Blue Gilt Lacquered Cabinet
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Cabinets
Lacquer
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Cabinets
Lacquer, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s French Buffets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
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2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Nickel, Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique 1870s Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s French Secretaires
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Iron
20th Century American Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Early 20th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Cupboards
Pine, Lacquer
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
Antique 1860s French Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Burmese Religious Items
Wood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture
Gesso, Softwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Vanities
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Bamboo
Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Cork
Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Sideboards
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s French Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century English Charles II Desks
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Sideboards
Ormolu
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century English Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Argentine Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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