Biedermeier Etagere
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Cherry, Ebony
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Tray Tables
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Shelves
Wood, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Shelves
Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Shelves
Birdseye Maple, Wood, Beech, Pine
Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier More Mirrors
Wood, Cherry
Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Bookcases
Ebony, Burl
20th Century German Vitrines
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Shelves
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Brass
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Walnut
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Wood, Beech, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Wood
Antique 1890s Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Iron
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Other
Antique 19th Century Danish Shelves
Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Pedestals
Oak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Nickel
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1860s French Porcelain
Porcelain
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Shelves
Antique 19th Century Austrian Shelves
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Console Tables
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Corner Cupboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Console Tables
Birch, Elm
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines
Cherry
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Empire Vitrines
Mahogany, Pine, Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Side Tables
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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.