American Federal Cabinet
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Federal Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Maple
Mid-20th Century North American Federal Buffets
Brass
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Poplar
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Federal Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1830s American Federal Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Poplar, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s North American Federal Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Commodes and Chests of...
Walnut, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Sideboards
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Sideboards
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Dry Bars
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
the most expensive woods available, shallow depth,
slightly shorter than normal length, tastefully restrained inlay,...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Iron
hardware. The finish is quite old but pleasing.
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...
Maple
Great proportions and a little smaller size than usual. The tiger maple doesn't get much more highly figured...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Ivory
Antique Late 18th Century American Country Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Maple
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Mahogany, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Maple, Pine
Antique Early 1800s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Apothecary Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.








