Italian Cassettone
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood, Fir
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Dressers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Furniture
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Dressers
Nutwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Dressers
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
2010s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Fir
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Cabinets
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Porcelain
Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Dressers
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Dressers
Pine
Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Dressers
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Rocking Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Dressers
Pine
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Walnut, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood, Kingwood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Dressers
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XIV Dressers
Other
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Dressers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Furniture
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Wood
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1720s Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nutwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Fruitwood, Burl, Olive, Nutwood, Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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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.
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