Specimen Cupboard
Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cupboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Apothecary Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Credenzas
Wood, Wicker
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Brass
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cupboards
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Night Stands
Walnut
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Dutch Art Nouveau Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1880s Dutch Art Nouveau Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cupboards
Teak
Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Corner Cupboards
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Stone
Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Poplar
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dry Bars
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
20th Century British Industrial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Oak
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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.
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