French Breakfront
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Night Stands
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Sideboards
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Late 20th Century French Provincial Buffets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century French Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
1990s European French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Sideboards
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1870s British Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Buffets
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak, Paint
20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Macassar
Antique Late 19th Century French Buffets
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Other Night Stands
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Ebony, Burl
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Early 20th Century French Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
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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