Walnut Breakfront Cabinet
Vintage 1980s Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas
Walnut
Early 2000s American French Provincial Desks
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Credenzas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
Early 2000s Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1890s Regency Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1870s British Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Stone
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sideboards
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Late 20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Bookcases
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Antique 1720s Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Bookcases
Walnut, Glass
Early 2000s Sheraton Bookcases
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Walnut, Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s British Cabinets
Walnut
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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.
- What is a breakfront cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A breakfront cabinet is a cabinet whose center portion projects beyond the end sections. Shop gorgeous breakfront cabinets at 1stDibs.
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