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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Creator: Maitland Smith
Pair of Ebonized and Silver Leaf Commodes by Baker
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored five drawer commodes by Baker Furniture's New World collection. Ebonized walnut wood with silver leaf carved and recessed interlocking ring pulls. Recessed triple pane...
Category
1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Silver Leaf
$8,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maitland Smith Asian Chippendale Bamboo Wicker Wardrobe Armoire Bar Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
$1,152 Sale Price
53% Off
Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode. Featuring a Bombay style design, three large drawers with original brass pulls, dove tailed drawer construction, and a...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection Mahogany Commode Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Collection Mahogany Commode Credenza
This credenza measures: 50 wide x 23.5 deep x 34.5 inches high
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Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Three-Drawer Cherry and Brass Asian Style Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Three drawer Asian style cherry chest by Baker Furniture Company. T-drawers have dovetail construction with brass hardware. Minor wear to the top. 38" wide x 31" tall x 18" deep.
Category
20th Century North American Campaign Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Helen Hobey Baker Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 46.25 wide x 20 deep x 49 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1940s
Mahogany, with satinwood string inlay, mirrored backslash, and original...
Category
1940s American Federal Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker solid oak Country French breakfront china cabinet with desk and lighting is a fine example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed of richly grained solid oak, t...
Category
Early 2000s American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
Located in North York, ON
Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the ...
Category
2010s American American Classical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Baker Spanish Colonial Large Carved Double Doors 2 Drawers Compartment Sideboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Spanish Colonial Large Carved Double Doors 2 Drawers Compartment Sideboard MINT!
Category
20th Century Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Solid Cherry Draped Doors Drop Front Secretary Desk Dresser Bookcase MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Spanish Colonial Style Cupboard Shelves Dresser Console Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Vtg Maitland Smith Chippendale Parquetry Salesman Sample Jewelry-Keepsake Chest
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and early salesman sample chest of drawers that is perfect for jewelry and keepsakes. In the Chippendale style in gorgeous maho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company. Brass mounted with side fluted columns. Top drawer has the original Baker Fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Curved Front Sideboard Credenza Buffet Server
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany Curved Front Sideboard Credenza Buffet Server
This sideboard measures: 64 wide x 22 deep x 35.5 inches high
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Category
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair New Unfinished Baker Obelisk Shape Double Sided 360 Degree Walnut Bookcases.
These Baker cabinets are new unfinished from the baker factory. Unusual looking cabinets and unusua...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maitland Smith Leather Fold Out Secretary Desk
This secretary measures: 26 wide x 20 deep x 50.25 inches high
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Category
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk
Dimensions : 102" Tall X 41.5" wide X 25" Deep
This gorgeous secretary desk was made by Baker furnitu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American George III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached bachelor chests by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$12,500 / set
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Sideboard Buffet Server Bar Credenza
This credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 32.25 inches high
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Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Mother of Pearl Walnut English 17th Century Style Dresser Chest
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Maitland Smith Mother of Pearl Walnut English 17th Century Style Dresser Chest
Dimensions : 48" Tall X 42" Wide X 19" Deep
This gorge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest with Suspended Brass Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative pair of white lacquer faux bamboo dressers connected with a solid brass suspended vanity by Baker. The overall length of the combined "credenza" is 99". The pieces ca...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Baker Collector’s Edition French Country Style 3 Drawer Commode
Each finely constructed French country style chest features 3 drawers with p...
Category
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Cherry Server With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic lines with three apron drawers over three doors, all with dark painted string inlay type details, the doors in a diamond motif and two with brass shield form escutcheons and two keys. The two doors open to compartments (lacking shelves). The skirt rail and lower front feet with ebonized painted line detail.
With a fine black variegated marble top.
L. 68", Depth 21", H. 35"
Condition: There is age and use related wear including scrapes to the side supports and right front foot, areas of finish loss and some ring...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
William Kent for Baker Furniture Stately Home Mahogany Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
William Kent for Baker Furniture Stately Home Mahogany Credenza
This credenza measures: 91.5 wide x 22 deep x 30 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture collector's edition bombe-front figured walnut four-drawer commode. Linen fold solid brass drop pulls, scalloped top and apron. Canted corner front legs with scallope...
Category
1960s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Walnut Secretary by Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Collector's Edition secretary cabinet by Baker Furniture Company in the French style of Louis XV. The secretary is made of upper and lower cabinets made of carved walnut with working locks and keys. The upper cabinet features an arching crown centered by a heavily carved cartouche. The beautifully paneled doors with brass decorative hardware open to reveal a shallow finished interior having a pair of adjustable display shelves. The abattant, or slant front desk, of the lower cabinet hinges...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Leather Covered Bookcase or Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall, stately, and serious cabinet or bookcase entirely clan in tooled tan leather. Having two glass lockable doors in the top case and featuring faux leather books on the lower case doors...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather
Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Inlaid Mahogany Federal Style Demilune Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Baker Furniture Inlaid Mahogany Federal Style Demilune Sideboard Buffet Server
Dimensions : 45.25" Wide X 23.25" Deep X 34.5" Tall
This stunning server was made by Baker Furniture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Provincial Ebonized Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Ebonized walnut, with...
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Double Doors Compartments Long Credenza Sideboard Buffet Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Baker French Cherry Regency Style 10 Drawer Long Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker French Cherry Regency Style 10 Drawer Long Dresser
This lowboy measures: 66.5 wide x 19 deep x 32.75 inches high
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Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Maitland Smith Trompe L’oeil monumental bookcase desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fresh out of a Palm Beach estate ..a monumental bookcase cabinet with incredible detail, highest quality Maitland Smith workmanship, including the best brass ,the best tooled leather...
Category
1980s Philippine Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Bridger Walnut Library Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Bridger Walnut Library Desk
This desk measures: 68 wide x 26 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mission Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Ebony Lacquer Sideboard / Commode, Jansen Style, Baker
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency ebony lacquer sideboard / commode, Jansen Style, Baker
Custom Baker Hollywood Regency Dressers / Sideboards Jansen Style Ebony Lacquered
A fine Baker Furniture Company by Milling Road...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Carlton House Style Tesselated Stone Desk with Mahogany Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith was first incorporated in Hong Kong in 1979, and opened their first large-scale production facility in the Philippines, where each piece is hand-made for local craftsm...
Category
1980s Philippine Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Burl Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Inlaid Walnut Sideboard Huntboard Server. Item features detailed border inlaid boxwood, shapely cabriole legs...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Baker Modern Light Walnut 2 Doors 6 Drawers High Gentleman
s Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Modern Light Walnut 2 Doors 6 Drawers High Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT!
Sculptural bracket shape base cast solid brass decorative hardware sophisticated mid century modern ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza
This credenza measures: 65 wide x 26 deep x 37.25 inches high
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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Burled Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie compact credenza, sideboard buffet, or bar cabinet
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard by Baker Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard with 4 Drawers by Baker Furniture Co.
This exquisite vintage console is a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophisticat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Wrought Forged Iron Oval Side Board Server Display Case Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice heavy built wrought iron side board console table by Maitland-Smith.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Baker Banded Inlayed Demi Lune Federal Sideboards MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Banded Inlayed Demi Lune Federal Sideboards MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser By Baker Furniture Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Style Hand Painted 9 Drawer Dresser by Baker Furniture Co.
A gorgeous French Country/Regency Louis XVI/Swedish Gustavian style dresser by Baker Furniture USA....
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Baker Burl Wood
Glass Vitrine, Collectors Edition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Baker Burl Wood
Glass Vitrine—Collectors Edition is a beautifully made display cabinet, perfect for showcasing fine collectibles, art, books, and heirloom pieces. Standing 84 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep, it features an elegant burl wood veneer with brass-trimmed glass panels. The glass door measures 72.5 inches high and 25.5 inches wide, providing a clear and stylish view of the interior. Inside, there are three fitted glass shelves, each measuring 28 inches wide and 11 inches deep. The top shelf has 25 inches of clearance, the middle shelf 22.5 inches, and the bottom shelf 24 inches, with the option to accommodate up to three additional glass shelves for increased display capacity.
Designed with both functionality and sophistication in mind, this vitrine is fitted with two interior lights, controlled by a switch located on the left middle shelf, ensuring that your displayed items are beautifully illuminated. Its classic and timeless design makes it a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. In well-cared-for vintage condition, this premium Baker display cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Style Baker Mahogany Metal Mounted Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Style Baker Mahogany Metal Mounted Server Commode Buffet Sideboard
Dimensions : 36" Tall X 50" Wide X 26" Deep
This buffet was made by Baker in the 1990's era and is very g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker
s Stately Homes Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Simply stunning, ornate, black lacquer cabinet from The Stately Homes Collection by Baker Furniture. It features a stunning case that was elaborately decorated (painted) in a raised...
Category
1980s American George III Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style buffet server, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid carved walnut, wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully detailed four drawer dresser by Michael Taylor for Baker, New World collection. Stunning finish and spacious drawers add to the vintage mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$3,000 / item
New World Buffet designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
'New World' buffet with ebonized case and walnut triple bypass doors designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Each side has two removable fixed position shelves and...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Sublime Pair of Korean Honey Bamboo Parquetry Cabinets by Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exquisite pair of vintage Korean style bamboo cabinets, circa 1980. The case fronts are executed in stunning bamboo parquetry and are beautifully accented with heavy wrought iron h...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Rare Baker Furniture Co. Italian Rococo Style Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Baker Furniture Co. Italian Rococo style secretary desk is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, designed to blend function and decorative...
Category
1970s American Rococo Revival Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Mid Century 3 Drawers Tambour Doors High Gentleman
s Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Mid Century 3 Drawers Tambour Doors High Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Walnut Sideboard Buffet or Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style sideboard buffet, credenza, console table, or sofa table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
This stunning 19th century Chippendale style desk has three drawers and solid brass hardware. Each s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
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.
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