Japanese Tansus
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo End Tables
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Elm, Cedar, Paper
Late 20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood, Cedar
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Primitive Dressers
Cedar
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Zebra Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Shagreen, Wood
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Wood
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 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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