Italian Armadio
Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Maple
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Damask, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Leather, Mirror, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s Italian Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood, Fir
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood, Fir
Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
Antique 1830s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Fir
Antique 1750s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1770s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Fir
Antique 17th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood, Fir
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Bookcases
Pine, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
Antique 1760s Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1810s Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 1860s Italian Baroque Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Poplar
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Nutwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Fabric, Pearwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Formica, 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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