French Cabinet On Legs
Vintage 1960s French Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English French Provincial Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century French Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Mahogany
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Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s French Buffets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century French Secretaires
20th Century French Sideboards
Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1600s French Blanket Chests
Pine
Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Parchment Paper
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets
Fruitwood
20th Century French Desks
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Palisander
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sideboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cupboards
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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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