Openwork Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Dry Bars
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s French Japonisme Cabinets
Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves
Brass
Antique 17th Century Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Spanish Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Teak
Antique 1890s Italian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s British Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Nickel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Nickel
2010s American Cabinets
Steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Vitrines
Multi-gemstone, Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century French Baroque Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Rustic Corner Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Indian Moorish Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Sideboards
Teak
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Crystal
2010s American Credenzas
Steel
Antique 18th Century Credenzas
Fruitwood
20th Century French Shelves
Metal
20th Century Louis XIV Vitrines
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Rustic Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Cupboards
Fruitwood
20th Century Rustic Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Buffets
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Sideboards
Wood
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Buffets
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bookcases
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1860s English Desks
Ormolu
20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
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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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