Mail Cabinet
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Apothecary Cabinets
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Natural Fiber
Vintage 1940s French Cupboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Natural Fiber
Antique Late 19th Century Country Vitrines
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Blanket Chests
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Industrial Cabinets
Pine
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Other
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Plywood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets
Glass, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cabinets
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Oak
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Rubber, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
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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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