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Antique 1730s English Cupboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Welsh Charles II Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Birch
Early 20th Century British Adam Style Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English James II Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Country Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Cupboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century British George III Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Cupboards
Birch
Antique 16th Century English Tudor Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cupboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Corner Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Cupboards
Iron
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Marble
Antique 1790s British George III End Tables
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Steel
Antique 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1910s British Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Country Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Corner Cupboards
Marble
2010s French French Provincial Wallpaper
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Antique 17th Century English Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Dressers
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Yew
20th Century English Country Bookcases
Cherry
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Hardwood
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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.
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