Burr Walnut Case
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Walnut
2010s Indonesian Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1860s European Early Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century English Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1710s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1840s Desks
Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Desks
Acrylic, Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Regency Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1880s Victorian Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Indonesian Desks
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Sycamore, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
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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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