French Restoration Dresser
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Dressers
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dressers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dressers
Lacquer
Antique 1820s French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Candlesticks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bottles
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Crystal, Gold Leaf
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Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Game Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks
Stainless Steel
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Vanities
Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plywood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vanities
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Vanities
Metal
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dressers
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Dressers
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dressers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Dressers
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Tulipwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dressers
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Antique 1850s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Shelves
Oak
20th Century French Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1930s European Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Credenzas
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Vases
Opaline Glass
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1840s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 17th Century English Medieval Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Country Sideboards
Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1810s French Empire Dressers
Brass
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Dressers
Walnut
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Dressers
Marble
Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Dressers
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dressers
Marble
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers
Milk Glass, Lacquer
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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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