Tortoiseshell Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Vitrines
Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
Antique 1780s Italian Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Lacquer
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Belgian Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Silver, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Wood, Bone
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Iron
Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Secretaires
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Rosewood
1990s Philippine Regency Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Antique 19th Century Turkish Shelves
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks
Bronze, Brass
20th Century Country Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Ormolu, Pewter
Late 20th Century European British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 17th Century Indian Antiquities
Tortoise Shell, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines
Wood, Velvet, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Blanket Chests
Acrylic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets
Brass, Pewter
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vitrines
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Glass, Wood
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
Antique Late 17th Century European Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Glass, Ebony
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Cabinets
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
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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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