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Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Console Tables
Walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Pedestals
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Pedestals
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Country Farm Tables
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Pedestals
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Teak
20th Century Indian French Provincial Credenzas
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Credenzas
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Brass
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Marble, Brass
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Mahogany, Walnut, Giltwood
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Walnut
Antique 1880s French Gothic Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Vintage 1930s Scottish Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Regency Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Indian Industrial Sideboards
Zinc
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Desks
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Country Dining Room Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Brass
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Rosewood
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Teak
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Teak
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Teak
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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