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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Formica, Walnut
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Brass
Vintage 1920s Jacobean Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dressers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century American Blanket Chests
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Mission Sofas
Faux Leather, Oak
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Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Bottles
Glass
Antique 1890s Windows
Glass
2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Game Tables
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Unknown American Classical Decorative Boxes
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique 17th Century Nautical Objects
Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Copper, Zinc
Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Bathroom Fixtures
Metal, Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Mahogany, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Other Vitrines
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Dressers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Sideboards
Wood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Shelves
Iron
Antique 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Dry Bars
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables
Pine
Antique 1890s American Photography
Paper
Early 20th Century American Industrial Tables
Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Maple
Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
20th Century American Sideboards
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Desks
Chrome, Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1910s German Industrial Shelves
Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dry Bars
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Heavy Weight
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Vintage 1940s American Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets
Oak, Stained Glass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron, Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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