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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Swedish Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Shelves
Marble
Vintage 1940s American Vitrines
20th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century American Corner Cupboards
20th Century French Bookcases
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood, Walnut
20th Century English Modern Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Beech, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Cabinets
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cabinets
Birch
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1820s British Sideboards
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Empire Cabinets
Glass
Early 20th Century Danish Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Classical Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Dry Bars
Burl
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Cherry
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Laminate, Rosewood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Night Stands
Marble
Antique 19th Century German Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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