Circa 1850 Cabinet
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Sideboards
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 1850s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1850s George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Belgian Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1850s Jugendstil Dressers
Oak, Mahogany
Antique 1850s Chinese Other Sideboards
Wood, Elm
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 1850s British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Antique 1850s British George III Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1870s William IV Desks
Wood
Antique 1850s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Buffets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets
Fruitwood
Antique 1850s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Padouk
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paper
Antique 1840s Irish Early Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of ...
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Credenzas
Amboyna
Antique 1850s Qing Furniture
Wood, Softwood, Cypress
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 1850s Italian Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Paintings
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Antique 1850s Dutch Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1850s French Rustic Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Antique 1850s Sideboards
Oak
Antique 1850s German Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 1850s English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1850s German Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
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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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