French Base Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1940s French Modern Cabinets
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 17th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1840s French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Moorish Cabinets
Bone
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Ebony, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Oak
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Cut Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Metal
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Brass, Ormolu
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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.
- What is a sink base cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
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