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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Hepplewhite
18th Century English Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Houston, TX
:An 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base with Wonderful Color and Patination and a Sophisticated Frieze. Although this dresser base is of the usual rectangular shape, that is the o...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique George III Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany blind door bookcase on chest. The top section with a dentil cornice and a crossbanded frieze, two fantastic mahogany pa...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1800 ANTIQUE ENGLISH GEORGIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LINEN PRESS WARDROBE ARMOIRE j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this 1800 Antique Georgian Linen Press Wardrobe. The 1800 Antique English Georgian Flamed Hardwood ...
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20th Century British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Baker Furniture Welsh Oak Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Welsh, English Traditional, or Georgian sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century English Pine Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century English pine cabinet with pair of large glass doors. Black painted interior and dark trim through front of front face. Simple cove moulding on top edge and feet. The she...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period. It has a lovely warm colour & plen...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Stunning Painted 4 Door Secretaire Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century, good quality painted mahogany 4-door secretaire breakfront library bookcase, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors, opening to adjustable shelve...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

2 Hickory Chair Mahogany English Georgian Curio Cabinets Bookcases Chest 84"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage Hickory Chair Co English Georgian style Park Avenue tall flatware china / curio cabinets / bookcases / chests of drawers / bureaus. Made of mahogany featuring two...
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Late 20th Century Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers. Quarter sawn oak, cross banding with canted corners. Very original condition. Retains the original brasses, steel locks and bracket fee...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Stunning Serpentine Fronted Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren American Mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers A good looking and well made piece, the curves to the front reall...
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20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Bachelors Chest George III Circa 1780
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A WONDERFUL GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST CIRCA 1780 With brushing slide above four long drawers. Rectangular top with phenomenal coloring.  Provenance: The Fulwood Collection The Fulwood Collection comes from a Grade II listed rectory in the North of England. Formerly the childhood home of Sir Douglas Bader...
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1780s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C English period oak dresser base. Wonderful colour. 1740.   Dimensions 71 inches (180 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
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18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Drexel Mahogany Slide Top Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server in great vintage condition edition. Features two top drawer with felt line tray. Measures 38" in width closed, ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home, the Althorp Estate, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights of Nettlebed The Althorp estate is widely considered one of, if not the finest English country home left standing. You can see clips of the tours online, the place is an absolute marvel of English history. The estate is owned, and has been by the Spencer family’s for over 500 years, I’ll include the history below. The estate is currently in the stewardship of the Earl of Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother The bookcase itself is very fine, in flamed mahogany with a very regal oxblood velour lining. The handles inside the top section are leopard’s heads, you have two hidden drawers to the top, the right one has the Althorp family crest inside. The piece also has a removable coat of arms, armorial crest to the middle top Condition wise this piece is exquisite, there is very little in terms of wear or use, it has been cherished since new and is a very fine piece indeed Dimensions Height:- 202cm Width:- 81.5cm Depth:- 41cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Althorp History  Althorp (popularly pronounced /'??l???rp/ AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London, situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992. It was also the home of Lady Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales) from her parents' divorce until her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. Althorp is mentioned as a small hamlet in the Domesday Book as "Olletorp", and by 1377 it had become a village with a population of more than fifty people. By 1505 there were no longer any tenants living there, and in 1508, John Spencer purchased Althorp estate with the funds generated from his family's sheep-rearing business. Althorp became one of the prominent stately homes in England. The palace dates to 1688, replacing an earlier house that was once visited by Charles I. The Spencer family amassed an extensive art collection and other valuable household items. During the 18th century, the house became a major cultural hub in England, and parties were regularly held, attracting many prominent members of Great Britain's ruling class. George John, 2nd Earl Spencer, who owned Althorp between 1783 and his death in 1834, developed one of the largest private libraries in Europe at the palace, which grew to over 100,000 books by the 1830s. After falling on hard times, John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer, known as the Red Earl, in 1892 sold much of the collection to Enriqueta Rylands, who was building the University of Manchester Library. Many of Althorp's furnishings were sold off during the twentieth century, and between 1975 and 1992 alone approximately 20% of the contents were auctioned. The house at Althorp was a "classically beautiful" red brick Tudor building, but its appearance was radically altered, starting in 1788, when the architect Henry Holland was commissioned to make extensive changes. Mathematical tiles were added to the exterior, encasing the brick, and four Corinthian pilasters were added to the front. The grand hall entrance to the house, Wootton Hall, was cited by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the noblest Georgian room in the county". The Great Dining Room in the east wing extension of the house was added in 1877 to designs by John Macvicar Anderson, its walls hung with faded, red damask silk. Numerous fireplaces and furnishings were brought to Althorp from Spencer House in London during the Blitz for safekeeping and still remain. The Picture Gallery stretches for 115 feet (35 m) on the first floor of the west wing, and is one of the best remaining examples of the original Tudor oak woodwork and ambiance in the mansion. It has an extensive collection of portraits, including Anthony van Dyck's War and Peace, a John de Critz...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

English George III Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Italian chinoiserie decorated secretaire bookcase crafted in the English George III taste. Beautifully decorated in the chinoiserie revival period of the late 19th century t...
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20th Century Italian George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany cylinder desk having well figured roll top, enclosing baize sliding writing surface with...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Hepplewhite Small Sideboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite small sideboard, with beautiful color and patina, the top with molded edge is above two wide drawers over two square drawers an...
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Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Georgian Style Slim Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

18thC Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
George III Mahogany glazed library bookcase A late 18th/early 19thC library bookcase. Well figured mahogany with an interesting arrangement of glazing bars. In good overall conditio...
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18th Century European George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique English Kidney Form Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany kidney form desk with gilt-embossed brown leather top (The Leather top replaced at a later time). The desk with a center drawer flanked by 4 drawers each side on front. Fini...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th century Mahogany Wood Bow Front Buffet / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the rich history and enduring beauty of the Late 19th Century with our distinguished Mahogany Wood Bow-Front Buffet/Server. This antique masterpiece showcases a b...
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1880s American Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

George III Mahogany English Bedside Table Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian period mahogany English bedside table commode featuring a full scalloped gallery top with pierced handles and two-paneled cupboard door...
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1790s George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Bureau Bookcase Period Mahogany Antique 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. Circa 1800 The Base Having an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers With Brass Swan Neck handles. The Fall Opens to Reveal a Leather Writing Su...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Inlaid Crossbanded Oak Corner Cupboard
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Georgian circa 1760 inlaid crossbanded oak barrelled corner cupboard. A wonderful impressive rare quality period piece. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great in the right location! Overall maximum dimensions: 85cmW x (58cm from rear corner to side) x 132cmH. Historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is always the way and to be expected with genuine antique furniture...
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1760s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Bow Front Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedroom, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front tallboy. An English, mahogany and brass chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Delightful bow front chest of four long drawers wit...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Patera Inlaid Sideboard with Brass Gallery, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany bow front sideboard with brass ball finial gallery, flanking hinged cabinets, interior lead lined bottle drawer, original floral brasses, satinwood strin...
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1770s English Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted chamfer corners and Greek key cornice. Bottom chest has three graduated drawers stan...
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18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, with a beautifu...
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1890s British Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century English Oak Dresser Base
Located in High Point, NC
Mid- 18th century oak dresser base from England. The top is made from three planks and has a beveled edge. the sides have three panels, also with beveled edges for a simple and ele...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century English Kashmir Walnut Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a slant front secretary or bureau made in England circa 1780. It is made of Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of burr walnut) and walnut. The top, ...
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1780s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George III English Pine Linen Press
Located in Wilson, NC
Magnificent George III English Pine Linen Press with original brasses. Two piece construction with three over two over one drawer in base.
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthpla...
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20th Century English Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

Georgian Oak Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III oak low dresser of cabinet form, the top with rounded edge over two drawers with stamped brass pulls and escutcheons and mahogany cross banding, over pair of central ...
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1750s Welsh George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Early 18th Century English Oak Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century English oak sideboard with a two board plank top, which is beveled around the edge. The apron is wonderful...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Open Front Bookcase Mahogany Revival Bookshelf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Revival Mahogany Open Bookcase. Circa 1880 Standing Upon Bracket Feet The Bookcase Features 3 Adjustable Shelves. The Top of the Bookcase Having a Dentil and Shaped Moldings...
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1880s Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Painted Satinwood Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An impressive and very well made antique Georgian style painted satinwood bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, this is a usefu...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Satinwood

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Book Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Finely constructed with choice veneers with crossbanded top with brass 3/4 gallery over a pair of paneled doors with a pair of opposing doors with pleated fabric, each corner with re...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large propo...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of George III Mahogany Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Open Box Return - A veneered and crossbanded chest of drawers with a concave profile, the reeded top above five graduated drawers raised on fluted legs. The top drawer with phone cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the s...
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1880s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Georgian Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet, English 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually slender George III period mahogany bookcase / cabinet. Paned glass top section over a lower cabinet with a single shel...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Early George III Period Bureau Bookcase with Swan Neck Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early George III period bureau bookcase with fretwork swan neck pediment, 30-paned bookcase, slant front enclosed leather writing surface, fitted...
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1760s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, England 18th Century and later
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest from the channel islands, comprising of 2 sections.  Cornice decorated with greek ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

English George III 1800s Oak Dresser Base with Three Drawers and Arching Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period oak dresser base from circa 1800 with three drawers, arching accents on the apron a low shelf. This English George III period oak dresser base, crafted a...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany bow front satinwood string inlaid sideboard cross banded with kings wood, lion head pull brasses, inlaid diamond escutcheons with key, three upper drawe...
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1780s American Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold, detachable, swan-neck pediment carved with 'Gothic' open fretwork, spiral rosettes and a dentil cornice. The pediment is centred by a small platform below which is a fluted panel. The bookcase / china cabinet section with two, thirteen-pane glazed doors, with three original adjustable shelves with applied beadings for the display of china etc. The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret releases. These secret drawers are faced with blind-fret 'Gothic' tracery, and centred by a carved, shaped arch. The base with three cock-beaded drawers, and raised on its original bracket feet which are faced with blind fret. This fine, sophisticated and well-proportioned example of a secretaire / secretary / cabinet / desk / bookcase is remarkable for having survived in its original state including all swan-neck handles and locks. Of superb quality, color, patination, and well figured throughout. With mahogany drawer linings: further confirmation of its superlative quality. Measures: 42" wide (107 cm) 23" deep 58.5 cm) 95" high (241 cm) - without cartouche. A related antique bureau cabinet...
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1740s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

English Glazed Door Corner Cupboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
This custom English walnut, glazed door corner cupboard is just the right size to take up residence in just about any corner you can come up with. Measurin...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Arthur Brett George II Style Mahogany Library Bookcase China Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century George II style library bookcase by Arthur Brett. Made from mahogany with a wide base featuring two six pained doors opening to adjustable shelves over pullout work...
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Late 20th Century George II Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a brushing slide used for writing notes or laying out clothing over four graduated drawers all with brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1770s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Georgian Oval Mahogany Cellarette on Stand circa 1790
Located in Milford, NH
A fine George III carved oval mahogany cellarette with hinged crossbanded top, lion’s head round brass pulls on each side, and tin liner on a stand with four tapered inlaid legs, ter...
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1790s English George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Tin

Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers. Georgian chest of drawers made of Honduras mahogany with two smaller drawers over three graduated larger drawer...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late Georgian Oak 19th Century Dresser Base with Chippendale Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English late Georgian oak dresser base from the 19th century with bone inlay. This 19th-century English oak dresser base embodies timeless craftsmanship with its rich woodgrain an...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured mahogany veneers along with contrasting patterned string inlays and rosewood cross bandi...
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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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