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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Rosewood
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Brass
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Oak
Antique 1890s English Sideboards
Pine
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Wood
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Wood
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Mirror, Walnut, Wood
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Mirror, Birch
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Wood
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Wood
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Oak
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Brass, Metal
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Campaign End Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Fabric
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Sheepskin, Beech
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Brass
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Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique 1830s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
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Plastic
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Lacquer
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Marble
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Lacquer
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Mahogany
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Brass
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Marble
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Brass
Early 20th Century British Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
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Teak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Brass
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Brass
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Birch
Vintage 1940s French Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Maple, Ash
Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Metal
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Brass, Ormolu
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Birch
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Birch
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Birch
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Walnut, Amboyna
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Cherry
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Oak
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Tulipwood
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Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Desks
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Walnut
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Pine
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Brass
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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.
- What is a bank of drawers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
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