$1,542Sale Price|20% Off
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
A distinguished antique specimen cabinet, beautifully crafted for collectors and display.
Glass, Mahogany
$1,567Sale Price|20% Off
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
This is an antique 6 drawer desktop specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany and pitch pine glazed collector's set of drawers, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Glass, Mahogany, Pine
$16,042Sale 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 chest of drawers on stand having a straight top over cross banded double cabinet doors...
Brass
$3,859 / 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 late 19th century.
Brass, Other
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These naturally-occurring, irregular shapes are unique to this specimen, making it a spectacular sculptural piece for an interior or collector’s cabinet.
Pyrite
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
It’s vibrant shades of blue make chrysocolla a truly unusual and stunning piece, standing out as a bright and eye-catching feature of a collector’s cabinet. Specimen only, ex. stand...
Multi-gemstone
Natural Witherite Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its plinth, this striking witherite specimen will make a stunning display piece. It will look impressive on a sideboard, tabletop, or column, or alternatively a superb specimen ...
Multi-gemstone
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Thanks to its size and density of crystals, this quartz is an outstanding specimen, perfect for display on a sideboard or within a collector’s cabinet.
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Very Large Botryoidal Hematite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Thanks to its scale, this hematite specimen will make a striking display piece. It will look impressive on a sideboard, tabletop, or column, or alternatively a superb specimen in a c...
Natural Fiber
$2,277
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’s cabinet, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Brass
$1,822Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
This is a fine pair of antique collector's chests. An English, mahogany and cedar two-drawer specimen cases, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A superb find for the discern...
Mahogany, Cedar
$6,094Sale Price|20% Off
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, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Superb example of Victorian collec...
Walnut
$3,770
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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning period perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers whic...
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
Overall a superb museum quality example Keywords: European antiques rare cartonnier file cabinet bargueño contador apothecary paper cabinet strong box writing desk table chest of dr...
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
--- Keywords: Early furniture authentic period antiques original Victorian Neo-Gothic Renaissance era religious castle chapel palatial monastery refectory table Italian Venetian Roco...
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 specimen cabinet.
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 the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Quality craftsmanship to this delightful st...
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 during Victoria's reign, circa 1880.
Walnut
Collection of 5 Natural Calcite Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Formed over millions of years, this collection of natural calcite specimens are set into bespoke putty for display, making fascinating display pieces for a collector’s cabinet.
Rock Crystal
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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's cabinet, dating to the current century.
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 period, circa 1910.
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 from hidden castor shod plinth bases; of ‘Wellington’ type construction, utilizing tw...
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 gothic corners, the interior with five graduated drawers, the whole with good pleasin...
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany collectors / specimen cabinet, the thumb moulded edge top above a single glazed door with arched moulding surround opening to reveal twelve glass topped drawers...
Mahogany
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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 and milk glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Milk Glass, Walnut
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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 Georgian period, circa 1800. Arrangement of ten drawers offers a comprehensive su...
Wood
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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 Wellington chest, circa 1850 in date.
Walnut
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, its upper case featuring a graduated stone decorated cornice surmounting a portic...
Stone
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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 Renaissance period. People wanted to own and exhibit rarities. This highly decorati...
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 stain, with ebonized knobs, having six drawers, each fitted with 81 compartments, r...
Pine
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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.
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
A wonderful bank of collector’s display drawers in solid oak, dating from the early 1900s, complete with 11 drawers with turned knob handles, raised on straight legs. The grain of th...
Oak
19th Century Antique Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany collectors / specimen cabinet by Watkins & Doncaster of London, the thumb moulded edge top above a single arched glazed door opening to reveal twelve glass topp...
Mahogany
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H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Collectors Cabinet Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique English early Victorian burr walnut and line inlaid table-top collector's specimen cabinet or Wellington chest, circa 1840 in date.
Walnut
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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 diminutive chest of drawers, mid-18th century, circa 1750.
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. appealing size
Walnut
Collectors Specimen Cabinet, English, circa 1880
Located in Honiton, Devon
Fine quality English mahogany collectors cabinet, circa 1880 This delightful cabinet has an arrangement of 12 drawers with original glass covers and small mahogany button handles. Th...
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 1890 Solid walnut Original finish Rectangular moulded top Set of 8 dovetailed ...
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 1880s, Antique Furniture.
Velvet, 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 collectors cabinet.
Brass, Ormolu
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Collectors Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A small collectors or apothecary chest with divided drawers, 19th century. Composed of walnut and grain-painted pine with later mahogany chippendale bracket feet. Each drawer has d...
Wood
c. 1900 Oak 40-Drawer Revolving Parts Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; (possibly) A. R. Brown - Erwin, TN This uncommon revolving apothecary cabinet features a compact octagonal footprint and 48 small drawers, each fitted with original brass ...
Wood
$2,663Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
$7,500
H 66.93 in W 54.73 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...
Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...
Mahogany
$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
$8,226
H 95.87 in W 66.54 in D 20.08 in
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...
Pine
Antique Massive Modular Catalog Cabinet by Shaw-Walker
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1910s-1920s; The Shaw-Walker Co. - Muskegon, Michigan Nine-section oak catalog cabinet built in the classic modular format pioneered by Shaw-Walker-one of the Midwest's most infl...
Wood
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
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
Collectors A4 Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collectors Cabinet Filing Drawers The Cabinet has 12 Drawers each with a brass label and cup handle This is a very versatile cabinet and would work well for the collector or as a f...
Oak
$61,549Sale 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
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
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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