Unusual Cabinet
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century French Vitrines
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Shelves
Chrome, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Buffets
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Scottish Linen Presses
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Cabinets
Metal
20th Century European Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Shelves
Early 20th Century American Primitive Shelves
Poplar, Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Shelves
Nickel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Modern Sideboards
Marble
Antique 1830s English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Glass, Chestnut, Maple, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Poplar
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century German Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Antique 1860s Sheraton Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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