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20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Secretaires
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass, Wire
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Marble, Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
2010s French Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wire
20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Bookcases
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Silver Leaf
Antique 1850s Belgian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armo...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 1780s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Iron
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1720s English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Oak, Poplar
20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Oak
20th Century French Country Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Blanket Chests
Oak
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20th Century European Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Spanish Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cupboards
Metal
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Vitrines
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Wire
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s English Regency Sideboards
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Steel
20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Satinwood, Burl
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Vintage 1950s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Bookcases
Vintage 1940s French Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires
Brass, Wire
Vintage 1950s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Other Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Elm, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The front of a cabinet is typically called the cabinet face. Depending on the style of cabinetry, the face of a cabinet displays the front of the door and the surrounding frame. It may also feature a handle for opening a drawer. Find vintage and antique cabinets on 1stDibs.
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