Ebonized Oak Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Belgian Dry Bars
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Indian Secretaires
Ivory, Burl, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Early 20th Century Unknown Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s Belgian Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Oak, Mirror
Vintage 1970s Belgian Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Bronze
20th Century American Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Belgian Credenzas
Oak
Antique 1860s Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dry Bars
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets
Oak, Ebony
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Antique 19th Century Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
20th Century Brutalist Sideboards
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Credenzas
Sycamore, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Oak, Ebony
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Buffets
Oak, Cane
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jacobean Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Sideboards
Vintage 1960s Belgian Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple, Pine, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.
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