Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Sold|$822
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or storage unit.
1880s Hungarian Folk Art Antique Storage Units
Pine
Sold|$822
Wedding Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
inside. Neat coffee table, collector's item or storage unit.
Pine
Large Chinese Shanxi Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Elm Sideboard
Located in Yonkers, NY
elm sideboard will be a great storage unit in most homes, particularly placed in a living room or
Elm
Sold|$995
French 19thC Copper Tub
Located in New York, NY
makes an excellent planter, fountain base, storage unit for firewood, rain basin.
Copper
Art Nouveau Ash Wood Chest of Drawer in the Style of Louis Majorelle, France
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
dresser has 4 flap compartments and a drawer. It was originally intended as a storage unit for music
Ash
Antique Dark Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Bronze from China, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
hardware would be an elegant storage unit in most rooms, especially in a den where its austerity would no
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Style Bonnetieres/Buffet/Vaisselier
Located in Dallas, TX
center unit, a refrigerator/freezer in one of the bonnetieres and wine storage unit in the other
Sold|$398,000
Ornate Secretary by André Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in New Orleans, LA
leather writing top and storage units, while a safe is hidden behind the bottom two doors. Stamped
Marble, Bronze
Antique Black Lacquered Woven Armoire with Rattan Panels from China, circa 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
1800s black lacquered armoire with rattan panels would be an impressive and elegant storage unit in most
Rattan, Wood
Sold|$2,960
Italian Solid Walnut Wood Blanket Chest
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
has decorative frames. These were the most used storage units in the 19th century to store their
Walnut
1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Oak Reliquary w/ Bishop Cabinet!!
Located in Austin, TX
parts or assembly. Whether you're looking for a display cabinet or storage unit, this antique cabinet is
Oak
Antique Rustic Wooden Apothecary Cabinet with Metal Handles
Located in High Point, NC
storage unit. Its warm, distressed finish and utilitarian design make it an excellent addition to
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Embossed Wooden Corner Cupboard c.1830
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in any classic household both as decoration but also as a practical storage unit. We offer
Wood
Chinese Camphor Chest Luggage Chest Carved Stand Antique 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
storage units for objects such as blankets and linens. A Chinese camphor chest is a wooden storage chest
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Dresser / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
-duty iron carrying handles, a reminder of its historical use as a mobile storage unit. Condition &
Iron
Dark Brown Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Fretwork Doors the Late 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
fretwork doors would be a perfect storage unit in most homes, perhaps as a dresser and would no doubt add
Brass
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
, side cabinets, or paired storage units in living spaces. Their symmetrical form, rhythmic surface
Pine
Art Deco Folding Bar Counter, France 1930s in Black Piano Lacquer on Wheels
Located in Ulm, DE
timeless elegance. Designed as a Folding Bar Counter, it transforms effortlessly from a compact storage
Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Antique Extendable Bar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
front, drop leaf counter, multiple storage units for bottles, glasses, ice, even a sturdy brass foot
Gilt and Bronze Mounted Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
storage unit provides convenient access to writing implements and stationery, making it easier to keep the
Mahogany
Sold|$2,995
19th Century French Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
Sourced in France, this 19th century oak table doubles as a storage unit with three shelves. The
Oak
Swedish 1820s Late Gustavian Period Painted Slant-Front Desk with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, while in a living room, it can serve as a sophisticated storage unit or a graceful display piece. Its
Wood
Sold|$4,500 / item
Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Bench with Hidden Storage and Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
top with two hidden storage units flanked with everted flanges, the bench is raised on a lovely carved
Wood
Antique Chinese Black Lacquered Bench with Hidden Storage, Rattan and Gilt Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Presenting a rectangular top with two hidden storage units with rattan inset flanked with everted flanges
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Blue and White Lacquered Wood Sicilian Low Credenza
Located in Catania, Sicilia
that can both serve as a functional storage unit and contribute to the aesthetics of a room.
Fruitwood
Japanese Antique Lattice Door Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
functional storage unit, now elevated to a striking work of historical art. Design & Provenance The
Cedar, Paper
Folding Bar Counter in High Gloss Nutwood, England 1930s Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
elegance with modern functionality. Designed to transform from a compact storage unit into a graceful
Chrome
19th Century Coffee Table with Bluestone Altar Top
Located in Casteren, NL
see the marks where the bookstand was and you can still use the secret relic storage unit that was
Sold|$895
Shelf unit
Located in Baltimore, MD
A small but utilitarian shelf unit featuring four shelves of an original nine, finished in
Pine
Sold|$398,500
Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant by Andre Gilbert
Located in New Orleans, LA
top and storage units, while a safe is hidden behind the bottom two doors. Stamped "A. Gilbert JME
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Sold|$2,782
Antique open bookcase
Located in Eindhoven, NL
bookcase from England. This enchanting bookcase is more than just a storage unit; it is a tangible piece of
Mahogany
1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
Metal
1910's Victorian Metal Frame Warehouse Pigeon Hole Rack
Located in Hook, Hampshire
housed an extraordinary batch of industrial pigeon hole storage units that were used to house the spare
Metal
Sold|$7,500
Bobbin Corner Display Unit
Located in New York, NY
Bobbin Corner Display Unit
Sold|$2,812
Haberdashery Retail Unit 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features 16 glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition with...
Wood
Sold|$3,580
Vintage Industrial Locker Unit
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This is an item for lovers of factory elements in interior design. This durable industrial metal locker is in its original finish, authentically tarnished by time. It includes 12 spa...
Metal
Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands in oak with Carrara marble top
Located in Meulebeke, BE
storage unit underneath, providing ample storage for your nighttime essentials. The luxurious hardware
Carrara Marble
Sold|$3,850
Impressive Industrial Multi-Unit Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, kitchen or living room storage. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Sold|$3,990
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Geometric Shelving Unit Reclaimed from French barn pinewood with distressed beige limestone
Limestone
Sold|$947
Wabi Sabi wall unit, 1850s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare primitive cabinet, Carpathians, circa 1850, early construction, built from sawn or hewn beech wood. A shelf on the inside. This is a cabinet from a very modest home in the highl...
Beech
Sold|$3,600
Desk and Shelf Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique desk in black stain, single drawer decorative back shelf
Sold|$13,000
Oak Haberdashery Shelving Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak shelves and back with brass supports.
Brass
Sold|$3,500
Vintage Metal Shelving Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
Metal etagere made with 19th Century Architectural Elements.
Metal
Sold|$6,800
Theodore Scherf Shelving Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Stamped with makers mark. Measures: 97” W x 24.25” D x 95” H.
Metal
Antique Spinetta Piano, Openable with Painting, 18th Century Venice 'Italy'
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
, it can be used as a storage unit and tickle the imagination in use for example as a bar cabinet of
Wood
Antique Backgammon Table, Green Leather Top, Bronze, France, 1840s
Located in Stamford, CT
over an ebony and pine inlaid checkerboard table top which removes to display a storage unit converting
Bronze
Sold|$1,700
Industrial shelving unit on wheels
Located in New York, NY
An unusual shelving unit with a very decorative shape on wheels. 4 layers, 2 adjustable.
Steel
Sold|$3,078
Italian Brass Ètagère Display Unit
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
display unit has three thick glass shelves and wonderful gilt metal feet. Super floral decorations on the
Brass
Sold|$925
Mirrored Art Deco Display Units
Located in London, GB
The pair of beech framed Art Deco shelving units are probably of French origin. The shelves can be
Beech, Glass, Mirror
Sold|$4,249
Parisian 19th Century Shelving Unit
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
would make a good storage piece in a lounge, kitchen or shop.
Metal
Sold|$3,907
Primitive 19th C. “Hewn” Oak Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully simple hewn oak shelving unit/cupboard. Originating from the mountains of Central
Oak
Sold|$2,664
Oak Haberdashery Retail Unit, 1920s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features 26 glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition with...
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Industrial Primitive Iron Shelving Unit
Located in Culver City, CA
Original painted shelves
Iron
Sold|$4,800
Steel or Oak Shelving Unit
By Théodore Scherf
Located in Culver City, CA
Steel structure with ebonized oak shelves. Manufactured by Theodore Scherf in Paris.
Antique 19th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Wood Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
brass hardware would be a colorful and elegant storage unit in most homes, perhaps in a den where it
Brass
Antique Dark Lacquered Wood Chest with Brass Hardware, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
uncommon storage unit in most rooms, perhaps to store documents in a den where its austere aspect would
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Pine Shop Shelving Unit, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine shop shelving unit, circa 1900. Panelled back with original ebonised shelf fronts.
Pine
Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet/Retail Unit, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage haberdashery shop cabinet originates from the United Kingdom. It is made from wood and features eight clear glass fronted drawers. The cabinet is in a good vintage condi...
Wood
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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