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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique French Sideboard Server Console Sofa Table 3-Tier with Drawer Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Renaissance Revival HIGHLY CARVED Oak Sideboard, Server or Console Sofa Table or Sideboard/Server with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly carved posts and apron with ...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue
Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm
Period: about 1810
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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1810s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Piedmont walnut chest of drawers, Louis XV, Italy, mid-18th, mid-18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large solid walnut chest of drawers with light inlaid motifs, Louis XV, Italian cabinetmaking, Piedmont region, mid-18th century
The elegant curves of the Louis XV style continue ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Commode/ Trumeau, Austria, circa 1845
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood commode, artfully handcrafted in the famous Biedermeier era in Austria around 1845. This great looking, compact shaped dresser - also called "trumeau"...
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This charming half cabinet dates back to the late Biedermeier period around 1830 and showcases timeless elegance. Crafted with a solid spruce body, it is adorned with a rich walnut v...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Japanese Antique Red and Black Tansu / Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan.
It is a lower type than a normal Tansu.
The original red color was used for a long time in an old house with a hearth, so it turned...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase features bronze detailing of rosettes at the die joints and a plaque at the crown with a floral ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Horse Tack Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
This 2-door, 3-drawer Georgian wardrobe, originally a horse tack cupboard that once stored equipment for caring for and riding horses, embodies early 19th-century craftsmanship. This...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A narrow, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque or bookcase, handcrafted of mahogany with two glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, or trophies...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Music Cabinet, English, Walnut, Drawing Room, Side Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique music cabinet. An English walnut drawing room side cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Versatile and refined, offering elegant storage in...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1860s-1910s Japanese antique Kiri medicine chest of drawers, tansu, wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A pair of mid size apothecary chest, medicine chest of drawers - "Kusuri dansu" in Japanese from Kanto area, Japan.
Dimensions of each units are same, can be used as vertically stack...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers
Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm
Period: 1800 circa
Origin: Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches.
Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole.
This antique Alpine wardrobe...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period, and the main parts are all made of cedar. It is a light and easy-to-handle size.
...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique 18th Century Country Oak George III Welsh Dresser & Plate Rack 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian oak Welsh dresser & plate rack, Cardigan, Mid Wales, circa 1780.
The dresser is in two sections, above is a plate rack with a stepped cornice and having three...
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1780s Welsh Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large 19th century Flemish carved oak cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Flemish carved oak cabinet circa 1870.
Profusely carved cupboard of grand proportions in the baroque revival taste. Comprising of 2 sections.
Understated cornic...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Scottish Stained Glass Carved Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Robert Adam
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning Scotch secretary in oak and stained glass very unique and will make a statement in any room feel free to reach out with any questions
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Late 19th Century Scottish Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
Consisting of an upper and lower piece, this handsome 4-door cupboard boasts a one-of-a-kind finish. Layers of blue-grey and creamy white paint have been meticulously dry-scraped to ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Italian, Veneto, Louis XV Period Shaped Walnut 4-Door Credenza, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a serpentine shaped top with a molded edge above a conforming case housing four doors, the doors between paneled pilasters, the case raised on a plinth-form base above bracket...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed decorative motifs on the top rail, front and brass detailing.
It has 3 drawers wi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique French Gothic Revival Carved Burled Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A late 19th century French Gothic Revival carved walnut burlwood tiered shelf-top locking corner cupboard with hidden storage compartment and ornate pyrography decoration.
Hand-craf...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Primitive Pine Iron Banded Studded Dome Top Storage Trunk Chest 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique chest / trunk / box, made of pine with lightly curved dome top, with iron banded edges and studded details. Two black leather handles at sides. Interior re-papered at least t...
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century was known as a golden age of letter writing and diary keeping. As such, desks were necessary pieces found in many homes and businesses across America. Of the many de...
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined example of late 18th-century Italian neoclassical furniture, this petite chest of drawers is both elegant and functional. Vene...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old black cabinet called " Tansu" in Japan.
It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period and was placed in the attic of a thatched-roofed house for a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique French Provinvial Neoclassical Knockdown Mirroed Armoire Wardrobe 89"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial knockdown armoire / wardrobe / closet. Made of oak featuring a chic white painted finish with large central beveled vanity / dressing mirror flanked by two...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English Glazed Mahogany Bookcase
sku 2027
Together W187 x D45 x H182 cm
Base W185 x D41 x H57 cm
Top W187 x D45 x H125 cm
Top internal shelf depth 34 cm
Weight...
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19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Chest, Saint Anne Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and fluted rounded corners. Its three drawers of dove...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1760.
Wonderful Georgian example, with a delightful v...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1809 Alpine Green Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Painted Chest in Fir Wood - Dated 1809
Code: C173
Wood Type: Fir Wood
Period: Dated 1809
Origin: Tyrol - Alps
Dimensions:
Height: 61 cm - Width: 139 cm - Depth: 64 cm
Height: 24.02 in - Width: 54.72 in - Depth: 25.20 in
Description:
Chest made of painted fir wood with a dark green background, typical of the Alpine tradition. The front is divided into three panels with molded frames painted in red: two feature stylized floral bouquets, and the central one bears an inscription in old Gothic German...
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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive English Gothic Medieval style Cabinet, Circa 1714. Built during the reign of King George I in honor of Hugh Lupus the First Earl of Chester and his castle. Hu...
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Early 18th Century English Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt.
The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian, Emiliana, Louis XVI Period Inlaid & Veneered 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1785
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of walnut and walnut veneers with secondary wood on the back and inner drawer rails, the rectangular top with a double banded alternating inlays resting atop a c...
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1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Bookcase Round Corner Display Case Shanxi. Wonderful Round Corner Bookcase, Display case, Scholars Shelf. This case features an open façade having four large spacious ...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode, Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features its original Saint Anne marble top. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are de...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Bookcase
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this 19th Century bookcase or dresser from a house in the mountains North of Verona.
Beautiful authentic hand painted designs, some restoration including re varnishing th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
A French marble top painted sideboard, C.1840.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This antique Louis XV style buffet has a rustic finish and provides excellent storage with a great surface for serving or display or your cherished collections. The rectangular marbl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Painted Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking French 19th century enfilade would be a fine addition to any room, with its narrow proportions and weathered slate blue finish over pine construction. The exterior show...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812
Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm
Period: 1812
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Description:
Antique painte...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Antique Early 19th C French Carved Oak Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Normandy 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, elegant early 19th century antique French carved oak wedding armoire, Normandy, circa 1820.
The armoire is very finely carved and has a arched and scroll carved cornice, belo...
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
antique 19th century English Biedermeijer flame mahogany on oak 4 door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This magnificent antique English cabinet is a striking example of the Biedermeier style, a design movement that flourished between 1815 and 1848. Renowned for its simplicity, eleganc...
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Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1875s Meiji Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is believed that it was used in the Tohoku region of Japan, and the material is made of cedar.
On the back, there is a trace of "Meiji 8" writte...
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a historically significant Japanese tansu (chest) from the Meiji era (1860s–1900s), crafted from cedar wood.
Its minimalist and refined design embodies traditional Japanese ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Slide Bookcase Holder Nineteenth Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Extremely well-constructed English Victorian Bookslide of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The adjustable base raised on a plai...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique flame mahogany chest of drawers having one shallow over 3 deeper drawers with brass escutcheons. The top with quartered veneer and beveled edge with cross banding. The cabine...
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19th Century Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany and attributed to the reno...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Chest with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless bow front chest from England, made of mahogany in the Regency period. The top surface is cut from a single plank, and outlined by a trim of faux bamboo that is carved oak....
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19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier’ or jam cabinet. These c...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Red and Blue FLoral Painted Cupboard - 1793
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1793
Measurements: H. 188 cm - W. 126 cm (144 at the frames) - D. 47 cm (56 at the frames)
Period: 1793
Origin: Tyrol (European Alpine region)
Wood: Fir
Desc...
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1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Antique 3 Crystal Decanter Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver plated cut brass gothic revival mounts and carry handles to the sides, circa 1880 i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Cabinet 'Ståndskåp' from Hälsingland, Sweden, late 1800s
Years of sun, wear, and neglect have transformed it into what it is today – a beautiful Swedish blue painted cabinet...
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1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Italian Cupboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century cupboard was sourced near Milan in Italy.
It has been more recently re-painted inside and out - retaining a lovely aged appearance with plenty of character an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Wavy Glass Door China Cabinet Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Colonial Cherry Wood Wavy Glass Door China Cabinet Hutch Top. Item features individual panes of antique wavy glass, blue painted interior, solid wood construction, q...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Pair of Italian 18th Century Folding Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Walnut Burl
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Louis XV Lastronate Flap Dressers, rare pair of 18th-century walnut and burl walnut slab tiered chests of drawers from the Lombard-Venetian area, in good condition. The front...
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1760s Italian Louis XV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nutwood
Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Server Sideboard Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance Dumbwaiter.
Direct from England, a fabulous antique server or dumbwaiter, quite large and majestic, over 4 ft. t...
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1880s British Louis XIII Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Rosewood Secretary Dresser Desk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Rectangular Secrétaire in rosewood in frames of rosewood.
It opens with a drawer in the upper part and a flap discovering two drawers,
Feet with cut sides.
In the lower part ornamen...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Drawer Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old black cabinet in Japan, which is called a "tansu" in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar.
The drawers are wide on the si...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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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