Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet has a warm, weathered appearance that has stood the test of time.
Iron
$1,295
H 20.08 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
Kai Kristiansen chest of drawers in rosewood Feldballes Denmark 1960
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Executed in beautifully figured rosewood, the cabinet displays deep, warm tones with dramatic grain patterns flowing seamlessly across the drawer fronts and sides.
Rosewood
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet has a warm, weathered appearance that has stood the test of time.
Iron
$3,875
H 47.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Highboy / Chest of Drawers by Svend A. Madsen, 1960s
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Crafted in richly grained teak, the cabinet showcases a warm, glowing tone with captivating natural movement throughout the wood.
Teak
$14,950
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Italian Architectural Wall-Mounted Chest, Gio Ponti Style, Brass Leg, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Almelo, NL
Executed in beautifully grained ash wood, the cabinet displays a warm honey-toned color and expressive natural grain that enhances the sculptural presence of the piece.
Brass
Subtle English Antique Oak Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
It fits perfectly in both a classic and modern interior. The cabinet has beautiful, warm colours and, due to its age, has developed a lovely patina.
Wood, Oak
$4,995
H 30.5 in W 41.25 in D 18.5 in
French Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted White Marble Top Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The brass accents provide a warm counterpoint to the cabinet’s finish while enhancing the overall sense of craftsmanship and refinement.
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Walnut Demilune Commode with Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The subtle symmetry and harmonious lines are signature elements of the Louis XVI style, lending timeless sophistication to this compact yet stately piece. Crafted in warm-toned waln...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Low Kang Cabinet - 19th Century
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Low Kang Cabinet 17.5h x 49w x 12.25d This small kang cabinet was specially made for the purpose of studying in the cold winter on top of the war...
Hardwood
$595
H 24 in W 12 in D 19.5 in
American Modern Two-Drawer Bedside Cabinet with Deco-Influenced Sculptural Pulls
Located in Trenton, NJ
An elegant American modern bedside cabinet executed in warm-toned wood veneer with sculptural cast metal hardware and recessed plinth base.
Wood
$1,450
H 29 in W 43 in D 18 in
Bert England Brutalist Forward Trend Drop-Leaf Bar Cart / Serving Cabinet
By Bert England
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Charming vintage bar cart designed by Bert England for Johnson Furniture from the Forward Trend collection rolling bar cart or serving cabinet featuring a warm walnut-toned finish...
Walnut
$12,600 / set
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Cabinets, Walnut and Ebonized Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted from warm-toned walnut, the cabinets feature striking ebonized columns with gilded capitals, a hallmark of sophisticated neoclassical influence.
Wood, Walnut
Patinated brass cabinet handle 7 x 5.5 cm Art Deco Style
Located in Marrakech, MA
The stepped arrangement generates subtle shadow lines between each plane, giving depth to the surface without relying on ornamentation. Brass cabinet knob with aged gold patina: Ha...
Brass
Mid Century Saginaw Furniture Hideaway Extendable Dining Table
By Saginaw
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Two upper drawers sit above double cabinet doors concealing ample interior storage, making the piece ideal as a dining room server, entry console, or sophisticated media cabinet.
Wood
Small Teak Bedside Drawers
Located in London, GB
This small chest of drawers is a quintessential example of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, perfectly proportioned to serve as a bedside table or a compact accent piece. Crafte...
Teak
$6,500
H 39.5 in W 47.75 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Walnut Roll-Top Desk by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The sculptural tambour roll top glides open with an elegant handcrafted pull, revealing a thoughtfully organized interior with six open cubbies, four dovetail drawers, and an expanda...
Metal, Bronze
$3,996 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair French Art Deco Circassian Walnut Cylindrical 1920s era Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The tops are bookmatched with careful symmetry, the grain folding into itself like a reflection in still water. Each cabinet glows with warm honeyed tones layered with darker veins, ...
Walnut
$1,600
H 31 in W 19.75 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Nightstand with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, the cabinet is constructed from richly grained walnut and topped with a polished slab of Rosa Verona marble, prized for its warm terracotta tones and de...
Marble
$1,600
H 28 in Dm 15 in
19th C. French Louis Ph. Walnut Cylindrical Side Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The drum-form body conceals a single door that opens to reveal interior shelving, making it ideal for use as a bedside table, lamp stand, or occasional cabinet. The warm walnut finis...
Walnut, Leather
$882
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco nightstand in oak with pink marble top, France ca. 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A nice detail is the green velvet interior of the drawer. This cabinet combines gracefully warm blond oak wood with a pink marble top.
Marble
Mid-Century Two Door Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern end tables with two door cabinet storage. Warm walnut grain and brass hardware.
Walnut
Danish Teak Drop Front Nightstands
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of side tables by Falster with warm teak grain. Drop front cabinet storage and open storage above.
Teak
$11,020 / item
H 27.96 in W 71.26 in D 15.75 in
Retro Style Credenza "Buff-Heyyy", Barcode Warm Autumn Fall Colored Glass
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Heyyy´s retro design mix...
Glass, Wood
$11,020 / item
H 27.96 in W 71.26 in D 15.75 in
Retro Style Credenza 'Buff-Heyyy', Barcode Warm and Blue Hues Colored Glass
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Heyyy´s retro design mix...
Glass, Wood
Talitha Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Hand-stamped nickel-plated metal over wood Navy gloss interior Two shelves in center cabinet One shelf in each side cabinet A warmer tone in the finish will deve...
Nickel
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.
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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.
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