Biedermeier Large Cabinet
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Oak, Walnut, Softwood
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Antique 1880s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Ash, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
Antique 1890s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century Swedish Edwardian Sideboards
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Dressers
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebony, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1880s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Sideboards
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Walnut, Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Mirror, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Night Stands
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Night Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Antique 19th Century Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Birch
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Dressers
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Vitrines
Cherry
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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.