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Victorian Mahogany Whatnots

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany 1850
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany 1850

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large Victorian Mahogany Whatnot. Antique circa 1850 This 6 Tiered Whatnot Stands Upon Turned Feet and Brass castors.

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880
Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

Antique English Victorian Carved Mahogany Whatnot Etagere Shelves C.1880

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian carved mahogany whatnot Etagere C.1880 A late Victorian mahogany whatnot, of three open tiers, with finials, a fret carved three quarter gallery, twist car...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Victorian Whatnot Bookshelves Mahogany 1870
Pair Victorian Whatnot Bookshelves Mahogany 1870

Pair Victorian Whatnot Bookshelves Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Victorian whatnots or bookshelves in mahogany These whatnots stand upon shaped feet Circa 1870 Each whatnot featuring 3 shelves which are supported by barley twist and turned...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany corner whatnot
Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany corner whatnot

Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany corner whatnot

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany corner whatnot, having a quality antique Victorian whatnot with four tier shelves, turned supports and decorative pierced back, raised on turn...

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Antique 1880s Corner Cupboards

Materials

American Mahogany

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot
19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890. Ornate 5 tier corner whatnot made in mahogany.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880
Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880

Victorian Whatnot Bookcase Mahogany Barley Twist Etagere 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a stunning period Victorian whatnot or bookshelf Circa 1880 and hand crafted from mahogany Three-tier form with flat display shelves, ideal for books, ornaments, or c...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Victorian, Display Stand, circa 1860
Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Victorian, Display Stand, circa 1860

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Three-Tier, Victorian, Display Stand, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique whatnot, an English, mahogany, three-tier, Victorian display stand dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Marquetry Whatnot Jewellery Cabinet
Victorian Marquetry Whatnot Jewellery Cabinet

Victorian Marquetry Whatnot Jewellery Cabinet

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian marquetry shaped dressing table and combined jewellery cabinet, with hinged top to fitted interior with turned and fluted legs with two lower shelves - 23"w x 14"d x 29.5"h

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Night Stands

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood

A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s
A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s

A Mid Victorian Opulence Mahogany Three-tier Whatnot with a Drawer, Circa 1850s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Victorian Opulence English Mahogany Three-tier Rolling Whatnot / Etagere with a drawer and turned supports.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette
19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

19th Century Antique Mahogany Whatnot with Cellarette

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century mahogany whatnot with cellarette, the top shelf supported by elegant turned columns and having decorative turned finials on the top shelf, with bold carved decoration an...

Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Whatnot Stand, Two-Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900
Antique Whatnot Stand, Two-Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900

Antique Whatnot Stand, Two-Tier Dumb Waiter, Tea Table, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique whatnot stand. An English, mahogany two-tier afternoon tea table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Whatnot
19th Century English Whatnot

19th Century English Whatnot

Located in Chicago, IL

Whatnots were originally used to display Victorian curios, or whatnots, for your guests to admire.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Whatnot
19th Century English Whatnot

19th Century English Whatnot

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century English mahogany whatnot, or tired stand, with beautifully turned supports mimicking columns, with turned frames supporting solid mahogany shelves, and a low...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors
Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors

Beautiful Victorian Brown Hardwood Two Tier Whatnot Cupboard on Castors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this charming brown Mahogany Victorian Whatnot cupboard on castors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

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Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot
Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot

Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot

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H 70.87 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in

Early Victorian Revolving Whatnot

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Rare full-size early Victorian revolving whatnot. The outer frame in figured mahogany has a rectangular top with moulded edge, supported on tall turned columns.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights
19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

19th Century Four-Tier, Mahogany Etagere or Whatnot with Barley Twist Uprights

Located in Werkendam, NL

Monumenta Historica Departement 19th century fine art and antiques. 19th century English four-tier Victorian small mahogany corner whatnot stand (étagére) to be used either standi...

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Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot
Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot

Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot

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H 48.04 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Whatnot Stand Item Code: 1400 A charming Victorian mahogany whatnot stand, dating from the mid to late 19th century, displaying elegant proportions and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot
Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot

Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot

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H 53 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Mahogany Four Tiered Whatnot - with single frieze drawer to base, raised on turned baluster, knopped and block supports - 21"w x 17.5"d x 53"h

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian 'Whatnot' in Mahogany
English Victorian 'Whatnot' in Mahogany

English Victorian 'Whatnot' in Mahogany

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H 40.75 in W 53 in D 16 in

English Victorian 'Whatnot' in Mahogany

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an exceptional copy of a Victorian 'Whatnot' in solid mahogany. It has four graduated shelves separated by Classic Victorian bracket style elements.

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Mahogany Shelf Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Early Victorian Mahogany What Not. This What Not Stands Upon Brass and Porcelain Castors. The What Not Features Turned Upright and a Shaped Upstand to the Top. Having 3 Shelves of Se...

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Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot
19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot

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H 56.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian whatnot Good quality five-tier carved mahogany what not with mirrored back panels.

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot
19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot

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H 55.12 in W 42.13 in D 14.18 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved mirror back whatnot having a lovely carved mahogany mirror back, quality mahogany top supported by 4 turned columns, 4 fret work supports, 2...

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot
19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

19th Century Carved Mahogany Victorian Mirrored Whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot
19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot

19th century carved mahogany Victorian mirrored whatnot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890. Ornate 5 tier corner whatnot made in mahogany.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Mirror Back Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian mahogany carved mirror back whatnot having a lovely carved mahogany mirror back, quality mahogany top supported by 4 turned columns, 4 fret work supports, 2...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Other

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot
19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

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H 76 in W 19 in D 18 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

An unusual and rare 19th century mahogany whatnot, the top structure having four turned finials with three shelves below with turned supports and trellis design, with a single oak li...

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Four-Tier, Display Stand, Victorian, circa 1850
Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Four-Tier, Display Stand, Victorian, circa 1850

Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Four-Tier, Display Stand, Victorian, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique whatnot. An English, mahogany four-tier display stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four Tier Carved & Turned Whatnot Corner Shelves
Antique Victorian Mahogany Four Tier Carved & Turned Whatnot Corner Shelves

Antique Victorian Mahogany Four Tier Carved & Turned Whatnot Corner Shelves

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have this beautiful Victorian mahogany four tier whatnot with barley twist columns and carved decorative sides.

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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

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H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian freestanding rosewood whatnot having three serpentine shaped rosewood shelves supported by eight solid rosewood turned columns and four original turned finials. It ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Wall Mounted Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Hanging Whatnot, Victorian
Antique Wall Mounted Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Hanging Whatnot, Victorian

Antique Wall Mounted Cabinet, English, Mahogany, Hanging Whatnot, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique wall-mounted cabinet. An English, mahogany hanging whatnot, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Étagère, French, Mahogany, 3-Tier, Plant, Stand, Whatnot, Victorian
Antique Étagère, French, Mahogany, 3-Tier, Plant, Stand, Whatnot, Victorian

Antique Étagère, French, Mahogany, 3-Tier, Plant, Stand, Whatnot, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique étagère. A French, mahogany three-tier plant stand or whatnot, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot
19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot

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H 61.63 in W 19.75 in D 19.38 in

19th Century English Mahogany Whatnot

Located in High Point, NC

19th century mahogany whatnot from England with four shelves which have scalloped galleries on the sides and are separated by hand turned barley twist shelf supports. There is a sing...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Étagère, Italian, Mahogany, Brass, 3 Tier, Whatnot, Victorian circa 1870
Antique Étagère, Italian, Mahogany, Brass, 3 Tier, Whatnot, Victorian circa 1870

Antique Étagère, Italian, Mahogany, Brass, 3 Tier, Whatnot, Victorian circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique étagère. An Italian, mahogany and brass 3-tier stand or whatnot, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Buffet, Display Stand, Victorian
Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Buffet, Display Stand, Victorian

Antique 3 Tier Whatnot, English, Mahogany, Buffet, Display Stand, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 3-tier whatnot. An English, mahogany buffet or display stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand
19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

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H 59.85 in W 18.9 in D 13.98 in

19th Century Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A mid 19th century, early Victorian period solid mahogany five tier music stand whatnot, standing on turned supports.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860
Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860

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H 59 in W 21.5 in D 14 in

Victorian Whatnot Bookshelf Inlay 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a refined Victorian whatnot or bookshelf Circa 1860 Lavish patina to the mahogany A Victorian whatnot is an elegant, multi-tiered shelving unit, often made of dark wo...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique Étagère Italian Mahogany, Boxwood, 3-Tier Whatnot, Victorian, circa 1900
Antique Étagère Italian Mahogany, Boxwood, 3-Tier Whatnot, Victorian, circa 1900

Antique Étagère Italian Mahogany, Boxwood, 3-Tier Whatnot, Victorian, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An Italian, ebonized mahogany and boxwood three tier whatnot, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Low Etagere or Whatnot with Hidden Drawer, England
Mahogany Low Etagere or Whatnot with Hidden Drawer, England

Mahogany Low Etagere or Whatnot with Hidden Drawer, England

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Elegant and useful English William IV, early Victorian period mahogany low etagere or whatnot of three-tier rectangular form having top hidden drawer and turned baluster supports on ...

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot
19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

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H 54.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

19th Century Four-Tier Whatnot

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century four-tier mahogany whatnot with an oak lined drawer at the bottom with original turned knobs, the structure supported with finely turned columns with the top section hav...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Server/Whatnot
Antique Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Server/Whatnot

Antique Victorian Mahogany Three-Tier Server/Whatnot

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian mahogany three-tier server/whatnot having three tiers of lovely quality mahogany with thumb moulded edges supported by attractive shaped and pierced mahogany ends.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian
Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Antique Whatnot Bookshelf, English, Mahogany, Demi-Lune, Bookcase, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique boat-tail whatnot bookshelf. An English, mahogany demi-lune bookcase cabinet, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Victorian Mahogany Whatnots For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of victorian mahogany whatnots available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian mahogany whatnots — often made from mahogany, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Victorian mahogany whatnots have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian mahogany whatnots made by Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Victorian Mahogany Whatnots?

Prices for victorian mahogany whatnots can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, victorian mahogany whatnots begin at $1,203 and can go as high as $5,462, while the average can fetch as much as $1,975.

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.