Multi Drawer
20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Bookcases
Teak, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks and Writing Ta...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Poplar
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Cabinets
Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Pine
Early 20th Century Canadian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bakelite, Formica, Wood
Swedish Buffets
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Ebony, Rosewood
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 1880s Canadian Farm Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century American Industrial Sideboards
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century European Cabinets
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Dressers
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Cherry
Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century More Desk Accessories
Metal
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s Irish Country Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Schoolhouse Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1950s British Schoolhouse Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech, Pine, Plywood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
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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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