Butlers Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1810s English Sheraton Bookcases
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European George IV Shelves
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Desks
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Dry Bars
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century European Secretaires
Wood
20th Century American Federal Secretaires
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Night Stands
Softwood
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century British Buffets
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Marble
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires
Oak
Early 20th Century Adam Style Bookcases
Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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