Niche Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
2010s Modern Cabinets
Copper
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century French Shelves
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Bronze, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Religious Items
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Shelves
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Iron
2010s Portuguese Bookcases
Oak
2010s Portuguese Industrial Vitrines
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Iron
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Iron
2010s Portuguese Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Oak
2010s Portuguese Industrial Sideboards
Iron
2010s Portuguese Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Antique Late 19th Century American Vitrines
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Satinwood, Rosewood, Pearwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1880s French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Blown Glass, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s French Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Buffets
Wood
1990s Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Antique 16th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1840s English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires
Walnut, Fabric, Glass
Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century Indian Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Wood, Gesso
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
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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.
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