Spanish Baroque Cabinet Bar in Carved Walnut, 1910s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque carved walnut Tuscan four door cabinet.
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Cabinet Bar in Carved Walnut, 1910s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque carved walnut Tuscan four door cabinet.
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Cabinet Bar in Carved Walnut, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque carved walnut Tuscan two door cabinet.
Walnut
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine.
Iron
19th Century Spanish Baroque SideBoard Storage Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Spanish sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, ...
Iron
19th Century Spanish Baroque Corner Sideboard Storage Cabinet
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it b...
Wood
Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Cupboard Cabinet, Geometric Panels, 1700s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Cupboard Cabinet, Geometric Panels, 1700s.
Oak
Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Vargueño Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive walnut varqueño cabinet or chest on stand made in the Spanish baroque taste by Flint and Horner Co.
Brass
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is a portable desk. The base is typically a Spanish table and dates from 19th Century. The upper part was added in the 20th century in England and dates from the Arts a...
Iron
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with interesting provenance.
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Early 18th/19th C. Spanish Italian Baroque Vargueno Table Cabinet On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and highly refined European Baroque Period (1600-1750) parquetry inlaid papeleria cabinet - bargueño on later early 19th century stand.
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
Iron
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibl...
Oak
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Doors Wardrobe or Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable 19th-century Catalan Spanish Baroque wardrobe, skillfully hand-carved from solid walnut and featuring Tuscan-inspired two-door design. This exquisite piece h...
Iron
Small Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Armario
Located in Troy, NY
Small two-door wardrobe with an interesting conceptual look. The geometrically paneled and molded doors with an iron bolted lock opening to an interior featuring a top shelf above a ...
Wood
1960s Widdicomb Spanish Baroque Style Record Player SideBoard Storage Cabinet
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sideboard storage cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best...
Brass
$16,500 / item
Spanish Baroque Walnut And Giltwood Vargueno
Located in Essex, MA
A good example of a piece that used to sell for 30-40,000 wholesale. With an upper section with a fold down writing surface opening to an elaborate interior fitter with many drawers ...
Iron
Spanish Baroque Walnut and Bone Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
Spanish Baroque walnut vargueño / collectors cabinet / traveling table cabinet with highly detailed / decorated bone inlay and trim, wrought iron mounted, Spain, late 17th century
Bone, Ebony, Walnut
Vargueno, Bargueno, Escritorio, Taquillon, Spanish, Baroque, Walnut, Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Spanish writing desks of this period are the most distinctive pieces of Spanish furniture conceived as visual displays of incredible virtuosity. The characteristic decoration of the ...
Walnut
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Doors Cabinet with Marble
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth base. ...
Marble
Spanish Baroque Style Tuscan Two Drawer Credenza or Buffet
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960's Spanish buffet from Northern Spain, constructed of solid wood featuring deep offset paneling on two large doors & sides, a single stationary shelf and hand hammered iron latch...
Iron
Antique Spanish Walnut Cabinet with Hand-Carved Paneled Door
Located in Miami, FL
This striking antique Spanish cabinet is handcrafted from solid walnut and showcases the timeless character of traditional Spanish furniture. Its façade is defined by a pair of beaut...
Iron
Spanish Baroque Oak Buffet with Carved Acanthus Panels, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Spanish regional workshop, four-door buffet, solid oak, Spain, 1940s. A piece of considerable scale, this buffet combines two sources of visual energy: the exuberant baroque acanthu...
Oak
Spanish Solid Oak Sideboard Cabinet with Upper Hutch
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial antique-style oak sideboard cabinet featuring a two-part design with upper and lower storage sections. Crafted in solid wood with a rich dark finish, the piece displays...
Walnut
17th Spanish Walnut Cabinet on Stand, Desk, Original ‘Bargueño’
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish desk (“bargueño”) in walnut. 17th century with “bridge-shapped”. Decorated on the exterior with metal applications (open-work, textile background) and bow handles with centr...
Walnut
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish Baroque wedding cassone, the walnut surface hand carved with architectural designs, arches, geometric and floral motifs throughout, including on the inside of th...
Walnut
20th century baroque style carved sideboard, Spain ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A large and richly decorated mid-century Spanish sideboard in oak with red leather and copper details and metal stretcher. With 4 doors and 3 drawers (one extra large) this stunning ...
Copper
Antique Spanish Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage with Drawer and Door
Located in Miami, FL
SUPERB Carved Antique French Walnut Corner Cabinet with Drawer and Door Circa 1820s-1850 Carved door with upper drawer and interior shelve in lower cabinet resting on a plinth bas...
Walnut
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
Henredon Spanish Baroque Carved Solid Pine Bar Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style bar cabinet, commode, or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid pine, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Spanish Walnut Cabinet on Stand, Desk, Original ‘Bargueño’ or Vargueno
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish desk (“bargueño”) in walnut. 17th century with “bridge-shapped”. Decorated on the exterior with metal applications (open-work, textile background) and bow handles with centr...
Walnut
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid wal...
Iron
20th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing five drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid o...
Iron
17th Century Spanish Vargueno with Decoupage Exterior on Baroque Style Base
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Spanish vargueno or collector cabinet with a sophisticated assemblage of decorated drawers and cabinets on the interior with columnar accents.
Wrought Iron
20th Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Light Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid light walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid...
Iron
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two drawers with inlay ceramic panels raised on a plinth base with legs Very he...
Iron
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Pine, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 20th century Spanish cabinet constructed from pine. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors in the high part and four drawers and two doors in the low part. This massive ...
Pine
20th Century Narrow Catalan Spanish Baroque Dark Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top without edge top, conforming case housing two carved drawers with two doors paneled with solid walnut, raised on a plinth...
Iron
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
20th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
20th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two carved drawers over two carved doors, the doors paneled with so...
Iron
1850s Spanish Baroque Solid Pine Mobila Tuscan Two Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid pine from Spain called "mobila", the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors p...
Walnut
19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Having a hinged top and raised on shaped bracket feet, 19th Spanish Baroque Walnut Trunk with Handcarved Decoration with two large brass carrying handles on sides, retaining antique ...
Iron
Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Mixed Wood Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
An extraordinary early 19th-century Spanish Baroque writing desk sourced from Provence, France. The table features exquisite and intricate hand-carved floral motifs throughout the en...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Baroque Oak Fall-Front Cabinet with Deep Carved Decoration
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Impressive Spanish cabinet from the 19th century, crafted in solid oak and richly adorned with deep Baroque-style carvings throughout.
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Style Six-Door Solid Oak Credenza with Bun Feet, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Spanish Baroque Style Six-Door Solid Oak Credenza with Bun Feet, 1940s. A monumental six-door low credenza in the Spanish Baroque tradition, constructed in solid oak with a warm hon...
Brass
18th Century Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been ornately decorated with nail he...
Leather, Wood
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
Iron
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" or Vargueno, Painted and Gilt Walnut and Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" or Vargueno, Painted and Gilt Walnut and Wrought Iron A chest on chest, the decorated cabinet rests atop a four drawer chest decorated with diamonds that ...
Walnut
Antique Spanish Carved Solid Wood Cabinet with Iron Hardware and Double Doors
Located in Miami, FL
This striking antique Spanish cabinet is handcrafted from solid wood and showcases the timeless character of traditional rustic craftsmanship. Its façade is richly decorated with d...
Walnut
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
Iron
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
Wardrobe, Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castilian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
The shape and decoration shows it was made in Castile, in Spain, and that is a Baroque furniture.
Walnut
Large 20th Church Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
Coming from northern Spain, of an antique Church, this awesome church console was constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge above a shaped box housing seven d...
Walnut
Antique Spanish Renaissance Bar Cabinet in Oak, 1890
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite late 19th century Renaissance style Spanish Bargueno cabinet, richly carved with wrought iron lock and coil legs. Incredible details and craftsmanship in a most impressive ...
Walnut
Spanish baroque vargueno
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish baroque walnut vargueno, the rectangular top above a number of arched drawers and small panel doors, with wrought iron carrying handles on each side.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak cupboard from Northern Spain. Two doors with geometric paneling. Iron hardware with original keys. Dimensions: 81?H x 26.5?D x 53?W.
Iron
Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Cabinet on Stand
Located in East Sussex, GB
A fine Spanish walnut vargueno dating from circa 17th century to 18th century, the stand circa 19th century. The rectangular chest having decorative pierced brass mounts backed in re...
Walnut, Giltwood
17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboard 'Alterations'
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very rare and unusual, 17th century painted Spanish Baroque cupboard, retaining the original paint (some refreshed) and with alterations to the doors.
Wood
18th Century Baroque Larder Cabinet
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular outstepped molded cornice over two upper lattice doors and two lower panelled doors flanked by panelled sides over a molded base raised on curved feet.
Wood
Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning late 16th century Spanish walnut drop front bargueño with elaborate iron hardware mounted over fine English silk. The interior with fifteen gilt-wood compartments, all wit...
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Spindle Inlaid Walnut Cabinet
Located in Alella, ES
Three storied lemon inlaid marquetry cabinet. Upper storey has a peaked pediment over double doors with turned spindles on front and sides. Special attention to the minute scrolling ...
Wood
Spanish Baroque Walnut Vargueno On Stand
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An impressive Spanish Baroque walnut vargueno on stand comprised of a hinged fall front mounted with velvet inset iron strapwork panels and an arrangement of drawers all inlaid with ...
Wood, Bone
17th Century Spanish Vargueno Baroque Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish Vargueno desk with fitted interior, gilded interior. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Wood
SPANISH BAROQUE PERIOD FADED CHESTNUT TABLE/DESK
Located in San Francisco, CA
the single plank top over an apron with a deep carved geometric frieze; the front side converted to a kneehole framed by two large drawers; raised on tapering square columnar legs; j...
Chestnut
SPANISH COLONIAL BAROQUE PERIOD CHESTNUT SECRETARY
Located in San Francisco, CA
the leafy-carved and scrolling molded pediment over two scroll-carved doors opening to reveal a shelf above two carved short drawers; above a slant front opening to reveal a single-d...
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An early 20th century Spanish Baroque style desk with four drawers stacked on each side and one large drawer in the middle. Top of desk is overlaid with leather. Dimensions: 37.5...
Brass
Painting Cabinet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
very nicepainting armoire whis birds and flowersfrom spain
16th-17th Century Spanish Inlaid Vargueno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and superbly inlaid late 16th or early 17th century Spanish vargueno. Original iron handles, locks and hardware. Profusely inlaid with bone, pewter and exotic woods. Now resti...
Wood
18th Century Baroque Walnut Inlaid Armoire
Located in Alella, ES
The stepped down curved cornice over two arched elaborately molded paneled doors with inlaid vase and floral designs, over a large lower drawer flanked by paneled sides above molded ...
Wood
17th Century Spanish Chip-Carved Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive hand-carved Spanish Walnut Credenza. The doors are crusted with carved medallions of a lady and a gentleman on each of them linked by a rosette. Rectangular top with mo...
Walnut
A Rare 18th Century Iberian Baroque Walnut Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and rare 18th century Iberian baroque period walnut secretary with molded crown over two carved doors. The mid section with a slant front and interior drawers over a bombe sha...
Walnut
17th Century Two-Drawer, Two-Door Spanish Credenza
Located in Santa Fe, NM
In very good antique condition, this austere two-drawer, two-door walnut credenza is from the province of Palencia in north-central Spain's Castile-Leon region. Crafted in the mid...
Wrought Iron
18th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Exceptional 18th Century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand. The stand is in the style of a bridge the front cover depicts the columns and lions of ``non plus ultra´´ Incised ivor...
Wrought Iron
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk, resembling the top half of a fall front desk. It is basically a chest or box with th...
Walnut
17th Century Oak Chest of Arms
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over conforming case, front panel deeply carved with geometric motifs, molded panelled sides; original shield lock and hardware.
Wood
19th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case decorated with central cross, surrounded with panels and chip-carved frieze, panelling on both sides, original iron shield loc...
Wood
17th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with thirteen geometric rosette motifs, centred by large chip carved cross, flanks carved with vertica...
Wood
18th Century Oak Coffer, Trunk, Chest of Arms
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged top over a deeply carved conforming case, front panel with geometric rosette motifs, centered by large chip carved cross, over scalloped apron, flanks carved with ...
Wood
17th Century Oak Dowry Chest, Coffer, Trunk
Located in Alella, ES
Rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved case with rosettes, foliate pattern and geometric motifs over a scalloped apron, molded panelled sides, the whole retaining traces ...
Wood
Spanish Baroque Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted with a keen eye for detail, this piece showcases the ornate aesthetic characteristic of the Baroque period, featuring bold geometric carvings and a robust silhouette...
Glass, Wood
Beautiful 17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A very beautiful and elegant Baroque cabinet in colors of green and maroon. Made in walnut, originally decorated.
Walnut
Sold
H 60.5 in W 37.25 in D 20.25 in
Spanish Baroque Renaissance Carved Walnut Bargueño Desk or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Spanish Baroque Renaissance drop front desk or bar cabinet on stand Spain, Late 19th century Ornate carved walnut, with carved faces and horse and chario...
Iron
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.