Primitive Cabinet Primitive
Antique Early 1900s American Primitive Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1890s American Primitive Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Indian Rustic Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century German Primitive Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets
Beech
Antique 1840s European Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1850s American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1830s North American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1860s North American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1830s Moldovan Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Primitive Desks
Oak, Pine
20th Century Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards
Chestnut, Oak
Early 20th Century Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1940s European Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1970s Belgian Primitive Sideboards
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Softwood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Shelves
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1890s American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Primitive Cupboards
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 18th Century Balkan Primitive Cupboards
Beech, Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century North American American Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Primitive Dressers
Elm, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century North American Cupboards
Iron
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Cupboards
Iron
Antique 17th Century English Cupboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century European Primitive Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 18th Century Spanish Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Blanket Chests
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Pine
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Folk Art Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Wood
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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, 2022The term “primitive furniture” means pieces of wooden furniture produced by hand before the dawn of mass production. Often, people built their tables, desks, chairs and case goods by hand for use in their own homes or purchased them from a local village carpenter. Sometimes, you will see primitive furniture called early American country furniture. On 1stDibs, find a range of primitive furniture.
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