Vintage Kitchen Islands
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Country Dressers
Pine
Late 20th Century Danish Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
Early 20th Century European Dressers
Oak, Poplar
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
Mid-20th Century Javanese Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Mirror, Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Bronze
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Plaster
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Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Chestnut, Pine
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Tables
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Zinc
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Butcher Blocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1940s Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Butcher Blocks
Steel
Vintage 1920s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1830s English Sideboards
Pine
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique 1870s English Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Cabinets
Stone
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Pine, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Sideboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Sideboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Sideboards
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Stone
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Serving Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Serving Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Stone
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Late 20th Century Bohemian Cabinets
Glass, Maple
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American International Style Architectural Elements
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Sideboards
Pine, Paint
20th Century British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Oak
Early 20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Sideboards
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Buffets
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
20th Century German Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Pine, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Sideboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Sideboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Stone, Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Industrial Dry Bars
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Sideboards
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Cupboards
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Zinc
Early 20th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1940s Welsh Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Pine, Sycamore
Vintage 1920s American Cabinets
Vintage 1950s British Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A butcher block is a heavy-duty chopping block often made of hardwood that’s designed for cutting or food preparation. A butcher block can be used as a kitchen island, or it can be incorporated into a kitchen island as the top or attached to the side of an island. Find a collection of vintage and modern butcher blocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A counter-height stool is generally good for placing in front of a kitchen island. Most have seat heights of 24 to 27 inches, which works well with standard 36-inch-high kitchen counters. Generally, the stool seat should be around nine to 11 inches from the bottom of the counter. On 1stDibs, find a collection of counter-height stools.
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