$4,400
H 77.75 in W 56.5 in D 15.5 in
Drexel “Triune” Hutch Cabinet, Mid-Century Mahogany Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A stately hutch cabinet from Drexel’s sought-after Triune collection, crafted in rich mahogany and
Wood, Mahogany
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 92 in W 66 in D 16 in
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with
Brass
$1,815Sale Price|44% Off
H 67.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood
Porcelain, Walnut
$4,020
H 80.32 in W 57.09 in D 14.97 in
VINTAGE TRIPLE SPOT LiGHT MILITARY CAMPAIGN DREXEL HERITAGE CABINET BOOKCASE
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Drexel Heritage Military Campaign style China Cabinet or display case with top lights and glass shelves
Glass, Walnut, Pine
$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
. Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Fretwork Rattan Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet by Drexel. Item
Wood
$6,000 / set
H 73 in W 32 in D 17 in
Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Asian Compact Display Cabinets Showcases China Cabinets Drawers MINT!
Brass
$2,500
H 80 in W 69 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 pc Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Modern Campaign Style 3 Piece Lighted China Cabinet Curio Display. Circa Late 20th
Glass, Wood
$4,600
H 54 in W 39 in D 22 in
Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
Brass
DREXEL HERITAGE Chippendale Flame Mahogany China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style china cabinet by Drexel Heritage. Mahogany with inlaid flame mahogany, brass
Brass
DREXEL Touraine II Pecan French Country China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A china display cabinet in the French Country style by Drexel, from their Touraine II Collection
Brass
Unavailable
H 51 in W 42 in D 19 in
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Mindoro Wood China Hutch
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s China hutch designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective. Made of Mindoro wood, the hutch
Vintage Coastal Drexel Lacquered Bamboo China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage coastal China cabinet. A beautiful pea green lacquered finish on a chic bamboo
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Style Drexel Heritage Lighted Display China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite China cabinet is richly decorated with gold chinoiserie motif on the front and sides. The
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 71.5 in W 54.5 in L 71.5 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry French Provincial China Cabinet Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1985 Drexel Heritage French Provincial china cabinet. Made of cherry featuring rectangular
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 80 in W 54.5 in D 15 in
Mid Century Drexel Furniture Chinoiserie China Breakfront Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
With gilt painted motifs and scenic vignettes throughout, this signed Drexel breakfront is a keeper
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 74 in W 56 in D 19 in
Drexel Meridian Mid Century Modern Walnut China Display Cabinet Buffet Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Meridian Collection China Cabinet Showcase by Drexel No 964-220-2, Circa 1964. Features a light
Walnut
Sold
H 72 in W 36.5 in D 16 in
Drexel Georgian Crotch Mahogany Bowfront China Cupboard Curio Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Georgian style bowfront china cabinet or cupboard, circa 1940s. Made of genuine
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Triune Mahogany China Hutch Display Cabinet Cupboard
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel triune china cabinet. Made of mahogany featuring upper curio with two shelves and
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 67 in W 26 in D 21 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drexel Sirocco Blonde China Cabinet Credenza Display
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern two-piece China cabinet by Drexel Furniture. Item features marked
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet 78'
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera display cabinet 582-536, circa 1978. Features Chinoiserie japanned (black
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 87 in W 47 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Imperial Windsor cabinet by Drexel & Magnavox. A beautiful Federal style mahogany library
Mahogany
Sold
H 69 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Baker School Flame Mahogany Corner China Cabinet by Drexel, circa 1940
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage baker school corner china cabinet by Drexel offers flame mahogany construction in
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut China Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel mid century walnut china cabinet China cabinet measures: 48.5 wide x 20
Glass, Walnut
China Cabinet or Hutch by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, 1959
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Charleston, WV
Hutch for Drexel Cabinets, from the Sun Coast series. A petite unit measuring only 48" wide, 13
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut 2-Piece China Cabinet
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut 2-Piece China Cabinet. Featuring
Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Walnut China Cabinet
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile mid century walnut china cabinet The china cabinet measures
Brass
Sold
H 67.25 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
MCM Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration 1-piece lighted walnut china hutch cabinet
Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Walnut
Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront
Lacquer
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut and Rosewood Slim Curio China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern tall curio cabinet.
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid Century Two Piece China Hutch Sideboard
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel mid century two piece china hutch sideboard China cabinet measures: 48
Brass
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Lighted Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black lacquered china cabinet by Drexel in Chinese chinoiserie style features hand painted gold
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 62 in W 64 in D 19.25 in
B.P. John Two-Piece Asian Modern Walnut China Hutch with Bench or Planter
By James Mont, B.P. John, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite American made China hutch bookcase. The piece packs a wallop with storage capability and
Walnut
Mid-Century John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Trenton, NJ
with matching John Van Koert for Drexel chairs, sideboard, or china cabinet. Create a cohesive and
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers and large compartments hidden by cabinet doors. A stylish matching china cabinet with glass doors
Walnut
Sold
H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Drexel Et Cetera liine china cabinet circa 1978. Features Chinoiserie japanned black
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80 in W 55 in D 15.5 in
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80 in W 54.5 in D 15.5 in
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80 in W 56.5 in D 14 in
Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Decorated Breakfront China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Paint Decorated Breakfront China Cabinet. Item features
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
Drexel Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Lighted China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful black laquered china display cabinet in excellent condition. It features chinoiserie
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 80 in W 34 in D 17 in
Pair of Drexel Heritage Old Continent Lighted Curio China Cabinet Display Case
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Drexel heritage old continent lighted curio China cabinets. Listing includes (2 curios
Glass, Wood
Kipp Stewart Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut China Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern china cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel.
Sold
H 67 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern walnut china hutch cabinet with glass upper doors by Kipp Stewart and
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century China Cabinet by John Van Koert Profile for Drexel 1950's
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Drexel Profile china cabinet, designed by John Van Koert. The case features a lighted
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Fluted Doors Walnut China Cabinet Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality Mid-Century Modern walnut hutch.
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drexel Campaign China Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho china cabinet. Made by the iconic Drexel group and tagged inside the drawer
Metal
Sold
H 70.5 in W 36 in D 16 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Style Oriental Black Painted Glass Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Drexel Style Oriental Black Painted Glass Door China Cabinet. Item features 2
Glass, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 78 in W 33.5 in D 20 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Black Gold Chinoiserie Bow Front China Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bow Front China Display Cabinet. Item featured
Glass, Wood
Barney Flagg for Drexel 1962 Parallel Hutch
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in South Charleston, WV
Barney Flagg for Drexel, Parallel Series. Produced 1962. China Cabinet, hutch and display case with
Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 36 in
Modernist Dining Suite Designed by John O. Van Koert for Drexel's Profile Series
By John Van Koert
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs. The chair upholstery fabric is in fair condition. The coordinating Drexel Profile China Cabinet
Upholstery, Ash
Asian Chinoiserie China Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Black lacquered China cabinet by Drexel in Chinese chinoiserie style features hand painted murals
Glass, Wood
DREXEL Heritage Passage Campaign Style China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A campaign style china cabinet by Drexel Heritage of Drexel, North Carolina, USA in the 1980s. Made
Brass
Sold
H 85 in W 55 in D 14 in
DREXEL HERITAGE Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lighted China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style china display cabinet by Drexel Heritage, from their Et Cetera
Brass
Drexel Heritage Maple China Hutch
By Drexel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Drexel Heritage China hutch features cabinet lighting, glass shelves and drawers with silverware
Wood
Sold
H 57.25 in W 43.5 in D 14.5 in
Edward Womley Drexel Precedent Upper China Cabinet Bookcase Conversion
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in New London, CT
furniture designs throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s for Dunbar and later Drexel. After working for
Elm
1950 Drexel Dresser w/ Chinese Red Lacquer Finish
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Hudson, NY
Flat finish. Nickel-plated handles.7 drawers. Some minor rough areas under paint.
Wood, Lacquer
Sideboard and China Cabinet Hutch by James Bouffard for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Sideboard and China cabinet hutch by James Bouffard for Drexel in pecan wood.
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 64 in W 48 in D 21 in
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
Mahogany
Sold|$5,804
H 34.85 in W 41.74 in D 3.55 in
'Study of Three Horses' by Charles Verlat (1824 – Antwerp – 1890)
Located in Knokke, BE
Charles Verlaat 1824 – Antwerp – 1890 Belgian Painter Study of Three Horses Signature: not signed Medium: oil on paper mounted on panel Dimensions: image size 47 x 60, frame size 8...
Oil, Wood Panel, Paper
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 57 in D 22 in
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
Oak, Paint
$980Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Rare Antique Edwardian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Filing Cabinet Console 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare Antique Edwardian filing cabinet secretary desk / console / music stand. Made of mahogany featuring a unique stacked design with upper secretary and lower filing cabinets. Pat...
Mahogany
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
$1,989Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
$115,855
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
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 77 in D 33.5 in
Southwood Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch 77"
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Southwood Chinese Chippendale parlor settee / sofa / couch featuring a camelback design with floral upholstery, rolled arms and mahogany fretwork legs. Southwood, Hickory, N...
Fabric
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
H 62 in W 39 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Armoire Tallboy Dresser 62"
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Martinsville MCM Ash Burl Armoire, circa 1960s. A fun blend of Mid Century and Art Deco styling. Features double doors over three dovetailed lower drawers. Ope...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
Brass
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
$507Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Dimunitive Small Side Table Cabinet Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinet. Features black trimmed in gold with a geisha scene along the front. The cabinet opens to one shelf for accessory storage. Dimensions: 24" x 14" ...
Hardwood, Lacquer
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Sheraton style 19th century country pine breakfront bookcase cabinet with lattice center doors and open sides shelves. The one piece construction classic country farmhouse st...
Pine
Mid Century Dyrlund Teak Arched Lighted Display Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Lighted Display or Curio Cabinet attributed to Dyrlund. Cathedral Arched top with paned glass doors, a moody beautiful piece in deeper toned t...
Glass, Teak
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of mahogany with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other ...
Glass, Mahogany
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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.