Scandinavian Bureau
Antique 18th Century Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Birch
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak, Oak
Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Lacquer
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Buffets
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tobacco Accessories
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Mahogany, Teak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Secretaires
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Bamboo, Fiberglass, Rubber
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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.