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Wabi Sideboard

Sideboard / Storage unit Riva 1920 Wabi Design Setsu & Shinobu Ito - Oak
Sideboard / Storage unit Riva 1920 Wabi Design Setsu & Shinobu Ito - Oak

Sideboard / Storage unit Riva 1920 Wabi Design Setsu & Shinobu Ito - Oak

By Riva 1920, Setsu & Shinobu Ito

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Wabi Design by: Setsu & Shinobu Ito The Wabi sideboard is crafted from solid wood and blockboard, featuring elegant iron inserts and grooved handles on the d...

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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This sideboard, a reimagined upper section of a vintage two-tier cabinet, brings a sense of serene order and quiet dignity to any space. The frame is masterfully crafted from the gen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Large Edo Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large heavily patinated Edo period Tansu/sideboard. Constructed in cedar & elm with two sliding doors & three internal drawers. Original forged iron hardware. Many age old repair...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece carries the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a piece that beautifully embodies the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, finding elegance in imperfection, age, and the quiet dignity of natural materials.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Primitive Cabinet / Sideboard Tansu / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It serves perfectly as a low sideboard, a media console, or an entryway focal piece.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Its clean lines and rustic elegance make it an ideal sideboard, media console, or hallway focal point.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Hardwood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu made in Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The soft grain characteristic of cedar and the wood surfa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Small Cabinets, Zelkova sofa sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Master-Crafted Tamamoku Zelkova Side Table This extraordinary side table is a testament to the pinnacle of traditional Japanese cabinetry. Wrapped in an aura of overwhelming prestige...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard
A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

A Large Early Meiji Period Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A large early Meiji period Japanese tansu/sideboard A really nice mid/late 19th C. Japanese sideboard/tansu. It was likely to be used as a counter in a shop. Heavily pati...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It functions beautifully as a storage cabinet, sideboard, entrance console, bedroom chest, or display cabinet in a gallery or retail setting.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden storage cabinet, believed to date from the Taisho to early Showa period, circa 1910s to 1940s. The front features four sliding doors arranged in a cle...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese black Tansu chest, distinguished by its commanding horizontal proportions and deep black finish that radiates a quiet yet powerful presence. Without ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s
Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese small cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (Japanese zelkova wood), one of the most highly valued hardwood...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

It now serves beautifully as a cupboard, sideboard, or console in a modern interior. The minimalist design and bold presence make it a striking and grounding element in any space.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive
1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

1870s-1900s Japanese antique Mizuya tansu chest, sideboard wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a long-established hardware shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Single tier Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 190...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old large Tansu made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material used is cedar wood. The iron metal fittings in the center add an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Kuruma Tansu 1800s-1860s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Unique 16th century French geometric sideboard in oak
Unique 16th century French geometric sideboard in oak

Unique 16th century French geometric sideboard in oak

Located in Meulebeke, BE

These imperfections — softened edges, surface marks, and natural irregularities — give the sideboard a wabi‑sabi presence, celebrating age rather than hiding it.

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Antique 16th Century French Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Elm & Brass Sideboard by Romanutti, Italy, 1970s
Solid Elm & Brass Sideboard by Romanutti, Italy, 1970s

Solid Elm & Brass Sideboard by Romanutti, Italy, 1970s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This is the perfect storage solution for any contemporary space and suits a lot of interior styles from boho-chic, Ibiza eclectic, vintage-style, refined rustic, or even a wabi-sabi ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas

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Brass

Travail Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, France, 19th Century
Travail Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, France, 19th Century

Travail Populaire Monoxylite Cupboard, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Populaire; Monoxylite; Travail Populaire; Aosta Valley; Italy; Cabinet; Wood; Handcrafted; 1800s; Vintage; Artisan; Cupboard; Buffet; Sideboard; Wabi Sabi; 19th Century; Trava...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet - 19th Century
Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet - 19th Century

Rustic Art Populaire Cabinet - 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Populaire; Monoxylite; Travail Populaire; Aosta Valley; Italy; Cabinet; Wood; Handcrafted; 1800s; Vintage; Artisan; Cupboard; Buffet; Sideboard; Wabi Sabi; 19th Century; Art p...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets

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Wood

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Located in London, GB

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Japanese Susudake Bamboo Cabinet / Sideboard storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

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Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Japanese Antique chestnut cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique chestnut cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique chestnut cabinet , Sideboard, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

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Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Large Wabi Sabi Early Meiji Period Japanese Tansu/Sideboard

Located in London, GB

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Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in carefully selected Japanese antiques. With 20 years of experience, we re-propose Japanese antiques from a new pers...

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Early 20Th C. Wabi Sabi Glass & Cedar Japanese Tansu Sideboard

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Large Withered Wood Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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Japanese Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive
Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Japanese Large Withered Wood Cabinet / Sideboard Storage / Wabi-sabi Primitive

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This unique and beautiful console cabinet is meticulously handcrafted from rare reclaimed wood. A masterful fusion of rustic beauty and modern minimalism, this piece will become the ...

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Wabi Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wabi sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A wabi sideboard — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage wabi sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wabi sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wabi sideboard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Jessie Nelson Studio each produced at least one beautiful wabi sideboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wabi Sideboard?

Prices for a wabi sideboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $40,825, while the average can fetch as much as $4,901.

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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