Butterfly Cabinet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century British Art Deco Vitrines
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Hardwood, Oak, Burl
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Dressers
2010s English Modern Cabinets
Brass, Cut Steel
2010s English Modern Cabinets
Brass, Cut Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Plastic
Vintage 1930s French Natural Specimens
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas
Concrete, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s European Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Other Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Other Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Other Cabinets
Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Vintage 1980s Campaign Cabinets
Burl
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Campaign Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century European William IV Cabinets
Glass, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cupboards
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Elm
20th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Qing Linen Presses
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm
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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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