1940 Oak Cabinet
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Bauhaus Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
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Leather, Oak
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Oak, Glass
20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases
Chrome
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Bronze
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Oak
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Credenzas
Oak
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Oak
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
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Oak
Vintage 1940s British Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
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Oak
Vintage 1940s English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
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Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1940s Spanish Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Cupboards
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
20th Century Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1940s Czech Shelves
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
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