Italian Cassone
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood
Antique 1670s Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique 1830s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique Early 1700s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1780s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood
Antique 1830s Italian Dressers
Wood, Fir
Antique 18th Century Italian Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Cedar
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches
Antique 19th Century Italian Boxes
Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Walnut, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Antique 17th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Antique 1760s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Cupboards
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Early 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Console Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Walnut, Pine
Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique Early 1600s Italian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint, Gesso
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
- 1
Italian Cassone For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Italian Cassone?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A cassone is a multifunctional piece of furniture that emerged during the Italian Renaissance. With its low boxy shape and sturdy construction, the piece worked as a bench. It also doubled as a storage chest. Unmarried Italian women often used them as marriage chests to hold household items they would one day use in their new homes. On 1stDibs, find a range of cassone chests.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.