19th Century Sevre Pieces
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Porcelain, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dressers
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Porcelain, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Vases
Bronze, Ormolu
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Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 1860s French Serving Pieces
Enamel
Antique 1860s French Serving Pieces
Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Credenzas
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Porcelain, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Credenzas
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Credenzas
Amboyna
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
Porcelain, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Porcelain, Kingwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces
Porcelain
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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Italian Medieval Games
Marble, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Vases
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Gesso, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s Italian Louis XVI Paintings
Canvas, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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