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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Custom Order: Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany fronts and black marble top. Inlays with a classisict design, elaborately sculpted fe...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Continental Armoire from 1700’s Split-Case Cabinet with Great Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Continental Armoire from the 1700’s and is a Split-Case Cabinet with incredible original hardware. Sounds a bit odd, but for everyone who has struggled to move an Armoire thr...
Category
1780s Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Open Library Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A high-quality pair of golden oak Arts & Crafts library bookcases. The moulded cornice sits above an open bookcase with ten fixed, moulded, detailed, and shaped shelves. The lower se...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Gibson Refrigerator Co. Three Compartment Brass & Oak Ice Chest, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gibson Refrigerator Co. Three Compartment Brass & Oak Ice Chest, 19th Century
Category
19th Century American Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large English Victorian Dome Top Canvas Steamer Travel Trunk. Monogrammed F.H.D.
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £400.
A gorgeous Victorian extra-large travel trunk....
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Canvas
Art Deco Vintage Oak Glazed Display Cabinet Bookcase, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality display cabinet or glazed bookcase, circa 1930'a
Internally there are three shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Magnificent! Art Deco 1950 Lane Cedar Hope Waterfall Chest Walnut Paldao Wood
Located in Peoria, AZ
Lane Cedar Hope Chest!
Magnificent!
Polished Walnut & Paldao Veneers
1950
"The Gift That Starts a Home!"
This is one of the most marvelous L...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paldao, Walnut
Teak Wood Bookcase with Graphite Metallic Accents, Modern Design, Lim Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis Studio with graphite metallic finish. The Lim teak wood bookcase by Uultis effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with practical functionality. Featuring a sleek teak wood frame and shelves, it is perfectly complemented by the graphite metallic accents that add a bold yet refined touch. The bookcase showcases an open, minimalist design with clean lines, allowing it to fit seamlessly into contemporary or modern homes. Each shelf offers ample space for storing and displaying books, decorative objects, or collectibles, helping to keep your living room, office, or bedroom organized while adding an elegant visual statement.
Crafted from sustainably sourced materials, the Lim bookcase...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Paul Evans Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass & Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass & chrome clad patchwork ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Islamic "Alhambra" Silvered Bronze Quran Cabinet in the Islamic Nasrid Style
Located in New York, NY
An Islamic "Alhambra" silvered bronze Quran cabinet in the Islamic Nasrid style,
Attributed to Rafael Contreras, circa 1880.
Of rectangular form with crest and pendant finials to base, with two hinged doors above a drawer, the lock hidden by a hinged plate, profusely cast with vegetal and geometric designs, the doors in openwork, the reverse stamped with maker's mark, 'GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT...
Category
19th Century German Islamic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Teteia Contemporary Wall Shelf
Located in Floresta, MG
Graceful and delicate, the Teteia wall shelf is a suspended shelf that behaves well in any Habitat, allowing several possibilities of use. Its colors a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till with lid which functions as a support for the open lid, over canted carcass, the co...
Category
1830s English Campaign Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
"PARIS" Contemporary Bar Lacquer
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"P.ARIS" contemporary bar lacquer.
External in lacquer. Wooden interior with coasters and bottles.
Design Lattoog.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Modern White Blossom Glass Nightstand with Misty Gray Finish by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with Misty Gray lacquer wood finish.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface in Blo...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
MidCentury Walnut and Goatskin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish.
A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin, Walnut
Pleats Armoire by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pleats design armoire.
Hand repoussé copper
Antique copper finish
Wood interior
Limited Edition
Customizable
Repoussé is the traditional art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Drawers Chest of Drawers "Checkered" Massiv Walnut Handmade
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
"Checkered"
The special furniture, design and craft as eyecatcher!
Solid chestnut walnut handmade
straight lines become a relief here
The indiv...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Talitha Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Global glamour. Our Talitha Collection is crafted from nickel-plated metal with hand-stamped patterns applied to Minimalist, modernist forms. The surface is reminiscent of silver lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Console, Cherry Wood, Brass Drawers, Handmade in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Console noble and extravagant.
the oval body catches the eye. Made of solid cherry wood, the surface is treated with natural oil.
3 brass plates are integrated in the elegant shape.
As with the furniture designer Eckehard Weimann, there is of course something special hidden: these 3 high-gloss brass plates are drawers, small but beautiful!
Keys, cell phones and underwear can be stowed in it.
the award-winning German furniture designer Eckehard Weimann is known for his unusual furniture...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Woodbine Sideboard by Sun at Six, Nude, Midcentury Sideboard in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The woodbine sideboard fea...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kent Coffey Designed 'Perspecta' Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brasilia style dresser by Kent Coffey for his Perspecta collection. Sculptural front walnut dresser consisting of three deep center drawers flanke...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Cassina Veliero Bookcase in Ash by Franco Albini
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Vancouver, BC
The iconic Veliero bookcase re-invents the concept of balance, becoming the furniture poster child for the visionary work of Franco Albini. Given its ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Tower Cabinet, Handmade, Solid Zebra Wood, Made in Germany, High Cabinet
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Tall cabinet handmade from solid Zebrano (African Zebrawood).
Created by the German furniture maker and sculptor Eckehard Weimann.
The modern rectilinear body is broken by the grip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
Brutalist Console Table in Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Podio Rectangular Console Table
The NONO design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
Drawer Tower "Excel" Solid Wood
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Handmade drawer tower
made in Germany by Eckehard Weimann
10 drawers form the tower here
Wood species finest narrow-fir wood
Special features here are the handles: antique pamphlet...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bleached Handmade Oak Speaker Set with Custom Cross Overs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from white oak and bleached to a pure white. These speakers are designed with Omega custom cross overs and will make an intimate moment as beautiful as a sonic dance part...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Organic Modern, Jewelry Chest, European, Black
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
A black body made of plywood, which is organically elaborated with wrinkles and wrinkles sculptural, form the housing.
This is coated with deep matte panelling.
The six mahogany dr...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Plywood
Temple of Dream, a Freestanding Hanging Storage Cabinet, Solid Walnut Shelves
Located in beirut, LB
The temple of dream is a freestanding open storage unit with a hanging solution and two shelves. This piece is handmade in solid wood and steel. It is an ideal hallway, bedroom, or k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Lia S Desk Freijo Wood
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
A desk table that has everything you need handily available, lining up practicality and beauty. The Lia S is a perfect work station or even a dressing table. With several compartment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Contemporary Inori Glass Bookcase by Setsu & Shinobu Ito for Fiam Italia
By FIAM
Located in Chicago, IL
The Inori modular bookcase, designed for Fiam by Setsu & Shinobu Ito, is the first system in the furniture industry entirely made of glass, and composed of modular elements.
Showr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet doors and four panel cabinet doors below.
Items displayed in upper cabinet are easily viewed through the chicken wire which...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wire
Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.
Category
2010s British Louis XIV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Restored Pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Cane Small Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A fabulous pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in cane raffia. Handsome case accents in burnished Bamboo...
Category
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Cabinet Bar Version with Doors in Canaletta
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Bar cabinet in wood realised in Canaletta walnut and natural maple. Shelves in transparent glass. Handles in steel. Doors are enriched with elegant rhombus inalys. With lighting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Pin Shelf in White Oak Wood by Fort Standard, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed with a focus on traditional joinery, there is not a single piece of metal hardware used in these white oakwood shelves. Small wooden wedges are used to hold the shelves capt...
Category
2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Waldorf Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass and Black Glass Pair of Italian Sideboards
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
Midcentury style pair of Italian sideboards designed by L.A.Studio. Structure made of solid wood covered with brass and black glass pieces.
Composed of two folding doors with one she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Lacquered Four Door Credenza in Orange, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Four door credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in an-orange high gloss lacqureed finish, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Wood Bookcases Shelves Cavalletto Model for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A furnishing system made entirely of wood, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1953.
Its distinctive feature is a trestle in the shape of an upturned “V”, which means it is superimposable by means of a siply gravity joint, and whose special perimeter section can accomodate bookshelves on which closed containers...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
L.A. Studio Modern Solid Wood and Murano Glass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of Italian commodes features a solid wood structure adorned with Murano glass and brass details, exuding elegance and craftsmanship. Each commode is designed with two doors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mora Bookcase by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Bookcase in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Mora bookcase comes fu...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Buffet with Metal Shelf Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom serving buffet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with metal base in bronze finish. The metal shelf is 5” H off the floor.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of whit...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Concave Chest in Rock Crystal, by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional "Concave" chest entirely made of rock crystal. Back finished and feet in rock crystal. 3 drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2019.
Category
2010s French Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
One "Concave" Nightstand in Rock Crystal, by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands entirely made of rock crystal and brass top. 3 drawers.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Price for one piece.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Crane Ebonized Oak Upright Two Door Cabinet with Drawers by New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
The Crane Cabinet is a premium modern cupboard comprised of two glass or solid panel doors with leather wrapped door pulls, two adjustable shelves, and eight soft-close maple dovetai...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Ennah by Izm design is a versatile design that would be at home in modern, transitional, or traditional settings.
This elegant sideboard features an sculpted base that gives the pie...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Jewelry Cabinet Titanium
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Jewelry box handmade
Grid lines form the overall picture here
Handcrafted, handles integrated.
With five drawers
made of wood and coated with titanium.
...
Category
2010s German Industrial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Designed by L.A. Studio, this pair of Italian commodes features a solid wood structure covered in brass and black glass, accented with bronze legs. These commodes blend modern aesthe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Oakwood Italian Sideboard Designed by L. A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The contemporary faceted Italian sideboard, designed by L.A. Studio, is crafted with a solid oakwood structure and features four folding doors with two glass shelves inside. Made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Modern Cabinet Walnut and Ebony
Located in Tucson, AZ
This exquisite Andrew bench features an elegant silhouette with ample storage space that make it a beautiful addition to any modern or Classic decor. Either at the entrance of a home...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Ebony
Jewelry Dresser, Drawer Chest, Bronze, Organic Design, handcrafted in Germany
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Drawer box handmade
Four drawers
The surface is organically worked and looks like bent sheet metal with edges and kinks.
The handles are integrated in...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Noble Collection Board
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have rethought the design of the standard kevint shelf and given it a modern twist. The word "kevint" is German for "cabinet". In Japan, it refers to a medicine cabinet. It is said to have originated in Germany, a country with advanced medical technology. This is what we call a kevint shelf. It would also make a great display shelf for a shop.
The beautiful symmetry of the shelves gives a sense of stability to the room. The arrangement of the glass shelves, for example, has been carefully chosen to create a harmonious whole. The cast iron handles are made by pouring molten iron into a mould. The "Clermont bolt", which has to be turned to open, adds to the antique look. The decoration is unobtrusive to enhance the beauty of the display, yet the handwork is delicate and luxurious. It can be used in both Japanese and Western styles. The material is oak. It is used all over the world for its hard wood and beautiful grain. It is available in six chic colours to complement its texture.
Colour variations
Wood is available in the following six colours
Grey
The wood is painted in a mixture of grey and white with a brown base. Subtle nuances are expressed in the wood.
Fume
A coating that reproduces the natural weathering of furniture over a long period of time. It gives the furniture a characteristic look.
Light
This is the lightest of the light wood finishes. It is also the lightest of the light finishes.
Medium
This finish has a beautiful, well-worn colour, like old European furniture...
Category
2010s Japanese French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Pair of Contemporary Sideboards by L.A. Studio, Italian Craftsmanship and Modern
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of contemporary sideboards designed by L.A. Studio, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and functionality to your home. Made with a solid ash wood structure, these sideboards...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
3-Doors Black Display Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted by master craftsmen using prized tulipwood, this display cabinet brings a sophisticated, classic statement into any modern home. The inner storage unit in light walnut is revealed through the glass sides and three glass doors equipped with double hook closure. Six drawers split the shelving unit into two sections, the three wide shelves...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
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.
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