Arts And Crafts Breakfront
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1910s American Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
20th Century Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Cupboards
Metal
Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Marble, Statuary Marble
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Lucite, Mahogany, Mirror
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Walnut
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Copper, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Copper
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Windows
Lead
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Copper
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Ebony
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1910s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Buffets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s French Sideboards
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Gothic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables
Ash
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Oak
Antique 1740s British George II Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique 18th Century British Palladian Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique 1860s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1890s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Elizabethan Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century English Buffets
Ash
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Console Tables
Belgian Black Marble
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.
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