Glass Top Display Unit
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Gold Plate, Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Barware
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Country Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Antique 1870s Wine Coolers
Silver
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Jade, Metal
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Oak
2010s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Country Industrial and Work Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves
Metal, Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Brass, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany, Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Glass, Paint, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Shelves
Mahogany, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stained Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Cabinets
Coral
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Leather, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s German Industrial Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Credenzas
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wenge
2010s Italian Cabinets
Aluminum
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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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