Large Case Pieces
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Sapele Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Leather, Elm
Late 20th Century Indonesian Shelves
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Credenzas
Pine
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Shelves
Bakelite
2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Marble
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Wood
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 18th Century Dressers
Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Bookcases
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Buffets
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Bookcases
Softwood
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Cedar
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards
Other
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Other
20th Century Italian Louis XV Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century English William IV Sideboards
Other
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique 18th Century Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Pine
Antique 1860s English Dressers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Credenzas
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Teak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
Antique 1850s American American Empire Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Antique 1860s English Dressers
Pine
2010s American Regency Desks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Formica, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
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Large Case Pieces For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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