Connecticut Chest
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Pine
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Hardwood
20th Century Asian Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Olive
Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Ceramic
2010s American Dressers
Burlap
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Cherry
Early 20th Century Dressers
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
20th Century Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
2010s American Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses
Pine
2010s American Modern End Tables
Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Paint
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple
Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Pine, Poplar
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Dressers
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...
Cherry, Pine
Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
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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.
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