Custom Case Pieces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Modern Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Brass
1990s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Leather, Shagreen, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Amethyst, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
2010s Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers
Animal Skin
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
2010s English Buffets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Biedermeier Cabinets
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
Glass, Mirror, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1890s French Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Wood, Elm
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sideboards
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Granite, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Desks
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Desks
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Cabinets
Bronze
20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Cabinets
Bamboo, Mirror
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary English Sideboards
Pine
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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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