Scene Cabinet
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1890s French Porcelain
Porcelain
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Canvas
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Mahogany, Glass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Dry Bars
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Chippendale Musical Instruments
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century European Models and Miniatures
Gold, Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Soapstone
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Soapstone
Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates
Porcelain, Paste
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel, Other
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Night Stands
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Austrian Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Vintage 1970s American Dressers
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
Bone, Wood
Antique 17th Century Cabinets
Ebony
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Olive, Macassar, Rosewood, Oak, Ebony
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Corner Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Enamel Frames and Objects
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Macassar, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Other Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Swedish Cabinets
Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars
Maple
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
20th Century Ming Cabinets
Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Credenzas
Macassar, Olive, Burl
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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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