Small Cabinets
Vintage 1960s British Shelves
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Shelves
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Metal, Brass
2010s Polish Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Softwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wrought Iron
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Steel
Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cabinets
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Medieval Cabinets
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Bookcases
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Cupboards
Metal
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Shelves
Oak
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Sideboards
Cherry
20th Century Blanket Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century Rococo Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Directoire Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Metal, Wire
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
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