Continental Cabinet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Unknown Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
21st Century and Contemporary European Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Credenzas
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Country Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century German Baroque Secretaires
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Cabinets
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Night Stands
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Shelves
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Buffets
Ceramic, Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1920s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Cupboards
Cedar
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Antique Early 18th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Gustavian Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks
Beech, Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 19th Century Desks
20th Century European Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Sideboards
Glass, Macassar
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Granite, Brass
Antique 1820s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Desks
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Cupboards
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century European Sideboards
Mirror, Walnut
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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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