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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts period strap-hinge sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1910
Quartersawn oak, with original ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Early 19th Century Swedish Large Green Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original teal painted pine chest of four drawers with scalloped skirt, all resting on cabriolet ball and claw feet.
The original blue/green painted finish has been scraped and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Queen Anne Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Carved Walnut, Carrara Marble, Original Mirror, Brass Hardware
This Victorian Eastlake dresser is a masterful blend of elegance and...
Category
1920s American Eastlake Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Painted Spanish 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted (rather than stencilled ) by our friend Jose in Catalonia.
Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design.
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe commode from France, 19th century, has a few surprises: the burled walnut drawer fronts are so striking with dense grain pattern that it’s easy to miss there are ...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Aldo Tura Lacquered Goat Skin Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece is a labeled Aldo Tura bar cabinet, a fine example of Italian mid-century modern design. Aldo Tura was a Milanese designer known for his luxurious and distinctive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Buffet Credenza Cabinet Walnut Semicircle Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet Art Deco, French, circa 1930
Two drawers and three doors
Height dimension of the buffet without the mirror: 39.37 in. (100 cm)
walnut and brass
Very nice flowers carved finis...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cane Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Wood, Original Cane
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cane magazine rack from the 1960s is a perfect blend of f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Maple
Italian Floor to Ceiling Shelving Unit, Second Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A floor-to-ceiling shelving unit, with space for both display and storage. Italy, second half 20th century. Designer unknown.
The set is made of wooden block-board, finished in waln...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style marquetry commode made of mahogany with inlaid veneers of mahogany and walnut. Three dovetailed drawers with interiors lined in green fabric. Ca...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Ochre Enameled Pilastro Wall Mount Telephone Table with Cubby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century ochre enameled metal wall shelf by Pilastro. The rack has a slanted perforated metal magazine cubby, great for books or newspapers, and a top shelf. Originally for holdin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached marble top Louis Phillipe commode, circa 1860.
51 ¾ inches wide by 24 inches deep by 37 inches tall
Category
1860s Louis Philippe Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period.
These chests were originally used by pharmacies and Chinese med...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase With Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Carved tiger oak, with mullioned lea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
1234567 Aluminum Bookshelf by Clay Brown
By Clay Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing at 8 feet tall, the 1234567 bookshelf is a striking example of minimalist design. Constructed from 1/8-inch water-jet cut waxed aluminum, it features 75 hand welds that seam...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Dieter Rams Designed System 606 Metal Wall Mount Shelving Unit by Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare all metal shelving unit from the "606" series, made by Vitsoe and designed by the renowned German designer Dieter Rams in 1960. The "less, but better" mentality of German indust...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1960's Spanish Brutalist Design Carved Oak Small Cabinet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Spanish Brutalist Design Carved Oak small cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. Spanish in style, with typical carved geometric front. In solid oak, with original steel ke...
Category
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Open Bookcase, Scottish Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique Scottish oak open bookcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. This generously proportioned three-shelf book cabinet exudes Gothic Revival elegance, offering both practical storage and ornate craftsmanship.
Distinctive Gothic Revival influence – A refined expression of Victorian period taste
Superb Scottish oak stocks – Deep caramel hues with a well-aged, desirable patina
Three deep shelves – Removable or adjustable for tailored book or display arrangements
Elegant turned pilasters – Framing the shelves with classical architectural detail
Appealingly smooth top surface with castellated corner form – a bold, baronial touch
Ornate fascia carving – Featuring scroll and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal
Sturdy and substantial – A robust yet graceful presence, ideal for libraries or living spaces
Versatile proportions – Perfect for displaying books, collectibles, or fine decorative pieces
Pleasing antique patina and in good order throughout
Stands firm and true, with solid craftsmanship ensuring longevity
This is a handsome Scottish oak bookcase...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers.
Constructed of pine in a provincial chunky manner with panelled sides and decorat...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 1950s Scandinavian Double Wall Unit / Bookcase
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully designed mid-century modern wall unit from Sweden, dating back to the early 1950s.
Materials: Teak veneer, golden teak, and beech supports
Storage:
Left cabinet: Four ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1940s Desk with a shelf, unique
Located in Forest, BE
This is a unusual desk made out of pine. Produced in Sweden around the 1940s. It is a so unique in the shape, the base is very unusual with the shelf as a feet. It will brighten any...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
1950s Tallboy Dresser by Holmström Johansson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautifully crafted mid-century tallboy dresser designed by Holmström Johansson in Sweden, featuring a refined Scandinavian aesthetic.
Material: Teak veneer with a striking spear-...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1940s
Materials: Elm
Measurements: 70.75″ wide x 12.25″ deep x 45″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
1980s 'Enetri' Bookcase & Room Divider by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1980s, the 'Enetri' bookcase is a sleek and minimalist storage solution.
Materials: Walnut shelves with a lightweight yet sturdy metal ...
Category
1980s Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Asian Oriental Style Cherry Wood Bureau Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Carved Cherry Wood
A stunning vintage Asian Oriental-style bureau dresser, crafted from richly carved cherry wood and dating to the...
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
Antique China Display Cabinet, English Glazed Bookcase, Edwardian, Regency Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique china display cabinet. An English, mahogany and boxwood glazed vitrine or bookcase, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was manufactured in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is marked , and the interior opens to open s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Brutalist Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf in Oakwood, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Tall sideboard in Nordic oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Kvalitetsmøbler, Denmark in the 1960s. This sculptural credenza offers loads of storage space. Fo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Bread Pastry Wood Bakers Rack Cart, 1920’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Wooden Bakers Bread and Pastry Cart on Discs as Wheels, France 1920’s.
As seen through France these are one of a kind rolling bakers rack that make a wonderful addition to a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1980s Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian Chinese Chippendale style red and gilt painted display cabinet or vitrine. It is two pieces with two adjustable interior glass shelves. The pieces has elaborate fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia.
An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A rare Gustavian Column Cabinet from the early to mid 19th century, 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is from Umeå Västerbotten Northern Sweden and made in the shape of a round pillar with ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Ash & Walnut Wardrobe From Jitona, 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Żory, PL
This mid-century modern wardrobe from the 1960s was manufactured by Jiton in the Czech Republic. The wardrobe is made of two types of wood - ash and walnut. The wardrobe has origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Flame Mahogany Sheraton Sideboard by William Tillman 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous Vintage Sheraton Revival serpentine sideboard by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date.
It is made of stunning flame mahogany crossbanded...
Category
20th Century English Sheraton Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
A pair of French oak open etageres, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair is of wonderful quality and represents two of three available.
Each with cornice over five shelves with turned uprights, and supported by small ball feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Trunk With Original Paint in Flaming Jewel Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful antique early 1900s lacquer storage box or trunk from Tibet. The red, blue, green and ochre lacquer on the box front is used to create lotus, floral and flaming jewel mot...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza by Milo Baughman for John Stuart Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisite 1970s Macassar Ebony Credenza designed by renowned mid-century modernist Milo Baughman for John Stuart. This piece exemplifies Baughman's signature minimalist aesthetic wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Macassar
A Swedish Gustavian blue painted pine secretary, C. 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful slant front secretary desk is in two pieces with a stunning blue surface. The top cornice is of a Rococo design with two doors opening to reveal shelves. The slant f...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Bleached Louis Phillipe Commode with Butler’s Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached Louis Phillipe commode with butler’s desk and carrara marble top, 19th century.
52 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 39 inches tall
Category
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Cupboard
Located in Mckinney, TX
Consisting of an upper and lower piece, this handsome 4-door cupboard boasts a one-of-a-kind finish. Layers of blue-grey and creamy white paint have been meticulously dry-scraped to ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Cabinet, Maple, Metal, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A custom made maple and black-lacquered wood and metal cabinet or sideboard designed and produced in California, USA, c. 1950s.
Minor wear along edges in a few places.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Bleached Pine Apothecary, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached pine 19 drawer apothecary chest on chippendale bracket feet, 19th century.
37 ½ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 35 ¾ inches tall
Category
19th Century Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1809 Alpine Green Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Painted Chest in Fir Wood - Dated 1809
Code: C173
Wood Type: Fir Wood
Period: Dated 1809
Origin: Tyrol - Alps
Dimensions:
Height: 61 cm - Width: 139 cm - Depth: 64 cm
Height: 24.02 in - Width: 54.72 in - Depth: 25.20 in
Description:
Chest made of painted fir wood with a dark green background, typical of the Alpine tradition. The front is divided into three panels with molded frames painted in red: two feature stylized floral bouquets, and the central one bears an inscription in old Gothic German...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Teak 2 Door Bookcase
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak 2 door bookcase. The pieces features an open face and 2 doors, it includes 6 shel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Florentino Black Cabinet With Colourfully Painted Interior - IN STOCK
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elevate your space with the luxurious Florentino Black Cabinet. Expertly crafted from premium figured maple, white oak, and walnut woods, this hand made armoire is a stunning piece o...
Category
2010s Canadian Bohemian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
1940s French Carved Wood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood storage cabinet from France, 1940s. Beautiful intricately carved wood leaf design on two front doors with original brass hardware. Lovely wavy wood detail on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Modern Filing Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, colorful filing cabinet by Børge Mogensen, made from oak. Drawers with different heights, lacquered yellow, orange and grey. The drawers can be rearranged.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International with Calacatta Gold Marble
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring five drawers, chromed steel base, and the o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select gro...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
English Linen Press, Mahogany Circa 1840
Located in Doylestown, PA
An English linen press in two parts, the upper cabinet with two doors concealing a light green painted interior with shelves, above a lower case wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique late 18th century French bleached oak serpentine front sideboard with cast brass hardware. The curving lines of the cabinet front combined with the cur...
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Aubergine Lacquer & Smoked Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Oak Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sideboard in Rosewood Designed by Dyrlund, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood designed by and made by Dyrlund furniture. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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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