Slim Cupboard
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Cupboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Shelves
Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Cabinets
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Czech Shelves
Birch
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Gold
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Pottery
Late 20th Century Country Cupboards
Pine
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 1700s Queen Anne Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British George II Dressers
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cupboards
Teak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Cupboards
Mahogany
20th Century British Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British George III Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century George III Linen Presses
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Sideboards
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Vitrines
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sideboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1950s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sideboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Sideboards
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Marble
Vintage 1930s English Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1890s Swedish Bookcases
Birch
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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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