Antique Chests
19th Century British Regency Antique Chests
Brass
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chests
Marble
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chests
Iron
18th Century Gothic Antique Chests
Oak
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chests
Pine
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chests
Wrought Iron
1760s American Antique Chests
Wood, Pine
Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chests
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests
Iron
Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Chests
Walnut
1780s English Antique Chests
Brass
18th Century English George III Antique Chests
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Antique Chests
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chests
Oak
17th Century French Renaissance Antique Chests
Ash
Early 20th Century Antique Chests
Mahogany
1840s English Campaign Antique Chests
Hardwood
1780s British Antique Chests
Oak
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Chests
Chestnut
19th Century English George III Antique Chests
Elm
Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique Chests
Oak
1880s Antique Chests
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chests
Oak
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Chests
Pine
18th Century Antique Chests
Brass
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Chests
Oak
1860s English Antique Chests
Steel
Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Chests
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Chests
Pine
19th Century Latvian Antique Chests
Pine
Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Antique Chests
Brass
16th Century Antique Chests
Oak
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chests
Walnut
1820s American Antique Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Chests
Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Chests
Brass
19th Century French Antique Chests
Leather, Pine
1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Chests
Birch, Pine
Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Chests
Pine
19th Century Latvian Country Antique Chests
Wood
1860s European Antique Chests
Steel
1830s European Antique Chests
Steel
16th Century French Gothic Antique Chests
Walnut
1860s Romanian Antique Chests
Steel
19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Chests
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Chests
Wood
1830s English Campaign Antique Chests
Teak
18th Century British Antique Chests
Mahogany
1720s English Antique Chests
Brass
19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Chests
Wood
16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Chests
Iron
1830s Romanian Antique Chests
Steel
19th Century Swiss Antique Chests
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chests
Mahogany
1770s English Chippendale Antique Chests
Brass
1870s English Antique Chests
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Antique Chests
Pine
1740s English Antique Chests
Brass
1770s English Antique Chests
Brass
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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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