17th Century Marquetry Chest
Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone
Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 1820s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 17th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1740s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ivory, Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Blanket Chests
Birch
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Yew
Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Palisander, Walnut
2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Straw
20th Century Syrian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Walnut
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2010s Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Trunks and Luggage
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Wool
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests
Wood, Oak
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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Antique Late 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron, Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Secretaires
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables
Olive
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 17th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1680s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1780s Dutch Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century European Charles II Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Baroque Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 17th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Marble
Antique 1690s British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass
Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets
Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Boxes
Walnut, Ivory
Antique 17th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Iron
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 17th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1790s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century Indian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Iron
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Olive, Yew, Sycamore, Ebony, Rosewood, Padouk
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Decorative Boxes
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Turkish Boxes
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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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