Midcentury Modern Small Chest
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lucite, Wood, Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Beech, Plywood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
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.