Red Painted Cabinet
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Shelves
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Vintage 1980s American Colonial Linen Presses
Poplar, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Shelves
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
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Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Wood
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Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century European Folk Art Blanket Chests
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique 1820s Danish Empire Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century American Cupboards
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
20th Century Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian George II Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Pine
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Elm
20th Century Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century Mongolian Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 1780s European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Softwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Wood
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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.
- Can I paint my Chinese cabinet?1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.
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