Old Cupboard
Antique 1740s Danish Georgian Dressers
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Buffets
Antique 1750s French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Teak
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century George III Dressers
Antique 1860s Chinese High Victorian Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Cupboards
Hardwood
20th Century American Sheraton Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Cupboards
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Country Cupboards
Pine
20th Century American Directoire Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1760s Danish Country Cupboards
Pine
20th Century American Industrial Cupboards
Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Corner Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Cupboards
Antique Early 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Country Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Antique 1750s French Louis XIII Cabinets
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Wood, Parchment Paper
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Cupboards
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Pine
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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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