Glass Fronted Drawers
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets
Metal
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Ebony
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century British Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1910s American Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Opaline Glass, Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Mirror
2010s American Vanities
Glass
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Maple
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Apothecary Cabinets
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Cabinets
Masonite, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Buffets
Oak
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Iron
2010s French Modern Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Spanish Buffets
Burl, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cabinets
Vintage 1930s Italian Sideboards
Early 20th Century British Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Rosewood
20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
2010s Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Cupboards
Mid-20th Century English Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Apothecary Cabinets
Zinc
20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
20th Century English Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s British Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Vitrines
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1940s British Shelves
Oak
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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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