Serpentine Doors
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIII Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood, Kingwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century French Regency Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards
Pine
20th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Kingwood
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sideboards
Marble
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Cherry
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Console Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Vitrines
Mahogany
20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Rococo Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble
Antique 1790s Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Brass
Late 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Early 2000s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century British Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Cabinets
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Linen Presses
Oak
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Buffets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Cabinets
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 1880s English Sideboards
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Porphyry, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
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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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