Butler Chest
Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Secretaires
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
1990s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Serving Pieces
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks
Wood
20th Century Tableware
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Yew
20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Yew
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Elizabethan Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 1750s French French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
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20th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany, Baize
Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Dressers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Empire Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Center Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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Antique Early 1800s English More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Beaux Arts Cabinets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Bronze
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s Scottish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Fruitwood
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fir
20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fir
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fir
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1750s Welsh George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Yew
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Secretaires
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Brass
20th Century English Regency Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Georgian Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Antique 1820s English Cabinets
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1820s English Wine Coolers
Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Bone, Glass, Mahogany, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Blanket Chests
Oak
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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