Boston Dresser
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1810s French Empire Dressers
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Dressers
Brass
2010s American Modern Dressers
Oak
2010s American Modern Dressers
Brass
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Wood
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Cherry
Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Satinwood
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Early 20th Century American Federal Bedroom Sets
Brass
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton End Tables
Leather, Mahogany
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Wood
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Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Antique 1820s Biedermeier Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Dressers
Bronze
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Dressers
Kingwood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique 1840s American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1680s English Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Cupboards
Wood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Dressers
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dressers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Dressers
Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Antique 19th Century American Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century French Table Mirrors
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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