Colonial Storage Pieces
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Mirror
Early 20th Century British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Portuguese Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique 1820s Mexican American Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Javanese Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Hardwood
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Teak, Paint
Vintage 1920s Javanese Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown British Colonial Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Colonial Revival Cabinets
20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Iron
Antique 1860s Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s Thai British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Cabinets
Pine
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Macassar
Late 20th Century American Colonial Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Ebony
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Colonial Shelves
Teak
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets
Ebony, Satinwood
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Credenzas
Cedar
Early 20th Century American Colonial Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique 19th Century North American American Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Shelves
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Antiguan British Colonial Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Teak, Glass
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Unknown British Colonial Dressers
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1970s Unknown British Colonial Dressers
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Cab...
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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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