Vintage Black Lacquer Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Soapstone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Regency Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sideboards
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Shelves
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Sideboards
Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Copper, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Sideboards
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks
Burl, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Campaign Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Thai Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
20th Century American George III Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Ming Cabinets
Hardwood, Lacquer
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Ming Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century North American Ming Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Lacquer
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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