French Inlaid Walnut Armoire
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Mirror
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Directoire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1830s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Night Stands
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
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Oak
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Mahogany
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Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Cupboards
Velvet, Mirror, Burl, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Baize
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Walnut, Fir
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Alabaster, Bronze
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Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
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Copper
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Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1880s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century German Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Cabinets
Walnut, Bone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1790s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1820s French Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Walnut
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Walnut
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Walnut
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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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