Bobbin Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Desks
Oak
20th Century French Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century English Shelves
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s British Jacobean Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1890s European Renaissance Revival Buffets
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1890s Sideboards
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves
Walnut
20th Century Scottish Dressers
Oak, Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Elm
Vintage 1950s English Shelves
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Oak, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Shelves
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Dressers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Desks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Baize, Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1680s British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Belgian Black Marble
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique 17th Century Vietnamese William and Mary Cabinets
Antique 1890s North American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Desks
Mirror, Wood
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Dressers
Oak
Antique 1850s British Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1670s English Charles II Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1830s English Shelves
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks
Rosewood
Early 20th Century German Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
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20th Century American Shelves
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1860s English Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Shelves
Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood
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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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