Hand Painted Tall Cabinet
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine, Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Bookcases
Wrought Iron
20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1920s Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bookcases
Wire
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XIV Sideboards
Birch, Fir
Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XV Dressers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Metal, Iron
20th Century English Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Blanket Chests
Poplar
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
1990s North American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Furniture
Wood
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Bookcases
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Gold, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ash
20th Century American Cabinets
Satinwood, Satin
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s American Country Cupboards
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century European Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Paint, Wood
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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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