Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in centre of the front door.
Measu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
$15,739 Sale Price
15% Off
20th Century Classicist Style Columnised Cupboards
Located in Berlin, DE
Columnised cupboards in classicist style.
Exotic palisander on solid pinewood, partially ebonized. Richly ornamented with sculptural bronze framing.
(G-Sam-51).
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20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational English 19th century Neo Classical st. rosewood, satinwood, giltwood, ormolu and Black Antico marble, Deux Corps buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet below the four doors which each retain their original fitted glass panes with elegant pleated silk curtains. The doors display a striking rosewood border with a fine ormolu filet and ormolu keyhole. Flanking the doors are striking eternal flames with opened wings and superb palmettes. The straight frieze displays...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Buffet Attributed to Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brocatelle Jaune du Jura marble buffet attributed to Maison Krieger. The four ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Venetian Table Vitrines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Venetian finely carved giltwood and painted table vitrines. Could be electrified and mounted as wall sconces.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
$8,500 / set
Early 19th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The moulded cornice above two shaped glass panelled doors opening to shelves, the lower part with a hinged sloping fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central door ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
$7,809 Sale Price
51% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Empire Neo-Classical St. Burl Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality 19th century Biedermeier Empire Neo-Classical st. burl walnut buffet. The buffet is raised by topie shaped feet below a burl walnut frieze richly decorate...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century Napoleon III glazed cabinet on chest, the shaped grey marble top above a curved frieze and mounted with fine gilt bronze mounts. The vitrine with a full widt...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Baltic Commode, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This mahogany commode has the fluted rails and canted corners typical of case furniture made along the coasts of the Baltic and North Seas around 1800. More difficult to pinpoint, however, is the exact place of its making, since this geographical region stretches from Germany to Russia, and north from Poland to Scandinavia. That said, a strikingly similar, if slightly plainer commode in a private German collection bears an old paper label that identifies it as having been made in the city of Altona. It also bears the seal of King Christian VII of Denmark who reigned until 1808. At the time, Altona was in the independent Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein, located between Denmark and Prussia. Both nations tried to annex the Duchy, and in 1848 it was ceded to Prussia, which became part of Germany in 1871.
A North Sea port, Altona was a member of the Hanseatic League, an association of seaports that was established in the 14th century to foster trade and police the high seas. Around 1800, the aforementioned King Christian of Denmark, who was also the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, allowed Jews to freely settle in Altona to increase the tax base. This allowed them to conduct business in neighboring Hamburg, a larger financial hub that maintained quotas. The prosperous Jewish families of Altona built villas there, and decorated them with furnishings that were made locally and imported. Many of those makers owned copies of furniture-pattern books, which were widely disseminated among these seaports, accounting for the difficulty in determining if a piece was made in Altona, Stockholm, or St. Petersburg.
We can’t trace our commode to a Danish king or a known Altona merchant, but we can link it to the New World empire builders...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$20,000
18th Century Italian Small Marble Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 18th Century Italian commode in excellent condition. French polish is in excellent condition.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut and Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite high quality French 19th century Empire Neo-Classical st. burl walnut and ormolu buffet. This handsome two door and two drawer buffet is...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Early 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Fruitwood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely decorative Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, Fruitwood, and ebonized Fruitwood inlaid chest and original matching mirror. The four-drawer chest in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini is raised by elegant square legs with fine mottled feet and decorated with lovely foliate inlays. At the center are three drawers each displaying a stunning and wonderfully executed array of intricately inlaid scrolled foliate designs of amphora, vessels, musical instruments, staffs, and roaring lions with ormolu keyhole escutcheons and flanked by striking columns with elegant ormolu top and bottom caps. The top drawer also displays a fine richly chased ormolu keyhole escutcheon with a tied berried laurel design set on additional stunning inlaid designs of charming cherubs...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
1950/70 Pair of Shelves Three Levels in The Style Of Maison Baguès Black Opaline
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of shelves in bronze and brass with three levels with black opaline, pine cone, cross brace with flower.
Good condition, circa 1950-1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed mahogany, ormolu, patinated bronze, ebony and Brèche Basque marble buffet. The buffet is raised by elegant circular ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1950/70, Pair Shelves Three Levels Style Maison Bagués Tops Oxyded Olded Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of shelves in bronze and brass with three levels with Oxyded Olded mirror, pine cone, cross brace with flower.
Good condition, circa 1950-1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chic, 19th Century, Neoclassical Ebonized Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and finished, Northern Italian, three-drawer Neoclassical commode with white, Carrara marble top above pilaster fore-legs trimmed in silver gilt. The whole embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut, Tulipwood and Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl walnut, tulipwood and ormolu mounted buffet. The 'D' shaped buffet is raised by four circular tapered legs ending with ormolu sa...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Walnut and Ormolu Two-Door/Drawer Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl walnut, ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble buffet. The two door and two drawer buffet is raised by Fine sq...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Baltic 19th Century Empire Style Rosewood and Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Baltic-Continental mid-19th century neoclassical style walnut commode. The two-door and one-drawer commode is raised by square tapered legs ending with square ormolu ...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Bespoke Solid Wood Chest of Drawers in Ivory Finish by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Magnificent bespoke 7-drawers chest of drawers by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors, with lightly curved shape and handcarved achantus details. Each drawer features a Blumotion sof-c...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Classic Night Stand in Walnut Finish and Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Preciously designed squared classic night stand with three drawers by Modenese Gastone Interiors. The precious carvings in this night table make i...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Ormolu and Slate Table/Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neoclassical style mahogany, ormolu and slate side table/desk. The table is raised by elegant square tapered legs with fine mottled ormolu sabots and r...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
19th C Pine Cabinet with Wavy Glass
Located in Round Top, TX
Substantial pine cabinet with wavy glass-front doors above and concealed storage below, beautifully combines rustic charm with traditional architectural detailing. The upper cabinet ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Pillar Cabinets, Curved Door With Flanking Columns And Head Drawer, 1810
Located in Dresden, DE
Exquisite pair of pillar cabinets with beautifully curved door, flanking columns and head drawer.
Mahogany
North Germany, 1810
Height 88.5 cm
Width 63 cm
Depth 49 cm
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Commode, Curly Birch, with 6 drawers, Baltic States, 1810
Located in Dresden, DE
Six-drawer chiffonnière (Tallboy, Commode)
on pointed legs and rounded top
Birch and Karelian (Curly) birch
Baltic States, circa 1810
Height 130 cm
Width 56.5 cm
Depth 35 cm
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted and Decorated Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorated Cabinet is hand-painted and features beautifully rendered neoclassical motifs-garlands, scrolls, urns, and foliate elements. The central d...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Monumental Blonde Wood Armoire Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive monumental in scale armoire cabinet having handsome molding on top and paneling. Two sets of doors open to storage inside. Top part has two glass adjustable glass s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Neoclassical case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Carpanese Home Italia, Modenese Gastone, and Carpanelli. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $1,119,968 while the average work can sell for $6,509.
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