Petite French Cabinet
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Shelves
Rope
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dressers
Chestnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Cabinets
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vitrines
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Maple, Parchment Paper
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Oak
Antique 1790s Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Vitrines
Blown Glass, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Cupboards
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Buffets
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Corner Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets
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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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