Serpentine Dresser Antique
1910s Scottish Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
1910s Scottish Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
18th Century French Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mirror, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
19th Century English Victorian Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Marble
18th Century Italian Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Giltwood, Wood
1870s Victorian Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
18th Century English Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Serpentine Dresser Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
19th Century French Serpentine Dresser Antique
Bronze
1810s Scottish Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mirror, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Bronze
Early 19th Century Serpentine Dresser Antique
Olive, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass, Copper
18th Century English Chippendale Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Dresser Antique
Metal
19th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Dresser Antique
Bronze
Late 19th Century Danish Serpentine Dresser Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Serpentine Dresser Antique
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Wood, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Serpentine Dresser Antique
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
1740s English George III Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Serpentine Dresser Antique
Paint, Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Serpentine Dresser Antique
Paint, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Dresser Antique
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Danish Serpentine Dresser Antique
Wood, Paint
19th Century Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany
18th Century Baroque Serpentine Dresser Antique
Fruitwood, Maple, Olive, Walnut, Burl
1780s French French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Antique
Walnut
1790s American Chippendale Serpentine Dresser Antique
Birch, Maple
1770s American Chippendale Serpentine Dresser Antique
Cherry
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Ormolu
Early 18th Century Vietnamese French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Antique
Late 18th Century Vietnamese Victorian Serpentine Dresser Antique
18th Century and Earlier English George III Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Serpentine Dresser Antique
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Serpentine Dresser Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany
19th Century American Chippendale Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier British Serpentine Dresser Antique
Mahogany
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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.
- What is a serpentine dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Serpentine is another word for something that is snakelike or curved. A serpentine dresser features a curved front that visually undulates. This style was very popular in the Rococo period. Shop a collection of Rococo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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