Museum Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Antique 19th Century Thai Other Furniture
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century European Models and Miniatures
Gold, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Adam Style Natural Specimens
Rock Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Steel
Antique 1890s South African Late Victorian Antiquities
Stone
Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Crystal
2010s Namibian Natural Specimens
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English George III Wine Coolers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens
Crystal, Other
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery
Stoneware
Antique Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Maple, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American Folk Art Cupboards
Poplar
Antique 1880s English Eastlake Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Vitrines
Iron
Antique 16th Century Dutch Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Cabinets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Buffets
Wood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Copper
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pearwood, Lacquer
Antique 16th Century Spanish Cabinets
Enamel, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Furniture
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Cabinets
Glass, Wood
20th Century English Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Vitrines
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Vitrines
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Moorish Cabinets
Pewter, Copper
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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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