Standing Dry Bar
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut
20th Century Italian Other Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dry Bars
Mid-20th Century French Dry Bars
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Country Dry Bars
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Steel
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Dry Bars
Mirror, Resin, Wood
Early 20th Century Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Goatskin, Mirror
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bronze, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century French Regency Dry Bars
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dry Bars
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Jugendstil Dry Bars
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Dry Bars
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Dry Bars
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dry Bars
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
20th Century Italian Console Tables
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards
Wood
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables
Stone
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wine Coolers
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Gustavian Tray Tables
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A dry bar is a case piece that houses barware, spirits and possibly a beverage refrigerator. A wet bar is a dry bar with sink and running water.
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