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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Creator: Maitland Smith
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Writing Desk or Bureau Plat Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Regency style writing desk or bureau plat desk
By Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture, "Archetype" Collection
USA,...
Category
1990s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
This secretary measures: 26 wide x 20 deep x 50.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much det...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Curved Front Sideboard Credenza Buffet Server
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Curved Front Sideboard Credenza Buffet Server
This sideboard measures: 64 wide x 22 deep x 35.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lightin...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large French Campaign Style Iron w Leather Top & Apron by Maitland Smith
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large iron desk with embossed leather top and apron by Maitland Smith. Iron with arrow decoration as side supports along with gilt brass accents on the legs. The iron is lac...
Category
1970s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Sideboard Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay and original b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Baker Mid-Century Bleached Four Drawer Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of Baker Company mid-century modern bleached mahogany four drawer chests with brass inset handles. Baker Furniture is a renowned American furniture maker known for hig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware. Perfect for an elegant powder room.
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Baker Furniture Co. Italian Rococo Style Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very authentic looking Italian Rococo secretary desk with a bookcase top by Baker furniture company. The piece is made of gorgeous warm walnut and features mirrored doors o...
Category
1970s American Rococo Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Furniture Queen Anne Burled Walnut Lowboy Dresser or Console, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne style lowboy dresser, entry table, or console table
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Book-matched banded wal...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chic, Rare find-- A fabulous Hollywood Regency style grass cloth raffia cream lacquer mid century Cabinet by Baker Furniture. Feature a smooth, glossy lacquered grass cloth and a sle...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,771 Sale Price
25% Off
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
U...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany and Satinwood Demilune Cabinet, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Flame mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlay, and original brass ...
Category
1980s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Black, Gold & Marble Storage Cabinet or Credenza by Baker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous vintage cabinet circa 1950's by Baker Furniture. It features a beautiful black finish with gold trim and calacatta italian marble. Lo...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Chest / Commode By Baker Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style painted commode / chest by Baker Furniture Company. It has silver gilt and French gray accents and dovetail construction. It is in very good condition...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Cherry Server With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic lines with three apron drawers over three doors, all with dark painted string inlay type details, the doors in a diamond motif and two with brass shield form escutcheons and two keys. The two doors open to compartments (lacking shelves). The skirt rail and lower front feet with ebonized painted line detail.
With a fine black variegated marble top.
L. 68", Depth 21", H. 35"
Condition: There is age and use related wear including scrapes to the side supports and right front foot, areas of finish loss and some ring...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A single Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode having flame decoration and leather wrapped trim. Each drawer is adorned with lion face drawer pulls.
Category
1970s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Carlton House Horn Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 20th C. tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland Smith. A wood frame, with applied horn and brass inlay detailing. Multiple cubbies and drawers, with cast brass drop pull...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Horn, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Elm Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard buffet or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved solid elm wood, wit...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1940s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, mirrored backslash, and original...
Category
1940s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Birdseye Maple Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style sideboard, credenza, or console
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Birdseye maple, with carved details and original brass hardware.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Cabinet l...
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Library Cabinet Lighted Secretary Desk Stacking Unit
Located in West Chester, PA
Baker Furniture from the 18th century French Stacking Units Collection as shown in the Baker Catalogue Volume 1 page 62. Upper wire door cabinet section...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
NVIN0507 Vintage Demi Lune Baker Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Baker Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, having recently been restored to give it a straight from the showroom look.
Simple yet sophisticate...
Category
1980s Renaissance Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved taupe painted oak, with original brass h...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Sideboard, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style demilune cabinet or sideboard
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, original brass hardware,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Victorian Carved Mahogany Sideboard Buffet or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Victorian or American Colonial style carved mahogany sideboard, buffet server, or console table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Campaign Style Serving Tray with Two Folding Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century campaign style server features hardwood construction, original oak finish, removable serving tray with brass accents, and two folding leaf’s with removable legs.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Collector's Edition secretary cabinet by Baker Furniture Company in the French style of Louis XV. The secretary is made of upper and lower cabinets made of carved walnut with working locks and keys. The upper cabinet features an arching crown centered by a heavily carved cartouche. The beautifully paneled doors with brass decorative hardware open to reveal a shallow finished interior having a pair of adjustable display shelves. The abattant, or slant front desk, of the lower cabinet hinges...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Mahogany Inlay & Banded Bookcase 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A bookcase by Maitland Smith offers mahogany construction with upper having single glass door opening to shelved interior over lower blind concave door cabinet with inlaid and banded...
Category
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Chic Restored Cream Lacquer Raffia Commode by Baker Furniture, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This is a gorgeous Baker solid oak china...
Category
Early 2000s American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Italy, Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized traditional form with a serpentine front having three drawers clad in bronze with bronze h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, 1960s
Bla...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Demilune Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Mid Century Gold Leaf Cabinet Credenza
This cabinet measures: 49.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 35.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Baker Collectors Edition Burl Wood Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautiful Bombe front with a scalloped apron along the bottom. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group. Marked inside the drawer. Acqu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Three-Drawer Cherry and Brass Asian Style Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Three drawer Asian style cherry chest by Baker Furniture Company. T-drawers have dovetail construction with brass hardware. Minor wear to the top. 38" wide x 31" tall x 18" deep.
Category
20th Century North American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Campaign Style Desk or Credenza
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage desk or credenza crafted in mahogany and satinwood with multiple components having a wide profile with four drawers on one side and a cabinet with two shelves on the...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Restored Walnut & Burl Helen Hobey Baker Cabinet + Pair Mirrors Danish Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and super sculptural cabinet or dresser was designed in the 1970s by Helen Hobey for Baker. It features a walnut and burlwood construction that is warm and pleasant to the ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Baker French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chests
By Baker Furniture
USA, late 20th century
White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Archetype Collection Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1990s Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore
$2,621 Sale Price
25% Off
Wood Tambour chest by Baker
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful tambour wood chest made by Baker furniture probably in the 1970s and is in great condition and could be used for many things
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Directoire Style Paint Decorated Two Drawer Baker Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker Furniture paint decorated dresser or commode. The piece has some minor signs of use and wear such as rings from cups a...
Category
1960s American Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser By Baker Furniture Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser by Baker Furniture Co.
A gorgeous French Country/Regency Louis XVI/Swedish Gustavian style dresser by Baker Furniture USA....
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenza, sideboard buffet, or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Shallow Depth Baker Furniture Directoire Figured Walnut Directoire Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your home with this timeless Baker Furniture Company French Directoire Style Sideboard, expertly crafted in rich fiddle-back walnut. A distinguished example of Baker’s commit...
Category
1950s American Directoire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved cherry wood, with ebonized columns and feet, an...
Category
1980s American Empire Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Fruitwood Commodes or Chests by Baker
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous matching pair of mid-century modern commodes or bachelors chests of drawers by Baker Furniture. The commodes feature beautifully veneered cases with rich fruitwood woodgrain...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Traditional Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Baker Furniture Historic Charleston collection mahogany Sheraton style Serpentine sideboard.
A classic timele...
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Cherry and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted bookcase or display cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved cherry wood case, with beautiful burl wood front, mullione...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 46.25 wide x 20 deep x 49 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, bar cabinet, or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original olive green and cream lacquered fi...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
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.
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