case goods

American  

[keys goodz] / ˈkeɪs ˌgʊdz /

Or casegoods

plural noun

1. furniture designed to be used for storage, such as cupboards, chests of drawers, or wardrobes.

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Etymology

Origin of case goods

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles are in the mix, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and case goods.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

For case goods, such as dressers, bookcases and buffets, that means making sure the wood tone and stain are in the same family.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2022

Cabinetry and case goods are ideal, but even a group of baskets on the floor can help.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

They also have a collection of oak and walnut case goods that Ms. Haddad says “challenge the wood,” and a series of steel-framed mirrors that seem to float on the wall.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2016

The first was the arrival of Jerkline Jo's wagon train, loaded to the gunwales with case goods, general merchandise, and food for stock.

From The She Boss A Western Story by Hankins, Arthur Preston