Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Early 20th Century American Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mirror, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Maple
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Marble
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut, Burl
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Metal
19th Century Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Carrara Marble, Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Crystal, Metal
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Spruce
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Brass
1750s French Country Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Stone, Brass, Pewter
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Softwood
1950s English Renaissance Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Oak
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Marble
1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Giltwood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Wood
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1870s English Baroque Revival Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Other
1850s Dutch Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Oak
1880s Scottish Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mahogany
1870s Scottish Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mahogany
1880s French Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Marble
1910s Scottish Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Pine
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Pine
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mercury Glass, Walnut
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Walnut
1920s Scottish Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Birch
Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dresser Turned Vanity
Pine
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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