Serpentine Doors
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Marble
Vintage 1940s American Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Argentine Sideboards
Marble
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Sideboards
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Danish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Night Stands
Nickel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Night Stands
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo End Tables
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century English Adam Style Cabinets
Antique 18th Century Italian Credenzas
Oak, Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Cupboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Credenzas
Poplar
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Bookcases
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1740s French Régence Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Corner Cupboards
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron, Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Sheraton Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards
Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Cupboards
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Sideboards
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Cabinets
Satinwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Sideboards
Satinwood, Paint
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Baroque Cabinets
Ash, Boxwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English End Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Buffets
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vitrines
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Corner Cupboards
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paint
20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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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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