Carved Coffer
Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Lacquer
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique 17th Century English James II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests
Iron
Vintage 1950s European Gothic Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Sideboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Tables
Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century British Blanket Chests
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Antique 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Antique 1790s European Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Doors and Gates
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Jacobean Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1610s English Charles II Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sculptures
Antique 1780s Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 17th Century English James II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique 17th Century English Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1670s Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets
Elm
Antique 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century Belgian Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Blanket Chests
Walnut
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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.
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