Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Dressers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century European Charles II Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
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Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
2010s Thai Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
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Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Alpaca
Antique 1890s Japanese Dressers
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Corner Chairs
Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Sandstone
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar, Pine, Paper
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Cabinets
Early 20th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Blanket Chests
Pine
20th Century American Desks
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Cupboards
Pine, Lacquer
20th Century British Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Mission Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards
Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Italian George III Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Carnelian
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Iron
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Enamel
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Masks
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Iron
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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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