Empire Antique Dresser
Early 20th Century American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood
1850s American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
Early 1900s American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
Late 19th Century American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mirror, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood, Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
Late 19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Empire Antique Dresser
Leather, Oak
19th Century Italian Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
1880s French Napoleon III Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
1880s Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
1820s Italian Charles X Empire Antique Dresser
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood
19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
1780s French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Brass, Bronze
1810s Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood, Rosewood
1920s French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Oak, Glass
Early 1900s American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Rosewood
Late 18th Century German Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
1880s European Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Pine
Early 19th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany, Burl
Early 20th Century American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood
19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Dresser
Metal
1820s French Restauration Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Empire Antique Dresser
Brass
19th Century English Campaign Empire Antique Dresser
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
1890s French Renaissance Revival Empire Antique Dresser
Marble
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Empire Antique Dresser
Carrara Marble, Brass
1880s French Empire Antique Dresser
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
19th Century Empire Antique Dresser
Oil, Panel
18th Century French Empire Antique Dresser
Wood, Paint, Canvas
1860s French Renaissance Empire Antique Dresser
Enamel, Bronze
17th Century Italian Classical Roman Empire Antique Dresser
Stone, Marble
19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Wood
1840s American American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Maple
Early 19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century German Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Oak
19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Late 19th Century American Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Empire Antique Dresser
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Empire Antique Dresser
Walnut
1880s European Empire Antique Dresser
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Empire Antique Dresser
Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Empire Antique Dresser
Mahogany
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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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