Pair Breakfront Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Régence Cabinets
Oak, Glass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Softwood
Vintage 1980s Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1760s British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Beech
Antique 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Cabinets
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Napoleon III Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century British Regency Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
1990s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Satinwood
Vintage 1980s North American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Oak
Early 2000s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1820s English Regency Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Credenzas
Siena Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s North American Dressers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
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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.
- What is a breakfront cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
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