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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Industrial
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany bedside cabinet having a quality attractive swan neck gallery back, mahogany top with a thumb moulded edge, single door with a shaped moulded panel...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, One Piece, Mid 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk Of Eleven Drawers Having Replacement Gilt Tooled Leather Top And Original Turned W...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Quality Kingwood Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet
having an attractive shaped top with an impressiv...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Ormolu Mounted Serpentine Boulle Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique, Victorian, ebonised, ormolu mounted, and Boulle cut brass marquetry serpentine credenza, circa 1870 in date.
It is beautifully inlaid in cut brass, in ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Antique 1844 Carved & Dated Large Wardrobe Armoire with Expertly Crafted Panels
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand, hand carved extremely large continental oak wardrobe dated to the base 1844
A truly stunning piece, this is a tour de force of ...
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Charles II revival dresser. An English, Victorian, dark oak sideboard dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Mid-sized, impressive piece
Displays a desir...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original functional key.
Measures 24" in width, 17" in depth and stands 47" tall. Knee cleara...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint, Ribbon
Victorian Sideboard Buffet Mirrored Back Carved Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian sideboard in mahogany
Features intricate carved details on many surfaces including elaborate door panels
Further carved motifs include floral garlands, leaves and ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Industrial Bar Cabinet on Metal Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Industrial bar cabinet on metal stand. There are 4 slits from the top rack to hold cups and 10 slots for wine bottles to be placed.
Measurement...
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20th Century American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Corner Whatnot, English, Walnut, Country House Display Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner whatnot. An English, walnut country house display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Graceful cascading shape to this delightful corner sta...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Rare Original Antique Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving Bookcase
By Tabard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Antique Victorian, Seymour Easton 1859-1916 Tabard Inn Revolving bookcase stand.
...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
A Large 19th Century Pine Dome Top Trunk This trunk has a very attractive shape
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large 19th Century Pine Dome Top Trunk
This trunk has a very attractive shape, it is made in naturally darkened pine and has very attractive heavy iron strapping metal work. The...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Walnut Open Bookcase - England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century English walnut open bookcase
Beautiful quality bookcase with a walnut with beautiful flames. It is rare to find them in walnut.
Well proportioned and simple lin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers Edwards and Roberts. Moulded cornice over arched glazed panel doors with green fabric lined interior above a rolled front inlaid fan, shell and scroll decoration.
Pull out embossed green leather writing surface above graduated drawers on narrow feet: stamped "Edwards and Roberts" on top drawers edge. Famous cabinetry makers.
The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Victorian Standing Vitrine / Display Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
Late Victorian standing vitrine/display cabinet with examples of many different styles: Chippendale ball and claw legs, open fretwork, deco style floral decoration. Mirrored displa...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Freestanding Walnut Ladies Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian freestanding figured walnut ladies Davenport having the original decorative gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a pleasing fully fitted interior, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry inlaid ormolu mounted display cabinet having a quality burr walnut rectangular shaped top above a burr walnut floral marquetry in...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors
A good looking an...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1910s Huge English Museum Display Case Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
1910s English museum display case or vitrine. Full clear glass on all sides and top with safety film to prevent shattering. Maple parquet floor with wear from use. Brass hardware mar...
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1910s English Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Steel Metal 11 Drawer Garage Fish Tackle Box Tool Chest Parts Storage Cabinet Item features various stickers throughout. Was used by an a...
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
New Custom Etagere with Three Oak Shelves and Iron Structure
Located in Miami, FL
New custom etagere with three oak shelves and iron structure
You can choose the dimensions, the colors and the wood.
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2010s Spanish Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Wardrobe, English, Walnut, Compactum, R. James Gloucester, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wardrobe in English walnut, a compactum bearing the cabinet makers name plate to the rear reading 'R. James Art Cabinet Maker & Carpet Factor, 14 Northgate St. Glo...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English pine breakfront library bookcase with open adjustable shelves to the top section. 1890.
Top section comes off the base.
Code: 8794
Dimensions:
W: 89" (2...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Fine Quality 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian antique burr walnut inlaid credenza having a beautiful walnut top, a superior boxwood inlaid shaped frieze and fabulous quality ormolu mounts. It boasts an exq...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy correspondence desk. A French, drawing room escritoire in bookmatched kingwood, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A statement in both form a...
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood
Vintage Portuguese Spool Cabinet by Liz, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage spool cabinet was produced in Portugal during the 1950s. It is made of wood with five drawers. Retains its original metal hand pulls. With L...
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1950s Portuguese Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Display Cabinet By Carlo Bugatti c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exceptionally rare 19th Century display cabinet by the distinguished Carlo Bugatti, a prominent Italian designer celebrated for his influential contributions to the Art Nouveau mo...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Vintage Roller Shutter Filing Cabinet From Jerry, USA, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
This oak filing cabinet was produced in the 1930s in the USA by the Jerry company.
The cabinet has two roller shutters and a sliding shelf in the midd...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany display cabinet having a quality carved pediment above a pair of astral glazed doors opening to reveal two adjustable display shelves suppor...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Hand Painted Pair of Antique Victorian circa 1860 Pine Kitchen Pot Cupboards
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of highly collectable hand painted duck egg blue Victorian pine pot cupboards
A very charming and highly collectable pair, th...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th Century Antique Victorian quality walnut freestanding davenport having a lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior above a lift up lid with a leather writing surface openi...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Marble Top Credenza
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian burr walnut marble top credenza having a white serpentine shaped marble top with a double moulded edge above a pair of quality burr walnut oval carved...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Cabinet ( REF AF-3617 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exquisite 19th-century French cabinet is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship, expertly crafted from rich walnut.
It’s beautifully carved details and stunning design are a testa...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century inlaid oak architectural cabinet bookcase circa 1880.
Unusual open bookcase on cabinet base. Top decorated with architectural pediment, further carved edge which is ec...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Amuneal's Grey Oak and Steel Metal Clad Maker Sideboard
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This Grey Oak and Steel Metal Clad Maker sideboard is the perfect addition to a dining room, bedroom, kitchen or banquet hall. With an outer cladding of solid blackened steel, the white oak door...
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2010s American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved mahogany victorian mirrored whatnot circa 1890.
Ornate 5 tier corner whatnot made in mahogany. Each level decorated with pierced carved scrolls with mirrored bac...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid century profusely inlaid walnut sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century profusely inlaid walnut sideboard circa 1960.
Unusual sideboard which is heavily inlaid, strung and decorated with brass mounts and beading.
Shaped top with 3 over lapp...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest.
Made in Britain, probably England, circa 1851-55.
Early Victorian Era.
Made of...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1880 SATIN BIRCH HOLLAND & SON'S CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, highly collectable Satin Birch two over three chest of drawers made by the legendary firm of Holland & Son's
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
These drawers are super decorative and look expensive and important in any setting, when the light catches them just right they glow! The timber is Satin Birch which is warm and golden, they are stamped on the top left drawer Holland & Son's and all the locks are signed with the Royal Warrant
Condition wise, they have been cleaned waxed and polished all over, there is some light timber losses to the back left, general patina marks all over and one of the middle drawers has some chisel indentations / cuts, otherwise they are in very fine order indeed
Dimensions
Height:- 98cm
Width:- 107cm
Depth:- 58cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
The English firm of Holland & Sons (1803–1942) became from 1843 one of the largest and most successful cabinet makers, and a rival to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
The company's labelled Day books are now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum Archive of Art and Design where they present a virtual "who's who" of nineteenth century society.
The company was established in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland, a relation of the architect Henry Holland. Always on the leading edge of fashion, Holland & Sons employed some of England's foremost designers and participated in all of the International Exhibitions of 1851, 1855, 1862, 1867, 1872 and 1878. Holland and Sons also participated in many of the leading international exhibitions including London in 1862, Vienna in 1873 and Paris in 1867 and 1872.
After a brief period in which the company was known as Taprell, Holland & Son c.1835-43, William Holland gained sole command after the senior partner Taprell's retirement. From 1843 onwards they were known as Holland and Sons. The relationship between builder and cabinet maker is similar to another leading Victorian firm, Trollope and Sons. Their earliest known commission was to furnish the Athenaeum Club, London, 1824- 1838. They also worked alongside the prestigious firm of Thomas Dowbiggin at Osborne House, and eventually took over their premises and business at 23 Mount Street, London in 1851 and 1853 respectively.
In 1851, when the company was based in Mount Street and employed 351 people, they won a prize at the Great Exhibition for a bookcase. By then, after being granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment (United Kingdom) early in the reign of Queen Victoria, they had already taken a leading part in the decoration and furnishing of Osborne House, Sandringham House, Balmoral Castle, Windsor Castle and the apartments of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian mahogany inlaid satinwood display cabinet having a quality carved mahogany shaped top above three bevelled edge shaped mirrors and turned ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian quality mahogany marble top bedside cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany marble top bedside cabinet, having a quality white marble top with a moulded edge above a single drawer with the original brass handle supported by...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet.
Clean antique condition. Top shelf clearance is 5" and the lower shelves clearance is 4.5"
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Tiger Oak Parquetry Sewing or Desk Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak.
Porcelain drawer knobs.
May be used as riser fo...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet. Circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940s. We offer this beautiful Antique Steel & Glass Medical, Dr's Cabinet
manufactured by the hospital supply co. Fantastic patina.
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Antique Drawer Card File Cabinet with Curtain Door. Made in solid oak with brass handles.
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1860-1880 period.
This is of superb quality, it is a very useful size, low and compact, ye...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Geometric Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak sideboard from England. The top has lovely graining and is beveled around the edge. They follows down to paneled sides and ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair of Full Restored Howard & Son's Console Table Sideboards Stamped
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning extremely rare pair of original, fully restored, early Victorian Mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners Street large console tables with twi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
English Antique Oak Wardrobe with Corrugated Wood Doors, Shelves and Key
Located in San Francisco, CA
This substantial antique oak wardrobe has simple, elegant lines and great functionality. The timeless design adds to the appeal of the gorgeous oa...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
19th Century Glazed Cabinet in Paint
Located in Batley, GB
A rather attractive 19th century glazed cabinet with the most wonderfully worn dry crusty painted exterior.
Condition. Various losses, Worn paint, marked interior painted shelves, ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attribute...
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Early 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
English Painted Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good mid 19th century English painted housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors on top. 1850.
Code: 8501
Dimensions:
W: 85" (215.9 cm)
H: 94" (238.8 cm)
D: 23" (58.4 cm)
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction and a wooden top and drawer.
Drawer dimensions :
- Width...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
9FT Antique Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
9FT Antique Apothecary cabinet
Fantastic cabinet from a Texas University Pharmacy College. One piece with 3 sections and 36 drawers. Hand carved details. Retains original category l...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Blue Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features an iron construction, a metal top and 2 wooden drawers.
Drawer dimensions :
...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed, Druce & Co, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pier cabinet. An English, walnut glazed display cupboard by Druce & Co, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superior Victorian craftsmanship w...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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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