Early Rustic Painted Hutch
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden hutch with ornate carved embellishments. This piece features a slightly chippy coat
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Buffets
Glass, Oak
Early Rustic Painted Hutch
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden hutch with ornate carved embellishments. This piece features a slightly chippy coat
Glass, Oak
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H 86.25 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase Hutch Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique Victorian Eastlake drop front secretary desk and bookcase; circa 1880s. Made
Walnut
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H 73 in W 63 in D 19 in
Antique American Eastlake Walnut Breakfront Bookcase/Hutch/Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Eastlake walnut breakfront bookcase/hutch/cabinet, circa 1890. To the center is an
Walnut
B623 Antique Tiger Oak Eastlake Hutch, Buffet, Glass Fronted Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
1890 Solid oak construction Original finish Carved pediment Two glass doors with three shelves Two dovetailed drawers above. Two paneled doors below revealing open space (Missi...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,500
H 85.88 in W 79.13 in D 17.63 in
Vintage Oak Hutch by John Widdicomb from Baker, Knapp and Tubbs Showroom LA.
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
John Widdicomb Hutch or as the Brit’s might call a “dresser” because you dressed your food on it was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan and sold through Baker, Knapp and Tubbs in their L...
Oak
$3,775
H 32.49 in W 66.93 in D 14.45 in
19th Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Three Drawers Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing two drawers over two doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crown molding over a scalloped apron and three shelves. The conforming base with seven drawers with brass bail handles raised on turned legs with lower pot shelf. Block f...
Oak
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 92.5 in W 92.5 in D 26 in
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack has three display shelves above f...
Iron
$12,800
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma ro...
Chrome
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...
Wood, Ivory
Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is surmounted by an oversized plate rack having three shelves and topped with cornice molding....
Pine
Massive Antique 153-Drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet
By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size. Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...
Oak
circa 1920 Art Deco Lighted Oak Display Counter
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...
Glass, Oak
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
Wood
$5,707
H 106.7 in W 57.09 in D 20.08 in
Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Sideboard, Oak, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880. An ornate example of French, Breton cabinetry displaying b...
Oak
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 91.5 in W 62 in D 20 in
Antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier Bar Cupboard Sideboard Hutch Linen Fold
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier, bar back, server, buffet, sideboard or cupboard. Made of oak featuring paneled linen fold designs with fleur de lis finials, reti...
Oak
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Welsh Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, US
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Hutch with Warm Patina This 19th-century French Provincial walnut hutch embodies the rustic refinement of country furniture from southern Franc...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Steelworkers Blueprint Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This massive industrial cabinet was recovered from a decommissioned foundry in Milwaukee, WI. The cabinet housed thousands of blueprints dating back to as early as 1900 - each descri...
Brass
English Grand Library Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large and luxurious 19th century English cabinet, wall unit crafted in mahogany with an architecturally significant design, featuring cornices, paneled doors, campaign brass hardware...
Mahogany
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.