Camphor Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Antique 1860s English Victorian Secretaires
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Wood
20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Antique Mid-19th Century British Campaign Desks
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Vintage 1950s English Dressers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Other
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Secretaires
Amboyna
Early 20th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
Antique 1840s European Secretaires
Antique 19th Century Chinese Night Stands
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Cupboards
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1880s Furniture
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Chinese Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Campaign Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Blanket Chests
Brass, Other
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests
Brass
Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1870s Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Colonial Blanket Chests
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.
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