Queen Anne Glass Cabinet
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Queen Anne style display cabinet. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut Queen Anne style cocktail drinks cabinet. This was made in
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic Antique Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 63 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 71 in W 19 in D 34 in
English Georgian Green Distress Painted Queen Anne Corner China Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian green distress painted Queen Anne corner China cabinet Curio. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 71.25 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 73 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid 19th century glazed carved oak Liège cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century glazed carved oak liege cabinet circa 1860.
Beautiful 2 piece liege cabinet from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Paint
Showcase with Flap and Desk in Mahogany Stained Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
England, early 1900s
with stained glass
Solid mahogany
Good conditions
Dimensions: approx. L 90
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Sideboards
Materials
Stained Glass, Mahogany
H 83.86 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
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Diminutive Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Cabinet with Mariner's Star, England
Located in Providence, RI
meets the glass doors. In short, it’s a pretty sophisticated piece of cabinetwork for such a small piece
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
The Walton Hall Queen Anne Burl Walnut Secretary Bookcase, English, circa 1705
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Queen Anne Burl Walnut Bureau Bookcase, in three sections. The upper section
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 96.5 in W 43 in D 25 in
Pair (2) of Early 20th Century Queen Anne Style Burl Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of two matching Queen Anne style burl bedside cabinets circa early 20th century. Beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 25.25 in D 14.75 in
British Cocktail Cabinet, circa 1920 with Petra Hand-Painted by Kensa Designs
Located in Oxted, Surrey
This charming antique cocktail cabinet in Queen Anne style has been refurbished and hand-painted by
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Acrylic, Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 160 in W 85 in D 50 in
Harry & Lou Epstein British Custom Made Marquetry Exquisite Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Exquisite Harry & Lou Epstein British custom made marquetry cocktail cabinet. To reveal mirrored
Category
20th Century British Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Geroge III Style Mahagony Secretary Bookcase, early 20 century.
Located in St.amford, CT
George III Style Mahogany Secretarly Bookcase early 20 century, in the Queen Anne style, the bonnet
Category
20th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Glass
Antique English Queen Anne Leaded Slag Glass Curio Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English leaded glass curio cabinet or bookcase featuring Queen Ann styling with a rose or
Category
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20thC Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cocktail Cabinet the carved crest above a pair of flame
Category
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Queen Anne style burr walnut drinks cabinet in excellent condition and of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Sycamore, Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Queen Anne style burr walnut drinks cabinet in excellent condition and of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Sycamore, Walnut
Pennsylvania House Cherry Queen Anne Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Dayton, OH
Pennsylvania House solid cherry two-piece break front illuminated china cabinet. Features
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Queen Anne style burr walnut cocktail cabinet in excellent original
Category
Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jasper Cabinet Co. Cherry Wood Queen Anne Secretary Desk Display Cabinet Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jasper cabinet Co. cherry wood Queen Anne secretary desk display cabinet Curio. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 77 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Glass Display Cabinet
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
has three shelves two of the shelves are glass and can come out of cabinet for cleaning or moving
Category
20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Period Queen Anne Japanned / Chinoiserie Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A period Queen Anne cabinet with glass paned doors over a chest of drawers, the whole rests on bun
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Philip Reinisch Co. Queen Anne Style Cherry Corner Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Philip Reinisch Queen Anne style corner display cabinet, circa 1990s. Made from cherry with an
Category
1990s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 80.25 in W 22.5 in D 34.5 in
Mid Century Harden Solid Cherry Queen Anne Breakfront China Display Cabinet 1958
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely traditional Queen Anne Style breakfront by Harden Furniture. Made from cherry with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 85.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Antique Burr Walnut Queen Anne Style Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional antique burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Petite English Queen Anne Style Burled Walnut Display/Curio Cabinet, Late 19th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This adorable petite Queen Anne style burled walnut display or curio cabinet features a shaped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 61 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
ViNTAGE DISPLAY CABINET ON QUEEN ANN STYLE LEGS WITH GLASS SHELVES & KEY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Mahogany display cabinet in Queen Ann style
Category
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 62.41 in W 16.15 in D 38.98 in
Queen Anne style secretary
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Queen Anne style burl walnut double domed secretary, circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne Cherry Small Secretary Desk Display Curio Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maddox Queen Anne cherry small secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Cherry
18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Secretary with 7 Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
this secretary's desirability. The cabinet is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. 5 keys
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 99.5 in W 41.5 in D 24 in
Antique Burr Walnut Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
and colour tones. There are two removable glass shelves in the upper glass cabinet, there is a single
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut cocktail cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique walnut drinks cabinet in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass, Mirror
Antique Burr Walnut Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very impressive antique corner cabinet in burr walnut. This was made in England, we
Category
Antique 1890s British Queen Anne Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
of the cabinet are sycamore. Inside the cabinet, there is a mirrored back, glass shelves and a light
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
of the cabinet are sycamore. Inside the cabinet, there is a mirrored back, glass shelves and a light
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
insides of the cabinet are sycamore. Inside the cabinet, there is a mirrored back, glass shelves and a
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Dry Bar Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage burr walnut cocktail cabinet in Queen Anne style, dating from the mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Birch, Walnut
H 74.81 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Drinks Dry Bar Cabinet, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage burr walnut cocktail cabinet in Queen Anne style, dating from the mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Queen Anne Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Birch, Walnut
H 74.81 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
Antique 19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Bombay Display Cabinet, Circa 1890's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Bombay display cabinet, Circa 1890's.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Mahogany Queen Anne Glass Top Bijouterie Vitrine Curio Display Case Side Table 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Queen Anne style Bijouterie / Vitrine / Curio Display table. Made of mahogany featuring
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 23 in
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Queen Anne style, and dates from circa 1920s-1930s.
This is a nice size and offers lots of storage
Category
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Queen Anne Style Art Deco Glass Display Bookcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Queen Anne Art Deco glass display bookcase
Art Deco curio bookcase from England circa 1920's
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Burl
European Art Deco Walnut Glass Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco walnut glass curio display cabinet
Beautiful concave front with glass display shelves
Category
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Medical Cabinet Antique Metal and Glass Apothecary, Vintage Industrial Storage
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial antique steel, metal and glass medical, pharmacy storage cabinet with three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 52.75 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinets
Located in Cypress, CA
with shelves. the glass doors are painted black
Both sides of the cabinets are decorated, resting on
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Lacquer
Antique French Brass Bronze Glass Small Carriage Clock Mini Figure Display Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French brass bronze glass small carriage clock mini figure display case. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 11 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in
Unique "Primavera" Illuminated Queen Anne Style Cocktail Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Queen Anne style cocktail bar sitting on an intricately carved, solid walnut base. This piece is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Glass, Mirror, Paint, Lacquer
Set of Two Oval Glass Show Cases with Queen Anne Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of two oval wood and glass show cases with Queen Anne legs is beautifully caved with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Queen Anne Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Queen Anne Style Medical Vitrine
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cast iron cabriolet legs are just one of the highlights on this stylish cabinet. ***Note: Not
Category
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Leather
Early 20th-century Medical cabinet with steel top and cabriole legs
Located in Madison, WI
. Center storage unit behind swing-out glass doors. Stands beautifully upon Queen Anne-style cabriole legs
Category
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Cabinets
Materials
Steel
4 Door Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
An unusual 4 door walnut breakfront bookcase in the Queen Anne style. Circa 1920-1930.
Category
20th Century British Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Early 1900s apothecary cabinet; queen anne-style legs
Located in Madison, WI
Early 1900s antique apothecary cabinet with Queen Anne style legs. In original enameled ivory paint
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Queen Anne Secretary
Located in Hudson, NY
18th c continental slant front secretary desk - in vermillion painted surface - ebonized interior - gilt mirror trim - candle slides - provenance: George Gravert
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Cabriole Leg Tall Glass Door Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning tall glass door bookcase is an English antique made circa 1890 out of oakwood. Two
Category
Antique 1890s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Oak
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Georgian Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase Secretary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early Georgian Mahogany blind door bookcase secretary desk 1740-50. This is a great looking piece that retains an old and possibly original surface with a great mellow co...
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be English, and it has glass shelves. The drawers do have dovetail construction, and it is t...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 88 in W 39.75 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau With Bookcase Hutch and Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood string inl...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 39 in D 18.25 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Shanxi Cabinet with Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Shanxi cabinet from the 19th century, with original lacquer and hand-painted décor. Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi during the Qing dyna...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 71.5 in W 43.75 in D 18.25 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century
Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk.
Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk blends American style with Eastern elegance, featuring intricate Chinoiserie detailing and exquisite craftsmanship. This versatile desk a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
Gorgeous French Walnut Parquetry Drinks Cocktail Bar Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Parquetry French drinks dry cabinet.
A very well-made French cabinet made from walnut. The panels were made with parquetry, making...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
H 61.82 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers
A good looking and multifunctional pie...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Hardwood
H 83.86 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Cocktail Drinks Bar Cabinet Epstein Mid 20th Century
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
A 1930s burr walnut cocktail cabinet, in French 18th century style, with peach glass liner, mirrored interior, with a Maple & Co delivery tag to its back, some restoration carried ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Drinks Cabinet Epstein Cocktail Chest Burr Walnut 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Epstein art deco drinks cabinet in burr walnut
Stands on the cabriole legs with elegantly carved shell motif cartouche
Cabinet opens out to reveal mirrored interior and glass shelves...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar & Glassware Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Mid century burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet, two doors, glass shelves with mirrored back base and brush slide, above two drawers, raised on carved cabriole legs. Measures: height...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal
H 59.85 in W 36.23 in D 17.72 in
Epstein Deco Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Chest Walnut 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique walnut drink or cocktail cabinet
Piece is by the Epstein company who were famous London furniture makers
Burr walnut has a lovely patina finish and features original...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Drinks Dry Bar & Glassware Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique burr walnut cocktail cabinet with wonderful hand carved decoration and a set of glassware, by Gold Feather Products of Leeds, dating from the mid 20th Cen...
Category
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 57.29 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in
Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival diminutive cylinder desk offers walnut and burl construction with upper case having carved cartouche over double glass door bookcase surmounting lower ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 94 in W 33 in D 23.25 in
Burled Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Burled Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture has all the features of an antique original. Made of high quality mahogany solids and burled veneers, the bookcase has a lovely swan...
Category
2010s Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Queen Anne Glass Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the queen anne glass cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A queen anne glass cabinet — often made from glass, wood and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer queen anne glass cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each queen anne glass cabinet bearing Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one queen anne glass cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hille, Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co and Maddox Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Queen Anne Glass Cabinet?
Prices for a queen anne glass cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $22,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,729.
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.
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