Painted Front Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets
Other
1990s American Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Cabinets
Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Secretaires
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1880s English Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s English Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Early 1800s Desks
Paint
1990s American Rustic Sideboards
Oak, Paint
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century Rustic Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Gold
Antique 1880s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass, Wire
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Country Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Cupboards
Wood, Pine, Giltwood
Antique 1780s Italian Country Sideboards
Fir
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Baroque Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s British Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Brass
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The front of a cabinet is typically called the cabinet face. Depending on the style of cabinetry, the face of a cabinet displays the front of the door and the surrounding frame. It may also feature a handle for opening a drawer. Find vintage and antique cabinets 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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