$3,150
H 30.25 in W 78 in D 19 in
Thomasville Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie twelve-drawer long dresser or credenza
Brass
Asian Inspired Small Credenza by Thomasville for Huntley
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian inspired small credenza with two front cabinet doors complete with brass pulls and accents
Leather
Sold
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
Thomasville Hollywood Regency Long Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie long dresser or credenza By
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 76 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By Thomasville, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer long dresser or credenza In the manner of T.H
Walnut, Burl
$2,965
H 29.88 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Lane Furniture Hollywood Regency Campaign Yew Wood Long Dresser or Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style dresser or credenza By Lane Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous yew wood, with original brass hardware. Measure...
Brass
$3,995
H 32.38 in W 72 in D 19 in
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By John Stuart for Mount Airy, "Casalinda Collection" USA, 1960s Walnut, with original brass teardrop drawer pulls...
Brass
$7,800
H 32 in W 78 in D 20 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass & Burled Elm Credenza or Dresser
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted cabinet circa 1970s produced by Mastercraft. This very uncommon model features beautiful patinated brass on burled elm wood. Attributed to William Doezema. Very well...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 84 in D 20 in
Wonderful Mastercraft Burled Walnut and Brass Credenza Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Mastercraft burled walnut and brass credenza. This piece screams quality and old world craftsmanship with bold brass pulls and oversized cylindrical legs. We love the dark ...
Brass
Classic Blue Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dresser embodies timeless elegance with its refined proportions and thoughtful details. The distressed blue painted finish creates an elegant, clean canvas that highlights its archit...
Wood
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.