Chinese Breakfront
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Dressers
Elm
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Chinese Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Export Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
20th Century American Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Rosewood, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sideboards
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards
Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century Regency Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Maple
Early 20th Century Baroque Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Renaissance Cupboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Early 2000s Unknown Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Corner Cupboards
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Adam Style Vitrines
Walnut
20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Cupboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Irish Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Vitrines
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Vitrines
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Federal Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Cabinets
Maple
Early 2000s Italian Regency Vitrines
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets
Glass, Pine
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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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