Highboard Italian
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Mirror
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Formica, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.