Ornate Cabinet
Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Buffets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm
Early 20th Century American Regency Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Antique 1860s Burmese High Victorian Cabinets
Hardwood
Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Chinese Export Cabinets
Felt, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Buffets
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines
Glass, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s Burmese Edwardian Dry Bars
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Shelves
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sideboards
Padouk
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Desks
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sideboards
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Dressers
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century French Victorian Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Other
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Chrome
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1860s English Jacobean Secretaires
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Sideboards
Hardwood
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Bookcases
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Oak
Antique 1820s English George IV Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Syrian Cabinets
Wood, Bone
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Elm
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Yew
20th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cabinets
Mirror
20th Century English Modern Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Spanish Cabinets
Iron
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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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