Dovetailed Chest
Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Rustic Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Blanket Chests
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American American Empire Blanket Chests
Poplar
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Maple, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Rustic Blanket Chests
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Rustic Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 1750s German Art Deco Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1880s Romanian Blanket Chests
Steel
Antique 1840s Austrian Blanket Chests
Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
2010s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Elm
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1910s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1910s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Pine
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dressers
Cherry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Chestnut
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Walnut
20th Century American Jacobean Dressers
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Walnut, Poplar, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
2010s Regency Sideboards
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Jamaican Chippendale Models and Miniatures
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Cupboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Country Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century North American Modern Dressers
Wood
Antique 1880s American Adirondack Children's Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.
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