Cabinet Cornice
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1850s Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Cabinets
Birch
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Cabinets
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Cupboards
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Regency Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Desks
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Country Vitrines
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cupboards
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Vitrines
Amboyna, Boxwood, Ebony
Antique Early 1900s African Beaux Arts Vitrines
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Antique 18th Century French Gothic Revival Cupboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 1700s Spanish Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1890s European French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 1900s French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Antique Early 1900s English Furniture
Other
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Shadow Boxes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Ebony, Amboyna
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
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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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