Theodore Alexander Althorp Collection
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
1990s English Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s North American Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Porcelain
1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Theodore Alexander for sale on 1stDibs
Renowned as one of the world’s finest luxury furniture brands, Theodore Alexander designs and produces handcrafted, high-quality pieces that are not only functional but beautiful and original.
Theodore Alexander was founded in 1996 by famed British curator, designer and entrepreneur Paul Maitland-Smith. From an early age, Maitland-Smith was a keen collector of antiques, leading to his work as a London-based antique dealer in the 1950s.
During the 1970s, Maitland-Smith lived in Southeast Asia, where he began his production of Chippendale-style chairs. He later focused on manufacturing reproduction furniture and decorative objects using materials such as porcelain, bronze, brass, leather, lacquer and shagreen. To produce his intricate designs, Maitland-Smith taught local craftspeople a range of techniques, including gilding, marquetry, inlay, reverse-painted glass and lost wax brass casting. In 2019, Maitland-Smith was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
Theodore Alexander has an extensive collection of designs reflecting styles spanning from Regency to mid-century modern. Among its most popular pieces are dining room tables, consoles, side tables, end tables, coffee tables and armchairs, each produced with exquisite finishes and details. Theodore Alexander’s Living History collection includes pieces like hardwood cabinets, chests of drawers and a rare authorized copy of a Thomas Chippendale library bookcase from Princess Diana’s childhood home, the Althorp Estate.
Theodore Alexander’s furniture remains highly sought after by interior designers and luxury furniture collectors worldwide. Its pieces have been featured in leading publications, including Architectural Digest and Florida Design magazine.
On 1stDibs, discover vintage and contemporary Theodore Alexander tables, case pieces, storage cabinets, seating and more.
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.