English Breakfront
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Adam Style Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Sideboards
Marble
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases
Pine
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century English Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1860s English Sheraton Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookcases
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century English Cupboards
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Pine, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Credenzas
Brass
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century British Vitrines
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Rosewood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century English Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George IV Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases
Pine, Mahogany
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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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