Arched Shelves
Mid-20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Rattan
Antique 1720s Dutch Queen Anne Bookcases
Oak, Paint
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands
Oak
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bookcases
Ash, Mahogany, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Early 2000s Mexican Baroque Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 1790s English Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century French Other Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Secretaires
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Shelves
Early 20th Century European Industrial Shelves
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
20th Century Austrian Tray Tables
Early 20th Century Austrian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Brass
French Architectural Elements
20th Century Indian Wardrobes and Armoires
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American End Tables
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vitrines
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Sycamore
Late 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Corner Cupboards
Early 20th Century French Sideboards
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Bookcases
Early 20th Century American Pedestals
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Dressers
Oak
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 1840s American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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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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