British Hutch
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Hardwood
20th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Oak
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Panel, Oil
Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Linen Presses
Ebony, Satinwood
Early 1900s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 1880s American Primitive Painted Furniture
Tin
Antique 1850s French French Provincial Farm Tables
Elm
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Formica
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
19th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Mirror, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Cupboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Buffets
Sycamore, Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Antique 19th Century Thai British Colonial Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s British Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Antique 1850s Scottish Sideboards
Oak
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Country Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century Welsh George III Dressers
Elm, Oak, Sycamore
1880s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Buffets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Glass, Teak
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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