Distressed Credenza
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Hardwood, Paint
2010s Italian Primitive Credenzas
Iron
Mid-20th Century Other Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Poplar
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
2010s Italian Louis XIV Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Iron
2010s Italian Baroque Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Composition
Late 20th Century Campaign Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Credenzas
Glass, Wood
2010s American Modern Credenzas
Metal
Early 2000s American Georgian Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Credenzas
Marble
Late 20th Century Rustic Credenzas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Credenzas
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Brass
Vintage 1970s American International Style Buffets
Paint
2010s Italian Baroque Sideboards
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Buffets
Wood, Lacquer
1990s American Baroque Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Poplar, Hardwood
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Dressers
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Country Sideboards
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Mounted Objects
Lucite, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps
Stoneware
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Terracotta
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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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