50 In Wide Pair Of Cabinets
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks
Goatskin, Lacquer
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Dry Bars
Wood
1990s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Satinwood
Early 2000s Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vitrines
Brass
2010s English Brutalist Cabinets
Travertine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Pine, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1820s British William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Night Stands
Satinwood
Antique 1880s Scottish Sideboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Teak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 1810s English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Mounted Objects
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Classical Roman Animal Sculptures
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze, Lead
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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