American Carved Dresser 19th
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Mirror, Mahogany
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Pine
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Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers
Walnut
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Oak
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Metal
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Brass
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Marble
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Mahogany
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Oak
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Metal, Brass
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Wood, Pine
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Mirror, Oak
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Glass, Cherry, Mahogany, Burl
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Brass
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Silver Plate
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Ceramic
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Metal, Brass
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Sheepskin, Beech
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Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Dining Room Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fir
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian More Folk Art
Wood, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English Dressers
Ash, Elm, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Dressers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Dressers
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Dressers
Marble
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dressers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Metal
Antique 1880s Eastlake Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Ches...
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Night Stands
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of...
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Glass, Cherry, Birdseye Maple
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Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Welsh George III Dressers
Elm, Oak, Sycamore
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
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Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dressers
Paint, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Empire Commodes and Ch...
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Painted Furniture
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Living Room Sets
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Mahogany
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Walnut
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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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