Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Hickory
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Cane, Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Buffets
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Baroque Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Regency Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Naugahyde, Lucite
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Other
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Metal
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood, Walnut
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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.