Antique Case
1880s French Renaissance Antique Case
Walnut
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Revival Antique Case
Glass, Satinwood
1870s English Antique Case
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Case
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Case
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Case
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Case
Wood
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Case
Elm, Spruce
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Case
Glass, Mahogany
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Case
Sheet Metal, Tôle
Early 20th Century English Antique Case
Brass
1860s Victorian Antique Case
Glass, Wood
19th Century Argentine Other Antique Case
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Case
Brass
Early 1900s Czech Belle Époque Antique Case
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Case
Oak
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Case
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case
Walnut
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Case
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Case
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Case
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Case
Pine
Early 20th Century European Antique Case
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Case
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Antique Case
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1830s French Louis XV Antique Case
Walnut
1920s Scottish Antique Case
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Case
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Case
Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Case
Brass
1910s English Industrial Antique Case
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Case
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Case
Glass, Mahogany
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Case
Mahogany
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Case
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Case
Wood, Lacquer
1890s French Rustic Antique Case
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Antique Case
Mahogany
18th Century Belgian Antique Case
Brass
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Case
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Case
Brass
19th Century German Antique Case
Mahogany
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Case
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Case
Glass
Early 20th Century British Antique Case
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Case
Gold
1910s Belgian Louis XV Antique Case
Tortoise Shell, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Case
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Case
Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Antique Case
Silver
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Case
Walnut, Glass
Early 1900s American Antique Case
Gold
1810s French Antique Case
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Case
Glass, Hardwood
Early 1900s German Antique Case
Sterling Silver
1910s American Antique Case
Base Metal
Early 1900s British Antique Case
Walnut
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Case
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Case
Glass, Oak
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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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