Antique Six Board Chest
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Pine
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Pine
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16th Century English Tudor Antique Six Board Chest
Oak
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Pine
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Oak
1830s American Antique Six Board Chest
1820s American Folk Art Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Six Board Chest
Wood
17th Century English James II Antique Six Board Chest
Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Six Board Chest
Cherry
19th Century American Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
19th Century Unknown Antique Six Board Chest
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Wrought Iron
17th Century Antique Six Board Chest
Oak
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Six Board Chest
Wood
1830s American Country Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
Late 18th Century American Country Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
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Iron
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Oak
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Pine
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Pine
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Six Board Chest
Steel
18th Century and Earlier Mexican Folk Art Antique Six Board Chest
Iron
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Six Board Chest
Pine
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Oak
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Oak
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Six Board Chest
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Pine
Late 18th Century George III Antique Six Board Chest
Iron
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Iron
1840s English Antique Six Board Chest
Brass, Steel
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Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Six Board Chest
Cedar
Late 19th Century Antique Six Board Chest
Harewood
Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Six Board Chest
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Pine
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Pine
1680s English Jacobean Antique Six Board Chest
Oak
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Pine
1650s Italian Baroque Antique Six Board Chest
Walnut
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
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