Edwardian Breakfront
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sideboards
Brass, Other
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Edwardian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Console Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Leather, Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut, Bog Wood
Early 20th Century English Vitrines
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Vitrines
Blown Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Satinwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Empire Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables
Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1850s English George III Sideboards
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s American Empire Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
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20th Century British Sheraton Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Console Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century George III Bookcases
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1910s Sideboards
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Bookcases
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Bookcases
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Sideboards
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Satinwood
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Pedestals and Columns
Satinwood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 2000s Vietnamese Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sideboards
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Desks
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vitrines
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century English Linen Presses
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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