$9,510
H 41.54 in W 51.97 in D 31.3 in
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very rare, original Antique Victorian
Walnut
Antique Victorian 15-Drawers Flat Art Prints File Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful late 1800's Victorian American Art file cabinet with 15 deep drawers and
Metal
$4,400
H 89 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co
By Cameron Amberg & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & unusual antique 19th Century American three section tall carved oak roll top file cabinet
Oak
$6,158
H 75.99 in W 41.54 in D 18.12 in
SUPER RARE ANTIQUE GLOBE WERNICKE HABERDASHERY SHOPS CABINET FiLING BOOKCASE
By Globe Wernicke
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Globe Wernicke, haberdashery shops filing bookcase cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Oak
19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Pine Filing Cabinet Drawers, Coffee Table This attractive Pine Filing Cabinet has 6
Pine
$3,500
H 72 in W 37 in D 17 in
Antique Ohmers Sons 48 Drawer Oak Industrial Apothecary Amberg Filing Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Ohmer's administrative industrial apothecary office filing cabinet. Made of quartersawn oak
Metal
$4,600
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
Maple, Oak, Burl
$12,500
H 41 in W 72.5 in D 16.5 in
Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Antique Fred K. Ullmer London Double 32 Drawer Map Makers Flat File Printers Cabinet. Item
Birch, Pine
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 42 in D 21 in
British Colonial Teak Filing Apothecary Cabinet wt Metal Pulls & Lock Mechanism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in
Teak
Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak
Oak
Unavailable
H 36 in W 19 in D 14 in
Victorian Sheet Music and File, Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1880, H858
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian walnut sheet music cabinet, file, cabinet, chest of drawers, Scotland 1880, H858
Walnut
Sold
H 60.5 in W 44.5 in D 14 in
Antique Arts & Crafts 36-Drawer File Cabinet by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1900
By American Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Victorian solid oak 36-drawer file cabinet or chest of drawers By
Oak
Sold
H 55.5 in W 32.5 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian Walnut 15-Drawer Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 32.5"W x 15.75"D x
Iron
Mahogany British 1950s Filing Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This large filing cabinet was made in Britain in the mid 20th century. Useful and attractive
Mahogany
Eight-Draw Walnut Shannon Filing Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century walnut filling cabinet having moulded top above eight drawers flanked by carved
10-Drawer Mahogany Collectors Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
10-drawer mahogany collectors filing cabinet, The cabinet has 10 drawers, each with a turned
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Filing Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Victorian filing chest of drawers. This was made in England, we
Brass
Three-Drawer Tall Mahogany Filing Cabinet Brown Leather Top
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mahogany with brown leather top three-drawer filing
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 58.88 in W 20.88 in D 22.15 in
Apparel Pattern File Cabinet Early 20th Century American Tiger Oak
Located in Fulton, CA
Very scarce American Tiger Oak commercial pattern cabinet. 15 glass front drawers for displaying
Iron
19th Century Mahogany Eight-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mahogany eight-drawer filing cabinet This is a very useful piece, the cabinet has eight-drawers
Sold
H 41.34 in W 23.43 in D 26.78 in
Kennedy Harrods London Campaign Large Drawer Filing Cabinet Military Campaign
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made for Harrods London three drawer campaign filing cabinet RRP £4999 Please note the delivery fee
Brass
19th Century Wellington Filing Cabinet with Desk Drawer
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful English Wellington filing cabinet with desk drawer. Made of mahogany. Entirely in
Mahogany
Sold
H 73.5 in W 14.25 in D 15.5 in
1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A Very Rare Tall Globe Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet with Long Rolltop Tambour Door. Appears to be all
Brass
Sold
H 60.25 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 12-Drawer Flat File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian 12-drawer flat file cabinet or chest of drawers USA
Iron
Sold
H 70 in W 59.5 in D 25.25 in
Monumental Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 36-Drawer File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare monumental antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian 36-drawer file cabinet or chest of
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Walnut File Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century English Victorian file cabinet. 24 separate drawers of solid walnut behind bi
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut Architect's Blueprint Flat File Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
map flat file cabinet or collector's cabinet USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 44.5"W x 29.5"D x
Walnut
Small Museum Filing Cabinet, Natural History Collectors Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small museum filing cabinet, Natural History collectors cabinet This small cabinet has eight
Antique Mahogany File Cabinet
Located in Eindhoven, NL
appearance to the mahogany. There are 2 keys and all locks work. Beautiful cabinet, practical and top quality
Mahogany
Hamilton Artist's Seven Drawer Flat File Cabinet
By Hamilton
Located in New Windsor, NY
Massive Hamilton artist's/printer flat file. Circa 1890-1910. These are wonderful for unmounted or
Metal
Sold
H 39.87 in W 51 in D 15.5 in
Theodore Alexander Walnut Chest of Drawers with Filing Cabinet, 21st Century
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Theodore Alexander Campaign-style Acacia solid brass finish. The chest or filing cabinet has a 9
Brass
Sold
H 22 in W 36 in D 14 in
A Pair of Fine Mahogany Filing Cabinet from the London and North Eastern Railway
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Fine Mahogany Filing Cabinet, from the London and North Eastern Railway These are good
Mahogany
Sold
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 23.82 in
Lovely Pair of Brown Hardwood Filing Cabinets with Green Gold Leaf Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of brown Mahogany cabinets with green leather
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian style file cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
reminiscent of a San Francisco Victorian home, and cabriolet legs.
Steel
Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4818, turn of the century oak, tambour fronted filing cabinet of soft color, having moulded top
Oak
Sold
H 47.56 in W 36.97 in D 23.12 in
English Folio Filing Cabinet 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Plan Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Folio filing cabinet 19th century Victorian mahogany plan chest.
Mahogany
Antique Sheet Music Cabinet, Walnut Cabinet, File Storage, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique sheet music cabinet, walnut cabinet, file storage, Scotland 1890, Antique Furniture, B1195
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Edwardian Walnut Sheet Music Cabinet File Cabinet, Scotland 1910, B2672
Located in Vancouver, BC
Edwardian walnut sheet music cabinet file cabinet, Scotland 1910, B2672 Scotland 1910 Solid
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 33 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Arts & Crafts Stacking Map Cabinet with Multiple drawers. Beautifully constructed from solid Oak and with the original brass pulls with name tag hardware present. Dovetailed dra...
Oak
$99,852
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.
Pine
$3,000
H 34 in W 47 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century Antique Pine Apothecary Store Counter Cabinet Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine kitchen island with 24 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters si...
Wood, Pine
$115,273
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$4,995
H 43 in W 26.75 in D 21.5 in
Antique Oak Architect's Blueprint File Cabinet by Hamilton, Circa 1900
By Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts 16-drawer architect's blueprint flat file cabinet or printer's cabinet By Hamilton Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1900 Oak, with origina...
Iron
$24,632
H 69.69 in W 68.9 in D 32.68 in
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter gallery and hinged frieze, havin...
Walnut
Brass Bird Cage - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely 19th century brass birdcage Beautiful small, very refined model with two brass eating containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and ve...
Brass
$230,916Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English painted breakfront library bookcase. All adjustable shelving. 1840. Dimensions 122 inches (310 cms) Wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep 96 inches (244 cms) High.
Oak
At the Window, Late 19th Century Oil Painting, gilt Frame
By Arthur Wardle
Located in London, GB
Arthur Wardle 1864 - 1949 At the Window Oil on board, signed lower left Image size: 13 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (34.25 x 19.5 cm) Hand made gilt frame Arthur Wardle Wardle, who was self-...
Oil, Board
$3,795
H 82 in W 33.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase By Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware. Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
Brass
Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...
Mahogany
$10,947
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by G...
Leather, Walnut
$3,900
H 43.25 in W 70.5 in D 22 in
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine apothecary with 64 drawers. This delightful apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to ...
Pine
$6,842
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 24 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
Mahogany
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.