$1,917
H 16.34 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Antique 5 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 5 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany glazed collector's set
Glass, Mahogany
$1,949
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in
Antique 6 Drawer Specimen Collector Cabinet, English, Display Storage, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
collector's set of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A superb antique specimen cabinet
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
$15,957Sale Price|35% Off
H 56.7 in W 40.95 in D 16.54 in
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The
Brass
$3,839 / set
H 10.83 in W 13 in D 13.59 in
A Pair of Antique English Walnut Tabletop Microscope Slide Collectors Cabinets
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super pair of tabletop microscope slide specimen collectors cabinets in walnut and dating to the
Brass, Other
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
interior or collector’s cabinet. Specimen only: H29 x W29 x D15 cm, 21kg. Comes with an exclusive large
Pyrite
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
stunning piece, standing out as a bright and eye-catching feature of a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only
Multi-gemstone
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collector’s cabinet. Specimen only, ex. stand: H 15.5 x W16 x D4 cm, 1.8 kg. Comes with an exclusive medium
Multi-gemstone
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for display on a sideboard or within a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only, ex. stand: H21 x W29 x D11
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
, tabletop, or column, or alternatively a superb specimen in a collector’s cabinet. Additional Information
Natural Fiber
$2,265
H 12.8 in W 11.62 in D 7.49 in
Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique specimen case. An English, oak three drawer watchmaker's or collector
Brass
$2,265 / set
H 10.04 in W 15.36 in D 13.59 in
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A superb find for the discerning collector or
Mahogany, Cedar
$7,577
H 48.43 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Antique Wellington Chest, English Walnut Specimen Collector's Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique Wellington chest. An English, walnut collector's specimen chest of drawers
Walnut
$3,750
H 13.98 in W 14.97 in D 6.89 in
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a sea shell collectors cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Hardwood, Satinwood
$4,750
H 13.5 in W 42 in D 9.25 in
18th Century Northern Italy Polychrome Lacca Povera Wood Antique Table Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of drawers specimen collector's curiosity
Gesso, Wood, Pine, Paint
$19,500
H 101 in W 67 in D 22 in
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
Provincial curiosities curiosity cabinet specimen exhibition collectors display case showcase wall cabinet
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
19th Century Collector's Cabinet
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
19th Century Collector's Cabinet A late 19th century Victorian mahogany collector's or
Brass
Sold
H 14.77 in W 13 in D 10.04 in
Antique Calligrapher's Case, English, Specimen, Collector's Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's case. An English, mahogany 3 drawer specimen cabinet, dating to
Wood
Antique Collectors Chest, Victorian Specimen Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique collectors chest or specimen cabinet dating to the end of the 19th century
Walnut
Collection of 5 Natural Calcite Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
set into bespoke putty for display, making fascinating display pieces for a collector’s cabinet
Rock Crystal
Sold
H 15.95 in W 14.57 in D 13.98 in
Bespoke, High Quality Specimen Box, English, Oak, Watchmaker, Collector Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a bespoke, high quality specimen box. An English, light oak watchmaker's or collector
Oak
Sold
H 28.55 in W 18.71 in D 12.8 in
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Oak, Collector's Cabinet, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, oak collector's cabinet, dating to the Edwardian
Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Specimen Cabinets of the William IV Period Constructed in goncalo alves, rising
Glass, Hardwood
Oak Gothic Revival Specimen Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 19th century English oak specimen or collectors cabinet having two panel doors with fretted
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany collectors / specimen cabinet, the thumb moulded edge top above a single
Mahogany
Sold
H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 10.04 in
Antique Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, English, Artist's Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique specimen collector’s chest of drawers. An English supply cabinet in walnut
Milk Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 28.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 11.42 in
Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique English Victorian burr walnut table-top collector's specimen cabinet or
Walnut
Collectors Cabinet Burr Walnut Ormolu Specimen Jewelry
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Collectors cabinet burr walnut ormolu specimen jewelry Burr walnut and ormolu mounted specimen
Brass, Ormolu
Rare Italian Baroque Stone Specimen Two Part Collectors Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional two part rare Italian Baroque stone specimen collectors cabinet with ebonized finish
Stone
Sold
H 14.76 in W 7.28 in D 5.91 in
Extraordinary shell Nautilus, cabinet piece collector's item, mid-century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
This wonderful object is reminiscent of the cabinets of curiosities in castles and palaces in the
Shell, Wood
Early 19th Century Naturalist or Collectors Specimen Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Gentleman Naturalist or Collector's Specimen cabinet, made of pine in old red
Pine
Sold
H 37.21 in W 100.79 in D 26.97 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Museum Specimen or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Glasgow, GB
An impressive quality Victorian museum specimen cabinet in the Gothic Arts & Crafts style. With
Brass
Sold
H 41.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Antique English Oak Bank of Collector's Drawers Specimen Cabinet Curiosities
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
drawer dividers, which could be reinstalled if used as a collector’s cabinet – otherwise they would serve
Oak
19th Century Antique Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany collectors / specimen cabinet by Watkins & Doncaster of London, the thumb
Mahogany
Sold
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
collector's specimen cabinet or Wellington chest, circa 1840 in date. The piece is made from beautiful burr
Walnut
Sold
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
18th Century, English George II Collector's Specimen Chest with 22 Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful English George II joined hardwood collector's specimen cabinet, fashioned as a
Hardwood, Mahogany
Specimen or collector's cabinet
Located in North Egremont, MA
Walnut multidrawer cabinet with panelled sides. Drawers have numbered plates and ebonized knobs
Walnut
Collectors Specimen Cabinet, English, circa 1880
Located in Honiton, Devon
Fine quality English mahogany collectors cabinet, circa 1880 This delightful cabinet has an
Mahogany
Sold
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in L 11.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Collectors Cabinet, Apothecary, Scotland 1890, B36y
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut collectors cabinet, Apothecary, Specimen, Scotland 1890, B36y Scotland
Walnut
Antique Walnut Cabinet, Victorian Display Cabinet, Scotland, 1880s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut cabinet, Victorian collectors display cabinet, specimen cabinet on stand, Scotland
Velvet, Walnut
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.
Pine
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$2,195
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak Seed & Grain Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple functionality at its best waiting for a repurpose in its life as a apothecary cabinet. Petite oak cabinet with 8 drawers and a large door with a shelf inside. In very good an...
Brass
$8,500
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...
Iron
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
an opulent black lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand with detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration, the shaped hinges and corners all appear to be gilt on brass...
Brass
19th Century Oak Coin or Collectors Cabinet
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak coin cabinet, the moulded top above panelled body, the two front doors opening to reveal fitted interior of twenty two lined drawers terminating on platform base.
Oak
$4,603Sale Price|25% Off
H 23.43 in W 14.77 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Collectors Cabinet With Thirteen Fitted Drawers & Ebonised Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Collectors Cabinet With Thirteen Fitted Drawers & Ebonised Handles. Cabinet is rectangular with a single panelled door opening to reveal 13 drawers, circa 1850. All h...
Brass
Antique Oak Printer's Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
8FT antique printer's flat file cabinet Striking 1930s-1940s industrial cabinet featuring 34 drawers. Rich warm wood with shell metal pulls. Would be ideal for an artist o...
Oak
$61,199Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...
Brass
Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is fabricated from solid wood and ...
Metal, Bronze, Steel
Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase)
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely Rare French "Directoire" Style Bibliothque (Bookcase). Made of extraordinary "Burled Yew Wood" with a rich golden color and lustrous patina. A simple cornice over two glaze...
Metal, Iron
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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