Italian Cabinet Inlay
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 17th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Italian Dry Bars
Marble, Metal, Silver, Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Ebony, Rosewood
2010s Italian Empire Vitrines
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Empire Vitrines
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s Italian Empire Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Empire Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
1990s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Gilt Metal, Iron
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Marble
2010s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Vitrines
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1980s Italian Secretaires
Brass, Iron
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Empire Credenzas
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Italian Empire Vitrines
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Victorian Vitrines
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1910s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Goatskin
2010s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Kingwood, Walnut
Antique 1780s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Boxwood, Ebony, Tulipwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Poplar, Walnut
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sycamore, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
1990s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Palisander
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Sideboards
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1770s Italian Louis XVI Buffets
Wool
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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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