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Vintage 1960s Indian Credenzas
Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Night Stands
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Buffets
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Bookcases
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Rosewood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
2010s Romanian Cupboards
Marble
20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scottish Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s English Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic, Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dressers
Plastic, Laminate
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
Vintage 1980s German Cabinets
Formica, Beech
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases
Iron, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1980s German Vitrines
Formica, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
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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.
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