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Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Cabinets
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Lucite, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Formica, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Walnut, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mirror, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
20th Century Desks
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Mirror
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Lucite, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Lucite
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Lucite, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Lucite, Amboyna
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Night Stands
20th Century Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Lacquer, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lucite
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Chrome
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s French Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century American Cabinets
Nickel
20th Century American Cabinets
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass, Gold Leaf
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Traditional knobs and metal bars are the most popular kitchen cabinet pulls. They’re timeless and easily customizable.
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