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Brass
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Walnut
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
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Other
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Oak
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
Antique 1820s Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Bookcases
Satinwood
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Gothic Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Tables
Satinwood, Mirror
Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century Regency End Tables
Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood, Wood
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Console Tables
Boxwood, Sycamore
Early 20th Century Italian Bedroom Sets
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Credenzas
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Credenzas
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Satinwood
Antique 1860s Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
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Walnut
Antique 1890s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Late Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Lacquer
Early 20th Century English George III Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cabinets
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Amboyna
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Credenzas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
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Mahogany
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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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