White Lacquer Gilt Cabinet
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Cabinets
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Regency Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Chinese Cabinets
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Sideboards
Poplar
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1880s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Carrara Marble, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
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Kingwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Ormolu, Brass
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
Early 2000s Irish Console Tables
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Country Serving Tables
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Bird Cages
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Early Victorian Serving Tables
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Ormolu
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20th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Corner Cupboards
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dressers
Brass
1990s Regency Desks
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century French Directoire Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Cupboards
Pine, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Blanket Chests
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Wood
Antique 1860s French Cabinets
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Antique 1860s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Console Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Secretaires
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 18th Century French Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1760s English Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1890s English Victorian Paintings
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique 1810s Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
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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.
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