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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1979 Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Formanova desk by Gianni Moscatelli. Original Formanova tag dated and signed 1979, Italy. Newly refinished in a high gloss Ebony polished finish. Right side of desk has a fl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid 20th Century Lawyers Coffin - Bar Cabinet, with retractable shelf.
Located in New York, NY
Bar Cabinet, in the form of a Lawyer's coffin. The inside storage compartment raises when you open the two top doors to become a serving area.It has a lower shelf for additional sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak 6 drawer Dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak 6 Drawer dresser by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik. The Dresser is very nicely fabricated with high end woodworking. Original labeled with stunning danish wo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Teak
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20thc Step Back Mahogany Dental Cabinet Marble Base w Milk Glass Shelf
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous full sized mahogany dental cabinet with doors up top and a series of graduated drawers all with the original glass drawers. Drawers all work very well. Beveled glass mirror ...
Category
1910s American Industrial Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Cut Glass
American Colonial Solid Maple Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet or sideboard with hutch top
USA, 1960s
Solid maple, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 48.25"W x...
Category
1960s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Sheet Music File Cabinet Chest 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany sheet music or file cabinet chest, circa 1900.
The cabinet having satinwood stringing to the top, below are four sliding drawers with ...
Category
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Bespoke Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Chrome, Lacquered Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel low bookcase made of chrome-plated steel, lacquered blockboard and sliding glass panels, customizable.
Production time: ca. 10 weeks
Category
2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful carved solid mahogany, with original brass ...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Reconstruction Era Oak Wall Shelf, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Oak wall shelf from France, c. 1950s. A piece from the French Reconstruction era, with clean lines and a warm, natural patina. Simple, functional design that reflects the understated...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Rustic European Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This antique cabinet exudes a kind of charm and timeworn character that can only come from centuries of use. Crafted from solid wood, its surface bears the marks of age—weathered t...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase...
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Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened. This desk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Danish Teak Cabinets with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The perfect pair of cabinets for the perfect place. It’s rare to find two compact credenzas of this quality and proportion — most units this size are chests of drawers. No fear, you’...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Monumental Bookcase for Notary Firm
Located in Manzano, IT
Impressive modular bookcase wall, a masterpiece of cabinet making in classic directional style, perfect for Notary Offices, Representative Offices or upscale Libraries.
Prestige ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$23,909 Sale Price
60% Off
Sculpted Oak Italian Sideboard with Travertine Top
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian oak sideboard with travertine top
Sculptural and textured, this oak sideboard stands out for its three-dimensional front surface, composed of a sequence of geometric volumes...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Travertine
$4,542 / item
Large Antique Display Cabinet by Charles F. Biele
Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare large antique display cabinet by Charles F. Biele & Sons, renowned makers of museum-quality vitrines in early 20th-century New York. Features a patina brass metal frame, expan...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Large Antique Glazed Bookcase, English Walnut Library Display Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique glazed bookcase. An English, grand walnut display cabinet with sliding doors, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Of exceptional scale and crafts...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Danish Teak Mid Century Bar Cart or Drinks Trolley in the Style of Dane Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from high-quality Danish teak, this mid-century bar cart or drinks trolley is the perfect addition to any home. Its sleek design and functional features make it easy...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The perfect cabinet for the perfect place. It’s difficult to find a compact credenza, most units with these proportions are chest of drawers. No fear, you have found exactly what you...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Guillerme et Chambron Inspired Brutalist Solid Oak and Iron Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Guillerme et Chambron inspired solid oak sideboard by Sprij Meubelen. This large, high sideboard has two doors concealing two sizable storage spaces above two pull-out lo...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Joe Colombo
Boby
Trolley Size M with 4 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an extraordinary credenza cabinet or sideboard designed by Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence. This Beautiful piece showcases Spence's exceptional talent and reflects his uniq...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 19th Century French Oak Bassette, Small Armoire, Buffet D
appui
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the town of Bazoches in the Le Perche region of Normandy, France, this hand carved oak bassette or petite armoire from the early 19th century is detailed with inlaid exotic woods depicting vines, leaves and stars. Its two paneled doors on iron fiche hinges feature ornate iron escutcheons. The doors open to reveal two interior shelves. Standing on sturdy cabriole legs, this piece displays hand pegged construction both at the joinery...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Double Corner Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Floorstanding Double Corner Cabinet, Or Double Corner Cupboard, The Step Moulded Cornice Over Very Elegant Astragal...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Side Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood inlaid side cabinet having a fantastic quality rosewood inlaid back with five bevelled edge mirrors,...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet with 5 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This 2-piece standing storage unit contains 5 slide pull drawers below a ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages.
It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used are typical Gothic ornaments such as trefoil, mouchette, and trace.
This diminutive chest was probably made in the 15th century Netherlands. It has the typical construction of very early European furniture as is also seen on the German Stollentruhe.
The chest has only a small lid with forged hinges...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
$10,520 Sale Price
41% Off
Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s
Product details
Rattan bindings
With shelf, drawers, and doors
Dimensions: 89,5 L x 200 H x 32 P cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$4,686 / set
Rare Antique 19th century Dutch warm honey color classic Cylinder Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a magnificent antique cylinder desk crafted in the heart of the Netherlands during the mid-19th century, around 1850. This meti...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
$7,507 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Pine Large Black Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large black pine chest of five drawers with dentil molding and carved fluted details along top narrow drawer.
Note the half column accents capped with decorative brass ends that add ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century wide Danish Modern Rosewood Dresser Wardrobe 12-Drawer Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall Rosewood dresser wardrobe 6-drawer on left and 6 drawers on the right behind cabinet door. Clean inside and out all drawers slide smooth. Made in Denmark. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
$1,725 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet.
A fantastic example in original con...
Category
18th Century English Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Large Italian Walnut Sideboard by Ammannati
Vitelli for Catalano, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Walnut Sideboard by Titina Ammannati
Giampiero Vitelli for Catalano, 1970s
Architectural Italian walnut sideboard designed by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli fo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase by Hundevad
Co, 1960s
By Hundevad
Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase
Danish bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co.
The brand sticker can be found on the back. However, a Hundevad bookcase c...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Calvin "Linear Group" Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet 8-Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Calvin Furniture, this piece was designed by American legend Paul McCobb. Out of the thousands of documented designs by McCobb, this line is, in our opinion, one of the best....
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Sideboard With Resin Base
Wood Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This design features a base inspired by the organic forms found in nature, characterized by bold lines and graceful curves, resulting in an appealing visual composition. The base is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Resin, Wood, Lacquer
$15,549 / item
Danish Modern Tambour Doors Teak
Iron Small Credenza Record Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Teak tambour door small credenza, with solid iron base by FB Mobler, refinished nice solid pipe iron base and shelf refinished great for records TV Stereo .
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo Modern Oak Sideboard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo® Modern Oak Sideboard
This Suelo Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished...
Category
2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
$4,000 / item
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote***
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920.
Measures - 32"H x 13.5"W x 10.5"D . ...
Category
20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Modernist Mahogany and Brass Bar Cabinet by Longato Arredamenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mahogany highboy bar cabinet with highly stylized anodized aluminum pulls and solid lacquered brass sabots by Longato Arredamenti of Padova (circa 1960s, Italy).
Jonathan de ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Carved Mahogany Double Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique American Empire or Victorian bookcase cabinet
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Mahogany, with carved columns and lion paw feet, and glass...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling. The cerused finish is accented with a celadon green. It is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Florentine carved cream painted parcel gilt slant-top desk bureau with nicely aged dark warm distressed patina over the whole!
Crafted in Florence, Italy, circa pre-1940, executed...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
L.
J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period large executive writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1910
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
A Rare George III Period Mahogany Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful George III Period Mahogany Cabinet of Small Proportions and Outstanding Colour.
This rare mahogany cabinet, distinguished by its double tambour doors, is a most unusual ...
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1770s British George III Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Winston Server designed by Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Winston server stands as a testament to the extraordinary influence of Franca Helg, the revered Italian designer and architect whose collaboration with Franco Albini from 1945 to...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$8,607 / item
Otto Schulz for Boet Rare Cabinet in Sage Velvet, Birch, and Brass Nails
By Otto Schulz 1, Boet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Schulz for Boet, cabinet, velvet, brass, birch, fossil marble, Sweden, 1920s/1930s
Otto Schulz (1882–1970), founder of the Gothenburg-based interior design company Boet, occupi...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Modernist Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with original macassar ebony veneered sm...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass shelves and lovely bakelite handles all sat on superb double circular feet. In gre...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
Old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers. The top drawer has an additional compartment. There's also a brass ruler on the top. Completely original and in very good cond...
Category
1920s British Edwardian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955
Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed of two separate units.
The larger one is a wall unit characterized at the top ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
1995 Biedermeier Style Thomasville Grand Classics Line Breakfront China Hutch
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage 1995 Biedermeier Neoclassic Revival Empire Style Thomasville Grand Classics 2-piece lighted breakfront China hutch comprised of a burled maple & black frame, brass ...
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1990s American Biedermeier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Dutch Empire Style 19th Century Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Dutch Empire style chest crafted from mahogany and ebonized wood, made during the 1800s. This impressive case piece has six drawers, sharing a key between them for working loc...
Category
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique German Pine Locking Pie or Larder Cabinet
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, rustic antique pine larder or pie cabinet cupboard that dates from the late 1800s in Germany. These cabinets were used in kitchens throughout eastern Europe, for food st...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Tin
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680.
Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice ...
Category
1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Regency Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A Regency inlaid mahogany sideboard, circa 1820.
Exceptional greek key and conch shell inlay.
59 ¼ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 36 ½ inches tall at backsplash;
33 inches tall...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs
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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