Kindel Buffets
Vintage 1970s Hepplewhite Buffets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Buffets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Carts and Bar Carts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Center Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Linen Presses
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Buffets
Brass
Antique 1850s English George III Serving Tables
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Dressers
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards
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20th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Sideboards
Cherry
Vintage 1980s Federal Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Buffets
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
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Late 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
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Mid-20th Century Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Buffets
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Fruitwood
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Oak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards
Brass
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.