Monkey Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vitrines
Iron
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Regency Bookcases
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Victorian Shelves
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Shelves
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Stone, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Musical Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis Philippe Stone Sinks
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Walnut, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Wood
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Wall Brackets
Wood
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall...
Iron, Brass
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of ...
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Ash
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1990s North American Dressers
Paint
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sideboards
Ceramic, Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s Korean Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Oak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Italian Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s Italian Dry Bars
Vintage 1930s Italian Dry Bars
Wood, Oak, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Buffets
Walnut, Wood
Antique 1770s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Teak
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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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