Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass mounted walnut credenza, the well figured top having a moulded edge. Above a central door
Antique 19th Century British Credenzas
Walnut
Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass mounted walnut credenza, the well figured top having a moulded edge. Above a central door
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut credenza, having glass doors and bowed ends, standing on a
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exhibition quality mid 19th century burr walnut Credenza, or side cabinet, of good bold
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Credenza
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Credenza of Fine Quality, Inlaid with Sycamore and Boxwood
Walnut
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut mirrored credenza
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut mirrored credenza having a shaped top with a thumb moulded
Glass, Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Credenza by Gillow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Magnificent Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Credenza by Gillows Item Code: S27-753A A superb
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Credenza
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is an attractive mid-Victorian ormolu-mounted, burr walnut and boxwood inlaid credenza dating
Metal
$6,208
H 37.8 in W 66.54 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut credenza having an outstanding quality burr
Walnut
$7,539
H 41.15 in W 66.15 in D 16.15 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Ormolu Mounted Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut ormolu mounted credenza having a burr walnut
Ormolu
$6,167
H 40.75 in W 60.04 in D 15.95 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Inlaid Burr Walnut Porcelain Mounted Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut porcelain mounted credenza having a burr
Porcelain, Walnut
$12,280
H 42.13 in W 72.45 in D 17.13 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having an outstanding quality
Walnut
$5,344
H 40.75 in W 59.85 in D 15.56 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique 19th Century Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a superb quality
Walnut
$5,419
H 42.33 in W 63.98 in D 19.3 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza/sideboard having a superb quality burr
Walnut
$2,675
H 36.03 in W 60.04 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Four Drawer Sideboard Credenza 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian revival breakfront burr walnut sideboard dating from the late 20th
Walnut
$5,344
H 40.75 in W 59.85 in D 15.56 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a superb quality burr walnut
Walnut
$11,118
H 42.72 in W 74.61 in D 18.51 in
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut marquetry inlaid credenza having a serpentine shaped walnut
Walnut
$6,442
H 37.41 in W 61.82 in D 15.56 in
Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian burr walnut credenza with a fabulous quality serpentine shaped top and
Ormolu
$8,575
H 41.34 in W 83.47 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and marquetry inlaid
Ormolu
$9,000
H 40 in W 66.5 in D 16 in
19th Century English Walnut and Burr Walnut Credenza / Server / Display Cabinet
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a walnut credenza / server / display cabinet made in England, circa 1860. The entirety of
Walnut, Burl
$9,261
H 87.41 in W 72.45 in D 21.66 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Carved Mirror Back Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut and carved mirror back credenza having an
Walnut
$5,831
H 41.34 in W 60.63 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid and ormolu mounted credenza, circa 1860 in
Ormolu
$8,164
H 35.44 in W 72.45 in D 21.66 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marble Top Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
??Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marble top credenza having a white serpentine
Marble
$16,259
H 44.3 in W 74.81 in D 14.97 in
Outstanding Large Antique Inlaid Floral Marquetry Burr Walnut Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
credenza having a quality burr walnut breakfront top above a pretty inlaid floral marquetry shaped frieze
Walnut
$21,611
H 104.5 in W 78 in D 20 in
Exhibition Quality Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Mirror Back Credenza
Located in Martlesham, GB
An exhibition quality 19th Century burr walnut mirror back credenza, the shaped mirror back top
Walnut
$14,368
H 43.71 in W 85.83 in D 18.9 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and floral marquetry inlaid credenza
Ormolu
$7,471
H 43.51 in W 74.61 in D 20.28 in
Superb Quality Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut And Amboyna Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality large antique Victorian burr walnut and amboyna inlaid credenza having a superb
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Victorian burr walnut Credenza with open ends enclosing two shelves with two centre
Walnut
19th century Victorian glazed burr walnut sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian glazed walnut sideboard circa 1870. Good quality high Victorian walnut
Brass
Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this magnificent Irish Victorian burr walnut credenza, a stunning antique
Marble
$8,164
H 35.44 in W 72.45 in D 21.66 in
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Marble Top Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian burr walnut marble top credenza having a white
Marble
C19th Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
A Excellent Victorian Credenza made From Burr Walnut and kingwood Lovely Ormolu Mounts and Central
Walnut
19th Century Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th century burr walnut credenza, the shaped moulded top with satinwood
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality Victorian burr walnut & marquetry credenza, having an amboyna and cross
Brass
Victorian Credenza Burr Walnut Cabinet Sevres Plaque 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Victorian credenza is raised upon ebonised turned feet Circa 1860 Hand crafted from burr
Walnut
High Victorian inlaid burr walnut credenza with mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian inlaid and marquetry walnut credenza with mirror circa 1870. We are pleased
Ormolu
$4,109
H 42.13 in W 45.67 in D 14.97 in
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Credenza/Side Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut satinwood inlaid credenza/side cabinet having a quality burr
Satinwood, Walnut
$11,663
H 46.86 in W 74.81 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza Sèvres Plaques, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut and ebonized Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu-mounted
Ormolu
$3,250
H 33 in W 50 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian Burr Wood Walnut Serpentine Marble Top Sideboard Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burr Wood Walnut Serpentine Marble Top Sideboard Credenza. Item features a shaped
Marble
$17,151
H 116.15 in W 73.63 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ormolu-mounted breakfront mirror backed credenza, circa 1860 in date. The well figured burr walnut top
Ormolu
Victorian Burr Walnut Sideboard
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza with Porcelain Plaques Item Code: 1290 An elegant mid-19th century
Walnut
Victorian Credenza Cabinet Walnut, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian burr walnut Credenza. Standing Upon a Plinth Base. circa 1860 The Central Glazed Door
Walnut
Victorian Credenza Sideboard Mirrored Back Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Victorian Burr Walnut Mirrored Back Credenza. Circa 1860 Here we Have a Superb Quality
Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality Victorian burr walnut credenza. The top has burr walnut veneers with a boxwood
Walnut
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality large Victorian inlaid burr walnut credenza, circa 1860. The shaped top is in
Walnut
Exhibition Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Exhibition quality Victorian burr walnut credenza with ebonized central door inlaid with floral
Ormolu
Superb Quality Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in London, GB
Circa 1860, superb quality large Victorian inlaid burr walnut credenza. The shaped top is in
Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Credenza
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut and marquetry inlaid Victorian Period credenza. Having a shaped top veneered in
Walnut
Antique Small Credenza Cabinet Burr Walnut Ormolu Mounted
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb quality Victorian inlaid burr walnut ormolu mounted antique baby credenza cabinet with bowed
Walnut
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 70.08 in D 18.9 in
Antique 19th Century Finest Quality Inlaid Credenza Burr Walnut ( REF AF-3412 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
absolute finest quality of burr walnut and amboyna wood. Every inch of this stunning piece is highly inlaid
Walnut
Exhibition Quality Credenza with Picture Stand and Storage
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4064 Very rare Victorian burr walnut and ebonised credenza with picture stand and storage, having
Glass, Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire
An excellent quality nineteenth century burr walnut credenza. Having a shaped breakfront top with
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 41.55 in W 60 in D 16 in
Antique Burr Walnut and Gilt Ormolu Mounted Antique Credenza Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Antrim, GB
A stunning exhibition quality Victorian figured and burr walnut and gilt ormolu mounted antique
Walnut
Antique Walnut Credenza, Hall, Side Cabinet
Located in Antrim, GB
A fine quality Victorian burr walnut credenza or side cabinet of breakfront form with moulded
Walnut
Italian Lacquered Walnut Burr Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
High gloss lacquered walnut burr / burl credenza. Rich grain detail creates a book-matched surface
Walnut, Burl, Lacquer
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza in good condition. The credenza has a decorative inlay to the
Walnut
19th Century Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century burr walnut and floral marquetry credenza of serpentine form, having
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian burr walnut credenza with a fantastic quality serpentine top and kingwood
Mirror, Kingwood, Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Credenza
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Credenza of Excellent Quality Inlaid with Sycamore and Boxwood
Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut credenza having a quality burr walnut breakfront
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian burr walnut credenza, Circa 1860 in date. Displaying sophistication and
Walnut
Burr Walnut and Tulipwood Ormolu-Mounted Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Burr walnut and tulipwood ormolu-mounted credenza, the rectangular top having bowed ends with
Walnut
Exceptional Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exceptional quality Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a burr walnut top with a thumb
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Open Ended Credenza
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique Victorian credenza in burr walnut of very rare small proportions
Ormolu
Sold
H 48 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
16th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut and Burr Walnut Intarsia Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
credenza has a fascinating intarsia burr façade. The front, which consists of three belt drawers above a
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a quality burr walnut shaped
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a beautiful walnut top, pretty
Walnut
Superb antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid credenza
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid credenza, having a quality burr walnut shaped
Brass
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a desirable shaped gallery to the
Walnut
Victorian Burr Wood Walnut Serpentine Marble-Top Credenza
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique Victorian burr wood walnut serpentine marble-top sideboard credenza. Item includes a shaped
Marble
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Description this is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid credenza, circa
Glass, Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza C1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza, circa 1860 in date . Oozing
Sold
H 37.6 in W 64.18 in D 17.92 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marble Top Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marble top credenza Outstanding quality
Walnut
Sold
H 42.92 in W 58.67 in D 15.75 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a quality burr walnut shaped
Walnut
Sold
H 42.92 in W 58.67 in D 15.75 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique 19th Century Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza having a quality burr
Walnut
Fine Quality 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian antique burr walnut inlaid credenza having a beautiful walnut top, a
Walnut
Sold
H 41.74 in W 61.42 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Ormolu-Mounted Credenza
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid and ormolu-mounted credenza, circa 1860 in
Ormolu
Sold
H 36.23 in W 59.65 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid marble top credenza having a shaped white marble top
Marble
Sold
H 40.56 in W 66.93 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian serpentine inlaid burr walnut credenza side cabinet 19th century. This is a
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 43.9 in W 59.45 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 1860
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine mid-19th century Victorian period quality figured burr walnut marquetry inlaid credenza
Walnut
Sold
H 41.54 in W 112.21 in D 18.9 in
Outstanding Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid serpentine shaped credenza
Serpentine
Sold
H 40.56 in W 59.85 in D 16.34 in
Antique Credenza, English, Burr Walnut, Sideboard, Display Cabinet, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique credenza. An English, burr walnut sideboard or display cabinet, dating to the
Walnut
Sold
H 40.16 in W 71.26 in D 13.78 in
Outstanding Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid credenza by Edwards and
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 72.05 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early Victorian bow ended burr walnut, Gonçalo alves and marquetry inlaid
Wood, Walnut
Burr Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Breakfront Side Cabinet/Credenza
Located in Folkestone, GB
Finest quality mid 19th century burr walnut and ormolu mounted breakfront side cabinet constructed
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 72.05 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Credenza, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique early Victorian bow ended burr walnut, gonçalo alves and marquetry inlaid
Walnut
Sold
H 42.52 in W 65.36 in D 16.93 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut, ebonised and marquetry
Ormolu
Sold
H 43.31 in W 73.23 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and and marquetry
Ormolu
Sold
H 41.34 in W 83.47 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and marquetry inlaid
Ormolu
Sold
H 41.74 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Serpentine Credenza, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and kingwood floral marquetry inlaid
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza, circa 1860 in date. This piece
Antique Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Credenza, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid credenza, circa 1870 in date. This piece
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique mid Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut marquetry credenza, circa
Sold
H 42.13 in W 72.84 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Four-Door Credenza, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut and inlaid credenza, circa 1880 in date. The
Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique mid Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut marquetry credenza, circa 1860 in
Sold
H 40.95 in W 75.99 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza Side Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut and inlaid credenza, circa 1860 in date
Ormolu
Sold
H 39.38 in W 59.85 in D 15.36 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid 3 Door Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian burr walnut, marquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted credenza, circa
Ormolu
Sold
H 43.51 in W 74.61 in D 20.28 in
Superb Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Amboyna Inlaid Credenza/Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality large antique Victorian burr walnut and amboyna inlaid credenza having a superb
Walnut, Amboyna
Sold
H 40.16 in W 72.45 in L 40.16 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
A Victorian inlaid burr walnut credenza embellished with ormolu stylised columns, which bears the
Ormolu
Sold
H 44.89 in W 72.84 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and marquetry inlaid credenza, Circa
Ormolu
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
Mahogany
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
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.