Single Cupboard
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Copper
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Birch
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Birch
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Birch
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Furniture
Walnut
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Steel
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Country Vitrines
Glass, Oak
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Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble
Antique 1870s British Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Glass, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Marble
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Cherry
Antique 1830s English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Vintage 1930s English Bookcases
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century French Country Secretaires
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Dressers
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Bakelite, Birch
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Marble
Vintage 1950s English Sheraton Sideboards
Mahogany, Satinwood
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Teak
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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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