William And Mary Bureau Bookcase
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1710s Sri Lankan William and Mary Secretaires
Ebony
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Antique 1690s British William and Mary Secretaires
Blown Glass, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1890s British William and Mary Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1920s British William and Mary Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Secretaires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires
Glass
Antique 1790s American Federal Secretaires
Rosewood, Mahogany
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.