Case Study Cabinet
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Bookcases
Oak
2010s American Shaker Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Art Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century French Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Bookcases
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks
Walnut
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Metal
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Antique 1840s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Bookcases
Oak, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Shelves
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Cabinets
Clay, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Cabinets
Clay, Ash
2010s Danish Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
2010s Danish Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century French Modern Secretaires
Leather
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Bookcases
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Apothecary Cabinets
Mirror, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
1990s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 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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