Retro Empire Dresser
Thomas O’Brien for Hickory chair co. Empire dresser.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an American Empire style Chest drawers by the Hickory chair Company. This beautiful chest
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1990s American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Wood
Henredon French Empire Burl Wood Twelve Drawer Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Louis Philippe style twelve-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
1980s American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Villa Garnelo Crotch Mahogany Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode Dresser
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Villa Garnelo Crotch mahogany Empire style 4 drawer commode dresser. Item features beautiful column
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire style six-drawer highboy dresser chest
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 19 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Bow Front Chest Dresser with Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style mahogany bow front chest dresser with bronze paw feet. Item features cast
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Bronze
H 29.25 in W 56.5 in D 29.25 in
Henredon Empire Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon Empire Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser Chest Commode. Item features 4
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble
H 35.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
Grosfeld House, French Empire Tall Dresser, Wood Painted White, Gold Gilt, 1960s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming French Empire style tall dresser with mirror vanity, circa 1960s by Grosfeld house
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Bronze
H 67.5 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
XX Century Empire Style Dressing Table with Ivory and Bronze
Located in Lisboa, PT
Empire Style Dressing Table, features a mirror and a small compartiment, that can be closed with a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Bronze
Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
H 44 in W 62.5 in D 22.25 in
Henkel Harris French Empire Louis Philippe Flame Mahogany Marble Top Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire of Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers
By Henkel Harris
Category
1990s American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.5 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
2 Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Nightstands Dresser Chest MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
"Iconic Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Saporiti Italian bedside dressers, nightstands or chests by
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Maple
H 25.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Versace Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made hand painted porcelain jewelry dish, in the Empire style, circa mid to
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Silver Plated Regency Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Chest Drawers Step Back Dresser with Paw Feet. Item
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Mid-20th Century Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
, and center tables. By 1900, William A. Berkey was offering dressers, chiffonniers, bookcases, parlor
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
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Lane Rhythm Mid Century Tallboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane furniture. This dresser is part of the Rhythm collection by Lane, built in the 1960’s, to have a style that was timel...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Original from 1950, with Gray Marble, Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers, original from 1950, with gray marble, with 4 drawers, very sturdy.
Coming from a Florentine country villa.
This is a very useful and capacious piece ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble
No Reserve
H 40.56 in W 46.46 in D 19.69 in
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
R. J. Horner Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of an R.J. Horner & Co. Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo bed. The bed is beautifully designed utilizing various type of maple--birds-eye maple, curly maple,...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Barbara Barry for Baker Mahogany Writing Desk or Console, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany console sofa table or writing desk
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1990s
Measures: 32" W x 20" D x 25" H.
Newly refinishe...
Category
1990s American Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Marble Top Iron Demilune Wall Console Table
Located in Summerland, CA
Bow front, Wall console table in floral wrought iron base. Top is black and white Italian marble with bevel edge.
Category
1920s French Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco three-drawer dresser chest or commode
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1920s
Exotic burl wood, with hand-painted details and original hardware.
Measures: ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Burl, Paint
Baker Walnut Round Sunburst Pattern Gallery Top Drawer Side Lamp Table Stand
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker walnut round sunburst pattern gallery top drawer side lamp table stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Baker Brass and Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Buchanan, MI
A baker brass and faux bamboo Hollywood Regency cocktail table. Faux bamboo base with a glass and brass oval top 16.5" x 44" x 21".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Wall-Mounted Console Art Deco circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Déco wall console made circa 1940.
It was made from an original oak dining table which has been transformed into a console to make a simple and original piece of furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Oak
Exceptional 19th Century French Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0436 beautiful giltwood pier mirror, having original mirror with some foxing in finely decorated frame with foliage crest to centre. This antique mirror retains its original glass, ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Oval Mirror And Its Bronze Console To Hang - Double Tint - Period Art Deco
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Antique and large hanging mirror with a lovely little gilt bronze console in its centre.
The frame is decorated with a beautiful frieze representing laurel palms and the shelf of the...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Bronze
H 82.68 in W 37.41 in D 0.79 in
Italian 19th C. Two-Leg Carved & Gilt Wood Wall Console w/Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood wall console table, with beautiful green marble top, from the 19th century. This antique table from Italy features a rectangular-shaped marble top, which rests...
Category
19th Century Italian Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etagere
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary mahogany bookcase or etagere
By Baker Furniture
Circa Late 20th Century
Measures: 24"W x 24"D x 72"H. Shelves measure: 12.13"H.
Very good original...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Rococo Style giltwood Brackets Carved with Ho Ho Birds
Located in Montreal, QC
In about the middle of the 18th century there was a period when Exuberance began to eclipse the understated quality so celebrated in English furniture . From France came the fashi...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Giltwood
H 20 in W 14 in D 10 in
Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Etageres, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of contemporary mahogany bookcases or etageres
By Baker Furniture
Circa late 20th century
Measures: 24"W x 24"D x 72"H. Shelves measure: 12.13"H.
Very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
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Froelich Furniture Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Empire Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mahogany salesman sample Empire chest of three drawers, made in Indonesia for Froelich
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
H 8.25 in W 4.325 in D 11.25 in
French Empire Style Ebonized Dresser by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
French dresser in the Empire taste, circa 1950s, overall ebonized, the frieze fitted with three
Category
1950s American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Henredon French Empire Carved Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Empire Mahogany Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical or French Empire style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherrywood Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire style long dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Baker Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
An outstanding vintage French Empire neoclassical dresser. Made by the legendary Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren for Henredon American Empire Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Empire style highboy dresser chest
Colombia, circa 1990s
Mahogany
Category
1990s Colombian American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 46 in L 50.5 in
Henredon French Empire Flame Mahogany Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire, Neoclassical, or Georgian style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture American Empire Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, Newly Restored
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Empire style highboy dresser chest
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 21 in D 37.13 in
Kindel Furniture American Empire Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, Newly Restored
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional American Empire style highboy dresser chest
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 21 in D 37.13 in
Flame Mahogany Baker French Empire Style Gentleman's Dresser with Watch Tray
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic Baker French Empire style Dresser with solid bronze ormolu and a fantastic
Category
1970s American Empire Revival Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 60.5 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
Rway French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany 4 Drawer Tall Chest Dresser Highboy
By RWAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rway French Empire neoclassical style mahogany 4 drawer tall chest dresser highboy. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
H 46 in W 21.5 in D 37 in
Vintage Empire-Style Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s vintage Empire-style chest of drawers is made by Baker. The chest is made of walnut wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Baker French Cherry Regency Style Long Dresser.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Baker nine drawer dresser in figured French cherry, with brass bail drop pulls and round
Category
1950s American Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Monumental French Ebonised Marble & Bronze Empire Buffet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid-20th Century
Monumental French Ebonised Marble & Bronze Empire Buffet
Sourced from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry and Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical or Empire style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage French Louis XVI White Chest of Drawers Bedside Commode Rococo Pair
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 30.75 in W 48 in D 24 in
Ralph Lauren for Henredon American Empire Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire style four-drawer highboy dresser chest
By Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
H 50.38 in W 45.88 in L 50.38 in
Pair of French Empire Style Solid Cherry Ebonized Dressers Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These each measure 48 inches wide x 22 inches deep and 33 inches tall. The commodes are in good condition and have mild signs of wear and use.
Category
1950s American Empire Revival Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Cherry
Kindel Bleached Walnut & Brass Empire Style Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut nine drawer dresser from revered Grand Rapids, Michigan furniture maker, Kindel
Category
1950s American Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Antique Rway French Empire Neoclassical Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
By RWAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rway French Empire neoclassical style mahogany 3 drawer dresser chest. Item features black
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
Signed Century French Empire Style Ebonized Walnut and Bronze Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and very high quality century commode. Made of walnut and featuring ebonzied details and bronze accents, this commode is in good condition and ready to take home. Th...
Category
1980s North American Empire Revival Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 41 in D 18 in
Ralph Lauren Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Empire six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Ralph Lauren
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Vintage Flame Mahogany Commode Ten Drawer Chest Dresser 4300-01
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional example of French Empire styling by Henredon Industries. Made from crotch mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Pair of Elegant Empire Style Chests by Baker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of beautiful, Empire style chests by Baker. Original hardware, finished tops-could be used
Category
1960s American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Kindel Neoclassical Collection Gilt Brass Mounted Flame Mahogany Double Dresser
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Kindel neoclassical Collection gilt brass mounted flame Mahogany double dresser
Flame mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Metal
H 34.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Empire Ebonized Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century French Empire or Regency style six-drawer highboy dresser
By Baker
Category
1960s American Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Baker Midcentury French Empire Neoclassical Regency Syle 9-Drawer Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture neoclassical inspired chest of drawers, circa 1960s . Made from Fruitwood with ebonized mounts along the outside, nine drawers and brass hardware. Measures: 64".
Category
1960s Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous 1950s French Empire-style chest or dresser that is made from solid wood finished in a
Category
1950s French Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage French Empire Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of empire-style chests of drawers beautiful crafted out mahogany brass and
Category
1960s European Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Bernhard Rohne Etched Brass Dressers
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Hawthorne, CA
. American design. Unique design, perfect size for end dressers in bedroom, or for an incredible display
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
Henredon Empire Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Empire or Georgian style bow front nine-dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of
Category
Late 20th Century American American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Brass
American Ralph Lauren Empire Style Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous mahogany American Empire style four drawer highboy dresser chest
with carved columns
Category
1990s Colombian American Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Baker Furniture French Empire Biedermeier Walnut 3-Drawer Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s Baker Furniture French Empire Biedermeier walnut 3-drawer chest commode
French Empire
Category
1960s Biedermeier Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 33.5 in D 19.25 in
Baker Midcentury French Empire Neoclassical Regency Style Fruitwood Mirror 7761
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Fruitwood wall hanging mirror by Baker furniture, circa 1962. Great for use along a dresser or on
Category
1960s Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Fruitwood, Mirror
H 44.5 in W 3.25 in D 24.25 in
Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Walnut Linen Press Dresser Armoire Wardrobe
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Walnut
Pietra Dura Mughal Flower Motif Inlaid Marble Box Rajasthan India Lapis Malachit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk, dresser, nightstand table, vanity, bath area, to hold jewelry or other small items.
Mughal style
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in
Mid Century Gilded Wood Vanity Dresser, Dressing Table by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vanity dresser - dressing table by James Mont
Bring some Hollywood Regency into your room with
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 60.63 in D 14.18 in
Marble Top Four-Drawer Commode by Colombo Mobili
By Colombo Mobili
Located in Chicago, IL
and walnut dresser with marble top and gilt metal hardware.
Category
1990s Italian Empire Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Marble, Metal
John Widdicomb Unique Embellished Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Raleigh, NC
nothing feels more solid than a steadfast and true vintage bed, used dresser or coffee table. Whether it’s
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Retro Empire Dresser
Materials
Hardwood
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Retro Empire Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro empire dresser for your home. A retro empire dresser — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro empire dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro empire dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, RWAY and Henredon each produced at least one beautiful retro empire dresser that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Empire Dresser?
Prices for a retro empire dresser start at $950 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $3,148.
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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