Chinese 20th Century Cabinet
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Side Tables
Glass, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Glass, Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm, Burl
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Wood, Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Elm
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Buffets
Elm
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vitrines
Wood
20th Century Cupboards
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
20th Century Chinese Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Other Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Hardwood
20th Century American Chinese Export Cabinets
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Laminate
Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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