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Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Shelves
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Metal
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Sheet Metal
2010s French Wall Mirrors
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Metal
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Metal
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Tables
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Copper, Steel
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Steel
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
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20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets
Steel
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
20th Century French Dry Bars
Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Cupboards
Steel
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Steel
20th Century French Shelves
Metal, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Sideboards
Iron
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Metal
Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Shelves
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
20th Century French Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
20th Century French Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cupboards
Early 20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
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Metal
Vintage 1920s French Shelves
Metal
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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