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Vintage 1910s French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1830s British Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Marble
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Bookcases
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Yew
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1890s Qing Cabinets
Cypress
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1890s English Vitrines
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Granite, Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Country Secretaires
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Industrial Night Stands
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1860s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cupboards
Early 2000s British Gothic Bookcases
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Dry Bars
Copper
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Amethyst
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass, Copper
2010s American Other Night Stands
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Olive, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
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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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