$3,050
H 55 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Secretaire with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
escutcheons, maintaining visual continuity with the upper case. The cabinet is crowned with a shaped black
Bronze
$3,500
H 50.25 in W 45.5 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century Swedish Black Painted Sideboard with Fluted Diamond Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
. Traditional Swedish carved fluted diamond motifs accent the two upper drawers and two cabinet doors. The side
Pine, Paint
1960s Secretary Bookcase
Located in Victoria, BC
across the drawer fronts, writing surface, and cabinet doors. The upper section features glazed doors
Wood
Baroque Secretaire in Ash Wood, North German c. 1720
Located in Greding, DE
. The front and sides have panels. Behind the writing flap are twelve drawers. The interior of the upper
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser with Tambour Door
Located in Brooklyn, NY
warm walnut, this highboy features a distinctive layout with a tambour sliding door cabinet, two upper
Walnut
$950
H 34 in W 26 in D 12 in
Early 20th-century Child's Miniature American Tiger Oak Buffet with Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
impact. The cabinet features an upper display shelf gallery. The lower portion, with two small drawers
Mirror, Oak
1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw
By Saginaw
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, architectural frame is elevated on tapered legs, creating a light and elegant profile. The upper drop-front
Walnut
$4,480
H 89 in W 62 in D 22 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
integrity of the piece. Both upper glazed doors and lower cabinet doors provide generous storage and display
Glass, Oak
$44,000
H 32.51 in W 94.51 in D 21.01 in
Paul Evans for Directional Rare 'Cityscape' 'Steel Hinged' Sideboard in Chrome
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the upper surface. When illuminated, the cabinet’s surface shimmers and glows, evoking the glamour and
Steel, Chrome
$1,850
H 63 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique American Victorian Tiger Oak Sideboard Buffet & Hutch Barback Mirror 63"
Located in Dayton, OH
serpentine 'C' scroll supports, two small shelves and a larger upper surface for display. The cabinet is
Mirror, Oak
Bureau / Secretary In Burl Walnut
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 18th century burl walnut veneered bureau cabinet. The upper section with swan neck top over
Brass
English 19th Century Pine Painted Butler's Pantry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
upper and lower cabinets with plenty of shelving, this pantry easily adapts to your needs. Hand-crafted
Wood, Pine
$5,395
H 48.9 in W 66.7 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Oak Buffet, Solid Wood, Elegant Antique Storage
Located in High Point, NC
three upper drawers above paneled cabinet doors, offering generous and practical storage. Subtle carved
Oak
$1,250
H 43 in W 20 in D 20 in
Drexel Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features a cabinet upper with fitted interior, carved wood faux bamboo fretwork, and rattan fronts. Circa
Wood
$12,400
H 54.53 in W 90.95 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak with Tile Inlay
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The design combines functionality with a strong sculptural presence. The cabinet features two large
Oak
$12,000
H 46 in W 84 in D 24 in
English Georgian Revival Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Tambour Sideboard, Late 19C
By Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
storage cabinet. The upper section features three tambour-front compartments—left, center, and right—each
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Maple Buffet and Hutch
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Raymondville, TX
left door and a two door cabinet at right. The upper shelf of the hutch and upper two shelves of the
Glass, Maple
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet has two glass-front
Walnut, Leather, Glass
$1,995Sale Price|37% Off
H 99 in W 48 in D 20 in
Early 19th Century Rosewood Domed Top Bookcase With Brass Ormula
Located in Pueblo, CO
drawer with carved pulls above a two door cabinet with shelf, upper section is a dome top two glass door
Brass
$22,600
H 105 in W 73 in D 28 in
Louis XV Style Walnut Buffet Deux Corps with Mirrored Back, France, Mid-19th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully reflect light and enhance the depth of the cabinet. The upper section is ideal for showcasing
Mirror, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Secretary Bookcase from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet is built in two sections. The upper portion features a graceful arched bonnet cornice with central
Walnut
19th Century French Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
case has three doors opening to a shelved storage area. All upper case cabinet shelves are height
Brass
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 33 in W 81 in D 20 in
Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
have an adjustable shelf. Each cabinet has an upper tray that doubles as a drawer that can be removable
Iron
$5,190
H 32 in W 66.75 in D 19 in
Henredon 1970s Traditional Walnut Sideboard Credenza with Brass Pulls
By Henredon
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
features intricate detailing, three upper drawers, and four cabinet doors adorned with decorative brass
Brass
18th Century Country French Buffet from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
bordering separating the drawers and the upper tier from the lower cabinet tier. Egg & dart was also hand
Brass
$13,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 99.5 in W 53.8 in D 30.6 in
19th Century Czech Wooden Vitrines, Glass Doors, Neoclassical Design
Located in High Point, NC
piece features a two-part construction: an upper display cabinet with glazed doors and painted interior
Glass, Wood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
aesthetic appeal and functional storage. The upper section includes glass-fronted cabinets for display
Walnut
$5,378
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
carved decoration and architectural form that commands attention. The upper and lower cabinets each
Oak
$22,500
H 68.5 in W 42 in D 16 in
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cartonnier / Dresser The tall cabinet with an
Bronze, Ormolu
$11,985 / set
H 34.5 in W 46 in D 20.25 in
Set of Three Mid-20th Century Chippendale Style Dressers and Nightstand
Located in Seattle, WA
cabinetmaking.Completing the set, the matching nightstand presents one upper drawer and a lower cabinet door, blending
Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretary made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
compartments. A slightly protruding moulded top panel forms the upper end of the cabinet. Dimensions Height
Oak
Rare Highboy Secretary by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" silhouette houses a large upper display cabinet with double glass doors, three deep dovetailed lower drawers
Metal, Brass
$4,500
H 102 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
opening: top: 21.5in H x 38in W lower cabinet: 40.5in H x 38n W Drawers: inside: upper: 2.5in H x 10.5in W
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe
Located in Pomona, CA
opening: top: 21.5in H x 38in W lower cabinet: 40.5in H x 38n W Drawers: inside: upper: 2.5in H x 10.5in W
Wood
$17,928 / set
H 74.81 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Bookcases in Pine Set Of 2, Svensk Fur, ca 1960's
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
1960's. The upper section (cabinet with shelfs) is removable. Both are signed with makers mark. Please
Pine
$3,000
H 92 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
Adams Style Mahogany Half Cylinder Secretary Writing Desk Hutch Curio 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany finish with upper bookcase curio cabinet with fretwork doors supported by a lower secretary desk
Mahogany
18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
which are revealed when the desktop is opened. The upper section has 2 cabinet doors which opens to
Brass
Big Modular Bookshelf for Cassina, 1971
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
shelves offer open storage, while the upper compartments include: Drop-front cabinets with original locks
Metal
$14,800
H 86.5 in W 48 in D 29.25 in
Tessellated Black Marble Brass Inlay Secretary Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
. The upper part of the cabinet features 28 small drawers surrounding a central compartment with curved
Malachite, Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from rich walnut, it features six spacious lower drawers with subtly curved fronts and an upper tambour
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Sideboard Credenza Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
with a fixed shelf, giving ample storage capability, one upper drawer above each cabinet
Walnut
Majestic Blue painted Rococo Bureau / Secretary
Located in Kastrup, DK
-painted interior. This piece consists of two sections: Upper section consists of a cabinet with a swan
Metal, Brass
Neoclassic Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
full depth upper drawers, and a center cabinet complete the middle of the piece. The doors are inlaid
Birch
$6,400
H 32 in W 72 in D 18 in
Credenza by Gianfranco Frattini for La Permanente Mobili Cantù , Italy 1960
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in New York, NY
drawers raised on steel legs with wood feet. The cabinet has an upper tier with two small drawers and a
Steel
$19,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 95.25 in W 92.25 in D 20.88 in
A French Art-Deco Mahogany, Stained-Glass and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Buffet Credenza Vitrine. The tall cabinet with twin upper-middle vitrine compartment doors flanked by two
Marble, Bronze
$12,400 / item
H 48 in W 42 in D 22 in
Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
drawers meant for storage. Upper half is magic. Center cabinet differs in shape and hardware from its
Brass
Antique French Biedermeier Fruitwood Buffet c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
design. The case is arranged in a clean two-over-two layout, with a pair of upper drawers over paneled
Fruitwood
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
top is opened, resting on two extending arms. The upper section has 2 cabinet doors which opens to
Brass
Highly Carved Pine Secretary from Denmark, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
opened. The upper section has 2 cabinet doors which opens to reveal two shelves and an upper traditional
Pine
$4,617
H 38.5 in W 84 in D 21.5 in
1900s Louis XVI Style, Marquetry, Marble, Commode A L'anglaise, Sideboard!
Located in Austin, TX
cabinet doors, upper drawers, some fitted, central cabinet fitted with pull-out drawers, flanked by
Marble
$9,083Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.72 in W 59.85 in D 24.02 in
Antique 18th century oak and walnut Dutch Renaissance honey color oak cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
, and we see some of the most important styles of Dutch furniture applied here. The cabinet has an upper
Steel
Antique Louis XVI Buffet, South West Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
three large drawers. On the upper part is a display cabinet with two doors and three shelves, between
Cherry
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Vitrine ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
brass knobs, which separate the glazed upper tier from the cabinet below. The cabinet is framed by bell
Glass, Pine, Paint
$32,000
H 43.5 in W 72 in D 26.5 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
wood, lion head pull brasses, inlaid diamond escutcheons with key, three upper drawers, central hinged
Brass
Vintage Sideboard by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
throughout. There is lots of space inside, with four generous upper drawers and lower cabinets containing
Copper
$9,450
H 79 in W 50.25 in D 25.5 in
Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
are revealed when the desktop is opened and rests on the two extending arm rests. The upper section
Brass
18th Century Double Dome Secretaire
Located in Brussels, Brussels
library or a showcase cabinet. The upper part is composed of two glass doors. Very beautiful decoration
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.
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