Theodore Alexander Cabinet
Late 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Vietnamese Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Brass
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 2000s Vietnamese Chippendale Sideboards
Metal
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Mirror, Wood
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
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Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Wood
1990s English Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
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Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century William and Mary Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
2010s American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests...
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Hardwood
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Brass
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Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Wood
1990s American Georgian Wine Coolers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Cabinets
Wood
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Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Campaign Bookcases
Brass
2010s Vietnamese George III Bookcases
Mahogany, Giltwood
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Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 2000s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
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Metal, Silver
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Wood
Late 20th Century Sideboards
Wood
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Wood
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Wood
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Mahogany
1990s Louis XVI Cabinets
Metal
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Chrome
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Mahogany
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Glass, Wood
Early 2000s Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
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Wrought Iron
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Oak
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Brass
Early 2000s Unknown Directoire Shelves
Mahogany
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Brass
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Silver Leaf
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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.