Step Storage
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 1830s Swedish Cupboards
Tin, Steel
Antique 1890s English Cabinets
Pine
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1820s French Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1830s Russian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Cabinets
20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Porcelain, Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Marble
Antique 1840s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Buffets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Buffets
Marble, Brass
20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
20th Century European Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s Danish Baroque Revival Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Pine
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks
Metal
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cupboards
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique 1870s Victorian Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Bookcases
Pine
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Federal Cupboards
Glass, Cherry, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...
Wood, Mahogany
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Copper
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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