England Breakfront Mid 19th
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Cabinets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Oak, Burl
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Limestone
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sideboards
Other
Antique 19th Century English George II Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Metal
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Poplar
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Revival Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Buffets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Birch, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels
Stone
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Statuary Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Porcelain, Amboyna
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique 1870s Scottish Late Victorian Sideboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Giltwood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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