Moroccan Wedding Chest
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Recent Sales
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Blanket Chests
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Quartz
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Moorish Doors and Gates
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique 1850s American American Empire Lanterns
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Steel
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables
Malachite
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Fireplaces and Mantels
Bronze
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Antique 19th Century Austrian Moorish Table Lamps
Bronze
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.