Glass Display Cabinet Victorian
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Walnut
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Vitrines
Brass
Antique 1880s French Victorian Vitrines
Brass
20th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Paper, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Victorian Vitrines
Blown Glass, Wood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Felt, Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
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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.