19th Century Cedar Chest
Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Twig, Cedar
Antique 1830s George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique 1840s Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Trunks and L...
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century Pakistani Sideboards
Cedar
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage
Silver, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Cedar
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests
Oak, Cedar
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Cedar
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Adam Style Blanket Chests
Cedar
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Furniture
Antique 19th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Cedar
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Antique 19th Century Japanese Stairs
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Cypress
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Copper
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Trunks and Luggage
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Trunks and Luggage
Coral, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Shelves
Rosewood, Satinwood, Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Blanket Chests
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar, Pine
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests
Cedar
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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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