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2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Cabinets
Steel
Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Adirondack Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
2010s Chinese Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Laminate
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Sideboards
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
1990s Art Deco Sideboards
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Marble, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Desks
Aluminum, Steel, Sheet Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Credenzas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks
Aluminum
2010s Sideboards
Mahogany
20th Century British Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dressers
Wood, Oak
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dressers
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Other
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
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