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Brass
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Metal
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Metal
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Walnut
Antique 1880s Desks
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Desks
Metal
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Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Eastlake Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass
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Oak
20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Desks
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Country Linen Presses
Pine
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
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Brass
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Maple
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Metal
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Brass
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Metal
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Silver Leaf
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Walnut
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Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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Palisander, Sycamore
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Marble
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Brass
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Wood
20th Century Italian Desks
Oak
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Oak
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Marble, Chrome, Metal
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Pine
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Chrome
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Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Slate
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Brass
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Brass
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Iron
2010s Brazilian Bookcases
Ceramic, Wood, Beads
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dry Bars
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Bookcases
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
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Leather, Wood
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
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Brass
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Leather, Hardwood
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1960s Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Glass
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Metal, Iron
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Marble
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Felt, Mahogany
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Oak
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Wood
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Mirror, Wood
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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.
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