Antique Serpentine Dresser
18th Century French Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
18th Century Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
1870s Victorian Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
18th Century English Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Antique Serpentine Dresser
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
19th Century French Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Serpentine Dresser
Olive, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass, Copper
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Serpentine Dresser
Metal
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Serpentine Dresser
Wood
19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Serpentine Dresser
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Wood, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serpentine Dresser
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
1740s English George III Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Serpentine Dresser
Paint, Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Bronze
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Brass
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Antique Serpentine Dresser
Paint, Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Serpentine Dresser
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Serpentine Dresser
Pine, Paint
19th Century Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mahogany
18th Century Baroque Antique Serpentine Dresser
Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
1780s French French Provincial Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
1910s Scottish Antique Serpentine Dresser
Walnut
1910s Scottish Antique Serpentine Dresser
Oak
1790s American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Dresser
Birch, Maple
1810s Scottish Antique Serpentine Dresser
Mirror, Walnut
1770s American Chippendale Antique Serpentine Dresser
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Serpentine Dresser
Ormolu
Early 18th Century Vietnamese French Provincial Antique Serpentine Dresser
Late 18th Century Vietnamese Victorian Antique Serpentine Dresser
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.
- What is a serpentine dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Serpentine is another word for something that is snakelike or curved. A serpentine dresser features a curved front that visually undulates. This style was very popular in the Rococo period. Shop a collection of Rococo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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