Continental Cabinet
Antique Early 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century European Dry Bars
Oak
Antique 18th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Maple
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Marble
Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1760s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Bookcases
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Dry Bars
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century European Directoire Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Directoire Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Straw
20th Century Unknown Other Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Burl
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Revival Corner Cupboards
Marble
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Other
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century Vitrines
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Vitrines
Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Straw, Palisander
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Antique 1870s Scandinavian Gustavian Cupboards
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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