Pair French Empire Chests
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Granite, Metal, Brass
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Stone, Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 1860s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1830s French Empire Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Empire Night Stands
Marble
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Metal
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Brass
Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s French Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Regency Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Animal Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 1860s English Empire Barware
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze, Metal, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Tôle
2010s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
2010s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
2010s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1930s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets
20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Stone, Metal, Ormolu, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Stone, Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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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.
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