French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a deeper lower body and a more narrow but tall upper body. The upper cabinet is crowned with a molded cornice above imaginative ...
Metal, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Dallas, TX
Barley twist columns frame the upper glazed cabinet and continue along the lower section, giving the façade rhythm and depth.
Glass, Oak
English George lll, Linen Press Cabinet, Burl Mahogany, 1815
Located in Stamford, CT
Base Section: Below the upper cabinet, the piece rests on a two-over-two drawer commode base, with four drawers providing additional storage.
Mahogany
Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
The piece is constructed in two sections, featuring a classic upper cabinet with double doors, profiled panels, brass fittings, and wrought iron hinges.
Brass, Iron
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style carved and painted wood buffet à deux-corps display and storage cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique display cabinet from France is crowned with ...
Wood
Antique Chinese Hand Carved & Gilded 3 Part Stacking Display or China Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
This is an artfully crafted, highly functional piece of incredible Chinese, Asian style furniture… and quite simply… It needs to be YOURS!!! Cabinet Size - O/A Height: 59 Inches - ...
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Rare Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet with Hammered Copper Top
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beyond its impressive appearance, this cabinet was designed with functionality in mind. The spacious upper cabinet features glass shelving, while the lower section offers additional ...
Brass, Copper, Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a brass ring drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base.
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet and a lower drawer with a circular metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base.
Metal
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Esprit Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The original drawers have been removed in the upper cabinet to make use for media or other purposes The last two images feature matching nightstands and a headboard.
Walnut
$15,013Sale Price|20% Off
ORIGINAL ART DECO BOOKCASE CABiNET MADE BY LORIN JACKSON FOR GROSFELD HOUSE
By Lorin Jackson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The bottom section fitted with two mirror clad doors on which is applied a Trojan helmet design in hand carved Glassic and which open to reveal one shelf. Top of upper cabinet clever...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Vintage Henry Link Faux Bamboo Desk Hutch
By Henry Link
Located in Baltimore, MD
Overall Measurements: 46 5/8”W x 19.5”D x 74”Tall Upper Cabinet Dimensions: 50 1/8”W x 11 1/2”D x 43”Tall Desk Dimensions: 46 5/8”W x 19.5”D x 30 1/8” Tall Desk Knee Clearance: 2...
Metal
Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard in Solid Knotty Pine, circa 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Charming mid-20th-century American Country pine hutch, handcrafted in solid knotty pine with warm honey-toned finish. The upper cabinet features double paneled doors that open to adj...
Wood, Pine
Early 18th Century French Regency Period Oak Presentation Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The buffet consists of two cabinets. The upper cabinet features two mullioned glass doors each with their original hand blown glass panes.
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inside, the upper cabinet offers ample shelving for display or storage.
Pine, Paint
Unusual 19th Century French Provincial Food Cupboard from the Basque Country
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of richly aged pine with a warm, honeyed patina, the piece features a bold architectural silhouette and unique decorative details that reflect its regional heritage. The upper ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
French 1820s Walnut Restoration Vaisselier from Bresse with Burl Wood Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in the eastern area of France during the first quarter of the 19th century, this walnut vaisselier features a large molded cornice 'en chapeau de gendarme', sitting above a narr...
Walnut
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the renowned Provençal city of Gordes, often referred to as the "Parthenon of Provence" and celebrated as one of the most beautiful villages in Fra...
Wood
Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring its original hand-painted floral motifs and decorative trim, this desk exudes old-world charm and timeless elegance. The upper cabinet boasts tombstone arch mirrored doors,...
Walnut
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Baker Furniture Co. Italian Rococo Style Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Crafted from fine walnut, the desk features a beautifully aged patina that highlights the natural warmth and depth of the wood grain. The upper cabinet is distinguished by a tall, ar...
Walnut
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-crafted by talented cabinetmakers from a mixture of indigenous and imported woods, it features a stately neoclassical architecture with a bold multi-tiered crown overlooking the...
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|38% Off
Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The secretary features an upper cabinet with double doors opening to storage, a slanted writing surface that drops down to reveal a faux marble painted interior, and multiple drawers...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Medical Display Case by Clark & Roberts
Located in Dekalb, IL
Below are a series of smaller drawers paired with a large storage cabinet. This is a very heavy, sturdy piece and is most easily moved by two people. 29" W x 18" D x 28.5" H Top in...
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Cabinet in Wood, Parchment with Mirrored Doors
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The rich wooden structure frames a striking composition of parchment-front drawers, elegant brass handles, and a mirrored upper cabinet detailed with subtle geometric patterning and ...
Brass
Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Sideboard Hutch with Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Dekalb, IL
This stately Victorian sideboard hutch showcases Gothic Revival influences with its arched upper openings, turned spindles, leaded glass cabinet doors, and hand-carved embellishments.
Glass, Wood
18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Period Stripped Oak Linen Press
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally created to store a household’s finest linens, embroidered textiles, and treasured garments, the upper cabinet offers generous enclosed storage behind its paneled doors.
Brass
A Set of French Oak Library Steps, C. 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Perfect in a study/library next to a bookcase, or in a pantry / kitchen for reaching those upper cabinets.
Oak
Massive Oak Sideboard Hutch with Columned Buffet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large-scale oak hutch constructed in three distinct sections, combining display cabinetry, a central serving surface, and substantial lower storage. The upper section is composed of ...
Oak
Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Locks and keys function to upper cabinet doors and desktop (3 included). The 3 drawers open using the attached brass pulls.
Brass
Walnut Nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Mid-Century Design, USA
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut nightstand with an open upper cabinet shelf and a single lower drawer with a horizontal raised wooden drawer pull.
Wood, Walnut
John Stuart for Mt. Airy “Janus Collection” Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Crafted in beautiful walnut, this piece features a striking geometric veneer pattern across the upper cabinet doors, adding subtle visual interest while maintaining the clean archite...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Lane Altavista Burl Wood Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Functionality meets artistry in this versatile storage piece. The upper cabinet doors open to reveal three organized cubbies and an internal drawer, perfect for smaller essentials, w...
Brass
Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo & Woven Rattan Two-Piece Armoire
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
The center is fitted with a beveled mirror door that opens to reveal adjustable shelving and interior drawers, making it both a statement piece and highly functional storage solution...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The surface is adorned with delicate floral motifs, scrolling vines, and intricate gilded accents, creating a striking and ornate visual appeal. The upper cabinet features paneled d...
Walnut
John Widdicomb Walnut Aged Mirrored Tombstone Style Georgian Secretary
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring a distinctive tombstone-style crown, this piece is both elegant and commanding, perfectly embodying the Georgian aesthetic. The upper cabinet is fitted with aged mirrored t...
Mirror, Walnut
Rare 17th-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
The upper cabinet opens to reveal a spacious interior compartment, while the wider lower cabinet is equipped with a sturdy full-width wooden shelf for extensive storage.
Oak, Rosewood
Early 19th Century English George III Standing Corner Cupboard
Located in Middleburg, VA
The architectural design is both stately and refined. The upper cabinet offers three shaped interior shelves, ideal for displaying porcelain or glassware, while the lower paneled doo...
Metal, Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Linen Press, Folk Art Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The base section of a three drawer commode appears younger than the upper cabinet, married in the early 19th century.
Metal
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk w/ Lattice Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in cherry wood with brass handles and hardware, the piece features a warm vintage finish, graceful cabriole legs, and a beautifully shaped upper gallery. The upper cabinet in...
Brass
$11,875Sale Price|34% Off
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Velvet backing on the upper cabinet has wear from age and use. Ready for immediate use.
Brass
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Rare and Handsome Chest or Dresser by Donald Deskey for Luce Furniture Company
By Donald Deskey
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Produced in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Luce Furniture Company around 1935, the dresser features a two-door upper cabinet with bakelite handles that open to reveal three drawers.
Nickel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
😁 This mid-century modern highboy dresser by American of Martinsville features a beautifully refinished walnut exterior with clean architectural lines, warm wood movement, and a ta...
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Perception” Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four spacious drawers below are balanced by the upper cabinet, creating a practical layout that works beautifully for clothing, linens, or more versatile household storage.
Oak
18th C. Italian Butler's Desk with Unique "Fall Front" Top / Faux Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
The base has nice dentil carvings, which compliment the decor of the upper cabinet, and four turned legs are supported just above their bun-style feet with a straight beam box stretc...
Wood
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau Late 18th-century Swedish oak secretary bureau featuring a tall, elegant form with a graceful carved curved crown and three large ...
Wood, Oak, Paint
19th-Century French Henri II Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Buffet
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
It provides closed storage in the upper cabinet section and an open display shelf below, making it an ideal anchor piece for a grand dining room, library, private study, or refined e...
Walnut
American of Martinsville "Harlequin" Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Trenton, NJ
The relief work creates a kinetic interplay of shadow and light, accentuating the exquisite cathedral graining of the premium walnut veneers. Below the upper cabinet, two generous st...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Constructed from rich mahogany and finely detailed with intricate marquetry, the piece is mounted with exceptional gilt-bronze ornamentation. The upper cabinet features two paneled ...
Bronze
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Dallas, TX
The lower tier steps out a bit from the top, and includes two spacious drawers with steel bale pulls which overlook another pair of cabinet doors which are shortened versions of the ...
Oak
Rare and Large Martin Eisler Sideboard for Forma in Brazilian Walnut and Cane
By Benno M. Forman, Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Resting above, slender circular brass supports elevate a vitrine with glass doors, creating a sense of lightness and visual contrast. The upper cabinet is illuminated by a discreetly...
Brass
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
Located in Casteren, NL
On the interior of the upper cabinet on the right side, an additional vault is situated.
Steel
Late 18th Century Danish Black Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
There is no key for the interior desk. The upper cabinet door retains a key, though the lock functions very stiffly and is best used as a pull only.
Brass
18th Century German Baroque Inlaid Marquetry Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
The inlaid decoration continues across the façade, with contrasting lighter woods used on the interior drawers and cabinet doors. The upper cabinet and desktop both retain functionin...
Brass
Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Oak & Wrought Iron Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Wrought Iron, Brass Hardware Dimensions: 47”H x 32”W x 15”D Table Height: 29.50 This antique Spanish Colonial Revival wr...
Brass, Iron
French Buffet Deux Corps - 18th Century, with Original Scraped Patina
Located in New Orleans, LA
The buffet is structured in two parts: the upper cabinet, or “corps,” typically features glazed doors with glass panels, ideal for displaying fine china or decorative items.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Each corner transitions to intricately turned, fluted and carved columns, together flanking the upper cabinet doors as well as the three drawers below.
Carrara Marble
19th Century English Figured Walnut Linen Press ~ Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
With the shelves removed, the upper cabinet could serve as an entertainment cabinet, while its combination of open interior space and deep drawers also makes it beautifully suited fo...
Brass
18th Century Danish Oak Secretary Bureau, Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The surface is lightly distressed to complement the age and character of this stately bureau. The upper cabinet locks with a large skeleton key, which also operates the drop-front de...
Oak
Early 1900s era Italian Venetian Bombe Form Paint Decorated Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved bombe base and an elegant glass-front upper cabinet, this piece seamlessly blends functionality with decorative appeal, making it a perfect statement ad...
Glass, Walnut
Häkli Scandinavian Modern Secretary Chest, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Behind the upper cabinet doors is a thoughtfully organized interior with shelving, document compartments, and additional storage space.
Birch
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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