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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Vintage 1950s American Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wenge
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets
Spruce, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Elm, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Chrome
Antique 1790s British George III Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1830s French French Provincial Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Cupboards
Birch
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Optical Glass, Reeded Glass, Pine, Plywood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Cabinets
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Lacquer, Stained Glass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Cabinets
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1960s German Cabinets
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
20th Century American Cabinets
Marble
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Oak
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves
Chrome
Antique 1730s Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Italian Empire Cabinets
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birch, Walnut
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Travertine, Silver
Late 20th Century English Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Bakelite, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vitrines
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Boxwood
Antique 1880s Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Danish 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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