Carved Coffer
Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Elm, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique 19th Century Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Antique 18th Century Norwegian Other Trunks and Luggage
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests
Antique Early 18th Century Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Oak, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Elm
Antique 17th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century Romanian Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Architectural Elements
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Oak, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Elm, Pine
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gothic Blanket Chests
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Indian Doors and Gates
Iron
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Trunks and Luggage
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Other Tables
Wood, Leather, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Revival Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests
Pearwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Blanket Chests
Oak
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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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