German Antique Buffet
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Buffets
Cherry
Antique 18th Century German Country Buffets
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Buffets
Oak
Antique 1770s German Buffets
Maple, Walnut, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Country Buffets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Bronze
20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Maple, Walnut
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Early 20th Century German Buffets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Buffets
Wood
Antique 1880s German Black Forest Dining Room Sets
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Country Buffets
Iron
Antique Early 1800s German Country Buffets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Buffets
Oak
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Buffets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century German Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Buffets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanities
Marble
Antique 1880s German Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Platters and Serveware
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Buffets
Pine
Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Buffets
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Books
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Buffets
Oak
Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Buffets
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Buffets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German American Classical Buffets
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Music Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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