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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Vienna Secession
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany caddy top with boxwood inlay stringing above 4 figured mahogany cockbeeded oak lined ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Other

18th Century George III Adam Satinwood Credenzas Hand Painted Gilt 1700
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic English cabinet, Satinwood, with parts decorated in pure gold , carved columns, finely painted in the classic Adams Brothers style, George III era , second half of the eigh...
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1770s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Country English Georgian Style Pine Glazed Bookcase or Cupboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country English bookcase cabinet or cupboard made in the Georgian taste. The two-part cabinet is crafted from pine and has a step back top case. The top features an astragal...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Antique English Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic chest of drawers, the top with a carved edge over a slim slide pull lined in green felt with brass open drop pulls. The four graduated drawers with fine brass beaded bales ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Georgian Solid Mahogany Block Front Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style block front nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Meas...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Georgian Style Wardrobe, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A magnificent 19th Century two-barreled cabinet, a perfect example of symetry between the portuguese Dona Maria style and Gerorgian style that inspir...
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century oak coffer
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the two panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled sides, st...
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1740s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Georgian Revival Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Georgian revival mahogany sideboard with arched back brass railing, sideboard is of rectangular form with bow front and faded mahogany top with marquetry of bows and s...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Oak Dresser Base Of Good Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Three Frieze Drawers With Replacement Knobs, Over Elegant Turned Upright Supports With Original Potboard Shelf And Rare Panelled Back Below. As suggested by the name the original purpose of a potboard shelf was to store all manner of pots and pans. These pots and pans were often still wet, very heavy, or possibly still hot when placed back onto the storage shelf and this is the reason that we regularly find potboard shelves damaged beyond repair, or in rather ugly condition visually. No such problem with this particular piece however, it has a perfectly functioning and attractive potboard shelf which has an extremely rare panelled back to it, something we have only seen once or twice before. This dresser base is a good size, not overpoweringly large, whilst at the same time being perfect for a wide ranging variety of spaces around the home, due to its narrow proportions amongst other things. It is also of coursevery attractive and retains a good colour and patina which is a consequence of years and years of hard graft...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short over two long drawers crossbanded in satinwood with o...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st Burr Walnut Quarter veneer on top with cross banding, 4 Burr Walnut Graduated Drawers, wi...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the crossbanded top decorated with white line inlay above...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

George III Satinwood Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts. The upper section with a broken arch cornice with inlaid pinwheels at the termination of the scrolls. Central oval inlay in the center. Two glazed and mullioned doors i...
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1780s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Satinwood

A Very Fine 19th Century Georgian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century Georgian style finely figured mahogany corner cabinet of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The broken swan ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th / 19th Century English Mahogany Standing Corner Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare mahogany standing corner cabinet with molded edge top and a single paneled door, which opens to two interior storage shelves, and cante...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swirl Mahogany Georgian Corner Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Swirl Mahogany Georgian Style corner cabinet. Glass front with locking door with key. Removable wood shelves. Measures 29" in width, 14" in depth and stands 75" tall ...
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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany

George III Chinoiserie Red Laquered Demilune Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
George III red laquered Chinoiserie demilune cabinet with hardwood applique and handpainting throughout, the whole stands on tapered feet, interior has one shelf and fabric throughou...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

19th Century Welsh Pine Dresser And Rack.
Located in Skipton, GB
A Pine Pembrokeshire Welsh dresser and rack. Of a nice mellow colour having a "dog kennel" recess and good wide backboards. Excellent condition having just later drawer handles.
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Early 19th Century Welsh George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Abalone, Pine

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Early 19th Century English Fruitwood Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th/ early 19th C English one door fruitwood cupboard on turned feet. 1800 Reference: 8208 Dimensions 17.5 inches (44 cms) Wide 12.5 inches (32 cms) Deep 22 inches (56 cms) High
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Vintage Georgian Country Commode
Located in west palm beach, FL
Rich warm old grain antique four drawer commode that features gorgeous traditional oval pulls with a classic delicate drop handle. Acquired...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770. Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136. Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period George IV (1820-1830) mahogany bow front chest of drawers dresser - commode. Hand-crafted in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century, luxurious and refined E...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short and three long walnut crossbanded drawers with attractive...
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1740s English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Monumental Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Mahogany Sideboard Buffet 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive antique 18th century English Georgian sideboard / buffet / credenza / cabinet. Made of mahogany featuring a Robert ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, RRP £20,000 Theodore Alexander Faux book fronted library bookcase with spo...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet by Hickory
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Hickory Furniture, "American Masterpiece Collection...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD OF GOOD DIMENSIONS England, circa 1780 Item # 311IXP30A An incredibly beautiful George III period sideboard circa 1780, it is particularly nice f...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep 42 inches (107 cms) High
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Antique 1800 Tree of Life Hand Painted Austrian Housekeepers Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very large original 1800 Antique German Marriage wardrobe / housekeepers folded linen cupboard with super are original Tree of Life paintings...
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Early 1800s German George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers: 18th Century and later, crossbanded walnut and oak. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this exquisit...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Councill Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer dresser or credenza By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, mullion...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive George III period, late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular moulded top above three long graduated drawers with the original brass ring handles. This ch...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Fine Satinwood Baker Furniture Company Crown Glass Breakfront Bookcase
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 rare model of Baker breakfront...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Blown Glass, Satinwood

Kindel Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Kindel Mahogany bow front sideboard featuring three banded drawer fronts with oval brass pulls, one with flatware tray ...
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20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. It features two smaller drawers above three full-length drawers with original brass swan neck handles and decorative brass escutcheons on the lower drawers. Carved fluted pillars, in the classical style, flank either side of the drawers with the whole chest sitting on simple ogee bracket...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Gainsford & Co Country English Faux Painted Linen Press
By Gainsford and Co.
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large scale refined English country house faux painted pine satin birch linen press armoire (or housekeeper’s cupboard) by Gainsford & Company, London, England. H...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise Design with figures, exotic birds, t...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions. Lovely colour & condition & retaining all original brass escutcheon handles & steel locks. Ma...
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18th Century Irish George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on French splay feet. Choice veneers. Reproduction pulls in original holes (plus plugs...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Period Georgian Sideboard Mahogany Buffet Serpentine 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard. This Sideboard Stands Upon Tapered Legs with Spade Feet. Circa 1800 Having an Arrangement of 5 Oak Lined Drawers. Each Drawer Having Cheq...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

18thc. oak dresser base
Located in Salisbury, GB
18thc. oak cupboard dresser base This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base was made circa 1785. It is fitted 3 drawers under the top all with pierced brass handles. Below are 2 panel doo...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower d...
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Early 20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Monumental Antique Georgian Carved Pine Glass Front Four-Door Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental antique Georgian or American Colonial four-door bookcase cabinet USA, Circa 1900 Solid carved pine, with mullioned glass front doors, step back base with four...
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century Georgian walnut bureau circa 1790. Fine quality George III period walnut bureau, fitted with a fall and 2 over 3 drawers. Fa...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century George III Secretaire Library Bookcase by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A magnificent late 18th century, George III period six door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above six astrag...
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18th Century British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Early 19th century carved mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century carved mahogany bureau bookcase circa 1820 We believe this piece to be English but could be also be irish. In 2 parts, the top part with original glazing set in g...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Mahogany, Glass

Tiered Mahogany Server On Casters By Smith & Watson, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Mahogany stain open Etagere with three tiers, the top with a 3/4 gallery. Turned supports and finials, and the tiers with carved ribbed edges. Raised on brass casters. W. ...
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20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare American Antique George III Quality Solid Maple Wood Dresser and Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare American antique George III quality solid maple wood dresser and rack having the original plate rack with a shaped cornice, original hand...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C English oak dresser base. Nice light warm colour. 1770. Reference: 8191 Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) Wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th century The Coffer has a 3 plank hinged top, over a panelled front decoration, beneat...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely compact proportions. Great rare item, which has no loose joints. Good age, colour ...
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1820s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

A Fine Early 18th Century George I Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1715
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine early 18th-century George I burr walnut veneered bureau bookcase of diminutive proportions, circa 1715. In two parts divided by a cross-grain moulding. The upper section has a cavetto cornice above a large single door...
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

Early 19th century mahogany astral glazed bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century mahogany bureau bookcase circa 1810. Good quality late Georgian astral glazed 2 part bureau bookcase. Top bookcase section with a carved dentil freize cornice, b...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Schmieg & Kotzian Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Schmieg & Kotzian USA, Circa 1940s Mahogany, with carved Greek key design, mullioned glass front...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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