Tall Painted Dresser
Vintage 1980s Unknown Louis XV Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Composition
Early 20th Century American Dressers
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Regency Dressers
Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Dressers
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Directoire Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Dressers
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dressers
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Metal
2010s Italian Other Dressers
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Country Dressers
Wood
Late 20th Century English Post-Modern Dressers
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic, Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Earthenware
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Decorative Baskets
Wicker, Paint
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Leather, Faux Leather, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Toys and Dolls
Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Antique 19th Century European Dressers
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Antique Late 19th Century British Dressers
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Rococo Revival Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Dressers
Satinwood
Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Dressers
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Dressers
Beech
Vintage 1950s Unknown Directoire Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Revival Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
Wood, Oak
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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.
- What is the tall dresser called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A tall dresser is called an armoire. Armoires are tall, free-standing cupboards that can be rectangular or square and narrow or broad. Shop different styles of antique, vintage and modern armories on 1stDibs.
- How tall is a highboy dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers. A wardrobe can usually be found positioned on top of a tallboy, which is yet another type of dresser.
Find vintage and antique dressers for sale 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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