Maple Empire Chest
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Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
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Glass, Mahogany, Maple
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Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century North American Dressers
Leather, Oak
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Brass
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers
Brass
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Silver
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
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Metal, Brass
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Porcelain
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Ash, Glass, Wood
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Mahogany, Oak
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Mahogany
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Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Marble
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Brass
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Tapestry, Velvet
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Cotton
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Maple
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1840s American American Empire Dressers
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Glass, Birdseye Maple
Antique 1830s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birdseye Maple, Maple
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Cherry, Maple
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Birch, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Empire Cabinets
Maple
Late 20th Century Empire Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Maple
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Night Stands
Maple, Walnut
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Brass
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Maple
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Cherry, Maple
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Cherry, Maple
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Glass, Cherry, Birdseye Maple
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Wood
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Marble, Bronze
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Bronze
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Maple
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Mahogany
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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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