Small Painted French Chest
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...
Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Resin, Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Cabinets
Pine
20th Century French Victorian Night Stands
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
20th Century French Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century French Mounted Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century French Other Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Tôle
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Carrara Marble, Metal
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 1830s French Empire Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Fabric, Wood, String
Early 20th Century Danish Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Plaster
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1960s English Romantic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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