Henredon Highboy
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Dressers
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American Anglo-Japanese Lowboys
Brass
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Late 20th Century North American Campaign Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
20th Century American American Colonial Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Colombian American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
1990s Colombian American Empire Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s North American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dressers
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Regency Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dressers
Wood
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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.