File Storage Holders
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1890s American Primitive Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Plywood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks
Brass
2010s Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Stone, Iron, Brass
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Elm
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps
Linen, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century English Cabinets
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal, Other
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1920s Canadian American Craftsman Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Cabinets
Metal
American Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
American Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1950s German Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1970s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Industrial Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Cabinets
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1930s English Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Vintage 1940s British Cabinets
Ash
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Cabinets
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Vintage 1930s British Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1930s Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Shelves
Birch
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Marble, Metal
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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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