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Metal
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Steel
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Iron
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Stainless Steel
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Mirror, Walnut
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Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Glass, Palisander
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Walnut
2010s American Modern Dressers
Steel, Brass
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Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Bookcases
Oak
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Chrome
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
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Leather
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Reed
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Brass
Antique 1780s German Biedermeier Clocks
Brass, Wrought Iron
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Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Clocks
Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Clocks
Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Clocks
Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French More Clocks
Aluminum, Nickel
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Brass
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Enamel
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2010s Bookcases
Acrylic
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Acrylic
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Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Cabinets
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood
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Lucite
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
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2010s American Modern Dressers
Steel
20th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Desks
Brass
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vitrines
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Wood, Mahogany
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Steel, Iron
Vintage 1940s American Dry Bars
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Teak
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Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s French Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Macassar, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Romanian Cabinets
Pine, Paint
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Acrylic, Lucite
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Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
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Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Metal
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Wood
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique 1880s Swedish Modern Bookcases
Teak
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Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
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Iron
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Oak
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Brass
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Wood
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Teak
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Wood
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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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