Antique Victorian Camphor
Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
1860s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Leather, Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
1850s Early Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Sandalwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass, Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Bronze
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
1860s Swiss Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Camphor
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Camphor
1880s Indian Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
1850s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
19th Century British Antique Victorian Camphor
1870s Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Other
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
1850s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Teak
1850s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Teak
1890s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Teak
1890s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Teak
1890s English British Colonial Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Camphor
1850s Hong Kong Early Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Cedar
1850s European Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
1870s English Victorian Antique Victorian Camphor
Hardwood
1850s British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
19th Century Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
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Iron
19th Century English Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
19th Century English Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Camphor
Harewood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Victorian Camphor
Pine
1870s Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Brass
20th Century English Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Victorian Camphor
Iron
19th Century English Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Victorian Camphor
Wood
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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