Bamboo Curios
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Hardwood, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Rattan
20th Century Unknown Modern Lacquer
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paper
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Late 20th Century Country Cupboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Antiquities
Bamboo, Straw
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s British Corner Cupboards
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Paint, Porcelain
20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
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Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media
Paper
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Bohemian Cabinets
Glass, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Bamboo, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Cherry, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Fruitwood, Glass
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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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