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Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Marble
2010s South African Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Dressers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dressers
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers
Bronze
20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Birch
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires
Rosewood
Antique 1850s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Buffets
Wood
Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Ash, Ebony
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Early 2000s American Paintings
Acrylic
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Brass
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Screen, Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Spelter
2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets
Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
20th Century French Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Copper
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
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Antique 19th Century English Dressers
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century British Dressers
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Dressers
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Dressers
Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dressers
Burl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Dressers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Dressers
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Dressers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Console Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Walnut
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Wood
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Paper, Screen
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1850s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Secretaires
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Dressers
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1940s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...
Walnut
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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