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Antique 1850s English Dressers
Antique 1860s Canadian Apothecary Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 19th Century Canadian Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
20th Century Argentine Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Canadian Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
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Pine
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Copper, Brass
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Pine
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Bronze, Iron
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Apothecary Cabinets
Fir
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Cabinets
Steel
Antique 1880s English Butcher Blocks
Vintage 1960s French Console Tables
Brass
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass, Iron
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Oak
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Vintage 1910s French Dressers
Early 20th Century French Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Dressers
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Pine
Antique 19th Century British Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1880s British Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Antique 1860s English Cabinets
Antique 1860s English Cabinets
Vintage 1920s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Carts and Bar Carts
Wood
Vintage 1920s Cabinets
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Vintage 1920s Industrial Cabinets
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Dressers
Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Chinese Night Stands
Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Nickel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s Chinese Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Vintage 1920s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
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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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