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Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
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Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Night Stands
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Cabinets
Burl, Glass, Mirror, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cabinets
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage 1940s English Tudor Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Country Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Other Apothecary Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vitrines
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century American Rustic Secretaires
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze, Ormolu
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Brass, Chrome
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
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Brass, Metal
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Yew
Early 20th Century Czech International Style Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1920s Belgian Other Sideboards
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Vitrines
Glass, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Antique 19th Century Spanish Shelves
Wood
20th Century Asian Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Cabinets
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique 19th Century English Magazine Racks and Stands
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Coat Racks and Stands
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Cupboards
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Sideboards
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Oak, Paint
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Oak
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Beech
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Marble
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Cabinets
Marble
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Cupboards
Oak
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Mahogany
Antique 1790s French Directoire Buffets
Brass
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Brass
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Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century Victorian Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Shelves
Pine
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
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Brass, Chrome
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Iron
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Cupboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders
Mahogany
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Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Oak, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century European Cupboards
Pine
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Mahogany
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Pine
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Glass
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Cherry, Glass
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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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A tall narrow dresser is also likely called a chest of drawers. Standard chests of drawers are tall and narrow. So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Find dressers and chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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