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Spanish Hand Painted Wooden Wine Bottle Cabinet and Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish hand painted wooden wine bottle cabinet and doors.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Cabinet Doors
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of early 19th century French doors from a cabinet or cupboard, crafted of solid chestnut
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cabinet Doors
19th Century French Cabinet Doors
$1,850
H 47.5 in W 42.25 in D 1 in
Pair of Boiserie Cabinet Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Great pair of Louis XV provincial style doors perfect for a rectangular a base, a custom vanity or
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Pair of Boiserie Cabinet Doors
Pair of Boiserie Cabinet Doors
$1,600
H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 1 in
Pair of doors for wall cabinet or small doors, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pair of doors for wall wardrobe or to be used as small doors, panels carved in solid beech
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Beech

Pair of doors for wall cabinet or small doors, Italy
Pair of doors for wall cabinet or small doors, Italy
$2,212
H 71.66 in W 45.67 in D 0.79 in
Antique Wall Cabinet Door Placard Carved Walnut, Four Doors, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient wall cabinet, door, built-in wardrobe, walnut placard with finely carved doors, divided
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wall Cabinet Door Placard Carved Walnut, Four Doors, 18th Century, Italy
Antique Wall Cabinet Door Placard Carved Walnut, Four Doors, 18th Century, Italy
$2,795 Sale Price
20% Off
H 97.64 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Set of '4' Original Blue Painted Cabinet Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes, you just find the most incredible old painted doors and this set of (4) antique French
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of '4' Original Blue Painted Cabinet Doors
Set of '4' Original Blue Painted Cabinet Doors
$3,600 / set
H 93.25 in W 91 in D 1 in
wall cabinet, single-door placard carved in walnut, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wall cabinet, single-door placard carved in walnut, wardrobe front (the wardrobe was in the
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut

Wall cabinet with two doors in walnut, placard, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wall cabinet, placard, with two walnut doors, with corrugated panels in the molding, built
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut

Wall cabinet with two doors in walnut, placard, Italy
Wall cabinet with two doors in walnut, placard, Italy
$4,192 Sale Price
20% Off
H 84.65 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Antique Door/Wall Cabinet, Two Wings with Frame, Green and Yellow, '700 Rome
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient internal door or wall cabinet, formed by two doors with original wavy frame, hand painted
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique Door/Wall Cabinet, Two Wings with Frame, Green and Yellow, '700 Rome
Antique Door/Wall Cabinet, Two Wings with Frame, Green and Yellow, '700 Rome
$5,311 Sale Price
20% Off
H 108.27 in W 83.86 in D 5.52 in
Antique Lacquered Wooden Wall Cabinet Door, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique door for wall cabinet in lacquered wood, patinated brown color of the high epoch, with
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Poplar

Antique Lacquered Wooden Wall Cabinet Door, 18th Century Italy
Antique Lacquered Wooden Wall Cabinet Door, 18th Century Italy
$2,422 Sale Price
20% Off
H 79.53 in W 34.65 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or cabinet doors, 19th century, are an excellent example of time
Category

Antique 1840s French French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century
Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century
$1,237 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 74.5 in W 51 in D 2 in
Large batch of cabinet doors designed by Andrée Putman
By Andree Putman
Located in Paris, FR
A large number of pairs of cabinet doors designed by Andrée Putman around 1980, in different sizes
Category

Late 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Wire

Late 19th Century Painted Built-In Cabinet Doors, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of late 19th century doors from a built-in cupboard. Unrestored with original painted finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Doors and Gates

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Painted Built-In Cabinet Doors, Set of 2
Late 19th Century Painted Built-In Cabinet Doors, Set of 2
$1,630 / set
H 99.61 in W 27.56 in D 1.11 in
Rare 1960s Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
cabinet and doors add a touch of refinement to its robust design. A rare find—chances of encountering a
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rare 1960s Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Piano Lacquer
Rare 1960s Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Piano Lacquer
Price Upon Request
H 31.5 in W 96.46 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Circa 1750 Solid Walnut Façade or Cabinet Doors from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the period of Louis XV (circa 1750), this pair of walnut facades or cabinet doors were
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Antique Placard Door, Wall Cabinet in Brown Walnut Wood, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient placard door or built-in wardrobe, hand carved in fine brown walnut wood, beautiful patina
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut

Antique Placard Door, Wall Cabinet in Brown Walnut Wood, 18th Century, Italy
Antique Placard Door, Wall Cabinet in Brown Walnut Wood, 18th Century, Italy
$3,354 Sale Price
20% Off
H 101.58 in W 63 in D 3.15 in
Reclaimed Carved Angel Relief Oak Cabinet Door w Key 27.875 in. x 25.625 in.
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your space with this intricately carved recessed molding door with an angel relief in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rustic Renaissance Two-Tiered Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, with cabinet doors that open to reveal perfect spaces for smaller items. The upper tier rests on the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet by Robert and Trix Haussmann, 1977
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Leimen, DE
Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Röthlisberger Collection – A Swiss
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet by Robert and Trix Haussmann, 1977
Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet by Robert and Trix Haussmann, 1977
$5,590 Sale Price
20% Off
H 57.49 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
Wall cabinet, placard, cupboard in lacquered and painted wood tapestry, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Wall Cabinet, old placard, vintage cupboard in solid wood lacquered and hand painted with
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Poplar

Wall cabinet, placard, cupboard in lacquered and painted wood tapestry, Italy
Wall cabinet, placard, cupboard in lacquered and painted wood tapestry, Italy
$3,540 Sale Price
20% Off
H 79.14 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Wall cabinet, lacquered and gilded wooden placard with 2 mirrored wings, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient mirror or wall cabinet, placard in lacquered, carved and gilded wood with 2 mirrored wings
Category

Antique 18th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Mirror, Poplar

Wall cabinet, lacquered and gilded wooden placard with 2 mirrored wings, France
Wall cabinet, lacquered and gilded wooden placard with 2 mirrored wings, France
$3,354 Sale Price
20% Off
H 81.11 in W 53.15 in D 1.97 in
Placard, chestnut wall cabinet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Placard, solid chestnut wood wall cabinet, carved with typical period bas-reliefs, and
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Chestnut

Placard, chestnut wall cabinet, Italy
Placard, chestnut wall cabinet, Italy
$3,261 Sale Price
20% Off
H 74.81 in W 34.65 in D 3.94 in
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A diminutive chinoiserie cabinet consisting of acid-etched and enameled panels of brass and pewter
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Two Door Chinese Cabinet
$29,500
H 29.25 in W 17 in D 24.75 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare 4-Door "Chinois Cabinet" 1960s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and stunning "Chinois Cabinet" with 4 doors, each with a beautiful Chinese scene in patinated
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Pewter

Oak Cabinet with Blue Sliding Doors and Movable Upper Cabinets
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oak Cabinet with Blue Masonite Sliding Doors and Adjustable Upper Shelves. Upper pieces can be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Antique Two Door Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and elegant antique mahogany cabinet with glass doors. Three adjustable shelves, with a
Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Two Door Cabinet
Antique Two Door Cabinet
$1,200
H 50.5 in W 39 in D 14.25 in
Rousseau and Lardin Cabinet with Parchment Doors
By Rousseau et Lardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet by Rousseau et Lardin, circa 1940, in rosewood with gilt-detailed parchment
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rousseau and Lardin Cabinet with Parchment Doors
Rousseau and Lardin Cabinet with Parchment Doors
$48,000
H 60 in W 89 in D 15.5 in
Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut 2 Door Display Cabinet On Chest
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in King's Lynn, GB
, two glazed doors, and a bombe-style chest base. Two-door examples of these cabinets are also very
Category

Antique 18th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tambour Door File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century style rolling door cabinet with shallow drawers. Great for home or office storage
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Tambour Door File Cabinet
Tambour Door File Cabinet
$800
H 46 in W 23 in D 16 in
Sliding Tamboor Door Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sliding door two door cabinet from the late 1950s with two shelves. Tamboor doors in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Sliding Tamboor Door Cabinet
Sliding Tamboor Door Cabinet
$599
H 36 in W 36 in D 11 in
Antique Walnut Wall Cabinet, Carved Cupboard, 17th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut wall cabinet, hand-carved cupboard, consisting of two large doors and frame with hat
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Wall Cabinet, Carved Cupboard, 17th Century Italy
Antique Walnut Wall Cabinet, Carved Cupboard, 17th Century Italy
$4,472 Sale Price
20% Off
H 104.73 in W 66.15 in D 4.73 in
19th Century walnut and marquetry two door cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century walnut and marquetry two door cabinet, having a wonderful figured
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Cabinet with Fretwork Design, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage cabinet from the mid-20th century, with fretwork design, doors, drawers and tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Two Door Architectural Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Two Door Architectural Cabinet
Two Door Architectural Cabinet
$3,790
H 37 in W 51 in D 16 in
Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style bronze casted door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
$1,434 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 4 in W 5.75 in D 1.8 in
Pair of Bamboo Cabinets with Drawer and Doors
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bamboo cabinets with drawer and doors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Bamboo Cabinets with Drawer and Doors
Pair of Bamboo Cabinets with Drawer and Doors
$3,500 / set
H 25 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Danish Rosewood Sliding Door Cabinet
Located in Fraser, MI
Sliding Door Cabinet.
Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Sliding Door Cabinet
Danish Rosewood Sliding Door Cabinet
$1,875
H 26 in W 42.5 in D 17 in
19th century two door cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
the large white marble top above two doors with brass lattice grills and silk backing. Opening to
Category

Antique 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th century two door cabinet
19th century two door cabinet
$4,645
H 34.5 in W 42.5 in D 19.5 in
Oak single door filing cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Solid oak filing cabinet the square top with moulded edge above a panelled door opening to reveal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak single door filing cabinet
Oak single door filing cabinet
$1,804 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Modernist Italian Four Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist four door cabinet. Cherrywood with black top and doors.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Cherry

Modernist Italian Four Door Cabinet
Modernist Italian Four Door Cabinet
$12,800
H 28.25 in W 65 in D 17.75 in
Danish Oak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Drawers, 1950s.
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Drawers, 1950s. Impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Oak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Drawers, 1950s.
Danish Oak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Drawers, 1950s.
$1,689
H 58.27 in W 40.75 in D 18.12 in
Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq Petite 2 Door Cabinet Credenza Sideboard
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq, Behr
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite original 2 door cabinet credenza or sideboard, rendered in rosewood case with light wood
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Modern black lacquered cabinet with curved front appearing as three doors. Cabinet has two doors
Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet
Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet
$3,420
H 36.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
Modernist Three Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist three door cabinet on sculptural raised base.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Sideboards

Materials

Amboyna

Modernist Three Door Cabinet
Modernist Three Door Cabinet
$24,000
H 38 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Painted Cabinet with Eglomise Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet, of carved wood, having a painted finish, its double cupboard doors inset with glass panels
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Painted Cabinet with Eglomise Doors
Painted Cabinet with Eglomise Doors
$3,650
H 62.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in
Small Cabinet, green lacquered wooden cabinet with door, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Small Cabinet, cabinet in bottle green lacquered wood, with opening door and internal
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Poplar

Small Cabinet, green lacquered wooden cabinet with door, Italy
Small Cabinet, green lacquered wooden cabinet with door, Italy
$1,770 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 36.62 in D 17.72 in
Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood and Brass Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period elm wood cabinet from the early 20th century, with brass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage with Drawer and Door
Located in Miami, FL
SUPERB Carved Antique French Walnut Corner Cabinet with Drawer and Door Circa 1890s-1900 Carved
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tommi Parzinger Sliding Door Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Ceruse Finish credenza A great early form on a sophisticated Plynth base. Original lacquered interior. The home this was in was featured in a 1956 House beautiful cov...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger Sliding Door Cabinet
Tommi Parzinger Sliding Door Cabinet
$18,500
H 34 in W 78 in D 21 in
English Double-Door Display Cabinet
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Double-door display cabinet. With a slightly curved front and two oval-glazed doors decorated with
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Double-Door Display Cabinet
English Double-Door Display Cabinet
$1,141
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Filing Cabinet / Office Cabinet Sliding Doors Showcase, 1980
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Filing cabinet restored around 1980 office cabinet sliding doors showcase office vintage
Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

C1900s four door English oak cabinet
Located in London, GB
A handsome English four door cabinet in a warm mid oak colour. With two simple but stylish bronzed
Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

C1900s four door English oak cabinet
C1900s four door English oak cabinet
$4,712
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 15.36 in
Cabinet in Blue Patina with Carved Doors and Cabriole Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial cabinet with blue patina and cabriole Legs. This tall cabinet offers a powerful
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Industrial Cabinet with Shelves & Glass Door
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall display cabinet has been taken down to bare metal and then sealed to give a handsome
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Industrial Cabinet with Shelves & Glass Door
Industrial Cabinet with Shelves & Glass Door
$1,500
H 60 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Cabinet with Sliding Roller Shutter Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Typical office cabinet from the '60s: very useful everywhere. It's ideal for documents: from an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Cabinet with Sliding Roller Shutter Door
Cabinet with Sliding Roller Shutter Door
$1,397
H 27.56 in W 19.49 in D 14.97 in
Indonesian Cabinet with Rattan Doors, Drawers and Fretwork Sliding Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with fretwork sliding doors
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Ming Dynasty Style Butterfly Cabinet with Carved Spandrels and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden butterfly cabinet from the 19th century, with carved spandrels
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1950s Danish Teak Tabour Doors Cabinet
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish tambour doors teak cabinet with birch drawers and shelfes inside. (3 shelves included
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Teak Tabour Doors Cabinet
1950s Danish Teak Tabour Doors Cabinet
$4,367
H 51.19 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in
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Used Cabinets And Doors For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used cabinets and doors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all used cabinets and doors available were constructed with great care. Used cabinets and doors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used cabinets and doors made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used cabinets and doors over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, Arne Vodder and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Cabinets And Doors?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,250, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $450,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Used Cabinets And Doors
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Like any piece of furniture, you can buy cabinet doors on their own. However, because they typically need to be fitted to your specific space, they will likely need to be customized. If you are designing a space from scratch, you can just buy cabinet doors as they are and design the rest of the space around the cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A file cabinet is a necessary piece of office furniture for keeping documents and files organized and easily accessible. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary file cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hutch cabinet is a multifunctional piece of furniture. It can be used to serve tea and coffee while also storing your favourite china and other larger serving dishes. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic hutch cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Also known as a sideboard, a buffet table is mostly used for storage of large dining pieces, like a gravy boat, or everyday pieces, such as plates and flatware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You may still find some apothecary cabinets being used today in small pharmacies but they were a commonplace element in the 1800s, and a very efficient way for physicians and pharmacists to store and categorize their medications. Shop a collection of vintage and antique apothecary cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends, some cabinets have glass installed within them or are customizable to fit glass panels into their doors. Glass cabinets are a great way to proudly display collectible sculptures, rare books or decorative objects, and these furnishings add an open look to any room of your home. Shop a wide collection of cabinets, with and without glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curio cabinet is a type of cabinet with glass doors on it. The purpose of a curio cabinet is to display all your curiosities, such as porcelain figures or your favorite china collection. On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique curio cabinets from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The type of glass door used for exterior doors is a toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. A tempered glass offers resistance to heat that is five times better than ordinary glass. It protects against harmful UV rays and shows high resilience against impact. It’s also called safety glass. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique exterior doors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A flat file cabinet is used for storing and organizing paperwork. Most are generously proportioned and designed specifically for blueprints, artwork, maps and other large items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of flat file cabinets.

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28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.