French Highboard
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Mirror
Vintage 1970s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Cabinets
Iron
Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Nickel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Oak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Swedish Side Tables
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Night Stands
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Fabric, Satin, Oak
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Rustic Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood, Nutwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood, Macassar
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Antiquities
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Vintage 1970s French Credenzas
Fiberglass, Wood, Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Lacquer
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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.