Distressed Cabinet
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Early 2000s American Georgian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
20th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Unknown Sideboards
Wood
20th Century French Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Bookcases
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Teak
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Wood, Mirror
Wood Shelves, Four Front Metal Doors and Open Ends
Antwerp, Circa 1940's
Vintage 1940s Belgian Buffets
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cabinets
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Cupboards
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s Jacobean Desks
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Sideboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Cupboards
Hardwood
- 1
- ...
Distressed Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Distressed Cabinet?
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.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.