Antique Modern Upper Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Wood, Oak, Cedar, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century European Country Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets
Crystal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Credenzas
Natural Fiber
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Leather, Teak, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Magnets
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century English William IV Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Ceramic, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Maple
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1850s Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Sideboards
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Buffets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Wood, Cherry, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks
Wood
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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.
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