19th Century French Glass Display Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century European Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets
Brass, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Paste, Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Victorian Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Gold
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Tray Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Vitrines
Blown Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Vitrines
Blown Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s French Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Iron
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Kingwood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
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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