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2010s American Industrial Cabinets
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Stainless Steel
2010s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Iron, Nickel
2010s American Buffets
Metal, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Shelves
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Credenzas
2010s American Modern Sideboards
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dry Bars
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Conference Tables
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
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Resin
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
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Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
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Oak
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Taxidermy
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Marble
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
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Natural Fiber
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Reed, Wood
2010s American Sideboards
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Faux Leather
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
2010s American Modern Buffets
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Shelves
Smoked Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
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Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dressers
Brass, Steel
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Steel
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary English Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
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Steel
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Brass
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Stainless Steel, Brass
20th Century Italian Sideboards
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Leather, Wood
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Steel
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Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
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Stainless Steel
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Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Dressers
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Steel, Nickel
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
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Brass, Steel
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Brass
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Glass
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
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Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
20th Century American Shelves
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20th Century American Shelves
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Vitrines
Brass, 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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