Postmodern Bar Cabinet
Antique 1680s German Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Brass
1990s Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Dry Bars
Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stone
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Mirror
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sideboards
Laminate
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Bookcases
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Plaster
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Bedroom Sets
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Magnets, Metal
2010s Shelves
Laminate
Vintage 1930s Scottish Dry Bars
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools
Pine
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dry Bars
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1880s Post-Modern Sideboards
Stone
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Opaline Glass, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Mirror, Opaline Glass, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Marble, Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1980s Bookcases
Laminate
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Mirror, Opaline Glass, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Post-Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
1990s Modern Dry Bars
Steel
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dry Bars
Plaster
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Marble
Late 20th Century Italian Dry Bars
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dressers
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Plastic, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Malachite, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Goatskin, Mirror
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Chrome
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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.
- What is a bar cabinet called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A bar cabinet is called a cellaret or cellarette. It is a small structure that is often used to store bottles of wine or liquor. Traditionally, this cabinet was positioned under a side table, and when it was time to pour drinks, it was rolled out for use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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