French Shop Cabinet
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Linen Presses
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Pine
Antique 1880s French Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Other Buffets
Pine
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Dry Bars
Pine
Vintage 1920s Dry Bars
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Credenzas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Shelves
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century French Corner Cupboards
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Buffets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Empire Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Buffets
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dressers
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...
Nickel
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Metal
20th Century Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1970s French Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Antique 1880s French Country Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Furniture
Brass
20th Century French Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1930s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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