Glass Fronted Drawers
Early 20th Century French Credenzas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s British Cabinets
Vintage 1920s British Cabinets
Vintage 1930s British Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Sideboards
Metal, Brass
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Vanities
Birch, Fabric, Glass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1920s Canadian Other Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Fir
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Other Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets
Silk, Thread, Glass, Oak, Mirror
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1930s Austrian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
20th Century American Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Burl
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chippendale Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Beech, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Shelves and Wall Cabinets
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s European Shelves
Oak
20th Century Spanish Buffets
Burl, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak, Wood
Antique 1850s Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Plywood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Glass, Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Maple
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
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.
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