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Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

, mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 39.75"W x 16.5"D x 76"H. Very good

Category

Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Mahogany Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 49"W x 15

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Arts & Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

sawn oak, with mullioned glass front doors, and original hardware. Interior shelves are adjustable

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels, glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Baker Furniture Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

hardware, beveled mirror doors, and embossed leather writing surface. Interior shelves are removable and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1975 Mastercraft Cabinet In White Lacquered Mahogany Wood, Chrome Plated Bronze
1975 Mastercraft Cabinet In White Lacquered Mahogany Wood, Chrome Plated Bronze

1975 Mastercraft Cabinet In White Lacquered Mahogany Wood, Chrome Plated Bronze

By Tommi Parzinger, Mastercraft

Located in North Miami, FL

. This magnificent piece has door knocker chrome plated over bronze dramatic hardware. They have been all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Bronze, Aluminum

Antique Italian Credenzas, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1750
Antique Italian Credenzas, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1750

Antique Italian Credenzas, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1750

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detailed, light pale blue panel carved doors, consisting its original metal hardware and keys. The inside

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Metal

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mirrored doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 49.75"W x

Category

Antique 1890s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Classic, French Louis XVI Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather
Classic, French Louis XVI Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather

Classic, French Louis XVI Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather

Located in Austin, TX

. There are five dovetailed drawers on the front of the desk, each with brass hardware. The central door

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century
Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century

Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France - 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

. The simple panelled doors and hand-forged iron hardware reinforce its honest, unrefined character

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1930s French Art Deco Sideboard
1930s French Art Deco Sideboard

1930s French Art Deco Sideboard

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

cabinet doors, with an interior shelf within each cabinet. Beautiful, decorative nickel plated hardware

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Nickel

Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s

Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s

By Tomlinson

Located in South Bend, IN

, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, 1950s Walnut, with gorgeous inlaid chevron-patterned doors, and original brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with glass front doors, and original hardware. Measures: 44.25"W x 15"D x

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with burled walnut door fronts, and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

Limbert English Jacobean Carved Walnut Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

Co USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut and burl wood, with glass front door, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Jack Cartwright for Founders Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, 1970s

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

Cartwright for Founders USA, 1970s Gorgeous book-matched burl wood front, with smoked glass front doors

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Burl

Vintage Tooled Leather Round Trompe l'Oeil/ Stacked Book Bookcase End Tables
Vintage Tooled Leather Round Trompe l'Oeil/ Stacked Book Bookcase End Tables

Vintage Tooled Leather Round Trompe l'Oeil/ Stacked Book Bookcase End Tables

By Maitland Smith

Located in Waxahachie, TX

. Drawers with book binds and gorgeous lion hardware. Cabinet door embellished with faux books. Have another

Category

Late 20th Century Romantic Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Antique Oak Cabinet, France, 18th Century
Small Antique Oak Cabinet, France, 18th Century

Small Antique Oak Cabinet, France, 18th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

for both utility and beauty. The single door, fitted with traditional iron hardware, opens to reveal

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Cabinets, Highly Decorated, Circa 1750
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Cabinets, Highly Decorated, Circa 1750

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Cabinets, Highly Decorated, Circa 1750

Located in Prahran, Victoria

doors with metal hardware and a well-balanced form, making them both functional storage pieces and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chōba Dansu Two-Section Merchant's Chest 66"H
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chōba Dansu Two-Section Merchant's Chest 66"H

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chōba Dansu Two-Section Merchant's Chest 66"H

Located in Portland, OR

which a pair of louvered kōshi sliding doors (格子戸) conceals a ventilated storage bay for papers and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Triple Bookcase, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with glass front doors, and

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French Period Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
French Period Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

French Period Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

doors feature brass hardware. The bases with flared legs are ebonized. The tables are finished with a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

heads and pub scene, beautiful stained leaded glass doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 43.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Corner Cupboard in Carved Portuguese Chestnut
18th Century Baroque Corner Cupboard in Carved Portuguese Chestnut

18th Century Baroque Corner Cupboard in Carved Portuguese Chestnut

Located in Lisbon, PT

sections each feature a paneled door. Brass hinges and hardware complement the wood with subtle contrast

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis XVI Ebonized Buffet
Louis XVI Ebonized Buffet

Louis XVI Ebonized Buffet

Located in Austin, TX

finely cast gilt brass hardware. The doors have working locks and three keys. There are four dovetailed

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Tai Ming Burl Wood Nightstands by Drexel, Asian Modern Style, 1970s
Pair of Tai Ming Burl Wood Nightstands by Drexel, Asian Modern Style, 1970s

Pair of Tai Ming Burl Wood Nightstands by Drexel, Asian Modern Style, 1970s

By Drexel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

movement to the surfaces. The cabinets feature double doors with sculptural brass hardware, a hallmark of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany and burl wood, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Charak Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s
Charak Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s

Charak Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves are adjustable and removable. Measures: 61"W x 17"D x 87.25

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

doors, and original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is included. Interior shelves are adjustable

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Original Swedish Painted Folk Art Hanging Cabinet, Pine and Iron
Original Swedish Painted Folk Art Hanging Cabinet, Pine and Iron

Original Swedish Painted Folk Art Hanging Cabinet, Pine and Iron

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

piece. The original hanging iron hardware keeping the door attached to the cabinet and also the key

Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Tall Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A tall heavily patinated cedar tansu with multiple drawers, sliding doors & original iron hardware

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900
Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900

Pair Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets on stand. circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

functional storage solutions but also striking decorative elements. The two doors feature intricate metal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest
Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Vintage Chinese Apothecary Cabinet – Mid Century Herb Medicine Chest

Located in Portsmouth, VA

, rounded pillar posts, and rows of small drawers with brass ring pulls. The lower cabinet doors feature

Category

Mid-20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Late 19th Century Carved oak, with glass front doors, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pace Collection Credenza by Leon Rosen, 1970s Olive Burl & Steel
Pace Collection Credenza by Leon Rosen, 1970s Olive Burl & Steel

Pace Collection Credenza by Leon Rosen, 1970s Olive Burl & Steel

By Milo Baughman, Pierre Cardin, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Chattanooga, TN

endless possibilities. Hefty burl doors bereft of superfluous hardware, push-click open to reveal heaps of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza
Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza

Thomasville Embassy Wood Inlay Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Credenza

By Thomasville, Dorothy Draper, Henredon, Drexel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

rather than detract. Structurally, it’s very sound: doors swing true, hardware is tight, the wood feels

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Rødekro, DK

cabinet is clean and intact. The recessed circular door pulls — Kristiansen's signature hardware detail

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

20th Century Chinese Carved 5 Drawers Nanmu Dresser
20th Century Chinese Carved 5 Drawers Nanmu Dresser

20th Century Chinese Carved 5 Drawers Nanmu Dresser

Located in Pomona, CA

Very well constructed with 5 drawers and one open door compartment, finished on the sides and back

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Stickley Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Chippendale Carved Flame Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

Stickley USA, Late 20th Century Flame mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 75.75"W x 16"D x 86.5"H Very good original vintage

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Unusual Iron Table By Kreissle Forge ca' 1940's Ceramic Top
Unusual Iron Table By Kreissle Forge ca' 1940's Ceramic Top

Unusual Iron Table By Kreissle Forge ca' 1940's Ceramic Top

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

cupola with a large weather vane on top, hand-forged hardware, Dutch doors, a shake roof, wood cutters

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Henkel Harris Style Cherry Wood Corner Cabinet, Circa 1970s
Henkel Harris Style Cherry Wood Corner Cabinet, Circa 1970s

Henkel Harris Style Cherry Wood Corner Cabinet, Circa 1970s

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

the manner of Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1970s Cherry wood, with mullioned glass front doors and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

Kindel Furniture French Louis Philippe Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid walnut, with glass front doors and original brass hardware. Shelves are

Category

Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Sideboard with Lattice Front Spanish Style
Brutalist Oak Sideboard with Lattice Front Spanish Style

Brutalist Oak Sideboard with Lattice Front Spanish Style

Located in London, London

metal studs and hardware. The doors open to reveal generous internal storage, making the piece both

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Fine Jugendstil Oak Buffet
Fine Jugendstil Oak Buffet

Fine Jugendstil Oak Buffet

Located in Long Island City, NY

drawers, two lower doors, carved details and brass hardware.     

Category

Vintage 1930s French Jugendstil Buffets

Materials

Brass

1875s Antique Desk Painted White with Hinged Top
1875s Antique Desk Painted White with Hinged Top

1875s Antique Desk Painted White with Hinged Top

Located in Marbella, ES

for storage. The front doors retain their original hardware and an authentic patina, with the wear and

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Primitive Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

practical piece of furniture. Heavy patinated through years of use with original iron hardware. (Small

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s
Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

mullioned glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Interior shelves are adjustable and removable

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks

Materials

Brass

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

patina. Made from solid reclaimed wood, it features a single door with simple iron hardware and a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Used Door Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of used door hardware available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every item from our selection of used door hardware was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of used door hardware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of used door hardware is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of used door hardware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tommi Parzinger, Aldo Tura and Era Industries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Door Hardware?

The average selling price for a piece of used door hardware at 1stDibs is $3,802, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $29,564 for the 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 Door Hardware
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    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.

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