English Wood Dresser
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Dressers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Dressers
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary English Dressers
Oak, Plywood, Poplar
Antique 18th Century British Dressers
Wood
Antique 1840s English Dressers
Hardwood
Antique 1660s English Dressers
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Dressers
Wood
20th Century British Country Dressers
Pine
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Dressers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Dressers
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dressers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dressers
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dressers
Mahogany
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Louis XV Dressers
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dressers
Mahogany, Oak
2010s Indian Other Dressers
Metal
Antique 1790s English George III Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Antique 1790s George III Dressers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...
Wood
20th Century English Sideboards
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Other Sideboards
Bamboo, Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sideboards
Wood
1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Brass
2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Decorative Boxes
Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
2010s Indian Louis XV Credenzas
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Table Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Table Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Other Console Tables
Metal
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What wood Welsh dressers are made from varies. Many pieces are made of oak. However, artisans also produced them out of pine and other hard and soft woods. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Welsh dressers from some of the world's top sellers.
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