Industrial Metal File Cabinet
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Late 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desk Sets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s Belgian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Chrome
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Vintage 1930s Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Cabinets
Metal
American Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
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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.