Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Merchant Chest
Hardwood
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
Hardwood
$2,495
H 18.5 in W 25.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent antique Indonesian Maduran smaller merchants chest or treasure trunk composed of hand
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two
Iron
$12,000
H 56.25 in W 66.5 in D 25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and
Wood
$898Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 25.79 in D 13.78 in
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty blanket chest on wheels for an Indonesian merchant from the end of the 19th century
Wood
$1,200Sale Price|65% Off
H 44.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant's Chest Trunk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful early 20th century merchants chest/trunk. Chest features solid wood construction
Iron
$2,987
H 24 in W 37 in D 21 in
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong piece, the interior
Teak
Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique iron bound merchants chest with hidden compartments. The chest is very heavy, it has a
Teak
Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with
Iron
$695
H 10.5 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian merchant's chest from the 19th century, with pierced brass geometric decor and
Brass
Anglo-Indian Painted Teak Iron-Bound Merchant's Chest
Located in New York, NY
European merchants to use as a secure chest for transporting valuables on the arduous journeys around India.
Iron
$7,500
H 39.5 in W 50 in D 19.5 in
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian 19th century merchant's blanket chest on wheels from Madura, with hand-painted and
Wood
18thC teak iron bound chest
Located in Haaltert, BE
18thC teak iron bound chest. Originally this merchant chest was made to be used as a very secure
Teak
Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest with Iron Fittings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware. This late
Iron
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
merchant’s chest. The exterior presents a restrained, architectural simplicity with clean planes of solid
Wood
Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Morristown, NJ
. Attribution: In the manner of late 19th-century Rajasthani or Goan iron-bound merchant chests.
Metal
$9,800
H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large
Iron
$1,418
H 13.59 in W 31.5 in D 16.34 in
Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's tool chest. An English, stained pine craftsman's trunk, dating to the
Pine
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative carved panel add an artful touch. Unlike merchant’s chests, this piece was designed for stationary
Iron
Transition Commode Stamped Jean-baptiste II Tuart
By Jean-Baptiste I. Tuart
Located in BARSAC, FR
to establish himself as a master tablet maker and merchant. Elegant small chest of drawers with
Marble, Bronze
Kaidan Tansu Japanese Stair Chest, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare Kaidan Tansu is an original 19th-century Japanese stair chest from the Meiji period
Wood
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Iron, 1900s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian
Metal
$895
H 18.5 in W 23.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Japanese Taisho Era 1920's Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 23"W
Located in Portland, OR
, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to humidity and insects. This compact merchant-style chest
Copper
$1,690 / item
H 15.16 in W 13.98 in D 7.29 in
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Located in Bilzen, BE
a merchant or healer’s household. The chest comprises nine drawers—seven of standard size and two
Wood
Japanese Merchants Chest From Matsumoto
By Matsumoku Industrial
Located in New York, NY
Merchants chest with iron hardware distinctive to Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture Japan.
Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant's Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese choba-dansu (merchant’s chest) constructed of kuri (chestnut) wood with keyaki (zelkova
Sugi Burl Merchant Chest from Japan
Located in New York, NY
Sugi wood merchants chest with burl wood panels and drawer faces. Hand forged iron hardware
Japanese Keyaki Tansu Merchant's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Merchant’s Chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova
Iron
Antique Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sliding doors, lots of drawers, small secret hiding place behind doors at bottom. Original hand-wrought hardware. Offered at .
Wood
Antique Japanese Personal Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
The Merchant’s Chest, also called a Tansu, has origins dating back to Japan’s Meiji period and is
Iron
Merchants ledger chest from Nagoya Japan.
Located in New York, NY
Two section Merchant ledger chest distinctive to the Nagoya area. Left in original patina.
Chest from Matsumoto Japan.
By Matsumoto Fuko
Located in New York, NY
Merchant's or tea chest with hardware distinctive to Matsumoto Japan.
Choba-dansu
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Choba-dansu was originally used as a merchant ledger chest. This chest has all drawers inside of
Iron
Echigo - Etchu Kuruma Dansu
By Etchu Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
This classic Edo period merchant's rolling chest is in fine condition and has simple iron details
Merchant's Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual Cho-Dansu (Merchant's Chest), Kiri Wood, Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century. Original Iron
Iron
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese Choba, merchant chest with secret compartment behind small bottom drawer
Meiji Merchant's Chest or Tansu
Located in London, GB
A Meiji period portable merchant's chest or "Tansu" in kiri wood with wrought iron mounts and
Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1840 Large 19thC English Oak Merchant Chest / Bank of Drawers W175 x D64 x H93cm.
Oak
Substantial Japanese merchant's chest in 3 sections
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Japanese elm 3 section merchant's chest of particularly attractive color.
Elm
Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Miri Wood Tansu Clothing Storage with Unusual Fan Iron Design Hardware Grey Burgundy 2 Section
Fine Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Choba Tansu 'Merchant's Chest'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese late Edo period keyaki wood (elm) Choba tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple
Iron
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.
Sold
H 49.25 in W 57 in D 32 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest on wheels from the late 19th century, with safe and iron
Iron
Sold
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple
Iron
Sugi Cho Dansu 'Merchants Chest' from Japan
Located in Wainscott, NY
chest. Also used as a merchant storage chest. Most likely from the Nihonmatsu area, 19th century
Cedar
Sold
H 40.5 in W 35.25 in L 40.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Choba-Dansu Chest with Drawers and Safety Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba-dansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with five drawers
Iron
19th Century Choba Dansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. merchant chest, Choba Dansu, from Kansai, Hinoi
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
Elm
19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant Tansu Chest This stunning late 19th-century
Wood
Sold
H 77.76 in W 44.89 in D 19.3 in
Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
merchants dresser or Haberdashery apothecary bank of drawers in the form of a dresser This is a very rare
Oak
Sold
H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Heavy Antique Merchant's Strongbox, English, Safe Deposit Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique merchant's strongbox. An English, cast iron safe deposit case, dating to
Iron
19th Century Solicitor's Filing Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
merchant's chests, this unique piece was bespoke made for an office environment. Perfect today for a
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 56.3 in D 20.87 in
Merchant counter of Light pine in Patinated condition from the 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique grocery counter in light pine with shelves and drawers in light patina from around 1910. Dimensions in cm: H:85 W:143 D:53
Pine
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
box is rustic in finish suggests that it could have been used as a merchant's chest. Every vendor in
Teak
Antique Japanese Storage Chest, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare high quality antique Japanese merchant's shop storage chest, Choba-dansu, with three secret
Iron
Sold
H 12.41 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
Antique Merchant's Trunk, English, Metal Bound, Ebonised, Tool Chest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's trunk. An English, metal bound, ebonised pine tool chest, dating to
Metal
Sold
H 13.59 in W 26.19 in D 15.56 in
Antique Mail Chest, English, Pine, Carriage, Merchant, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail chest. An English, pine carriage or merchant's trunk, dating to the
Pine
Sold
H 17.33 in W 31.5 in D 21.46 in
Antique Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Merchant's, Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's tool chest. An English, pine merchants trunk, dating to the late
Pine
Sold
H 19.3 in W 43.71 in D 19.1 in
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early
Pine
Sold
H 36 in W 33 in D 14.5 in
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning Japanese antique Meiji Era Kansai style cyprus and cedar merchant's tansu chest with
Iron
Early 20th Century Paneled Tianjin Ice Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
family or merchant. The chest is lined with sheet metal and fitted with two wooden shelves for ample
Brass, Sheet Metal
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century double tansu, originally a merchant's shop chest, with upper half featuring two
Wood
19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
copies of Gothic-style furniture. Furniture merchants industrially produce chests, credenzas, sideboards
Leather, Wood
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
Iron
Sold
H 39.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Japanese Merchants Chest with Incised Iron Hardware from the Late 1800s
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique merchant’s chest with iron hardware from 19th century Japan. This late 1800s merchant
Iron
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 22.25 in W 49.22 in D 30.52 in
Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's chest. An Oriental, solid teak and iron bound trunk, dating to the
Teak
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique small merchant's chest or box, c. 1920's. Wonderful petite chest handcrafted of teak and
Teak
Sold
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Indian Treasure Box Used as Merchant's Chest with Flaming Iron Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An unusual Indian antique treasure box used as a merchant's chest with iron decor and weathered
Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 31 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kiri Wood Merchant's Tansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood tansu merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with iron
Iron
19th Century Japanese Wheeled Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
find Classic merchant's chest with the door slats in the "stone - tatami" pattern reserved for
Metal, Steel
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobu Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A chobu (merchant’s) chest in Japanese cedar and elm woods featuring original hand forged iron
Iron
Sold
H 13 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, Canadian, Mahogany, Trunk, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our stock # 18.6527 This is an antique merchant's tool chest. A Canadian, mahogany trunk, dating
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.01 in W 106.3 in D 13.39 in
Seed Merchant Furniture with 20 Drawers, Wood, circa 1900, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Seed merchant furniture with 20 drawers, Wood, circa 1900, France. Measures: Width 270 cm
Wood
Late 19th Century Meiji Era Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period merchant's tansu chest in elmwood with remarkable metalwork inset
Iron
Sold
H 37.41 in W 36.23 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Osaka Merchant's Shop Storage Chest, Wooden, Meiji Period 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
This is a gorgeous example of a choba dansu, merchant's shop storage chest from Osaka, Japan. A
Wrought Iron
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Chest of Drawers, American
Located in Incline Village, NV
to take orders based on this miniature chest, or by leaving it on display in a merchant
Wood
Pair of Chinese Low Banker's Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
and secure money and other valuables for a Qing-dynasty merchant or household. The chests open two
Brass
Element of church decoration, Pinnacle transformed into a lamp
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
. Furniture merchants industrially produce chests, credenzas, sideboards and other cathedral chairs drawn from
Wood
Japanese Merchant's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese merchant's chest, Meiji period, 1895. Solid hinoki (cypress) wood
Merchant's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Japanese merchant's chest (choba dansu) from Kyoto. Meiji period c 1895. Mid size
$680Sale Price|32% Off
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Iron
$1,600
H 47.8 in W 34.34 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Japanese Cabinet, Sugi Wood, Glass Doors, Showa Era, 1950s
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the early Showa Era (1926–1950) from Japanese sugi (cedar) wood, with a natural finish that showcases the wood's authentic grain and warm characte...
Cedar, Glass
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
Iron
$1,360Sale Price|24% Off
H 23.82 in W 29.53 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable antique piece of furniture filled with Japanese craftsmanship. The ma...
Iron
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$1,500
H 30.12 in W 27.88 in D 13.98 in
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese sliding-door cabinet (cha tansu) was crafted during the early Showa Period (1926–1945) in hinoki cypress, a wood valued for its fine grain, durability, and calming natu...
Cypress, Wood
Sold|$2,300
H 37.01 in W 29.73 in D 13.98 in
Japanese BK Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese Tansu. The patina developed over time is truly exquisite. It has been meticulously maintained to preserve its patina. The doors operate smoothly. It is i...
Cedar
$1,100
H 26.11 in W 23.51 in D 15.28 in
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Wooden Door, Taisho Era'1912-1926'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small cabinet was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926), reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. The front panel is made from exquisite keyaki wood, with...
Wood
$5,500
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
$1,478,106
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were very common in Japan where ...
Wood
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
$5,800
H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho-dansu style, with six drawers, safe, carrying handles and dark patina. Created in Jap...
Iron
$5,000
H 41.25 in W 30.25 in D 13.25 in
Japanese Antique Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors, Rattan and Glass Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors, drawers, woven rattan accents and textured glass panels. Created in Japan during the early years o...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...
Brass
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.
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