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
Russian Neo Classic Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Russian neoclassic mahogany three-drawer commode with brass trim and mounts, with diamond-shaped inlays and a stepped top, raised on canted square tapered legs.
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1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
18th Century Inlay Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Chest
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical (Louis xvi) commode hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. This is an absolute beauty that will catch your, and your guests', eye be...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century Bleached Walnut Italian Credenza, Buffet, Sideboard
Located in Carmine, TX
Walnut credenza handcrafted in Italy in the mid 1700s and bleached recently. Don't let its delicate overall appearance fool you because, as my lower back can attest, this baby is heavy. This is a beautiful credenza that follow the typical italian style with slanted sides, which create small triangular storage spaces on either sides of the two main front doors and drawer. Overall the credenza is very straight in lines. The drawers have flat overlay fronts, and the doors show chamfered panels with a raised carving and are framed by flat molding. The carving and molding help giving the piece some depth and decoration. The bleaching process also provided the credenza with additional warmth, depth and decoration, by bringing out the beautiful grain and underlying colors of the wood. The top of the credenza is composed of boards with ogee edge nailed to the main case. On the inside the credenza is very spacious, providing plenty of storage space.
Overall this is a beautiful piece that has lived a long life, and has received some help in "hanging in there" over the years. This is a piece that will fit well with both modern and...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Secretary by Pierre Balmain, France, 1980
Located in Foggia, FG
Elegant secretaire designed by French original Pierre Balmain in the 1980s.
The cabinet is easily transformable thanks to the flap door, which opens to provide space for a small desk...
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Early 2000s French Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Palisander
American Tiger Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
American carved tiger oak chest of drawers or dresser, having five drawers and one door, brass hardware, circa 1900. Measures: 45.5" H x 36" W x 19" D....
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Vintage Amish Crafted Solid Oak Short Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Amish Crafted Solid Oak Short Bookcase with two adjustable shelves with wood backing. Very Solid construction and in great condition.
Measures...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Large Library Bookcase or Black Lacquer Three Shelves Display, France 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant oversized black lacquer and brass baluster book shelves or windows display.
Three shelves.
Entirely removable for shipping.
French 1940 - beginning 1950.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Revolving Library. French. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style revolving library is made of mahogany and brass. This bookcases is a very elegant model. This is a nice French work...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This tall armoire was crafted in Belgium, circa 1820. Standing on bun feet, this antique treasure features a carved front, brass scrolled escutcheons and...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
1820s Neoclassical Period French Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Brass Trim
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French neoclassic three-drawer commode with brass trim and tapered feet from the early 19th century. French commode features an exquisite sl...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Soapstone Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany, ormolu, brass, and fossilized Soapstone commode. The two drawer chest is raised by square tapered l...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Soapstone, Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Two-Drawer Raised Chests, Bleached w/Champagne Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of nicely inspired French neoclassical style raised chests, American made by furniture makers Auffray & Co (NYC). This pair of French style commodes...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
C19th Bookcase from Sweden with glazed top and decorative diamond detail to base
Located in London, GB
A handsome and useful mid C19th century Swedish Birch Bookcase/Cabinet in two parts.
The top section is glazed and the doors fold back into two parts. Its interior has four shelves ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century walnut neoclassical commode. Beautiful wood finish and nice inlaid pattern. Creates a very upscale look!
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Near Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany & Marble Top Pedestal Cabinets, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each having a circular marble top above a conforming pedestal cabinet with one hinged door opening to reveal interior shelving (one with a marble shelf), the difference in the two be...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Cabinet on Stand
Located in Cypress, CA
Fabulous Italian neoclassical style hand painted two-door cabinet on stand,
First half of the 20th century.
The cabinet is surmounted with a moulded cornice, above two hand-paint...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Inlaid Satinwood Cassone
Located in Cypress, CA
One of a kind Italian neoclassical style inlaid satinwood and fruitwood cassone.
20th century.
The beautifully inlaid hinged rectangular top is over another satinwood pull-out top ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Fruitwood, Satinwood
Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Étagère Shelf by Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Maison Jansen style étagère shelf from the mid-20th century. Steel frames with brass accents. Featuring six-tiers, each tier with g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Steel
French 19th Century Walnut Bookcase with Original Glass Door
Located in Buchanan, NY
19th century French, walnut bookcase with original locking glass door. The inside depth of the piece is 12.5 inches and has two shelves. Additional shelves can be reproduced if neede...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Oak
Bookcases Tuscany Cherrywood, 1840-1860
Located in Lucca, IT
Tuscany bookcases notary's, circa 1820-1840.
In cherrywood. With central arch. And floor with counters. Original .
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb quality early 19th century Italian neoclassical mahogany commode. The three long drawers having old bronze escutcheons and pulls ...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Spectacular Neoclassical Custom Stone and Brass Glass Cabinet by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This cabinet was custom made for a client's major Palm Springs estate. The attention to detail and quality on this cabinet is unbelievable. Inlaid coral color tessellated stone with brass trim. Wood sides and base. The columns are Meoclassical with coral and brass inlay. Neoclassical all-stone pediment on top of case. The case has high end full length brass hinges. Stone knobs...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stone, Brass
Italian Fruitwood Neoclassical Three-Drawer Chest/ Butlers Desk.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian fruitwood neoclassical three-drawer chest. Top drawer drops down as a desk. Measure: Height 30 1/2 x width 25 1/2 x depth 15 1/2 inches.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ebony, Fruitwood
Early 19th C Sheraton Mahogany Sideboard with Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
This Sheraton sideboard was made in America circa 1800, and features a brass gallery, five drawers, and a cabinet. The piece features lion pulls and reeded Sheraton legs.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Grand Scale Neoclassical Bookcase
By Candace Barnes
Located in Larkspur, CA
Neoclassical-inspired columnar grand scale bookcase with exaggerated cornice and stepped base, interior shelving and silver leafed rosette detailing and fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint
A Fine Russian Neoclassical Commode or Nightstand or Bathroom Vanity
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind Russian neoclassical three-drawer commode or bedside stand. Finely cast bronze mounts. Having marble tops supported by three drawers of framed mahogany with center bur...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
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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