Blue French Cabinet
Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Sideboards
Wood, Softwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Pine, Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sapele Wood
Vintage 1960s American Directoire Sideboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Antique Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dressers
Mid-20th Century French Credenzas
Iron
Early 20th Century French Sideboards
Wood, Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine
Antique 1850s French Cupboards
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Sideboards
Iron
20th Century French Dressers
Pine
20th Century French Buffets
Pine
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Antique 18th Century Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch, Mirror
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Vintage 1960s French Modern Desks
20th Century French Empire Sideboards
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s French Sideboards
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Credenzas
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cupboards
Early 20th Century English Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Dry Bars
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Buffets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Antique 19th Century Canadian French Provincial Cupboards
Pine
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards
Stone, Brass
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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.
- What is French blue color?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021French blue falls looks like a smokey, grey blue. France has used this shade of blue in its heraldry of the French monarchy since at least the 12th century.
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