Narrow Credenza
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl
Antique 1870s English Adam Style Credenzas
Mahogany, Rosewood, Holly
Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Credenzas
Yew
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English Credenzas
Wood, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century British Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Steel
2010s Credenzas
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Cupboards
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Cupboards
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Beech, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Macassar, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sideboards
Metal
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases
Ceramic, Paint
20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics
Pottery
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Pewter
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century American Country Sideboards
Pine
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak, Sapele Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Pine, Paint
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Copper
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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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