Drop Front Chest
Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Antiquities
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1770s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Olive
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1660s English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1840s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Blanket Chests
Wood
20th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Blanket Chests
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests
Teak
Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Blanket Chests
Oak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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