Locking Storage
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Blanket Chests
Pine
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Sideboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Corner Cupboards
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 1870s English Renaissance Revival Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ebony, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Cabinets
Elm
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century French Regency Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Cabinets
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century European Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Sheraton Cabinets
Satinwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century English William IV Serving Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Credenzas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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.
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