English Art Deco Chest
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pewter
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Bronze, Iron
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sheet Metal, Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1930s British Bedroom Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Brass
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Country Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech, Lacquer, Walnut, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Buffets
Macassar, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...
Hardwood
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Tableware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bakelite, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Blanket Chests
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1930s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Macassar
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Furniture
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Furniture
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Blanket Chests
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cupboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Macassar, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Macassar, Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Furniture
Walnut
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Buffets
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dressers
Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Marble, Nickel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1940s Sheraton Dressers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
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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.