Theodore Alexander Chest
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Wood
2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s Vietnamese Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Wood
2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
1990s English Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Campaign Credenzas
Brass
1990s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests...
Brass
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl
1990s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash
20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 2000s Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century William and Mary Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Rococo Tea Caddies
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 2000s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1990s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s North American Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Chinese Regency Cupboards
Leather, Beech, Walnut
Late 20th Century Vietnamese British Colonial Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
2010s American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Maple
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20th Century Georgian Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century George III Cabinets
Mahogany
2010s Vietnamese Neoclassical Revival Console Tables
Bronze
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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.