Tortoiseshell Cabinets
Vintage 1940s Cabinets
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets
Metal
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Crystal, Brass
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Lucite
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique 1860s British Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Dressers
Iron
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Buffets
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Country Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks
Other
Antique 18th Century Sideboards
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Antique 19th Century Turkish Shelves
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Ivory
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Italian Other Dry Bars
Metal
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets
Bone, Ebony
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Desks
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Bronze, Other
Early 20th Century Bookcases
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Country Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 17th Century Spanish Louis XIII Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine, Bone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets
Amboyna
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Cabinets
Ivory
Antique 17th Century Belgian Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cabinets
Ebony, Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Kingwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Vitrines
Antique 1730s Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Ebony
Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
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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.
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