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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century More Art
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Early 1700s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century British American Colonial Decorative Art
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vitrines
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Velvet, Glass, Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mirror
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Buffets
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century British American Colonial Decorative Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets
Stone
20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut, Bakelite
20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Bronze
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Kehinde Wiley's art is displayed in many places. His artwork is part of the permanent collections at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Wiley also presents his work at special exhibitions throughout the year. A complete list of upcoming exhibitions is available on the artist’s official website. Find a diverse assortment of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024You can see Keith Haring art displayed in numerous museums and in some public spaces. New York City is home to many pieces, including at the Carmine Street Pool; in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center; in Woodhull Hospital; at East 128th Street and the Harlem River Drive and in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art. To discover more locations in the U.S. and around the world, visit the official website of the Keith Haring Foundation. Shop a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Takashi Murakami's art is displayed in many places. Works by the Japanese contemporary artist are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Broad in Los Angeles and many other museums around the world. Major institutions also regularly present temporary exhibitions of Murakami's work. Find a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
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