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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Ebony
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables
Marble
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Japanese Shelves
Wood
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Bentwood
Late 20th Century British Colonial Shelves
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Adam Style Shelves
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Shelves
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Kingwood
Vintage 1980s Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1920s Sheraton Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Bookcases
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century British Dressers
Oak
Antique 1850s English Dressers
Pine
Antique 1870s Dutch Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Oak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases
Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Kingwood
Antique 1830s British Regency Bookcases
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Bookcases
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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