Fret Cabinet
Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Sideboards
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Mirror
Antique Early 1900s Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Shelves
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique 1740s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mirror
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Softwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Corner Cupboards
Antique Early 1900s European Corner Cupboards
Other
2010s Art Deco Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Corner Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Corner Cupboards
Mirror
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves and Wall C...
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Antique 18th Century British Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1790s English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dressers
Padouk
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sideboards
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British William IV Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1830s British Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Shelves
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Shelves
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
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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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