Open Shelf Cabinet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Shelves
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Shelves
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Wood
26"W x 11"D x 60"H
Vintage 1930s Chinese Bookcases
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Rosewood
20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Shelves
20th Century Canadian French Provincial Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
20th Century American Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Night Stands
Rosewood
Antique 1870s Swedish Folk Art Dressers
Pine
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sideboards
Bronze
20th Century French Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s American End Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Mahogany
20th Century French Night Stands
Vintage 1940s French End Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Carts and Bar Carts
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
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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