Edwardian Tall Chest
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Oak
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Serving Pieces
Brass
1910s Jackets
1910s Unknown Neckcloths
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Sideboards
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Cabinets
Steel
20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Metal, Steel
20th Century Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Desk Accessories
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Porcelain, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Antique 1860s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Dressers
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century Dressers
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Burl, Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Blanket Chests
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Commodes and Ches...
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Dressers
Early 20th Century Edwardian Vitrines
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Vanities
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Burl
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Coats
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.