Tortoiseshell Commode
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
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Tortoise Shell, Wood
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Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Philippine Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Brass
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Bronze
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Brass, Pewter
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Ormolu
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Wood
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Marble
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Wood
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Lacquer
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1990s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1990s Louis XVI Side Tables
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tortoise Shell
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Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Vintage 1970s American Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Vanities
Brass
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Ormolu, Brass
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Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
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Wood
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Brass
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Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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