Chinoiserie Breakfront
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass
Late 20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Leather, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Gueridon
Yew
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American End Tables
Wood
20th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass
1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
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20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...
Paint, Wood, Gesso
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Cabinets
Lacquer
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Bookcases
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Export Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Antique 1860s American George III Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Vitrines
Fruitwood
20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 1890s French Bookcases
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century George III Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Vintage 1950s European Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Burl, Lacquer, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Enamel
Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Malachite, Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Malachite, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Lacquer, Wood
American Cabinets
Composition
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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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