Antique Italian Painted Cabinets
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s Italian Country Cabinets
Steel, Wire
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1810s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique Mid-18th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Linen Presses
Antique 19th Century Italian Corner Cupboards
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Bookcases
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Credenzas
Brass
Antique 1880s Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Corner Cupboards
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Cabinets
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Buffets
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1780s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Credenzas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Corner Cupboards
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
20th Century Italian Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Buffets
Mirror, Pine
Antique Early 1900s Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Cupboards
Iron
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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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