Italian Marquetry Cabinet
Vintage 1930s Italian Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Desks
Satinwood, Kingwood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dry Bars
Brass
20th Century Unknown Baroque Corner Cupboards
Wood
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Cabinets
Bone, Satinwood, Walnut, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Walnut, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Desks
Fruitwood, Burl
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Vitrines
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Buffets
Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Secretaires
Glass, Walnut
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Desks
Walnut
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1820s Italian Hepplewhite Desks
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Walnut, Cherry, Boxwood, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Bone, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Walnut, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
1990s Italian Regency Buffets
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1790s Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Palisander
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl, Olive
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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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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