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Antique 1780s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Brass
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Iron
Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Furniture
Iron
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Ebony, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Buffets
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Porcelain, Pine
Antique 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Fruitwood
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Cupboards
Pine
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Screens and Room Dividers
Canvas, Wood
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Maple, Walnut, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Italian Other Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Urns
Breccia Marble
Antique 19th Century French Sideboards
Pine
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of ...
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures
Mahogany, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Bookcases
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1860s French French Provincial Blanket Chests
Metal, Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm, Cedar
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Carnival Art
Metal
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Walnut
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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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