Skip to main content

Antique Indian Cupboard

Rare and Unusual Indian Cupboard Made for the Dutch or English Market
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare and unusual Indian cupboard made for the Dutch or English market, shaped as an irregular
Category

1820s Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Anglo Indian Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian teak cupboard. In two parts with two doors above two, with the
Category

1880s British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian Cupboard
19th Century Anglo Indian Cupboard
$14,175
H 75.6 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Tall Indian Folk Art Painted 5Ft Shelved Cupboard This is a superb piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Indian Folk Art Painted 5Ft Shelved Cupboard This is a superb piece, the cupboard stands on
Category

19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Paint

Antique Circa 1900 Anglo Indian Teak and Rosewood Mirrored Cabinet With Inlay
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and functional antique circa 1900 Anglo Indian cabinet with inlaid satinwood floral
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Indian Antique Damachiya Wedding Cabinet on Legs with Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian Damachiya wedding cabinet on legs from the 19th century with abundantly
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Rustic Indian 19th Century Corner Cabinet with Carved Motifs and Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian rustic wooden corner display cabinet from the 19th century with carved geometric
Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror Brass Work
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Colonial solid Rosewood armoire made without compromise. Hand crafted from old growth wood with gorgeous grains that have been professionally polished recently to bring ...
Category

1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Antique Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror 
Brass Work
Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror 
Brass Work
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Indian Folk Art Painted Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Indian folk art painted cupboard This is an unusual piece, the cupboard stands on a small
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Paint

Antique Indian Folk Art Painted Cupboard
Indian Folk Art Painted Cupboard
$1,511
H 24 in W 20 in D 12 in
Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With
Category

19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Padouk

Recent Sales

British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
British colonial carved dome top cupboard, the doors are carved with floral arabesques and painted
Category

1830s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Paint, Teak, Wood

Antique British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
British Colonial Carved Dome Top Cupboard
H 43.75 in W 28.5 in D 15 in
Indian Brahmin Plaqued Vine-Carved Corner Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
' plaques of Indian Brahmin, on a foliate vine case. Upper and lower shelf sections enclosed by pairs of
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Antique Indian Painted Teak Tall Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, GB
A stunning Indian painted and naturally distressed teak tall cabinet. This beautiful cabinet is
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Antique Indian Painted Teak Tall Cabinet
Antique Indian Painted Teak Tall Cabinet
H 71.66 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian Cabinet with Finials
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome antique late 19th century Anglo Indian tall cabinet, in teak, with carved finials
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet with Onyx Top
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming larging scale corner cabinet with stone top and layers of distressed worn paint--lots of repairs and some exposed gold finish
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Indian Cupboard

Antique English Indian Anglo Raj Hanging Corner Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
An antique English Indian Anglo-Indian maple mahogany hanging corner cabinet from India, circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood, Maple

Anglo-Indian Campaign Mirrored Door Cupboard on Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian mirrored door cupboard on five-drawer chest having sunburst carved fronts
Category

1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Very Richly Carved 19th Century Indian Cupboard
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Indian cupboard in solid rosewood very richly carved with animals and deities. This
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Indian Glazed Cupboard
Located in London, GB
A lovely Vintage Indian Glazed Cupboard. Having a carved dentil cornice above a pair of panel
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Glass, Teak, Paint

Vintage Indian Glazed Cupboard
Vintage Indian Glazed Cupboard
H 41.34 in W 32.68 in D 18.9 in
Antique Anglo Indian Marblewood Chest Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare Early 19th Century Anglo Indian Marblewood And Ebony Cupboard On Chest
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

1910 Burmese Anglo Indian Hand Carved Wardrobe Armoire Cupboard Campaign Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1910 solid Rosewood Anglo Indian Burmese hand carved from top to bottom wardrobe cabinet with built-in
Category

1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo Indian Two-Door Cabinet or Sideboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Anglo-Indian mahogany cabinet or buffet with two drawers over two doors with beveled arch
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Bookcase, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, over four long drawers supported by a base with four turned feet. Anglo-Indian furniture was made
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Bookcase, C. 1880.
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Bookcase, C. 1880.
H 81.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.75 in
Wonderful Pair of Anglo Indian Side Cabinets
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great pair of 19th century Anglo Indian teak side cabinets with carved radiating panels to the
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Wonderful Pair of Anglo Indian Side Cabinets
Wonderful Pair of Anglo Indian Side Cabinets
H 36.62 in W 51.58 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Pennsylvania Open Top Corner Cupboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc Open walnut corner cupboard with a wonderful worn patina.This cupboard has two lower
Category

19th Century American Antique Indian Cupboard

West Indian Satinwood Gentleman’s Compactum/Press Attributed to Holland Sons
By Holland Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A West Indian satinwood gentleman’s compactum/press attributed to Holland & Sons, of rectangular
Category

1840s English Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Satinwood

Heavily Carved Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Impressive Anglo Indian carved hardwood corner cabinet, deeply carved with trailing vines and
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Hardwood

Heavily Carved Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
Heavily Carved Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
H 50.4 in W 45.28 in D 29.53 in
Indian Antique Damachiya Cabinet on Legs with Geometric Design and Horse Heads
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya bridal cabinet from the 19th century, with geometric patterns, inlaid
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Brass Covered Bedside Table Cupboard Nightstand
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Indian brass covered bedside table, cupboard or nightstand C1900. Great rare and
Category

Early 1900s Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Antique Colonial Side Cabinet, Anglo Indian, Drinks, Hall Cupboard, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique colonial side cabinet. An Anglo-Indian, rosewood drinks or hall cupboard, dating
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Antique Sideboard, Colonial Cabinet, Fruitwood, Cupboard, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sideboard, a colonial cabinet in fruitwood, a cupboard dating to the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique circa 1900 Hand Painted Green Distressed Sideboard Cupboard Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made, Indian circa 1900 rustic painted
Category

Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Hardwood

Mid 19th century Anglo Indian carved padouk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Anglo Iindian carved padouk cabinet circa 1860. Fine quality example of Anglo Indian
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Padouk

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Wooden Kitchen Cabinet with Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique wooden kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century with distressed finish and
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted Antique Indian Damachiya Wedding Cabinet on Legs with Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique blue painted Indian Damachiya wedding cabinet on legs with abundant carved floral décor
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Damachiya Cabinet on Legs with Geometric Design and Horse Heads
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya bridal cabinet from the 19th century, with geometric patterns, inlaid
Category

19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Damachiya Cabinet on Legs with Geometric Design and Horse Heads
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya bridal cabinet from the 19th century, with geometric patterns, inlaid
Category

19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Teak Corner Cabinet From an Indian Palace
Located in Topanga, CA
A stunning late 19th-century Teak corner cabinet, sourced from a palace. This piece carries the marks of its history through its original polish and a gentle patina that has graceful...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Glass, Teak

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Rustic Antique India Iron Mounted Wood Two Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive Indian armoire / cupboard with dark heavily distressed patina. Born
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Iron

Anglo Indian Hanging Cupboard
Located in Woodstock, NY
Wooden cupboard with brass strapping, produced in India, during the Anglo Raj. Hand carved paneled
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Hanging Cupboard
Anglo Indian Hanging Cupboard
H 31 in W 29 in D 15 in
Colonial Vintage Indian Hardwood Painted Cupboard in Azure Blue
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A beautiful Colonial Vintage Indian Hardwood Cupboard painted in a gorgeous Azure Blue. Cupboards
Category

1910s Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Metal

Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Baroque teak corner cabinet probably from Goa India.
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
Anglo Indian Corner Cabinet
H 78 in W 49 in D 37.5 in
Anglo-Indian Small Scale Cabinet on Stand in Rosewood
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian small scale two door cabinet on stand with two drawers. Cabinet has two shelves.
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Glass Front Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
A magnificent British Colonial glass front cabinet in rosewood with a deep cornice consisting of a wide band of floral carving and egg and dart carving on the edge. The frieze is rel...
Category

Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Teak Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This one is a beauty. The finish has warm honey tones which gives it a lovely patina. The doors have great recessed panels complete with original hardware. There are lots of she...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Antique Teak Cabinet
Antique Teak Cabinet
H 68 in W 39 in D 14 in
Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Singapore, SG
A British Colonial rosewood cupboard with gadrooning on the edge of the flat top and intertwined
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Singapore, SG
A top quality British colonial cupboard made of rosewood. The upper section has a flat top with egg
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Located in Singapore, SG
A British colonial rosewood cupboard with gadrooning on the edge of the flat top and Fleur-de-Lys
Category

Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Rosewood

People Also Browsed

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Gold Leaf

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
$3,229 / set
H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Pair of David Duncan Hurricane Sconces with Verdigris Scallop Shell Backplates
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved shell form Anglo Indian backplates with a verdigris painted surface, brass sconce fittings and light green hurricane shades. Sconce is measured from bottom of b...
Category

2010s American Georgian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Stool of Dark Stained Wood with Plaited Cord cirka 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Wabi Sabi stool made in Scandinavian in the 1950s. The frame is made of solid dark stained wood with seat of plaited cord The stool remain in very good vintage condition.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something...
Category

1970s American Futurist Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
Category

Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
$7,176
H 67.33 in W 69.69 in D 84.65 in
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Category

2010s American Modern Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
$5,250 / item
H 34 in W 30.25 in D 44 in
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/3 Champagne Mount for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/3 Design by Gino Sarfatti The two blown opaline glass spheres are gently held in place by two Black, or Champagne, painted aluminum rings. Each ring has a small cut, enabl...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/3 Champagne Mount for Astep
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/3 Champagne Mount for Astep
$3,049 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 11.42 in Dm 25.6 in
Guido Faleschini Tucromo Velvet King Size Bed by i4 Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Original Tucroma king size bed rendered in an original Ink colored (blue-black) velvet with black saddle leather straps and chrome buckles, two integrated four drawer nightstand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Other

Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
By Broyhill, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This model is nearly impossible to find. Moreover, yellow is the most sought after option. Combined with the fact that we've restored this piece to outstanding condition, we're cer...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
$5,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.75 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th century Swedish birch empire revival stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch curule stool circa 1890. Elegant Scandinavian birch stool with empire influences. Shaped arms with inlaid fans to the top of each end. Generous seat, upho...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Fabric, Birch

19th century Swedish birch empire revival stool
19th century Swedish birch empire revival stool
$1,916
H 25.5 in W 30.6 in D 16 in
Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Bed Wagen for children room. Made with fiberglass with outside with chrome-plated finishes. With palisander wood veneer inside and withseveral storage compartments for a bed, a tv, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Chrome

Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
$105,253 Sale Price
20% Off
H 86.62 in W 157.49 in D 72.84 in
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic carved ocean and floral motifs on the back and rolled arms, having caned seat and ba...
Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Mahogany

Indian carved pierced teak folding screen, c. 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage, four part frame and panel folding screen in carved & pierced teak. The screen is carved on both sides. India, British Raj, 1900-25. Dimensions: 80" W x 1" D x 73" H (overall)
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Cupboard

Materials

Teak

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Indian Cupboard", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Indian Cupboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Indian cupboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and rosewood, every antique Indian cupboard was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Indian cupboard — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Indian cupboard, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Indian Cupboard?

The average selling price for an antique Indian cupboard at 1stDibs is $4,615, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $21,601 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.