Large English Breakfront
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English George III Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British William IV Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak, Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Linen Presses
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Sideboards
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Composition
Antique Early 1800s English Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1820s William IV Dry Bars
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Fireplaces and...
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards
Glass, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English George III Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century British Regency Vanities
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Sideboards
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Linen Presses
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sideboards
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century English Sideboards
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
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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.
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