Small Apothecary Chest
Early 20th Century American Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Porcelain, Pine
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
20th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Early 20th Century French Other Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Late 20th Century Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets
Elm, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
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Brass
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
Linen
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Shelves
Cedar
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cupboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Country Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1890s British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Oak, Pine
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Federal Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Swedish Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century European Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1890s Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Sideboards
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Elm
Antique 1870s English Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany, Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Apothecary Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Elm
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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.
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