French Curio Display Cabinet
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
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Brass
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Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Plexiglass, Wood
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Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Buffets
Glass, Walnut
1990s Italian Louis XVI Vitrines
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Wood, Paint, Upholstery, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Credenzas
Iron, Steel, Brass
Antique 18th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1860s French Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Globes
Paper
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Brass
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Glass, Wood
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Brass
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
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Glass, Mahogany
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Glass, Wood
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Brass
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Brass
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Glass, Mahogany
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Ormolu
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Ormolu, Bronze
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Glass, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Furniture
Brass
20th Century French Rococo Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Tray Tables
Mahogany, Glass
20th Century French Vitrines
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Glass, Wood
1990s American French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wire
Early 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bookcases
Silk, Glass, Oak
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Pine
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Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
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Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Cabinets
Bronze
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Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood, Glass
20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Glass, Wood
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Rosewood, Walnut
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Synthetic, Glass
20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Vitrines
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
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Glass, Oak, Paint
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Glass, Giltwood
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Ormolu
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Walnut
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Ormolu
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Walnut
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Glass, Walnut
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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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Glass, Wood
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Blown Glass, Walnut
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Marble
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Steel
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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Synthetic, Glass
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Glass, Mahogany
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Glass, Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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Walnut
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Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Bronze
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Bronze
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Brass
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Velvet, Glass, Giltwood
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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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