Serpentine Doors
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Early 20th Century European Georgian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Antique 1860s English Victorian Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cabinets
Vintage 1940s Scottish Dry Bars
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1930s French Sideboards
Macassar, Rosewood, Ebony
Vintage 1960s English Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s English Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Cupboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Buffets
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Buffets
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Buffets
Antique 1870s Victorian Credenzas
Antique Late 18th Century Night Stands
Late 20th Century English George III Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Glass, Wicker
Early 20th Century British William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sideboards
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1930s French Sideboards
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Shelves
Wood, Paint
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Marble
Antique Early 1900s British Cabinets
Early 20th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Paldao, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Desks
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Credenzas
Amboyna
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s George I Cabinets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Scottish Dry Bars
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s Irish Corner Cupboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Rococo Revival Vitrines
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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