Museum Cabinet
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Vitrines
Felt, Glass, Oak
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Night Stands
Cut Glass, Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors
Brass, Copper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Natural Specimens
Sandstone, Other
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Mirrors
Brass
20th Century English Cabinets
Oak
20th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Early 20th Century American Vitrines
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Ash
Early 20th Century American Sideboards
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks
Birch
Antique 1880s European Renaissance Revival Credenzas
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
American Cabinets
Copper, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets
Walnut, Kingwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sri Lankan Cabinets
Ebony, Ivory, Sandalwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Cupboards
Metal
Antique 1850s American High Victorian Cabinets
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Cabinets
Oak, Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Letter Openers
Quartz, Metal
20th Century American Credenzas
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Vitrines
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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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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