Primitive Small Cabinet
Antique 1820s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets
Iron
Antique 1850s Romanian Rustic Cabinets
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century German Primitive Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Folk Art Shelves
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century European Primitive Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Pine
20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Oak
Antique 18th Century Cupboards
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century American Cupboards
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1870s Rustic Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century Rustic Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards
Cherry
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s North American Country Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Cupboards
Softwood
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Cabinets
Resin
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Iron
Early 20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Buffets
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s Indian Rustic Bookcases
Wood, Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Buffets
Maple
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Elm, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures
Wrought Iron
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Resin
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Side Tables
Resin
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Jars
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Romanian Primitive Cabinets
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1820s Romanian Folk Art Cabinets
Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Cabinets
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 16th Century Dutch Rustic Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 1870s Canadian Primitive Dry Bars
Pine
Antique 18th Century Dutch Primitive Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Cabinets
Antique 17th Century Country Cupboards
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Country Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Buffets
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
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