Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
19th Century George II Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut, Burl
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gustavian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Onyx
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Pine
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Mahogany
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Maple
1920s American Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Satinwood
18th Century Italian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Rope, Hardwood
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Birch, Burl
1810s Empire Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
1920s French Louis XV Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Kingwood
18th Century Louis XV Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Cherry
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Rosewood, Satinwood, Teak
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
1910s American Modern Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Iron
19th Century William and Mary Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Birch, Walnut
1780s German Neoclassical Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Pine
1780s Danish Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Oak
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
19th Century Georgian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Fruitwood
1820s English Georgian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Oak
19th Century Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Mahogany, Oak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut, Yew
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Marble
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Cherry
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Wood
1780s French French Provincial Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Pine
1920s French Louis XV Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Kingwood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Metal
1890s Italian Louis XV Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Marble, Bronze
18th Century German Baroque Antique Dresser Chest Drawers
Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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