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Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Cupboards
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Toys
Wood
Antique 1820s French Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Cupboards
Glass, Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Glass, Maple, Walnut
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Cupboards
Antique 1850s American American Empire Cupboards
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Children's Furniture
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Cabinets
Wood, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Hardwood
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cupboards
Iron
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Cupboards
Wood
Vintage 1910s Country Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak, Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Paint, Poplar
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century French Rustic Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Cupboards
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Cupboards
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British American Classical Cupboards
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Cupboards
Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Jacobean Cupboards
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cupboards
Antique Late 18th Century Romanian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 1840s Romanian Cupboards
Paint, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Cupboards
Paint, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1830s Austrian Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Pine, Paint, Glass
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Early 20th Century Primitive Cupboards
Antique 1850s English Cupboards
Glass, Blown Glass, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Romanian Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Cupboards
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Cabinets
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century Canadian Cupboards
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Primitive Cabinets
Paint, Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.
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