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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Plexiglass, Oak
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s George III Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Other Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1890s North American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Other
2010s Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Porcelain, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Other Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Regency Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Scottish Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Federal Cabinets
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American Other Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vitrines
Burl
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Jars
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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