Dwarf Cabinet
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Bookcases
Yew
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Country Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Mahogany
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Bookcases
Satinwood
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Elm, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Elm, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Yew
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1860s European Art Nouveau Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Marble, Brass
20th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Elm, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Yew
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Yew
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English George III Cabinets
Oak, Yew
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1820s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Linen Presses
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Leather
Antique 1820s English George IV Bookcases
Brass
2010s Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1790s English Sheraton Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bookcases
20th Century American Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Linen Presses
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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