Ideal Cabinet
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Dry Bars
Wood
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Buffets
Maple
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1910s European Country Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Polish Industrial Vitrines
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Blanket Chests
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1850s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Ziricote
Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1850s Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Spruce, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Macassar
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Beech, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1980s Philippine Credenzas
Reed
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
Antique 1880s British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany, Pine
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
20th Century French Other Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple, Nutwood, Palisander
Early 20th Century Korean Cupboards
Brass
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Dry Bars
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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