Ancestral Cabinets
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Malachite, Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Malachite, Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Aluminum
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Stone, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Resin, Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Cabinets
Beech
2010s French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Pine
2010s Czech Post-Modern Shelves
Wood, Ash
1990s Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Sideboards
Beech
2010s French Modern Shelves
Other
2010s French Modern Shelves
Other
2010s Czech Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of...
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Antiquities
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets
Elm, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards
Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Sideboards
Wood
2010s Mexican Primitive Credenzas
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Formica, Plywood, Paint, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 1830s Sideboards
Vintage 1950s American Primitive Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Primitive Shelves
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Stone, Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Primitive Sideboards
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian International Style Buffets
Cotton, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings
Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Chairs
Mahogany
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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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