Victorian Breakfront
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1860s Northern Irish Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Paint, Amboyna
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Console Tables
Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1870s English Victorian Furniture
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 1860s European Victorian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Late 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Antique 1860s British Victorian Bookcases
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
20th Century English Bookcases
Burl, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Antique 1880s English Victorian Credenzas
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 1860s Scottish Cabinets
Satinwood
Antique 1880s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Bookcases
Oak
Antique 1840s English Cabinets
2010s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas
Lacquer
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Victorian Credenzas
Marble
Antique 1860s Victorian Bookcases
Antique 1880s Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Bookcases
20th Century English Bookcases
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
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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.








