Chinese Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Cabinet
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
2010s Egyptian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Granite, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1880s Buffets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Desks
Fruitwood
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2010s Modern Console Tables
Pine, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Wood
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Glass
2010s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Concrete
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Lacquer
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vitrines
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
Antique 1820s Chinese Cabinets
Lacquer
Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vitrines
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Agate, Jade, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique 1830s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Gilt Metal
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Gold
Vintage 1950s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Cabinets
Pine, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Sideboards
Crystal, Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century Indian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Ebony, Fruitwood
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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, 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 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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