Inset Cabinets
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bookcases
Walnut, Cut Glass
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Mirror
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Chinese Sideboards
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Desks
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
2010s North American Campaign Desks
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Burl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Cabinets
Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stone, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass
Antique 1830s French Cabinets
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Campaign Desks
Brass
2010s North American Campaign Desks
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Kingwood
Antique 1860s English Cabinets
Brass
1990s Japanese Modern Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Gold, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s Portuguese Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1830s English Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1870s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1710s Belgian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Antique 1860s German Cabinets
Brass
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Wood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- What is an inset cabinet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
An inset cabinet has doors, shelves and drawers that fit inside the face frame openings, with minimal gaps between the components.
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