Cabinet Medallions
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm, Burl
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Late 20th Century North American Ming Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Bamboo, Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Dressers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
1990s American Regency Dressers
Wood, Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Giltwood, Glass
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Early 20th Century William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1990s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Argentine Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Lacquer, Felt
Vintage 1970s American Gothic Revival Credenzas
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Sideboards
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Vintage 1920s North American Adam Style Vanities
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Brass
20th Century American Napoleon III Architectural Elements
Metal, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Wood
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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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