Tab Cabinet
Vintage 1960s French Dressers
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Art Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
1990s American Rustic Sideboards
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Oak, Teak
2010s American Modern Buffets
Wood, Glass
2010s American Modern Buffets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Pine
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Pine, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints
Paper
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Romantic Boxes and Cases
Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
1740s More Prints
Engraving
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Oak, Leather
2010s Asian Credenzas
Lacquer
2010s Asian Sideboards
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Sideboards
1740s More Prints
Engraving
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
1740s More Prints
Engraving
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Night Stands
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Credenzas
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Maple, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Aluminum
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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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