Pair Cornices
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood, Glass
Antique 19th Century German Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1920s Vietnamese Vitrines
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Pedestals and Columns
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Footstools
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
20th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Metal, Wire
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Marble
20th Century English Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Pedestals and Columns
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirrors
Oak, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Serving Bowls
Silver
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1880s Pedestals
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
Satinwood
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Canvas, Fruitwood
20th Century Pedestals
Wood
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Mirror, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1790s British Adam Style Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany, Wood
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Bedroom Sets
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Curtains and Valances
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Marble
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Oak
20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Metal
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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.
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