Baker Chippendale Cabinet
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Secretaires
Burl
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Buffets
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
20th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Shelves
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
1990s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Dry Bars
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Country Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century East Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale End Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale End Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale End Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Desks
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
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.