Ebonized Inlaid Cabinet
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cupboards
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Boxwood, Ebony, Sycamore
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Syrian Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Régence Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1850s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Sideboards
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century German Secretaires
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century French Desk Accessories
Boxwood, Burl, Elm, Satinwood, Walnut, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s Italian Brutalist Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique 1850s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique Early 1800s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Cabinets
Cut Glass, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Ebony
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets
Marble
Antique 1850s French Régence Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Ebony
Antique 1830s Welsh Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
20th Century French Cabinets
Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets
Hardwood, Amboyna
20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Chinese Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Cabinets
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s English Victorian Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Cabinets
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Amboyna
Antique 19th Century Syrian Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
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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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