Shabby Chic Chest
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Buffets
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
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Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Wood, Paint
20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Vanities
Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Dressers
Late 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique 1790s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Credenzas
Pine
1990s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cabinets
Ash
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Antique 1890s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Commodes and Chests of D...
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Cabinets
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Blanket Chests
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Country Dressers
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Italian Double-Breasted Jackets
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases
Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Cabinets
Oak
Late 20th Century English French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1790s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Art Deco Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1790s French Directoire Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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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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