Continental Cabinet
20th Century European Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Cabinets
Wood, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century European Rustic Cabinets
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Cabinets
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 1760s American Empire Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Boxwood, Ebony, Sycamore
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Glass, Pine
Antique 18th Century Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Cabinets
Silver, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Metal
20th Century European Baroque Revival Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Unknown Vitrines
Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century European Cabinets
Glass, Fruitwood, Paper
Vintage 1920s European Rococo Revival Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
Antique 18th Century European Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Vitrines
Wood, Amboyna
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1740s English George II Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Desks
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bookcases
Pine, Birch
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Bookcases
Oak, Horn
Antique Early 19th Century French Dressers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany, Mirror
Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Antique 1840s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Mid-20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Rosewood, Pine
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Cupboards
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Baroque Cabinets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century German Rustic Bookcases
Horn, Animal Skin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1850s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Twig
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
Antique 1860s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century European Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Pewter, Brass
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Oak
Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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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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