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 drawers served as perfect utensil storage. 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. 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.Īlthough the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. 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 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 and Finn Juhl. 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. Upon delivery, if you notice any damage to the box/item you MUST note this on the delivery receipt.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. We will email you all the tracking associated with your shipment. If you are purchasing multiple items from different manufacturers, your order will ship from different warehouses and may ship on different days. You may go to the freight carrier’s website to track your shipment. For residential deliveries, the freight carrier will contact you to schedule delivery date. Delivery signature IS required for freight shipments and you will need to be present during your delivery time window.
Standard shipping method for large / heavy items is with a freight carrier. If your order contains multiple ground shipments, then they may ship with a Freight carrier based on the number of items and weight. We will email you all the tracking associated with your shipment once the item ships from the warehouse.
If you are purchasing multiple items from different manufacturers, your order will ship from different warehouses and may ship on different dates. Occasionally, your package may not be delivered due to weather conditions or a concern for the package safety. You may go to FedEx or UPS website to track your shipment. The carrier will leave the package in the normal delivery place for your address. Delivery signature is not required for ground shipments. Standard shipping method is ground shipping with FedEx or UPS.