Cathedral Cabinet
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1980s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Glass, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Cabinets
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Other Bookcases
Stained Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Wood
Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
2010s American Modern Dressers
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Cabinets
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Cabinets
Composition
Early 20th Century Gothic Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Credenzas
Composition
2010s Dutch Other Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Bookcases
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Cabinets
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Walnut
2010s American Brutalist Cabinets
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Models and Miniatures
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Sideboards
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Regency Secretaires
Mahogany
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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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