Case furniture intended to hold books, usually on one or more shelves. May have doors.

Small piece of case furniture with drawers, shelves, or storage compartments fronted by one or more doors. See also cupboard for pieces with similar function constructed on a larger scale.

Case furniture in which the top of the piece is a hinged lid.

Case furniture in which the entire enclosed space is fitted with drawers. Also called bureau or bureau table.

Case furniture with shelves or drawers for storage or display, generally enclosed by one or more doors. See also cabinet for pieces with similar function constructed on a smaller scale. See also wardrobe for pieces with similar structure intended to hold clothing or other textiles.

Case furniture intended to facilitate reading, writing, and other business. Constructed with a writing surface. Frequently includes drawers or other types of storage.

Case furniture constructed with glass doors, sides, or lid intended for the long-term storage and display of objects. Frequently intended for use in public spaces such as museums or libraries.

Case furniture on legs intended to store or display dining wares. Frequently constructed in a long series of sections, each with drawers or shelves and doors. Sometimes surmounted by a backboard, shelves, or drawers. See also dresser for pieces with similar structure intended for use in a kitchen. Also called serving board, side board, or buffet.

Large-scale case furniture intended to store hanging clothes or other textiles behind one or more doors. Frequently fitted with a rod, hooks, or pegs; may be fitted with shelves. Sometimes made with one or more drawers in the lower section of the case. Also called clothes cupboard, clothes press, armoire, or garderobe.