Shabby Chic Cabinet
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Fir
1990s Unknown French Provincial Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1910s Portuguese Baroque Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Dressers
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Hardwood
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Silver Plate, Bronze
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Hardwood
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Birch
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1980s Dressers
Antique 1870s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
20th Century American Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Iron
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror
Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vanities
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Country Buffets
Early 20th Century Hungarian Vitrines
Pine, Glass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Vitrines
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Country Dressers
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Louis XV Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Cabinets
Late 20th Century English Sideboards
Mahogany
20th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
1990s Unknown Country Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary French Rococo Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bookcases
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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