Unusual Chest
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...
Leather, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Other
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Other
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests
Chestnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Romanian Blanket Chests
Steel, Tin
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Blanket Chests
Rattan, Cedar
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 18th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1720s German Baroque Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1720s English George I Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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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.
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