Back And Front Bar Case Pieces
20th Century English Dry Bars
Oak
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Bronze, Steel
20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dry Bars
Grasscloth, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dry Bars
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Laminate, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Early 20th Century French Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century French Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Formica, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Singaporean Other Dry Bars
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Danish Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Lacquer, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Gothic Dry Bars
Oak
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dry Bars
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dry Bars
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dry Bars
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars
Rattan
Early 20th Century Country Dry Bars
Sapele Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Granite, Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Early 20th Century Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Early 2000s Art Deco Dry Bars
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stone
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Mahogany, Fabric, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars
Rattan, Formica, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars
Ceramic, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Dry Bars
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s English Campaign Dry Bars
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Dry Bars
Glass, Laminate, Cherry, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dry Bars
Silver
20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
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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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