Blue Chest
Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mother-of-Pearl, Ash, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Softwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of ...
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1870s Scandinavian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Vintage 1940s Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
20th Century American Painted Furniture
Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Birch
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Dressers
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Night Stands
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Dressers
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
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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.
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