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20th Century American Federal Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Carts and Bar Carts
Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Country Cabinets
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1910s English Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Night Stands
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Marble
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Carts and Bar Carts
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks
Wood
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Vintage 1970s North American Campaign Console Tables
Walnut
1990s Georgian Buffets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Buffets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Buffets
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lowboys
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Buffets
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Console Tables
Stone
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.