Dresser Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Dressers
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Walnut
20th Century English Country Dressers
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Composition, Metal, Brass
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Early 2000s Dressers
Leather, Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Dressers
Beech
20th Century British Bookcases
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Ribbon, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Dressers
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Dressers
Elm
20th Century American Dressers
Elm
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Dutch Vitrines
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
20th Century British Modern Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Pine
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Dressers
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
20th Century English Modern Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Bookcases
Pine
Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1880s Dutch Renaissance Revival Cupboards
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Oak
Antique 1870s British Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Glass, Pine
20th Century Cabinets
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cabinets
20th Century Edwardian Bookcases
Mahogany
20th Century Bookcases
20th Century Dutch Bookcases
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
20th Century Edwardian Cabinets
Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What you display on a Welsh dresser is largely a matter of personal preference. Historically, people used the pieces to show off dinnerware, but you can arrange sculptures, decorative accents, collectibles and other items on the shelves. Find a range of Welsh dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The purpose of a display cabinet is to protect items while keeping them visible. Glass panels allow you to see what's inside, but the enclosed design keeps out dust and debris. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of display cabinets.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What a cabinet dresser is called depends on its design. A wardrobe is a piece of bedroom furniture that features one or two cabinet doors concealing an interior with a rod for hanging clothing and accessories. A dresser that includes cupboards and drawers is a chifferobe if it is tall or a combo dresser if it is short. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers and other bedroom furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Another common name for a display cabinet is a display case. People may also call them show cabinets, show cases or vitrines. By any name, this type of case good allows people to view and display decorative objects, collectibles, trophies and other objects while it protects the contents with glass doors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of display cabinets.
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