Retro Dressing Case
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Dressing Case
Wood
1960s Swedish Retro Dressing Case
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Teak
1950s Italian Retro Dressing Case
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Maple
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Palisander
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Maple
1960s French French Provincial Retro Dressing Case
Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Dressing Case
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Walnut
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Empire Retro Dressing Case
Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Glass, Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Dressing Case
Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Dressing Case
Steel
1960s Retro Dressing Case
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Dressing Case
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Agate, Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dressing Case
Wood
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Dressing Case
Wood
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Glass, Teak
1960s French French Provincial Retro Dressing Case
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Dressing Case
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Walnut
1960s Danish Retro Dressing Case
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Resin
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Glass, Ebony, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Dressing Case
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
Late 20th Century Retro Dressing Case
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dressing Case
Leather, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Metal
1980s English Empire Retro Dressing Case
Mahogany, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dressing Case
Rosewood
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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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