Italian Antique Chest
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Wood, Paint
Early 1800s Italian Rustic Italian Antique Chest
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
1760s Italian Baroque Italian Antique Chest
Fruitwood, Walnut
1850s Italian Italian Antique Chest
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut, Ebony
1920s Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
1910s Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Country Italian Antique Chest
Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
1910s Spanish Italian Antique Chest
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Marble
Late 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Chest
Kingwood, Walnut
1890s Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Marble, Bronze
17th Century Italian Rustic Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Chest
Wood, Lacquer
1740s Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Elm, Pine
1830s Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Italian Antique Chest
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Italian Antique Chest
Mirror
Mid-18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Italian Antique Chest
Wood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Italian Antique Chest
Wood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Italian Antique Chest
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Antique Chest
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Italian Antique Chest
Wood
19th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Italian Antique Chest
Cherry, Spruce, Nutwood, Maple, Fruitwood, Ebony
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
18th Century Italian Italian Antique Chest
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Chest
Burl
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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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
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