Short Black Cabinet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Enamel
2010s Italian Sideboards
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets
Pine
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cupboards
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Buffets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Sideboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Buffets
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves
Ash, Oak
2010s Swedish Minimalist Shelves
Ash, Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
20th Century American Modern Shelves
Stone, Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Plastic
2010s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Vitrolite, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century English George II Desks
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Credenzas
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Cupboards
Steel
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, curio cabinet is short for curiosity cabinet. This name comes from the fact that the cabinets allow you to view whatever you store inside through glass doors, sparking curiosity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of curio cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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