Tall Case
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Antique 1850s English Dressers
Mahogany
2010s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
2010s Cupboards
Lacquer
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Clocks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks
Birch
Antique 18th Century British George II Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Clocks
Antique Early 19th Century Clocks
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Clocks
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Clocks
Oak, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George III Clocks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Clocks
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Country Clocks
Antique 19th Century Scottish Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Scottish Clocks
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Bentwood, Glass
20th Century American Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Silver, Silver, Brass
Antique 1810s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 1760s British George III Clocks
Antique Early 1800s French Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Regency Clocks
Metal
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Sideboards
Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Clocks
2010s Italian Dressers
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Bookcases
Walnut
2010s Italian Dressers
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Clocks
Mahogany
2010s Italian Credenzas
Bamboo, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
2010s Italian Dressers
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Sideboards
Other
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Aluminum
2010s Italian Bookcases
Crystal
2010s Italian Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
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Tall Case For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tall Case?
Finding the Right Storage Case Pieces for You
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 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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