Pencil Storage
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Shelves
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Burl
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Bookcases
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Other Cabinets
Reed, Glass
20th Century Bohemian Dressers
Reed
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dressers
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets
Reed
20th Century Bohemian Dressers
Reed
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Credenzas
Reed
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Reed, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Reed
Vintage 1970s American Dressers
Reed
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dressers
Reed
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Glass
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
1990s Philippine Post-Modern Bookcases
Stone
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Reed
Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas
Reed
Late 20th Century North American Sideboards
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Bookcases
Bamboo, Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Shelves
Reed, Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Bamboo, Reed
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Dressers
Reed
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Sideboards
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Bamboo, Reed
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Bookcases
Reed, Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Credenzas
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dressers
Reed, Wood
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Brass
20th Century American Federal Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Travertine
Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stone
20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
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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.
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