Henredon Furniture Bachelor Chests
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands
Ash, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
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Marble, Travertine
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Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Brass
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel, Iron
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Night Stands
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
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Vintage 1980s North American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Ash
Vintage 1960s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Silver, Nickel
1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Night Stands
Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash, Olive, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s Georgian Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dressers
Ash, Ebony, Macassar, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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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.