Bombe Dresser
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Wood
Late 20th Century American Baroque Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Olive
Vintage 1910s Dutch Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dressers
Marble, Brass
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Dressers
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Dressers
Beech
Early 2000s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dressers
Wood
Early 20th Century Dressers
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl, Maple
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Marble
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Dressers
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple
20th Century American Dressers
Elm
Antique 19th Century Dutch Vitrines
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Dressers
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Dressers
Wood
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Dressers
Wood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Dressers
Marble
Early 20th Century French Rococo Dressers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Rococo Dressers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dressers
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Dressers
Wood
20th Century Dressers
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Rococo Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
Cherry
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Dressers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Marble, Bronze
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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.
- What is a bombe dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bombe dresser is a type of case good furniture with a specific shape that became popular during the mid 18th century in France. Pieces feature two or more rows of drawers and show off curves along their sides, fronts and bases. Most bombe dressers are low so that you can hang a mirror over top. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bombe dressers.
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