Old Cabinet
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Cabinets
Ash
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Buffets
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Plywood, Paper
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Faux Leather, Birch, Plywood
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Cabinets
Nutwood, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Palisander
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Primitive Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Side Tables
Ash
Early 20th Century French Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Modern Sideboards
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Marble, Brass
20th Century Asian Primitive Cupboards
Bamboo
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Faux Leather, Birch, Teak, Plywood
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Pine
20th Century American American Craftsman Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century American Rustic Sideboards
Oak
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Rustic Dry Bars
Wood, Rattan, Hickory
Mid-20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Rattan
Antique 1880s American Victorian Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dry Bars
Pine
Antique 18th Century English George I Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Shelves
Bamboo, Cedar
2010s Italian Rustic Cabinets
Fir
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Dry Bars
Pine
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Brass, Wire
Vintage 1920s American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Shelves and Wall C...
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Slate
Antique 1890s Danish Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The Davis Cabinet Company is more than 90 years old. The company, founded by Lipscomb "Lip" Davis in 1929, grew out of a lumber mill operation located on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Owners of the mill opened the Standard Furniture Company to put leftover lumber to use. Davis worked for Standard Furniture for eight years before he bought out the company and reopened it as the Davis Cabinet Company. Find a diverse assortment of Davis Cabinet Company furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.
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