Single Cupboard
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Night Stands
Antique 19th Century Swedish Bookcases
Pine
Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Bookcases
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1970s Other Desks
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Tables
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Bookcases
Pine
20th Century Italian End Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Bookcases
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Night Stands
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Marble
Vintage 1920s Italian Night Stands
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique 1840s French Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Birch
Antique 1830s British Sideboards
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Buffets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Birch
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique 1790s French French Provincial Sideboards
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals
Wood
Antique 1890s Swedish Bookcases
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sideboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sideboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Birch
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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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