Chinese Etagere
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Grasscloth, Fruitwood
20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century New Zealand Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Marble
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Bamboo
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Teak
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Rattan, Paint
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Shelves
Early 20th Century Chinese End Tables
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Stone
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1950s Chinese Shelves
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Bookcases
20th Century French Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Zitan
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Metal, Iron
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
20th Century Bookcases
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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