Museum Cabinet
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Cabinets
Metal
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sideboards
Slate, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cabinets
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Empire Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Empire Dry Bars
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1880s Furniture
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Vitrines
Mahogany
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Spruce, Cherry, Nutwood
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s British Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Oak
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut, Pine
Early 20th Century American George II Bookcases
Mahogany, Softwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Antique 1890s English Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Dressers
Wood
20th Century British Industrial Cupboards
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze, Brass
1990s Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Nutwood, Oak
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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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