Painted Breakfront
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paper
20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Buffets
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Adam Style Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Oak, Paint
Vintage 1950s European Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1790s American Regency Bookcases
Gold, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Marble
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood
20th Century Italian Regency Bookcases
Wire
20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Cabinets
Paint
Antique 1850s German Cabinets
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Softwood
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
20th Century Unknown Buffets
20th Century Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century American Country Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Sideboards
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Late 20th Century American Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture
Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Paint, Amboyna
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Dressers
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
- 1
Painted Breakfront For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Painted Breakfront?
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.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.