drawers, each with a
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Mid 19th Century Walnut Wellington Chest of Seven Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
hold and organize everything from jewelry to silverware to documents and lingerie. It's narrowness--20
Category

Antique 1870s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl Style Mid-Century Modern Floating Hutch and Buffet, circa 1950
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with brass colored hardware, the top right drawer having compartments for organizing silverware or
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Silver and Linens Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer is intended to store valuable silverware, as such it is crafted without pulls and is only
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Important Bedroom Set by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sideboard to organize silverware. Expansive 100" width provides exceptional storage. The pair of night
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful 3 drawer Credenza sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Also has optional felt silverware organizer insert for the top drawer. great simple designed credenza
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

HICKORY American Masterpiece Mahogany Chippendale Server
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
one having a felt lined silverware organizer. Three lower center dovetail drawers flanked by two
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Buffets

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS Traditional Huntboard Sideboard (Rare) - Style 2357 Finish 29
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
, each with a working lock and center drawer being felt lined with a silverware organizer. Includes one
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry for BAKER Contemporary Mahogany Sideboard / Credenza
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
door fronts & sides. Features two center doors revealing one dovetail drawer with felt lined silverware
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

DREXEL HERITAGE Asian Chinoiserie Slide Top Server
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
drawers, left side drawer having a felt silverware organizer, and double bi-fold doors revealing a storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Brass

BAKER Traditional Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware organizer. Two piece construction. Made in the USA, in the late 20th Century. Measures: 76W 21D
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

WHITE OF MEBANE Monumental Burl Walnut French Provincial China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
lined silverware organizer. Center doors reveal three additional dovetail drawers for storage. Dual side
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Cherry Farmhouse Hutch
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Charlotte, NC
has four dovetail drawers to center, top center having a felt lined silverware organizer, flanked by
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Brass

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Cherry Farmhouse Hutch
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Cherry Farmhouse Hutch
H 85 in W 67.5 in D 18.25 in
HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
side with a felt lined silverware organizer, over dual solid doors revealing a storage area with one
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Mystique Asian Chinoiserie China Display Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
silverware storage organizer, flanked by two side cabinets with one adjustable wood shelf in each. Style
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Divided Carry Tray
Located in Forney, TX
- silverware holder, elegant fine dining serveware, decorative table box, desk letter stand or writing
Category

Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

HICKORY CHAIR James River Banded Mahogany Traditional Breakfront China Cabinet
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
lockable and has a felt lined silverware storage organizer. Two side cabinets flank the drawers, each with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Sideboard, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
board; the oval brasses are early replacements. The top drawers feature upholstered silverware dividers
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Silverware Organizer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal silverware organizer for your home. A silverware organizer — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a silverware organizer — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right silverware organizer, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made silverware organizer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henkel Harris, Broyhill and Drexel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silverware Organizer?

The average selling price for a silverware organizer at 1stDibs is $2,095, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $49,900 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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