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Beautiful bronze acorn finials.
Vintage 1950s French Shelves
Antique 19th Century Italian Cupboards
Metal
Vintage 1940s Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century French Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Travertine
Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Ceramic, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George II Sideboards
Oak
Antique 1870s European Victorian Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Central Asian Modern Cabinets
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century American Sideboards
Antique 19th Century Desks
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Wood
20th Century American Desks
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Swedish Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Walnut, Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Copper
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Buffets
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Country Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Marble
20th Century American Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Country Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Cabinets
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards
Early 20th Century American Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Mexican Secretaires
Wood
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dressers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Fabric, Teak
Antique Early 1700s French Blanket Chests
20th Century Danish Wardrobes and Armoires
20th Century American Sideboards
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Danish Credenzas
Steel
Antique 18th Century Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks
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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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