Flemish Chest
Antique 18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1880s Belgian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Palisander, Walnut
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Trunks and Luggage
Chestnut
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Country Sideboards
Oak, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Blanket Chests
Antique 17th Century Belgian Gothic Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of...
Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Dutch Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Buffets
Oak
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1680s Belgian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Bone, Ebony
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Boxes
Ivory, Amboyna
Antique 1750s Belgian Other Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Empire Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1750s Dutch Baroque Blanket Chests
Antique 16th Century Belgian Gothic Blanket Chests
Iron
Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Belgian Rococo Models and Miniatures
Bone, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Belgian Cupboards
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Walnut
Antique 17th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
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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.
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