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Painted Victorian Dresser base
Painted Victorian Dresser base

Painted Victorian Dresser base

Located in Arundel, GB

Painted pine, English, Victorian dresser base. Consisting of 7 drawers and a central cupboard space.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Substantial American Victorian Dresser & Beveled Mirror
Substantial American Victorian Dresser & Beveled Mirror

Substantial American Victorian Dresser & Beveled Mirror

Located in Fulton, CA

A substantial, over-sized American Victorian dresser with large beveled mirror. Beautiful ribbon cut and cross cut mahogany construction.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer
Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer

Tall Victorian Dresser Unit Bookcase with Original Glazing and Red Brown Lacquer

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A characterful tall Victorian dresser unit boasting its original glazing and beautiful red brown lacquer. 

Category

Early 20th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian dresser or chest of drawers In the era of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with original brass hardware.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Herter Brothers Style Victorian Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s
Herter Brothers Style Victorian Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

Herter Brothers Style Victorian Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1890s Ornately carved oak, with original brass hardware.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Dresser with Mirror and Marble Top
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Dresser with Mirror and Marble Top

Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Dresser with Mirror and Marble Top

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique Victorian dresser and mirror. Crafted from walnut, this vanity dresser hearkens back to a time of superior American craftsmanship.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana
Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Victorian Dresser or Hall Stand Antique Storage Furniture Hand Carved Americana

Located in Rochester, NY

It’s not to be believed. This dresser is an antique from the Victorian era, and stands at 7 feet tall.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Victorian Wood Dresser Swivel Mirror 1850s
Antique Victorian Wood Dresser Swivel Mirror 1850s

Antique Victorian Wood Dresser Swivel Mirror 1850s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Antique Victorian Dresser Swivel Mirror

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top
American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top

American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: American Victorian This American Victorian serpentine dresser showcases richly grained mahogany construction accented by an elegant C...

Category

Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1890s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1890s Carved oak, with brass hardware.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Box
19th Century Victorian Box

19th Century Victorian Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Victorian dresser box. Beautiful decoration.

Category

19th Century British Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Paper

Victorian Floral Garland Sterling Cut Crystal Dresser Vanity Jar Bottle
Victorian Floral Garland Sterling Cut Crystal Dresser Vanity Jar Bottle

Victorian Floral Garland Sterling Cut Crystal Dresser Vanity Jar Bottle

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique Victorian dresser jar featuring a hinged sterling silver lid with a floral garland design mounted a beautiful cut glass bottle.

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser
Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser

Victorian Bleached Oak Dresser

Located in Benington, Herts

A good quality Victorian bleached oak dresser standing on carved cabriole legs.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian ‘Dog Kennel’ Dresser.
19th Century Victorian ‘Dog Kennel’ Dresser.

19th Century Victorian ‘Dog Kennel’ Dresser.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Charles 11 revival dresser. This English, Victorian, dark oak dresser dates back to 1880 and displays desirable aged patina.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Vanity Dresser
Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Vanity Dresser

Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Vanity Dresser

Located in Pasadena, TX

Antique Victorian Walnut Mirrored Vanity Dresser This stunning vanity has a 3 mirrors with 2 positionable. and includes a concealed jewelry drawer flanked by 2 smaller drawers on ...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Victorian Tall Dresser
Early 20th Century Victorian Tall Dresser

Early 20th Century Victorian Tall Dresser

Located in Medina, OH

This is a beautiful Victorian inspired dresser created in early America.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

A Victorian Pine Kitchen Dresser   The dresser base has a thick solid pine top
A Victorian Pine Kitchen Dresser   The dresser base has a thick solid pine top

A Victorian Pine Kitchen Dresser The dresser base has a thick solid pine top

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian Pine Kitchen Dresser The dresser base has a thick solid pine top, it stands on square legs and there are two deep heavy pine drawers with turned knobs The dresser has b...

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian armoire dresser, wardrobe, or gentleman's chest In the manner of R.J.

Category

1890s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Herter Brothers Style Victorian Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Victorian Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Victorian Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Eastlake Victorian style six-drawer highboy dresser In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut and burl wood, with original brass hardw...

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860
Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860

Victorian Walnut Dresser with Marble Top and Mirror, USA, 1860

Located in Pueblo, CO

All original High Victorian walnut dresser/bureau with marble top, glove boxes, candle stands on high back crested mirror.

Category

Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in Dayton, OH

The dresser is on casters for ease of movement. The Knapp joint was developed during the late Victorian Era in post Civil War United States.

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs
Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A late Victorian oak bowfront dresser, dating to circa 1895, featuring Green Man carvings to the cupboard doors, a traditional motif depicting a face surrounded by or formed from fol...

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Mirrored Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Mirrored Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Mirrored Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Victorian vanity dresser / chest of drawers. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Aesthetic styling with serpentine / oxbow front, four drawers, paneled sides, and lar...

Category

19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Northern Furniture Victorian Quartersawn Oak Dresser Mirror Chest Drawer
Antique Northern Furniture Victorian Quartersawn Oak Dresser Mirror Chest Drawer

Antique Northern Furniture Victorian Quartersawn Oak Dresser Mirror Chest Drawer

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Northern Furniture Company Victorian Era vanity dresser / chest. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a dome top vanity mirror over five drawers, all inlaid with a parquetry ch...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box
Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box

Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late Georgian / Early Victorian dresser box in thuya wood burl with quarter round brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines connecting decorative corner devices centerin...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Dresser Base, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Window Seat, Victorian
Large Antique Dresser Base, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Window Seat, Victorian

Large Antique Dresser Base, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Window Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique dresser base. An English, oak Gothic revival ecclesiastical cabinet, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1870.

Category

1870s British High Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Washstand Dresser w/ Pivoting Mir...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror
Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror

Late 19th Century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th century Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Dresser with Mirror. Good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser
French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser

French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser

Located in Queens, NY

"French Victorian (19th Century) Chinoiserie 6 drawer chest/dresser featuring elaborately painted genre scenes and landscapes painted in gold, black, and green under a high-sheen lac...

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Giltwood

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard
Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard

Hand Painted Victorian Distressed Green Dresser Bookcase or Kitchen Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made hand painted distressed Victorian kitchen cupboard with bookcase top, cupboard base and single cutlery drawer A beautiful ex...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Early Victorian Pine Housekeeper’s Dresser with Shelves and Drawers Tall
Antique Early Victorian Pine Housekeeper’s Dresser with Shelves and Drawers Tall

Antique Early Victorian Pine Housekeeper’s Dresser with Shelves and Drawers Tall

Located in Markington, GB

This antique Housekeeper’s Dresser dates from the mid nineteenth century and is a fine example of early Victorian craftsmanship and design.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser, Circa 1880s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Victorian or Renaissance Revival four-drawer sideboard, buffet server, or dresser In the manner of R.J.

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Charles II Revival Dresser English Oak, Sideboard, Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Charles II revival dresser. An English, Victorian, dark oak sideboard dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror

Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser With Tall Mirror.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror
Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror

Antique Victorian Eastlake Marble-Top Dresser with Swivel Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Walnut, Carrara Marble, Original Mirror, Brass Hardware This Victorian Eastlake dresser is a masterful blend of elegance and...

Category

1920s American Eastlake Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser with Mirror C1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser with Mirror C1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser with Mirror C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser with Mirror C1890 Measures- 76.75"H x 36.5"W x 18"...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser

Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Walnut Marble Top 4 Drawer Dresser With Mirror C1890.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Berkey & Gay School Victorian Walnut & Marble Dresser With Ebonized Trim
Antique Berkey & Gay School Victorian Walnut & Marble Dresser With Ebonized Trim

Antique Berkey & Gay School Victorian Walnut & Marble Dresser With Ebonized Trim

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Berkey & Gay School Victorian Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror & Ebonized Trim C1880 Measures - 87 7/8" x 47" x 24" This Victorian-era dresser, crafted by Berkey & Gay...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror c1890
Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror c1890

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Marble Top Dresser With Mirror C1870 Measures - 81 3/4" x 43 1/2" x 20" This exquisite Victorian Rococo dresser, dating to circa 1870, showcas...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Renaissance Revival Burl & Walnut Marble Top Dresser, circa 1880
Victorian Renaissance Revival Burl & Walnut Marble Top Dresser, circa 1880

Victorian Renaissance Revival Burl & Walnut Marble Top Dresser, circa 1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian Renaissance Revival chest of drawers offers walnut construction with tall mirror having shaped frame and burl panels with stylized urn form cartouche, pierced pa...

Category

19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Walnut

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with sliding drawers, a hat box, and paw feet. By R.J. Horner & Co. (signed to the back) ...

Category

1890s American Georgian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece
Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece

Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has a classic styled top with...

Category

1890s Gothic Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Painted Dresser Base
English Painted Dresser Base

English Painted Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C English painted dresser base/ island unit, panelled on all sides with good scrubbed pine top. 1880

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Kitchen Dresser
English Painted Kitchen Dresser

English Painted Kitchen Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Useful 19th C English painted glazed pine kitchen dresser, lots of storage. 1850 Upper shelf depth- 26.5cm

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Dresser Base
English Painted Dresser Base

English Painted Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

English 19th C painted pine dresser base with great storage and very thick scrubbed painted top. 1880

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

English West Country Dresser
English West Country Dresser

English West Country Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century English west country glazed pine dresser. Good small size. 1850. Code: 8993 Dimensions: W: 56" (142.2 cm) H: 79.5" (201.9 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak & Glass Dresser, Later Painted c.1880
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak & Glass Dresser, Later Painted c.1880

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak & Glass Dresser, Later Painted c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian oak dresser, dating to the 1880, featuring two glass-fronted cupboards, drawers, and enclosed cupboards beneath.

Category

19th Century British Other Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Glass, Oak

English Painted Dresser Base
English Painted Dresser Base

English Painted Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Really funky English nine drawer painted pine dresser base. 1880. Code: 9099 Dimensions: W: 61.5" (156.2 cm) H: 34.5" (87.6 cm) D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

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Antique Victorian Dressers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique victorian dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, all antique victorian dressers available were constructed with great care. Antique victorian dressers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique victorian dressers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Baroque antique victorian dressers are of considerable interest. Hukin and Heath, Minton and Widdicomb Furniture Co. each produced beautiful antique victorian dressers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Victorian Dressers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,292, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $53,070 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Victorian Dressers
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an antique dresser, examine it for markings that indicate who produced it. Makers typically add brands, carvings, paper labels or metal tags to inconspicuous areas, such as the inside of a drawer or the back of a dresser. If you can locate a marking, you can use trusted online resources to figure out who made it and learn more about your dresser. Unfortunately, some antique pieces may be unmarked or have lost their tags or labels over the years. With these pieces, you can turn to a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance with the identification process. Find a wide variety of antique dressers on 1stDibs.