Rustic Open Shelving
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Cupboards
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Barware
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Pottery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Country Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves
Cedar
1990s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Rope
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Tables
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Cabinets
Zinc
Early 20th Century Italian Country Corner Cupboards
Fir
Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables
Metal, Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique 1870s Swedish Brutalist Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century American Rustic Farm Tables
Maple, Paint
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1820s French Rustic Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Pine, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Bookcases
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Rustic Console Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Buffets
Mid-20th Century Indian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century American Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century European Country Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Dressers
Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Elm, Pine
20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Rustic Cupboards
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1860s Scandinavian Rustic Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Rustic Sideboards
Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Iron
20th Century American Country Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Pottery
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Ja...
Pottery
Early 20th Century Rustic Dry Bars
Wood
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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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