$1,350
H 51.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Amerasia” Style Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Elm
Sold
H 32.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
Kent Coffey Amerasia Chinoiserie Black Buffet Sideboard Credenza Console Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Kent Coffey Amerasia collection black lacquered sideboard / buffet / credenza
Hardwood, Lacquer
Kent Coffey Modern Ming Style Amerasia Brass & Walnut Credenza / Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A versatile piece! From media storage to dining to bedroom, this Kent Coffey credenza is a winner
Brass
A Kent Coffey "Amerasia" line chest of drawers /sideboard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A newly lacquered creamy white nine drawer chest with nickel plated pulls by Kent Coffey. Circa
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Teak
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$3,195
H 31.25 in W 64 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Walnut
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
Walnut
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese Antique Year: 1890’s $2,250 ...
Iron
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
Brass
$4,800
H 51 in W 42 in D 19 in
Mid Century Walnut 2 Doors Compartment 7 Drawer High Boy Chest Dresser MINT!
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Walnut 2 Doors Compartment 7 Drawer High Boy Chest Dresser MINT!
Walnut
Mid Century MODERN Walnut DRESSER / Highboy, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser / Highboy, c. 1960's. This solid dresser offers a ton of storage space over four deep and spacious drawers. Lovely woodgrains with decorative detai...
Wood
$2,800Sale Price|49% Off
H 68.75 in W 42.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful cabinet is constructed with single-board, matching rosewood door panels cut from the sam...
Wood
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Italian Baroque Year: 1890s $2,2...
Iron
$10,340
H 41.34 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Set 12 Vintage Regency Revival Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage set of twelve Regency Revival burr walnut dining chairs that comprises ten side chairs and two armchairs. They are made of solid walnut with fabulous mar...
Walnut
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.