Painted Cabinet Navy
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Dressers
Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Birch, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Chestnut, Elm, Hickor...
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cupboards
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut
20th Century British Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Rustic Corner Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Hungarian Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Industrial Cupboards
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Paint
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Antique 1880s English Tables
Mirror, Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Tables
Mirror, Satinwood
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Industrial Dressers
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Antique Late 19th Century Lithuanian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Brass
20th Century North American Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Steel
Antique 19th Century British Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Paint
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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.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 AnswerLotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
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