Haberdashery Sign
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Wood
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
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Brass
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Ceramic
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Wood
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Textile
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Pine
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Steel, Chrome
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Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
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Brass
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Chrome
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Canvas
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Oak
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Oak
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Wood, Paint
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Brass
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Brass
Antique 1880s French Apothecary Cabinets
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Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1940s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Pine, Elm
Antique 1890s British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
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Teak, Plywood
Late 20th Century French Tapestries
Textile
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
20th Century American Signs
Tin
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Enamel
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
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Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sideboards
Pine
20th Century English Cabinets
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
20th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Early 20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Beech
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Pine
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
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Glass, Wood
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Glass, Beech
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Oak
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Oak
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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