Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dry Bars
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Lacquer, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Marble
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Other
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Chinese Dry Bars
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Dry Bars
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dry Bars
Rock Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dry Bars
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Other
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Ceramic, Rattan
1990s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Goatskin, Glass, Mirror
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Soapstone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
2010s Mexican Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Futurist Cabinets
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
2010s Croatian Modern Cabinets
Ash
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Goatskin, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Birch, 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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