Theodore Alexander Sideboard
Early 2000s Vietnamese Chippendale Sideboards
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 2000s Vietnamese Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Credenzas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Serving Tables
Brass
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Animal Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Philippine Empire More Desk Accessories
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Moorish Animal Sculptures
Brass, Bronze
1990s Philippine Other Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Brass, Metal
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Bronze
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Glass
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps
Bronze
2010s British Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinese Export Urns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Thai Other Urns
Bronze
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Sideboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Buffets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Buffets
Brass
Early 2000s Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Early 2000s American Chippendale Console Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 2000s Philippine Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Sideboards
Mahogany
2010s Chinoiserie Sideboards
Canvas, Mahogany, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Console Tables
Hardwood, Burl
Early 2000s Asian Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Metal
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.