Small Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Teak
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Hepplewhite Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Spruce, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cabinets
Wood
2010s Federal Sideboards
Mahogany
2010s Federal Bookcases
Wood
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s Campaign Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Napoleon III Cabinets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Night Stands
Onyx, Brass
2010s Danish Modern Shelves
Steel
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Buffets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Bookcases
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sideboards
Sapele Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Buffets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Teak
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Nutwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Credenzas
Fir, Paint
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s British Shelves
Wood
2010s Indian Rustic Cabinets
Jute, Wood
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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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