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Rare Tansu

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sides and back is also distinctive and beautiful. This is a very rare Tansu with a wabi-sabi aesthetic
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, and pulls. Rare Tansu styled chest constructed of Asian keyaki wood. Supported by shaped feet with
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A large set of Japanese Edo period paper-lined steps used for the storage of tea. Heavily patinated cedar with many age old repairs. Likely used in a grocers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ladders

Materials

Cedar

Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
Rare Late Edo Period Japanese Tansu Steps Wabi Sabi
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H 24.41 in W 26.19 in D 20.87 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Rare C. 1850 Antique Japanese 2-Part Tansu Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Dressers

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Pine

Japanese Tansu Style Wooden Crate Cage Chandeliers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of Japanese wooden crates or cages made in a Tansu style with iron strapping. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
unconventional. This is a unique and very rare item. Weight 11 kg. Since ancient times, people have created
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

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Cedar

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
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H 26.38 in W 43.51 in D 22.64 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of modesty and modesty, the beauty of the unconventional. This is a unique and very rare item
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a unique and very rare item. It weighs 6.5 kg. Since ancient times, in order to survive in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar, Wood

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. You can use it with peace of mind. Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture. Since ancient times
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
withdrawals are becoming fewer and fewer each year. This is a highly rare item. And it's very cool. This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. You can use it with peace of mind. Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture. Since ancient times
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
black. Made of cedar wood. The handle is made of iron It is rare for furniture made in Japan. It is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
black. Made of cedar wood. The handle is made of iron It is rare for furniture made in Japan. It is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. You can use it with peace of mind. Wabi-Sabi aestheticVery rare furniture. Weight: approx. 50 kg
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cleaned and sanitized. Excellent condition for furniture of this period. A very rare piece of Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
condition. The inside of the drawer has also been cleaned and disinfected. A rare piece of Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
years of use, it has become a very deep color. It can also be used as a sofa table. It is very rare
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sofa Table Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
rare piece of furniture with a wabi-sabi aesthetic. Weight: 16.5 kg.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. A drawer storage is attached to the lid. Very rare style. Simple and beautiful, with no unnecessary
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used as a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 14 kg.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used as a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 14 kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
patterns. With an elegant form that took cues from traditional tansu and Art Deco, the upper part of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest
H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional, rare and completely restored wooden Sado ishô dansu (cabinet of drawers) with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Iron

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early Edo period of
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in

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Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron & brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / 1868s-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Black Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
hardware. The taste over time is also wonderful. Very rare furniture. I highly recommend it.
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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
very rare. Weight: about 30kg.
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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
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is also clean. It's rare. Weight: about 35kg.
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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Wabisabi mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. It is a very rare type. Such black chests are not seen
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Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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). It is made of cedar and zelkova wood. It is very rare. It is simple and cool, with no unnecessary
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Iron

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Coffee Table Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can also use it as a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 9 kg.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Storage Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
turns black like this. It can be used as a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 9.4 kg.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Storage 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
move smoothly and are in good condition. The inside of the drawer is also beautiful. It's rare
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Wooden Box 1850s-1900s/Sofa Table Coffee Table Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a sofa table. This is very rare. Weight: 15 kg.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with water, so you can use it safely. It is probably in the best condition. This is a rare
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Korean Chest
Located in Houston, TX
work and handles. This rare blanket chest is similar to a Japanese Tansu chest and is finished in a
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Korean Chest
19th Century Korean Chest
H 38.75 in W 45.25 in D 19.5 in
Japanese Antique Rare Cabinet/Tansu Meiji1868-1912 Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
contributing to its distinct character. As an exceptionally rare item from a bygone era, its presence is a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Rare Antique Wooden Drawer/1740/Edo Period/Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden drawer manufactured in 1740 in the mid-Edo period of Japan. The wood is made of paulownia wood. It is a wood that is often used for high-end furniture that is ligh...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Japanese Antique Cabinets, tansu,
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
of the upper stage is glass. It's rare. Can be stacked or arranged side by side.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Cabinets, tansu,
Japanese Antique Cabinets, tansu,
H 57.64 in W 34.45 in D 11.62 in
Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest of Drawers/Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Made of cedar with iron hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Rare Small Wabi Sabi Japanese Late Edo Period Chest Of Drawers/Tansu
Located in London, GB
A beautifully worn late Edo period small set of drawers. Five individual drawers with wrought iron carry handle. Made of cedar with iron hardware.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Cabinet Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. The interior of the drawer has been cleaned and disinfected. A rare piece of Japanese furniture with
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique, Tansu , Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, 1879
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
simple and understated design, which adds to its beauty. Indeed, tansu of this Size are quite rare. It
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese Tansu. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a unique and very rare piece of furniture. It weighs 16.5 kg. Since ancient times, people have
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
is a unique and very rare item. It weighs 10.5 kg. Since ancient times, people have created and
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wood. Please check the detailed image. This is a very rare Japanese furniture with a wabi-sabi
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare tansu you’re looking for. Each rare tansu for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cedar and metal. Find 35 options for an antique or vintage rare tansu now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a rare tansu — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one rare tansu that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vicente Wolf produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.