Antique Storage Units
19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Units
Wood, Willow
Early 20th Century Korean Ming Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 20th Century South Korean Other Antique Storage Units
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Storage Units
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Storage Units
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Metal
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Storage Units
Bamboo, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Storage Units
Wood
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Storage Units
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Units
Beech, Walnut, Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Storage Units
Brass
1920s American Antique Storage Units
Wood
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Storage Units
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Steel
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Storage Units
Fruitwood
17th Century Italian Antique Storage Units
18th Century Belgian Brutalist Antique Storage Units
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Storage Units
Wood
1920s Industrial Antique Storage Units
19th Century American Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units
Paint, Wood
18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Antique Storage Units
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Storage Units
Walnut, Mirror, Glass
19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Storage Units
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Storage Units
Elm
1890s French French Provincial Antique Storage Units
Fabric, Glass, Wood
1890s German Baroque Revival Antique Storage Units
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Storage Units
Glass, Wood
1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 20th Century British Antique Storage Units
Mahogany
1890s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 1900s British Antique Storage Units
Early 20th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Storage Units
Wood
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
Brass
1880s English Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s Canadian Industrial Antique Storage Units
Pine, Oak
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
Iron
19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Early 20th Century European Antique Storage Units
Oak
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1910s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s Antique Storage Units
Wood, Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
1920s English Antique Storage Units
Pine
1910s British Antique Storage Units
Pine
19th Century Czech Antique Storage Units
1920s English Antique Storage Units
Pine
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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