Floral Painted Chest
Vintage 1950s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique Late 19th Century British Folk Art Painted Furniture
Mirror, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1600s German Renaissance Painted Furniture
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s English Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1860s Romanian Blanket Chests
Steel, Tin
Antique 1820s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Softwood, Paint
Antique 1840s Romanian Blanket Chests
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Country Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Blanket Chests
Poplar, Pine
Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Blanket Chests
Vintage 1940s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Mexican Other Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Poplar
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival 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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