English Colonial Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Linen Presses
Ebony, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Vintage 1920s British Colonial Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of...
Brass
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Apothecary Cabinets
Enamel
Antique 1820s British Colonial Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English British Colonial Linen Presses
Brass
Antique 1850s British Colonial Shelves
Stained Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1710s Sri Lankan William and Mary Secretaires
Ebony
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Sideboards
Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Wardr...
Rosewood
Antique 1890s English British Colonial Shelves
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Metal
Late 20th Century George III Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Books
Mahogany, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Desks
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Blanket Chests
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 2000s Campaign Dry Bars
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dressers
Wood
1990s British Colonial Blanket Chests
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Desks
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Adam Style Wall Mirrors
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Indian Buffets
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Linen Presses
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Linen Presses
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Cupboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Indian Dressers
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century English Colonial Revival Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Cabinets
Bamboo
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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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