British Colonial Display Cases
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Thai British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Teak
20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Ebony
Antique Early 1900s Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Late 20th Century American Campaign Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Shelves
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Glass, Teak
1990s American British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Cupboards
Steel
Late 20th Century British Colonial Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century British Colonial Prints
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Globes
Other
Antique 1880s Bajan Victorian Paintings
Shell
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes
Other
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Center Tables
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Farm Tables
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Antique 1870s Belgian Rustic Dry Bars
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Country Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Blanket Chests
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French British Colonial Cabinets
Metal
Antique Early 1700s English British Colonial Buffets
Wood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Credenzas
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Thai British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Vitrines
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1930s Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
20th Century British Colonial Cupboards
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1940s Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Vitrines
Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
20th Century Thai British Colonial Furniture
Glass, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s British British Colonial Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s American British Colonial Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century Jamaican Historical Memorabilia
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Crocodile
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Enamel, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Bajan Nautical Objects
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
Shell, Wood
Antique 1880s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Shell
Antique 1870s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Wool
Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Political and Patriotic Memorab...
Wool
Early 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Religious Items
Silver
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
20th Century British Colonial Shelves
Hardwood, Wood
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
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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.