Ornate Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Vitrines
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Shelves
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1950s Bookcases
20th Century Cabinets
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Dressers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dressers
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Mirror, Teak
2010s Victorian Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mission Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Chestnut
20th Century Moorish Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dry Bars
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Cabinets
Felt, Fruitwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Cupboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
20th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Sideboards
Iron
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sideboards
Kingwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Sideboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Oak
20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dry Bars
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Desks
Teak
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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