Small Wood Display Cases
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel, Copper, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Cut Steel, Brass, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel, Copper
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Antique 1890s European Cabinets
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Vitrines
Walnut
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Empire Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Cut Steel, Brass, Metal, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines
Cut Steel, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Cabinets
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bookcases
Wood, Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Vitrines
Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrines
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Brass
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1880s English Corner Cupboards
Wood
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabi...
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves
Brass
2010s Italian Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Cupboards
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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