Black Primitive Cabinet
Antique 1860s North American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Plastic
20th Century Asian Primitive Cupboards
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Early 20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Primitive Vitrines
Wood
Antique 1840s Primitive Blanket Chests
Poplar
20th Century French Shelves
Oak
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Satin Paper, Digital
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Other
1790s Academic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
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Plaster
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Clay, Earthenware
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plastic
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...
Copper, Brass
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Travertine, Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1820s Irish Country Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
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Antique 1840s American Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood
20th Century Asian Primitive Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1940s European Sideboards
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Shaker Sideboards
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Primitive Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 1810s German Primitive Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Cabinets
Oak, Glass
Antique 1790s Norwegian Primitive Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1820s French Directoire Cabinets
Fruitwood
Antique 17th Century Gothic Cupboards
Antique 1840s Scandinavian Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1880s Turkish Moorish Apothecary Cabinets
Pine, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Polish Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Iron
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Early 20th Century Mongolian Primitive Credenzas
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Lithuanian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Medieval Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Religious Items
Wood
Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Paper, Giclée
Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Plaster, Wood
Antique 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Bookcases
Early 20th Century English Primitive Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Antique 16th Century Primitive Cupboards
Antique Late 19th Century British Primitive Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American Primitive Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Spanish Cupboards
Wood, Glass
Antique 1750s German Blanket Chests
Antique 1690s Blanket Chests
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Iron
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Metal
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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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