Polychrome Cabinet
Antique 19th Century European Bookcases
Wire
Antique 1780s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
20th Century Tibetan Furniture
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Shelves
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-19th Century Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cupboards
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Wardrobes and Armoires
Late 20th Century Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century Canadian Buffets
Pine
Early 20th Century Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Secretaires
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sideboards
Wood
20th Century British Sideboards
Rosewood
20th Century British Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Antique Early 1800s American Blanket Chests
Poplar
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century French Dry Bars
Iron
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dry Bars
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rancho Monterey Commodes and Chest...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Console Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Night Stands
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Night Stands
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Iron
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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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