Distressed Cabinet
20th Century Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Cabinets
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets
Metal
2010s Canadian Bohemian Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Wenge
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Country Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Baroque Cabinets
Wood, Paint
2010s American Organic Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Glass, Fabric, Mirror, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Fabric, Glass, Mirror, Paint
Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Cupboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century North American American Colonial Cupboards
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Wood, Elm, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Paint, Fabric, Glass
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Country Buffets
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Rustic Dressers
Pine
Late 20th Century American Industrial Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Cupboards
Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
1990s Swedish Louis XVI Cabinets
Paint
Antique 19th Century Gustavian Cabinets
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Buffets
Wood
20th Century American Primitive Shelves
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1990s American Rustic Sideboards
Oak, Paint
Antique 1890s French Rustic Cabinets
Glass, Sycamore, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Industrial Dressers
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century American Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Paint
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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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