Bleached Oak Trunk
Antique 19th Century Belgian Country Blanket Chests
Metal
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Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Wood
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Oak
Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests
Iron
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Glass, Oak
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Pine
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Oak
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Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Wood, Oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
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Oak
Antique 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 18th Century German Country Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 18th Century German Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century European Rustic Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Gothic Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Gothic Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 1880s French Gothic Desks
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1870s Belgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century European Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Oak
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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.
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