$3,824
H 32.09 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Bleached Dutch Oak Bombay Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Burl Veneer, 1820s
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak and decorated
Oak, Walnut
Rare 17th Century Oak Coffer / Trunk / Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Rare 17th century oak coffer / Trunk
Pine
17th Century Dutch Kussenkast
Located in Chicago, IL
craftsmanship of the Baroque period, constructed from oak and ebony with striking architectural details. The
Ebony, Oak
Monumental Minimal 17th century Umbrian Armoire
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A monumental Umbrian or Tuscan Armoire or two part cabinet in beautifully patinated oak. Two
Oak
Painted Dutch Vitine
Located in Arundel, GB
A finely realised, painted, 19th century vitrine. Retaining its original painted finish and gilded moulded detail. Comprising a 2 units, the upper with a single glazed door and 2 she...
Oak
Large 18th Century French Painted Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 18th Century French painted cupboard. Shelved with a wonderful top interior. Comes in two parts, top and bottom, for ease of placement. Circa 1780.
Oak, Paint
Bureau / Secretary In Burl Walnut
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early 18th century burl walnut veneered bureau cabinet. The upper section with swan neck top over
Brass
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary or chest of drawers Switzerland Yew, oak second half of 18th century Dimensions
Oak, Yew
$10,570
H 83.47 in W 46.46 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Inlayed Sideboard or Trumeau by Cornelio Ferrandi, 1964
By Cornelio Ferrandi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
creates a bar cabinet consisting of three sections, favoring a moderately curved line in the base and the
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Holly Hunt for Therien Studio Serpentine Sideboard or Buffet
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Character rich honey-toned oak sideboard or buffet by Holly Hunt for Therien studio workshop
Brass
Large Early 18th Century Buffet Library Louis XIV
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A monumental French early 18th century oak buffet cupboard. Cupboards/Buffets like this were used
Oak
17th century English Two Panel Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 17th century English oak two paneled coffer, the planked flat top over heavily carved stiles
Oak
18th c Italian Carved Cassone with Dragon Decoration and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved cassone, probably in oak, with relief carved scrollwork dragons flanking a
Wrought Iron
C18th century style Swedish painted small commode
Located in London, GB
Great C18th style diminutive size painted Swedish commode it has an undulating bow front with four useful drawers and has been painted over time in a mid blue grey. A nice piece and...
Oak
18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A unique and elegant painted Baroque chest of drawers with a concave front adorned with minimal
Oak
Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
fitted oak interior. Interior with shelf and candle box, complete with secret drawers. Standing on bun
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oak throughout . The varnish is very good with original patina. The brass hardware, including
Brass
German Red Painted 18th Century Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Large Floral Painted 18th Century Commode of German Origin with five drawers made of oak
Oak, Softwood
$2,010Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.55 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Spanish Castilian Solid Wood Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Spanish Baroque chest of drawers in solid wood, featuring three drawers with geometric panelled
Wrought Iron
18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak
Oak
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt bronze applications. On lentil legs. This piece of furniture has been restored. It is ...
Bronze
$6,900
H 66.53 in W 38.58 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 18th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from oak. Features a coffered
Oak
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.