Midcentury Front Door Knob
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Laminate, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 1850s English Regency Shelves
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Night Stands
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Aluminum, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Lucite, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Buffets
Oak
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Marble
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Copper, Enamel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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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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