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Lacquered Wood Sideboard with Large Brass Front Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered wood sideboard with large brass front pulls.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
preference and purpose. Composed of polished brass and a rich mahogany, this handcrafted piece is sure to
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
file cabinets accessed on the desk surface. Two cubbies on the partners side. Expertly refinished.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Nazar Emerald Cabinet by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Kolkata, IN
The Nazar cabinet Emerald is finished in mother of pearl, precious stones, brass and metal with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Door Pine Cabinet Armoire with Adjustable Shelving, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Narrow one door cabinet with interior adjustable shelving; exterior has two upper and one lower
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean two-toned side chest from the late 19th century, with double doors and brass butterfly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oak and Brass Bookcase Shelving with Credenza by Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Oak and Brass Bookcase Shelving with Credenza is the single bay version of Amuneal’s collector’s
Category

2010s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Lift-Top Corner Cabinet/ Bar
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
cabinet door and drawer display, with brass finish ring pulls. Raised on a tripod of dramatically curved
Category

20th Century Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lacquered Credenza with Brass Trims
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury lacquered credenza with brass trims. Dimensions: 33"H x 72"W x 18"D.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

Rattan and Cane Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Highland, IN
In addition to it's beautiful materials, and terrific scale, this versatile chest has several functions. It of course can be used for storage, but it would be equally at home at the ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

A Luxurious Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet With Lighted Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Dry Bar, Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior Glazed Secured Top
Category

Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Neoclassical Brass and Glass Étagère with Greek Key Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage Neoclassical-style étagère, featuring a brass frame with decorative Greek key
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Sideboard in Burlwood with Brass Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with the Sideboard in Burlwood with Brass
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Dresser With Brass Handles by Broyhill
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinoiserie Dresser with Brass Handles by Broyhill, featuring hand-painted designs, six drawers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dressers

Materials

Wood

A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With Light Fitted Mirrored Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Luxurious Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet With A Fitted Light, A Mirrored Interior Glazed
Category

Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf with Orig. Brasses, circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
work, two lower sliding drawers, interior locks and retains the original decorative cast brasses, late
Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swing Ash Wood Sideboard with Brass Legs
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
drawers. Inside, there are two adjustable glass shelves providing versatile storage. Elevated on brass
Category

2010s Italian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Antique Burled Wood Petite Desk with Brass Gallery Rail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A petite burled wood antique desk with brass gallery rail and brass decorated hardware surrounding
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details.‎ It can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage black lacquer James Mont style cabinet with Asian motif brass hardware. Two large top
Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unique Rosewood Cabinet by Vittorio Dassi with Painting by Pietro Toppi, 1955
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning unique rosewood storage cabinet designed by Vittorio Dassi, Italy with unique hand painted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Directoire Mahogany Style Display / Jewelry Case with Brass Castors
Located in New York, NY
a rectilinear body with tapered legs in fine Mahogany sitting on brass castors. Additionally, it
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sideboard Grey cabinet with Murano glass doors "Grisinato Style" Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
-quality materials, including birch, brass, and opaline murano glass, to ensure durability and a quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Small Italian Rectangular Brass Sideboard With Resin Doors
Located in Milano, IT
Small Italian rectangular brass sideboard with resin doors.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Style Sideboard with Brass Inlay
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 1960's vintage custom made French walnut sideboard with illuminated bar cabinet having
Category

Vintage 1960s American Jugendstil Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Display Cabinet, Gilded Bronze with Floral Theme, France, Circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle, Atelier Majorelle, Émile Gallé
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Nouveau Display Cabinet, Gilded Bronze with Floral Theme, France, circa 1900. Immerse yourself
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Walnut desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Credenza cupboard in Daniela walnut with brass inserts by Antonio Aricò
By Antonio Aricò
Located in Milano, Lombardia
defined by an asymmetrical cabinet with two hinged doors and decorative brass inlay. Credenza was part of
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2010s Italian Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Peacock Blue Asian Style Armoire With Brass Fittings
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A peacock blue Asian style armoire with brass fittings. A round brass medallion seen in Asian decor
Category

20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Elmwood Bookcase with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood bookcase cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers, two doors and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Enameled Iron Étagère with Brass Embellishments
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hanover, MA
iron, four inset glass shelves flanked by X supports with large round brass embellishments. Four brass
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Stunning Cocktail Bar Cabinet with Stool in The Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
backbar cabinet, with chrome, suede, and brass detailing. The counter contains a glass top inclusive a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and
Category

Vintage 1930s European Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Apothecary Chest with Nine Drawers and Brass Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
, featuring nine small drawers and brass hardware. Crafted from richly toned wood, the chest presents a nearly
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Astrelli Drinks Cabinet
Located in Gurugram, IN
Encapsulating a blend of historical depth and modern sophistication, the Astrelli drinks cabinet is
Category

2010s Indian Rococo Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Large oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished with
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Black oak desk with two drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Black desk in mid-century style with two drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are finished
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Black oak desk with three drawers with brass fronts in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Black oak desk in mid-century style with three drawers with brass fronts. The tapered legs are
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Brass and Mirror Sideboard with 120 Murano Spheres Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
piece that combines contemporary design and expert craftsmanship. The polished brass frame frames fully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Brass sideboard with 120 Murano glass spheres – Designed by Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This sideboard is crafted entirely of brass, featuring a one-of-a-kind front composed of 120
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

A unique Italian 2 doors and five drawers credenza with brass detailing
Located in London, GB
and five single drawers to the centre with oval cutouts brass foiled handles . The cabinet stands on
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers drop-front panel, Italy, 1945
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large oak storage cabinet with doors, drawers and drop-front panel design by Osvaldo Borsani
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers Brass Gallery, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820 Measures - 50 5/8" x
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Antique Armoire with Burl Wood Panels and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique armoire with burl wood panels and original brass hardware from 19th century China. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rotating Cabinet , unique piece with the Expertise of Fondazione Borsani Archive
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Osvaldo Borsani Rotating Cabinet bar , unique piece with the Expertise of Fondazione Borsani
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shaker Style Pine Console Sideboard Buffet with Brass Pulls
Located in Centennial, CO
vintage brass pulls. The slender legs are stable and the sideboard is strong. The top is held to the base
Category

Late 20th Century American Shaker Buffets

Materials

Brass

Kipp Stweard Drexel Declaration Walnut Brass Tall Long Dresser with Mirror
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart, Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brass handles with walnut disk insets. The mirror features a solid walnut frame, and a simple mirror
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
simple brass pulls that provide a subtle point of contrast against the wood facade. The flush drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Oakwood Cabinet/ Buffet With Tiffany Style Glass Inlays, AT ca 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely charming oakwood Art Nouveau cabinet or buffet originating from period in Austria around
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Buffets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blonde Bachelor Chests with Heavy Brass Hardware
By James Mont, John Stuart, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
brass pulls. Both chests are in good vintage condition with some signs of wear as pictured.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) Wood Burning Technique Floating Shelf with Inlaid Brass
By Huy Lam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stained with polished brass inlay. This piece measures 8"h x 20"w x 3.5"d and mounts to the wall with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wa...

Materials

Brass

1960s Kittinger Country Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with large brass pulls. The scalloped edge gives it a less formal look. This is a limited-edition piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Buffets

Materials

Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Teak Sideboard with Fabric and Brass Details
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard made of teak wood with brass details. Sliding doors, one of them decorated with fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies
Category

Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Buffet with Reeded Doors and Brass Galleries
Located in Troy, MI
tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Cabinet doors have reeded surface and functional lock with brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Cabinet With Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cabinet with brass you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of cabinet with brass was constructed with great care. There are 2820 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cabinet with brass you’re looking for, while we also have 348 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of cabinet with brass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley and Modshop each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of cabinet with brass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cabinet With Brass?

Prices for a piece of cabinet with brass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $94 and can go as high as $204,100, while the average can fetch as much as $4,895.

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. 

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.

Questions About Cabinet With Brass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A pantry cabinet is like a freestanding cupboard for storing dry goods. They’re typically tall and have drawers and shelves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    An apothecary cabinet is a type of cupboard formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments drawers. Today, apothecary cabinets are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decor.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Canterbury cabinet is a piece of wooden storage furniture with a low profile that originated in Georgian and Victorian England. Original versions had a rack for sheet music at the top and a lower storage drawer. However, designs vary. Find a range of Canterbury cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hutch cabinet — or hutch — refers to a type of case furniture. Today, when people say “hutch,” they are commonly referring to a set of shelves or cabinets placed on top of a lower structure that features cabinets or drawers. Hutches are most often found in dining rooms or kitchens. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary hutches and other case pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A smoker's cabinet is a piece of furniture designed to hold accessories used by cigarette and pipe smokers. Although designs vary, most include a swiveling shelf for ashtrays and a pipe rack hidden behind a door. On 1stDibs, find a range of smoker's cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A curio cabinet (or curiosity cabinet) is a large display case typically made of glass with a wooden frame. Small collections are stored in curio cabinets: jewelry, figurines, crystal or any small objects with a common theme.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A specimen cabinet refers to a particular style of cabinetry designed to hold scientific specimens. A specimen cabinet will have large and shallow drawers to better display and access the specimens. Shop a selection of cabinets, including specimen cabinets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A music cabinet is a piece of furniture originally used to store sheet music in the 18th century. Most feature solid wood construction and have either drawers or open shelves. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique music cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A barrister cabinet is a cabinet featuring glass panes along the front that allow you to see the contents at a glance, while protecting the items inside from collecting dust. Browse an array of barrister cabinets from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A Shaker cabinet is have a simple design, including recessed-panel doors, light finishes and basic hardware.  The style was inspired by the Shakers, a religious community that espoused a minimalist lifestyle and had among its members extremely skilled craftsmen and carpenters.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tambour cabinet is one that is positioned vertically so it can store more stuff in a smaller space. One of the noted features of these cabinets are the tambour doors—little slats of wood that roll so the door can be slid up or to the sides and hidden without taking up additional space. Find a collection of tambour cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Henredon cabinet is a case good made by the American furniture manufacturer, founded in 1945. The company was especially well known for producing wooden cupboards and cabinets for their own brand and for other designers like Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Henredon cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    An inset cabinet has doors, shelves and drawers that fit inside the face frame openings, with minimal gaps between the components.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A brass sextant is a generally popular collectible for display on bookcases or mantels at home, and those created in Victorian, Industrial, and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. It is a traditional nautical instrument that was first used by sailors over 200 years ago to calculate global position by measuring the position of stars above the horizon. They are often made from brass, metal and wood. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brass sextants from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A brass footman is a stand that would be used to hold dishes in front of a fire, allowing them to stay warm before a meal was served on them. This antique piece of furniture was commonly made of brass, but some were crafted from other metals, such as steel. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage brass footman pieces.

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