French Empire Credenza
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Credenzas
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1890s French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Bronze
20th Century French Regency Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Granite, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Wood, Pine, Paint
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Hardwood
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Marble
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Oak
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Wood
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
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Oak
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Linen
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Walnut
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Fruitwood
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Oak
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Metal
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Rosewood
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Spruce
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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century European Empire Credenzas
Vintage 1960s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Buffets
Iron
Antique 1890s Cabinets
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s French Empire Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Empire Credenzas
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Empire Credenzas
Burl
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Credenzas
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Credenzas
Bronze
1990s American Neoclassical Credenzas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Credenzas
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Credenzas
Marble
Antique 1880s Credenzas
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Credenzas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Credenzas
Brass
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Antique 1810s French Empire Sideboards
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas
Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Marble
Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas
Mid-20th Century American Empire Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Empire Obelisks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Sideboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Empire Credenzas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Credenzas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Credenzas
Oak
Antique 1890s French Empire Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Empire Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Empire Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Buffets
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Empire Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Empire Credenzas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
Chestnut
Vintage 1940s French Empire Revival Buffets
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Night Stands
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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