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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Light Taupe Morning Glory Bookcase
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the Morning Glory bookcase, a classic piece inspired by traditional Italian architecture. With its stylish design and customizable options, this bookcase is an ideal addi...
Category
2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima, Large Chest of Drawers, Walnut, for Widdicomb, America 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large walnut chest of drawers or dresser designed by George Nakashima. Produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, A...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Blue and Green Translucent Hand Dyed Acrylic Tone Shelf by Sohyun Yun
By YSH Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tone shelf is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is a traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made into art furniture with a modern sensibility, in Korean jade and sky blue. The tone of the blue gives an elegant and dreamy vibe.
As artisans dye each piece of acrylic by hand, the tone in this piece is completely different from that of a mass-produced product, and as such, has its own value as a limited artwork. Wide spaces between the shelves can fit large...
Category
2010s Korean Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style
Maple burl veneered doors and sides stained in a rich Walnut tone
Beautiful curved sides and molding
Interior tr...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bramante Storage Cabinet by Japanese Architect Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina
A storage unit with modern lines, although of classical inspiration, that becomes the emblem of the Ultr...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Lacquered Sideboard in Gold Yellow
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sideboard lacquered in gold yellow with motif.
Finish: can choose
Material: Wood, lacquer
Four push-pull doors and inside shelf.
Wooden base lacquered in same finish.
Lacquer coatin...
Category
2010s European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Merton Gershun Mid Century Walnut Bar for American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare Mid Century walnut dry bar with pull down front door with light up drink area and storage for glasses . When down the door has a white laminate backing making a bar surface fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive early American Queen Anne style blanket chest, dating to the 18th century, found in New England, having a molded pine case fitted with rectangular iron pin-hinge top, opening to a deep storage compartment interior with faux drawer facing, over two lower drawers with hand cut dovetail joinery, rising on shaped bracket feet, early grain-paint over original red paint, adorned in later brass fittings, all enhanced by beautifully aged distressed original patina. circa 1750, Northeastern United States
Provenance / Acquisition:
O'Neill-Leonard Antiques...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Credenza Beautiful
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Walnut 14 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Mount Airy part of the Janus collection. Beautiful walnut woodgrain. Made in USA circa 1960. Located...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Ten-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer dresser or credenza
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1975
Solid wild black cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
1970s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Display Case
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Display Case. Featuring a straight line design, walnut cabinet with glass display front, two doors with original pul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Asian Influenced Caned Credenza by Michael Taylor for Baker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian influenced caned credenza designed by Michael Taylor for Baker's Far East Line, American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Meuble de rangement commode vintage Maison Regain en orme massif des années 80
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Meuble de rangement type commode vintage des années 80, par Maison Regain, en orme massif foncé, 4 tiroirs, très bon état général.
Ref 240 520
Hauteur : 108 cm
Largeur : 124 cm
Profo...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Modular Bookcase "Samara" by Jan de Vries, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Roma, IT
Modular Bookcase model "Samara" realized by Jan de Vries for Maisa in 1970s.
Original edition composed of 10 modules:
- 2 cubes with door
- 1 Large chest of drawers
- 1 Small che...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
midcentury wooden sideboard by Alfred Hendrick for Belform 1958
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stunning sideboard by Alfred Hendrickx designed in 1958 for Belform. The charm of this elegant sideboard lies in the pure lines of the wood, which still make it relevant today. The h...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Black Oak Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Bronze Handles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary cabinet features an intricate marquetry inlay along with bronze handles fashioned after wheat branches. Marquetry, an ancient artistic technique, involves layering v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Teak Buffet or Sideboard, Model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Dorchester, MA
This handsome mid-century sideboard, model 66 by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup, is solidly constructed, with minimal, clean lines. Set on a raised base, the teak case provides ample sto...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Vitrine Display Cabinet a Cabinet of Curiosities, Wardrobe or Showcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Art Deco display cabinet from a former Haute Couture Dress store, suitable for hanging long dresses or coats also very effective for exhibiting...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza. Designed by the MCM icon John Stuart , the sideboard is finely crafted by the renowned Mount Air...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Scandinavian empire flame mahogany breakfront bookcase circa 1820.
Stunning bookcase of grand proportions veneered in golden flame mahogany. Bookcase comprises o...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning fall-front desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from mahogany with sculpted, darker wood details. Generously decorated with inlays, beautifully executed. Multiple small drawers a...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / medicine or shaving cabinet / wood and mirror / rustic / mid-century
Elegant medicine or shaving cabinet made in France, ca. 1900. The small cabinet has a mirrored door and a small drawer below. Both with beautiful art deco handles...
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI Style brass mounted mahogany chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With a rectangular Saint Anne marble top with turret front corners, 3 drawers with...
Category
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Restored Mid-Century Half-circle Stacked Rattan Bar w/ Foot Rest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan bar features a sleek Formica top and root rest. This exquisite bar seamlessly blends Mid-century era styling with a Hawaiian fla...
Category
1950s American Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Formica, Oak
Kentucky 18th Century Stage Coach Trunk
Located in Louisville, KY
If this trunk could speak, it would tell a story of its many journeys from Frankfort, Kentucky to many parts of the country, beginning in the mid to late 1700’s. It would tell tales about its owners Jephthah and Peter Dudley...
Category
Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Mahogany Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage
Philippines, 21st Century
Mahogany, with black lacquered and gold gilt detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Sideboard, Carved Decor Distressed Black Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sideboard, a genuine country house furniture from the mid 19th century, around 1850 to 1860. Made by hand in northern Sweden from solid Swedish pine. Curved corners a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Display Cabinet
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Display Cabinet. Featuring a straight line design, two doors that open up to three glass shelves, oval glass sid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Sideboard, Oak, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
An ornate example of French, ...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Finish Sample
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finish samples are sold per sample, not a set. When ordering please specify which finish you'd like.
Category
2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Trim, Walnut Sideboard!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut Sideboard!
Antique Sideboard, Italian Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnu...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A cabinet model 810, from the series Svensk Fur by Goran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Soner. Pine, a pair of doors with underlying shelving and drawer fittings. Lock case and key mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe, Bohemia, Prague, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Wardrobe
Prague
Walnut
Biedermeier circa 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 180 x 122 x 50 cm
Description:
Two-door piece of furniture standing on skirted square...
Category
1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pine Two Door Double Bonnet-Top Armoire
Located in Baltimore, MD
A bold serpentine molding with deeply carved flutes wraps around the crown of this unusual armoire, following the line of the two arched doors, and a carved hardwood floral cartouch...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Carabottino cabinet, in basswood by Cara/Davide for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Carabottino is a contemporary and crafted cabinet, a wooden grating that is presented in a two-dimensional form traditionally made of wooden
strips, it is considered to be an accesso...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil, a set of a wardrobe-room divider, a bed, a desk, the Maison du Bresil stool and a wall-hung bookcase and blackboard. Set desig...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is constructed with a characteristic neoclassical shape. The worn light blue paint is original to the piece and gives it a wonde...
Category
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made from maple featuring a flip top that ope...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Brutalist Credenza Sideboard William Westenhaver Witco
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic Brutalist Credenza Sideboard by William Westenhaver for Witco. Carved wooden panels with great depth and detail decorate the entire body of this sideboard. The front has two cabinets doors that open to drawers on the top and cabinet storage beneath. The center panels do not open but the storage is continued behind them inside the credenza. Large abstract carvings flowing with large round carved handles for the cabinet doors. The carving is amazing with such depth that you can see the grain throughout like looking at stacked or layered wood. William Westenhaver one of the founders of Witco (Western International Trading Co) is well know for his tropical Polynesian...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This inlaid Mid-Century Modern curved Lane cedar chest is a true statement piece, showcasing the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Black Lacquered Wood Hand Painted / Mother of Pearl Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered wood chinoiserie scene detail sideboard / credenza. The sideboard features four front pull top drawer r...
Category
1880s Chinoiserie Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI Style Burl Wood Secretary/ Desk - Petite Size
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Louis XVI style Petite Secretary/ Desk. Louis XVI style and made from Exotic Burl Wood. Upper cabinet book storage/ display. Dr...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
19th Century Regency palisander brass inlaid chiffonier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency period chiffonier circa 1820.
Top shelf with brass gallery detailed with a beaded edge. Second shelf supported by brass column supports. Main body beautifully ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
R. J. Horner Style Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire, Victorian, or Neoclassical style bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned leaded glass fron...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Custom Pop art post modern 3 door beige Pill shaped credenza sideboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pop art post modern 3 door beige colored Pill shaped rounded ends credenza sideboard. Very light tan beige color gloss laminate credenza custom made circa 1980 has 3 cabinet doors wi...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sideboard by Frantisek Mezulanik, Up Zavody, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exquisite sideboard, crafted in the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia, exemplifies the epitome of mid-century modern design. A testament to the renowned craftsmanship of UP ZAVODY ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
1950's Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany & Brass Credenza or Lowboy Dresser
Located in West Chester, PA
1950's Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Credenza or Lowboy Dresser with interesting large scale brass and black enamel drawer pulls and vertical brass ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Extraordinary Polychrome Paint Decorated Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most beautiful multi-colored paint decorated bombe commodes we have had in years. The colors are vibrant and have just the amount of wear and signs of age and use ...
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1870s Italian Rococo Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase.
Direct from our most recent French container, a stunning antique French hall cabinet or bookcase, ve...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large 20th Church Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
Coming from northern Spain, of an antique Church, this awesome church console was constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge above a shaped box housing four dr...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Otto Schulz Sideboard and Mirror, Circa 1930-40
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish credenza and mirror by Otto Schulz (1882-1970), Produced by BOET, Stained birch and birch of rectangular form with three narrow drawers above three deep drawers, the deep d...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 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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