Small Storage Cabinet
Early 20th Century French Shelves
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British George III Bookcases
Oak, Glass
2010s Brazilian Bookcases
Laminate, Lacquer
2010s European Art Deco Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
2010s American Modern Dressers
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Yew
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Vitrines
Wrought Iron, Lead, Zinc
Antique 1810s Regency Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1730s Great Britain (UK) Desks
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Shelves
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s European Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century Welsh George II Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Sheraton Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cupboards
Oak
20th Century English Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cupboards
Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century British Country Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Secretaires
Antique 1860s European Secretaires
Antique 1820s Irish Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique 1820s British Regency Desks
Leather, Mahogany, 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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