Modern Breakfronts
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1950s Irish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cabinets
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stone
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Birch
Early 2000s American Georgian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Irish Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Felt, Glass, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Cupboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century English Modern Sideboards
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sideboards
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Travertine
20th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
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Wood
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Teak
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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.