English Breakfront
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 1800s British Bookcases
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sideboards
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English George III Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak, Glass
Antique 19th Century British Serving Tables
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Sideboards
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Cabinets
Cherry, Glass
20th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Other Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Fireplaces and Mantels
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Regency Console Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Buffets
Antique 19th Century English Console Tables
Boxwood, Sycamore
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Late 20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mid-20th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s English George III Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany, Oak, Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Pine
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
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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