Kitchen Dresser Base
Antique 1880s Victorian Dressers
Pine
Early 20th Century British Country Serving Tables
Pine
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Dressers
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Dressers
Pine
Mid-20th Century Country Dressers
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique 1790s British Georgian Dressers
Elm, Oak, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Dressers
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Cupboards
Pine
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Tea Sets
Brass
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Terracotta
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dressers
Oak, Pine
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Pottery
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Blown Glass
20th Century English Sideboards
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sideboards
Oak
Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Tableware
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Cupboards
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Buffets
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sideboards
Brass
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets
Brass
20th Century English Tudor Cupboards
Oak
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Cupboards
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Sideboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jars
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century German Country Cupboards
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Cabinets
Concrete
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Jars
Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars
Pottery
2010s American Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1770s Baroque Cabinets
Wood
Antique 1750s German Baroque Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Cabinets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cabinets
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Cabinets
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century European Cupboards
Pine
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A kitchen dresser is also known as a Welsh dresser. It's a wooden cabinet with drawers and cupboards on the bottom. On the top, there are shelves for displaying tableware and sometimes a sideboard. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary kitchen dressers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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