English Chippendale Breakfront
Antique 1760s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Candle Stands
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Late 20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Elm, Burl
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Sets
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Dinner Plates
Gold, Enamel
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
Antique 1870s Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates
Gold
Antique 1830s European Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century Windows
Stained Glass
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Linen Presses
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Pine
20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Gothic Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century American Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Chippendale Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Glass
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1780s European George III Corner Cupboards
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique 1780s George III Corner Cupboards
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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.
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