Blue Chest
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Night Stands
Brass
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
1970s Barware
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Dressers
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Night Stands
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Night Stands
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Blazers
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Side Tables
Poplar, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s American Jewelry Boxes
20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Wood
20th Century American Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Danish Louis XV Dressers
Brass
20th Century Mongolian Sideboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Aluminum
20th Century American Dressers
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers
Early 2000s Italian Pullovers
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Mirror, Glass, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
1990s Italian Pullovers
2010s Italian Pullovers
2010s Italian Pullovers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rubelite, Yellow Sapphi...
Early 2000s Portuguese T-Shirts
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coats and Outerwear
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Shirts
21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops
1970s Unknown Maxi Dresses
20th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Iron
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Sterling Silver
2010s Realist Nude Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Baltic Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Bone, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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