Mid Century Side Chests
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Side Tables
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Campaign Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Campaign Side Tables
Ebony, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Formica, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century Side Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood, Satinwood, Olive, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Thai Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Cherry
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood
Vintage 1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Blanket Chests
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Night Stands
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Gustavian Side Tables
Wood
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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.
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