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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Cedar
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s Desks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swiss Secretaires
Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines
Glass, Mirror, Palisander
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Faux Leather, Maple, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Desks
Teak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Birch, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Toys
Composition
20th Century Dry Bars
Vintage 1930s Unknown Secretaires
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks
Maple, Teak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak, Maple
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Maple, Teak
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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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