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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Ceramics
Stone
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Night Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s British Corner Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bookcases
Macassar, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Indian Art Deco Night Stands
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Iron
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Antique Late 19th Century West Asian Moorish Corner Cupboards
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Cupboards
Formica, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Cupboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1920s English Shelves
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1840s British Sideboards
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Buffets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Metal
Vintage 1980s North American Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Sets
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Chrome
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards
Antique 1890s Irish Country Shelves
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Buffets
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Rosewood
Antique 1860s English Cupboards
Antique 19th Century English Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scottish Bookcases
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Other
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Scottish Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) George III Sideboards
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Cement
Antique 1860s American Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Side Tables
Marble
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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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