Old Retro Cabinet
1950s French Art Deco Old Retro Cabinet
Ash
1950s French Art Deco Old Retro Cabinet
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Old Retro Cabinet
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Old Retro Cabinet
Oak
1950s French Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Old Retro Cabinet
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Provincial Old Retro Cabinet
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Old Retro Cabinet
Oak
Mid-20th Century Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Rattan
1950s American Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Old Retro Cabinet
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Old Retro Cabinet
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Old Retro Cabinet
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Old Retro Cabinet
Gesso, Paint, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Fruitwood
1960s Tanzanian Brutalist Old Retro Cabinet
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Oak, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Revival Old Retro Cabinet
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Pine
1950s French Other Old Retro Cabinet
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Brass
Mid-20th Century Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Old Retro Cabinet
Wood, Cedar, Plywood, Chestnut
1950s Industrial Old Retro Cabinet
Metal
1950s French French Provincial Old Retro Cabinet
Pine
Late 20th Century Renaissance Old Retro Cabinet
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Nickel, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Old Retro Cabinet
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Nickel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Old Retro Cabinet
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Old Retro Cabinet
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Walnut
1950s American Country Old Retro Cabinet
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Rosewood, Felt, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Old Retro Cabinet
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Retro Cabinet
Palisander
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The Davis Cabinet Company is more than 90 years old. The company, founded by Lipscomb "Lip" Davis in 1929, grew out of a lumber mill operation located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Owners of the mill opened the Standard Furniture Company to put leftover lumber to use. Davis worked for Standard Furniture for eight years before he bought out the company and reopened it as the Davis Cabinet Company. Find a diverse assortment of Davis Cabinet Company furniture on 1stDibs.
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