Victorian Cornices
Early 20th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Wallpaper
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-...
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Prints
Paper
20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Paint
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Gold Leaf
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Antique 1850s American High Victorian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Other
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Satinwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Other
Antique 1890s Victorian Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s British Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Other
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Pine
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s Scottish Victorian Sideboards
Pine
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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.