Antique Storage Units
18th Century Antique Storage Units
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Storage Units
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Chrome
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Units
Oak
19th Century Antique Storage Units
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Storage Units
Wood
Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Storage Units
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Storage Units
Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Chrome
19th Century British Antique Storage Units
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Storage Units
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
1910s English Antique Storage Units
Metal
1910s English Antique Storage Units
Metal
1870s Antique Storage Units
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Storage Units
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Storage Units
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Storage Units
1920s French Modern Antique Storage Units
Limestone
1850s Romanian Folk Art Antique Storage Units
Beech
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Metal
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
1890s French Antique Storage Units
Brass
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Storage Units
Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Storage Units
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Antique Storage Units
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Storage Units
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Storage Units
Beech, Glass, Mirror
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
Metal
1860s Romanian Folk Art Antique Storage Units
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Storage Units
Iron
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units
Brass
1880s French Antique Storage Units
19th Century Antique Storage Units
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Storage Units
Pine
Early 1900s English Antique Storage Units
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Storage Units
Wood
1850s Romanian Rustic Antique Storage Units
Beech
Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Storage Units
Iron
Late 19th Century European Regency Antique Storage Units
Satinwood
19th Century French Country Antique Storage Units
Wood
Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Storage Units
Metal
19th Century Japanese Antique Storage Units
Brass
19th Century Japanese Antique Storage Units
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Storage Units
Beech
1910s English Antique Storage Units
Wood
19th Century French Antique Storage Units
Wood
19th Century French Country Antique Storage Units
Wood
1850s Italian Primitive Antique Storage Units
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Storage Units
Bronze
19th Century Antique Storage Units
Wood
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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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