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Bleached Oak Enfilade

18th Century Louis XV Bleached Oak Buffet/Enfilade
Located in Carmine, TX
piece was built in the mid 1700s using all pegged construction and solid oak. The buffet features 3
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Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Credenzas

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Oak

18th Century Louis XV Bleached Oak Buffet/Enfilade
18th Century Louis XV Bleached Oak Buffet/Enfilade
$6,800
H 42.75 in W 79 in D 21.62 in
French Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An elongated French buffet with more than two doors is known as an enfilade. This bleached four
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Buffets

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Metal, Iron

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Tuscan Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Grand Italian enfilade in bleached oak with wood knobs, early 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets

Tuscan Enfilade
Tuscan Enfilade
H 38 in W 106 in D 30 in
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Mid-19th century French bleached oak enfilade, 1850 Dimensions: 80.5 inches (204 cms) wide 20
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Buffets

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Oak

French Bleached Oak Enfilade
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 38.5 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French bleached oak enfilade. 1880. Reference: 7408 Dimensions 80.5 inches (204
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Bleached Oak Enfilade
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 40.5 in W 80.5 in D 22.5 in
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Mid 19th C French bleached oak enfilade with 3 doors and 3 drawers. 1830. Dimensions 74 inches
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Bleached Oak Enfilade
French Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 37.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
C.1920 French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
C.1920 French Bleached Oak Enfilade with Unusual Diamond Pattern with Original Patina
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Vintage 1920s French Serving Tables

C.1920 French Bleached Oak Enfilade
C.1920 French Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 35.5 in W 96.5 in D 16.25 in
French Carved and Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C French bleached oak enfilade with wonderful carved detail. 1860. Reference: 7587
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Enfilade in the Regence Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Bleached Oak Enfilade in the Regence Style
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

Bleached Oak Enfilade in the Regence Style
Bleached Oak Enfilade in the Regence Style
H 39.5 in W 85 in D 21.25 in
Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good bleached oak French enfilade, 1850 Dimensions: 71 inches (180 cms) wide 24.5 inches
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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Sideboards

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Oak

Bleached Oak Enfilade
Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 37.5 in W 71 in D 24.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
English). Our bleached oak enfilade was hand-carved in the 1700’s in the Louis XIV style, most likely in
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

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Iron

Vintage French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful quality early 1900s French bleached oak shelved enfilade with three drawers over three
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Early 20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Vintage French Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 39.5 in W 62.75 in D 17.25 in
Early 19th Century French Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century French bleached Enfilade with carved drawer, 3 carved paneled cabinets and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Sideboards

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Oak

Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Bleached Oak Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
Early 20th century French Louis XIII style bleached enfilade buffet handcrafted of solid old growth
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Buffets

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIII Style Carved Bleached Oak Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis XIII style carved enfilade buffet handcrafted of solid oak by talented
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XIII Buffets

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Oak

19th Century Carved French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful 19th century French Country Louis XV style bleached enfilade buffet handcrafted of
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century carved French Country Louis XV style bleached enfilade buffet handcrafted by
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Buffets

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Iron

French Oak Enfilade / Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century French bleached oak enfilade, 1780 Dimensions: 77.5 inches (197 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Enfilade / Sideboard
French Oak Enfilade / Sideboard
H 39 in W 77.5 in D 20.5 in
French Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached oak enfilade with a marble top, 1890. Dimensions 98.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Marble

French Oak Enfilade
French Oak Enfilade
H 35.5 in W 98.5 in L 35.5 in
Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French bleached oak enfilade, 1790. Dimensions 101 inches (257 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
Narrow French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
H 35.5 in W 101 in D 17.5 in
French Oak Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century French bleached oak enfilade. 1860 Dimensions 77.5 inches (197 cms) wide
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Sideboard
French Oak Sideboard
H 41 in W 77.5 in D 25 in
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bleached Oak Sideboards
Located in Austin, TX
This 20th Century Louis XIV French Bleached Oak Enfilade is a remarkable piece of furniture that
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20th Century French Louis XIV Sideboards

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Oak

French Bleached Oak and Pine Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French bleached oak and pine enfilade. Great colour. 1840. Dimensions 108.5 inches
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

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Oak, Pine

French Bleached Oak and Pine Enfilade
French Bleached Oak and Pine Enfilade
H 38.5 in W 108.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Regence Style Bleached Oak Demilune Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
talented artisans near Avignon of solid oak that's been bleached or washed to a natural finish retaining
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Antique 1870s French Regency Buffets

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Oak

19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Buffet Enfilade
Located in Atlanta, GA
bleached oak finish. The natural wood grain is enhanced by the light, airy patina, offering a perfect blend
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Oak

French Oak Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good 19th century French oak enfilade, 1820. Missing handle will be replaced. Dimensions
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

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Oak

French Oak Enfilade
French Oak Enfilade
H 39 in W 89 in D 22.5 in
Antique Oak Enfilade
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique bleached and limed oak breakfront Louis XVI style enfilade with 4 doors and 2
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Enfilade
Antique Oak Enfilade
H 39 in W 95.5 in D 22 in
Antique Oak Enfilade
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique bleached and limed oak breakfront Louis XVI style enfilade with 3 raised panel
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Enfilade
Antique Oak Enfilade
H 39.75 in W 82 in D 21 in
Antique French Country Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Bow Front Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful antique French Country Louis XV style bleached oak bow front enfilade buffet from
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Buffets

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Oak

French Early 19th Century Enfilade "Dressoir" in Bleached Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely early 19th century enfilade, "Dressoir" in washed oak, circa 1830. This charming piece has
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

French 18th Century Oak Enfilade
Located in Charleston, SC
shaped apron on short cabriole legs in superb patinated, bleached oak with traces of old stain marks
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

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Iron

French 18th Century Oak Enfilade
French 18th Century Oak Enfilade
H 37.75 in W 78.75 in D 23 in
French 18th Century Louis XIV Style Buffet or Enfilade Made of Bleached Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century French Louis XIVth style Enfilade - Buffet in bleached oak. Beautifully
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Buffets

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Oak

French 18th Century Period Oak Enfilade
Located in Charleston, SC
Handsome 18th century enfilade transition in Louis XV and Louis XVI period with three raised panel
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sideboards

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Iron

French 18th Century Period Oak Enfilade
French 18th Century Period Oak Enfilade
H 39.25 in W 76.75 in D 22.5 in
Italian Painted Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Italian painted narrow enfilade, 1890 Dimensions: 60.5 inches (154 cms) wide 18
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sideboards

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Oak

Italian Painted Enfilade
Italian Painted Enfilade
H 35.5 in W 60.5 in D 18 in
French Country Louis XV Style Washed Oak Enfilade Buffet with Serpentine Front
Located in Birmingham, AL
A French Country Louis XV style washed oak enfilade buffet having a moulded serpentine top over a
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Buffets

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Oak

French 17th Century Enfilade
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century enfilade.
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Antique Late 17th Century French Rustic Sideboards

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Oak

French 17th Century Enfilade
French 17th Century Enfilade
H 31 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
19th Century French Provencal Buffet or Enfilade
Located in Round Top, TX
constructed from washed or bleached oak. Wonderful hardware.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Provencal Buffet or Enfilade
19th Century French Provencal Buffet or Enfilade
H 40.38 in W 99.63 in D 22.38 in
French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French narrow bleached oak enfilade with carved linen fold door panels, 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
French Oak Enfilade or Sideboard
H 33.5 in W 63 in D 15 in
19th Century French Provincial Bleached Oak Sideboard Enfilade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bleached oak finish with a beautifully aged patina on the oak which showcases the lovely wood grain. Period
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Sideboards

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Brass

Early 1900s Bleached Oak Louis XV Style Enfilade from France
Located in Dallas, TX
feet. Both back legs have a curvaceous nature, but they are less grand and unadorned. Our bleached oak
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets

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Metal, Iron

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Four-Door Buffet Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
age and use, and adorns a rich bleached oak patinated finish. Place this spectacular Louis XIII buffet
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

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Oak

French Louis XV and XVI Transitional Style Oak Enfilade with Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional Louis XV and Louis XV enfilade with bleached finish, drawer and three cabinets below
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Style 3-Door Enfilade Buffet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful rendering in the style of Louis XV, this bleached oak buffet is considered an enfilade
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets

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Metal, Iron

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Four-Door Buffet Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
for ultimate storage. The large and elegant enfilade is in excellent condition commensurate with age
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

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Oak

French Later 19th Century Enfilade, Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
constructed in washed - or bleached oak with three paneled doors and interior shelf. Nice narrow depth.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hunt Buffet, Enfilade
Located in Round Top, TX
from washed or bleached oak curvilinear fascia with two sets of double doors.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Hunt Buffet, Enfilade
19th Century French Hunt Buffet, Enfilade
H 39.75 in W 83.75 in D 21.25 in
18th. Century Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Nice bleached oak enfilade from Belgium.Large size. 3 drawers over 3 doors.Great color.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

18th. Century Bleached Oak Enfilade
18th. Century Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 45 in W 81 in D 21.5 in
Louis XIII Bleached Oak Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Large and handsome bleached oak French Enfilade. Three pair of doors. Assortment of hinges from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII Bleached Oak Enfilade
Louis XIII Bleached Oak Enfilade
H 44 in W 118.75 in D 21.5 in
Bleached Oak Belgium Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Large and handsome bleached and wire brushed oak enfilade. Four doors and 5 drawers, long and
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Oak Belgium Enfilade
Bleached Oak Belgium Enfilade
H 39.5 in W 94 in D 20.75 in
French Bleached Oak 19th Century Enfilade
Located in Seaford, GB
A lovely French Oak Enfilade or sideboard / dresser base dating to the 19th Century. Made from
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Bleached Oak 19th Century Enfilade
French Bleached Oak 19th Century Enfilade
H 37.41 in W 81.5 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Style Enfilade
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Style Enfilade
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

French Oak Enfilade
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Bleached and Cerused Oak Enfilade with replaced stone surface
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Enfilade
French Oak Enfilade
H 36.75 in W 99.12 in D 22.75 in
Louis XV Bleached Oak Buffet Enfilade with Parquet Top, France
Located in Fairhope, AL
A large Louis XV style pale oak bleached buffet or enfilade having four doors and two interior
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Antique 19th Century Buffets

Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Buffet or Enfilade, France, circa 1880
Located in Fairhope, AL
A large Louis XV style pale oak bleached buffet or enfilade having four doors and drawers. Also
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Antique Late 19th Century Buffets

Louis XV Style Weathered Oak Buffet or Enfilade, France, circa 1880
Located in Fairhope, AL
A large Louis XV style pale oak bleached buffet or enfilade having three doors and drawers. Also
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Antique 19th Century Buffets

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Bleached Oak Enfilade For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bleached oak enfilade for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every bleached oak enfilade was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bleached oak enfilade — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bleached oak enfilade made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made bleached oak enfilade has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brendan Bass are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bleached Oak Enfilade?

Prices for a bleached oak enfilade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,178 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,885.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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. 

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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.

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