Scenic Storage
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Aluminum, Metal
Antique 1880s Italian Credenzas
Marble
Antique 17th Century Italian Bookcases
Poplar
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Iron
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
20th Century Italian Vitrines
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Secretaires
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Shelves
Walnut
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1890s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar, Walnut
Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Dry Bars
Iron
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Benches
Oak
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Artisan Boxes and Cases
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Night Stands
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Copper, Iron
Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Granite, Marble, Onyx, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wool
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1830s German Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
American Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Cabinets
Late 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Plaster
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Dressers
Boxwood, Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Buffets
Wood, Glass, Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Desks
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Bamboo, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Dressers
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Cupboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Dry Bars
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Commodes and Chest...
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Games
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Ceramic, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Canvas, Screen
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets
Wood, Paint
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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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