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Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate Storage Units or Planters

By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, set of three storage chests / planters, leather, plastic, metal, Italy, 1976 This versatile set serves multiple purposes: it can function as bl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Blanket Trunk
Vintage Hand Painted Blanket Trunk

Vintage Hand Painted Blanket Trunk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rendered on a captivating teal-blue ground, the chest showcases three recessed panels on the front and matching side panels, each adorned with colorful bouquets and traditional heart...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs
Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs

Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

Resplendent in hues of red, blue, green, and yellow, the chest captures the eye with its stunning egret bird motifs—a symbol of purity and peace—gracefully punctuated by friezes of b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood cabinet from the 18th century. This antique storage cabinet from Sweden has an overall rectangular shaped top, which overhangs a case with a single door. The ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay

Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay

By Shay Alkalay, Raw Edges, Established & Sons

Located in London, GB

In this innovative design Shay Alkalay challenges our perception of what a drawer unit can be. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay

Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay

By Raw Edges, Shay Alkalay, Established & Sons

Located in London, GB

In this innovative design Shay Alkalay challenges our perception of what a drawer unit can be. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of draw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

A little bird on a lettuce background.
A little bird on a lettuce background.

A little bird on a lettuce background.

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The contrast between the dark blue chest and the light greenish head emphasizes the expressive shape of the bird’s body.

Category

2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box
19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box

19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Blue folk art chest or box from Sweden. The chest is in untouched original condition with the first layer of original paint.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

THE KOOPLES Chest Size 36 Blue Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat
THE KOOPLES Chest Size 36 Blue Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat

THE KOOPLES Chest Size 36 Blue Wool Notch Lapel Sport Coat

By The Kooples

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marked: 46 Measurements: Shoulder: 17.5 inches Chest: 36 inches Sleeve: 26.5 inches Length: 27.5 inches Reference: 114720 Category: Sport Coat More Details Bra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Blanket Chest
19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Blanket Chest

19Thc Original Blue Painted Child's Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1 9Thc Original Blue painted children's blanket chest with mustard trim crown molding and trim.The turned feet are all original.The inside till is in great as found condition.The ent...

Category

Antique 1880s American Adirondack Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Classic Blue Painted Bedside Chests
Pair of Classic Blue Painted Bedside Chests

Pair of Classic Blue Painted Bedside Chests

Located in Westwood, NJ

This nightstand embodies timeless elegance with its refined proportions and thoughtful details. The distressed blue painted finish creates an elegant, clean canvas that highlights it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Sapphire Blue Murano Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Sapphire Blue Murano Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Sapphire Blue Murano Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Located in Guazzora, IT

JustFurnituress is an innovative and visionary designer, known for his ability to combine functionality and aesthetics into unique pieces of furniture. His philosophy is based on the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Blue Petrol Bamboo Fiesole Chest with flowers
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Blue Petrol Bamboo Fiesole Chest with flowers

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Blue Petrol Bamboo Fiesole Chest with flowers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Blue Petrol Fiesole Chest. This beautiful creation is the perfect balance between the old-world of...

Category

2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests
Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests

Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Michael Taylor For Baker Light Grey Blue 4 Drawer Dressers Bachelor Chests MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Hammered silver chest-shaped jewelry box with blue velvet lining
Hammered silver chest-shaped jewelry box with blue velvet lining

Hammered silver chest-shaped jewelry box with blue velvet lining

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Hammered silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with a blue velvet-lined interior. Metal: Silver.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s
Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s

Kid Size Antique Swedish Campaign Chest with Patinated Blue Paint and Iron 1850s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

It's made of pine wood with blue paint patinated after use and age. The chest has a flat lid and iron fittings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Campaign Children's Furniture

Materials

Iron

De Liguoro massive silver metal blue flowers design chest necklace
De Liguoro massive silver metal blue flowers design chest necklace

De Liguoro massive silver metal blue flowers design chest necklace

By Gianni De Liguoro

Located in Milano, IT

De Liguoro XL necklace Silver metal mesh Light blue tridimensional flowers and stones Clear rhinestones Box clasps closure Heavy Measurements: neck circumference 45 cm - 17.75 in le...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Miscellaneous

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers
18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Style Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Deep Sea Blue Barberini Chest with Drawers. In a Deep Sea Blue color background with our sunflower...

Category

2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Front and Blue Lacquered Tall Chest
1970s Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Front and Blue Lacquered Tall Chest

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Front and Blue Lacquered Tall Chest

By Milo Baughman

Located in Charleston, SC

Milo Baughman Style Burlwood Front and Blue Lacquered Tall Chest The chest was originally acquired along with a marked Milo Burlwood oversized coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Navy Blue Pagoda Night Stands Chests
Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Navy Blue Pagoda Night Stands Chests

Vintage Pair Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Navy Blue Pagoda Night Stands Chests

By Harrison Van Horn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage raffia grasscloth Harrison Van Horn nightstands night stands chests. These have been newly lacquered in a navy blue.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with reliefs, guilloche, and blue velvet lining
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with reliefs, guilloche, and blue velvet lining

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with reliefs, guilloche, and blue velvet lining

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with reliefs, guilloche engravings, interior lined in blue velvet with a base on four smooth feet and key.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables
Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables

Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary customizable modern graphic pair of geometric Pop Art design two-drawer bedside tables / nightstands, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a Piet Mondrian inspired abstra...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables
Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables

Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary customizable modern graphic pair of geometric Pop Art design two-drawer bedside tables / nightstands, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a Piet Mondrian inspired abstra...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...

Category

2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

Wood

Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl
Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl

Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl

Located in Guazzora, IT

**Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest** Introducing the Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest - a stunning fusion of art, design, and craftsmanship that encapsulates the timeless elegance o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Lawson-Fenning 4-Drawer Arcadia Chest, Blue Pigmented Oak w/ Solid Walnut Base
Lawson-Fenning 4-Drawer Arcadia Chest, Blue Pigmented Oak w/ Solid Walnut Base

Lawson-Fenning 4-Drawer Arcadia Chest, Blue Pigmented Oak w/ Solid Walnut Base

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 4-drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with coin applications, engraved plant motifs, interior lined in blue velvet, tilting clasps and resting on four cut-out feet.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Goyard Paris Trunk Case Navy Blue Jewelry Cuff Links Watch Box Chest Travel Set
Goyard Paris Trunk Case Navy Blue Jewelry Cuff Links Watch Box Chest Travel Set

Goyard Paris Trunk Case Navy Blue Jewelry Cuff Links Watch Box Chest Travel Set

By Goyard, Maison Goyard

Located in Miami, FL

- Blue exterior - Three interior trays - 1 mirror - Comes with dustbag Condition: The box is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...

Category

2010s French Jewelry Boxes

Giovanni Maur For Treco Gray Lacquer and White Acrylic Bachelor's Chest
Giovanni Maur For Treco Gray Lacquer and White Acrylic Bachelor's Chest

Giovanni Maur For Treco Gray Lacquer and White Acrylic Bachelor's Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a futuristic Bachelor's chest by Giovanni Maur for Treco Furniture. The shell of the chest/armoire are lacquered in a light gray. The drawers are covered in an acrylic coatin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Acrylic, Lacquer

Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s
Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s

Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Serving for 12 nickle silver. 60 pcs set with original maple wood silver storage box. Lovely Aqua green/mint interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Nickel

Charming Art Deco Treasure Chest Brooch
Charming Art Deco Treasure Chest Brooch

Charming Art Deco Treasure Chest Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Treasure Chest Brooch from the 1930's. An intricately detailed sky blue enameled chest is set with colored pastes spilling out along with chains of articulated "dia...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest
Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest

Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Paramount by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 69 pieces. This modern design is based on the New York city skyline and architecture (see copy of original advertisement for ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

WWI Bond Drive Flag, With Prussian Blue Eagle, ca 1919
WWI Bond Drive Flag, With Prussian Blue Eagle, ca 1919

WWI Bond Drive Flag, With Prussian Blue Eagle, ca 1919

Located in York County, PA

WWI BOND DRIVE FLAG WITH A WHIMSICAL & ARTISTICALLY COMPELLING EAGLE, PERCHED DIRECTLY ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE TEXTILE (HIGHLY UNUSUAL), WITH WINGS UPSTRETCHED IN A “V” FOR “VICTORY...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Alexander Wang Waxed Denim Crystals Overall Size 2
Alexander Wang Waxed Denim Crystals Overall Size 2

Alexander Wang Waxed Denim Crystals Overall Size 2

By Alexander Wang

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful Alexander Wang overall Waxed denim Polyurethane - cotton Crystals Blue color Six pockets Chest cm 38 (14.96 inches) Waist cm 44 (17.32 inches) Length cm 125 (49.21 inches)2...

Category

2010s Italian Jumpsuits

DIOR Dioriviera Signature Band white cotton navy striped intarsia polo shirt XS
DIOR Dioriviera Signature Band white cotton navy striped intarsia polo shirt XS

DIOR Dioriviera Signature Band white cotton navy striped intarsia polo shirt XS

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

It features a contrasting navy blue and grey chest stripe with white intarsia "CHRISTIAN DIOR" block typography branding running horizontally across the front.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

GUCCI 2019 Michele GG Pleated Track Jacket XS
GUCCI 2019 Michele GG Pleated Track Jacket XS

GUCCI 2019 Michele GG Pleated Track Jacket XS

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

It is characterized by a prominent yellow, purple, and blue chevron stripe across the chest and back. It features a white front zip closure, a drawstring hood, and two side welt pock...

Category

2010s Italian Jackets

Art Nouveau Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate
Art Nouveau Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate

Art Nouveau Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

It depicts a round porcelain plate hand painted royal and light blue in its background. At the center of the plate there is a portrait of a beautiful young woman with long undulated ...

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott Dry Cleaning Receipt print rayon blend tshirt dress IT38
MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott Dry Cleaning Receipt print rayon blend tshirt dress IT38

MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott Dry Cleaning Receipt print rayon blend tshirt dress IT38

By Moschino, Jeremy Scott

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Please refer to image gallery for thorough condition check. Blue bleeding at front chest. Micro stains near hem.

Category

2010s Italian Blouses and Tops

Chinese Costumes – Mandarin, Tartar Lady and Musicians, c.1845
Chinese Costumes – Mandarin, Tartar Lady and Musicians, c.1845

Chinese Costumes – Mandarin, Tartar Lady and Musicians, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

At the center stands a *Mandarin* in his ceremonial robe of deep blue silk, his chest emblazoned with an embroidered insignia of rank.

Category

Antique 1840s French Prints

Materials

Paper

LOUIS VUITTON white cotton 2018 STRIPED CUFFS TUNIC Shirt 36 XS
LOUIS VUITTON white cotton 2018 STRIPED CUFFS TUNIC Shirt 36 XS

LOUIS VUITTON white cotton 2018 STRIPED CUFFS TUNIC Shirt 36 XS

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

Features striped buttoned cuffs in blue and a chest pocket. Brand New with tag. 2018 Resort was shown in the extra long version on the runway Measurements Model RW181A FQN FEBL90 ...

Category

2010s Blouses and Tops

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

It is lithographed and hand painted in colors of red pants, checkered light and dark blue vests, flesh tone faces and dark and a light blue tea chest.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Trinitaire - Litho of a Trinitarian Monk of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity
Trinitaire - Litho of a Trinitarian Monk of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity

Trinitaire - Litho of a Trinitarian Monk of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity

Located in Langweer, NL

The figure is shown in a cream-colored cloak with a distinctive red and blue cross on the chest, symbolizing the order's dedication to the redemption of captives.

Category

Antique 1860s Prints

Materials

Paper

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Orientalist Figurative Lamp of a Dancer by Zach
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Orientalist Figurative Lamp of a Dancer by Zach

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Orientalist Figurative Lamp of a Dancer by Zach

By Bruno Zach

Located in London, GB

From the top of the construction hangs a minaret-style lamp with blue glass detailing. A locked chest is displayed by the bamboo construction.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chloe Black Long Sleeve Dress With Beading, Circa 1980
Chloe Black Long Sleeve Dress With Beading, Circa 1980

Chloe Black Long Sleeve Dress With Beading, Circa 1980

By Chloé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The dress has white, black, and blue beading on the chest, a zipper up the back, and zippers on each cuff.

Category

1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Engraving of Le Chevalier Gifford de Léchampton: The Gallant Knight, 1847
Engraving of Le Chevalier Gifford de Léchampton: The Gallant Knight, 1847

Engraving of Le Chevalier Gifford de Léchampton: The Gallant Knight, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

The ermine fur, along with the red and gold colors, symbolizes his nobility, while the blue sash across his chest could represent a specific chivalric order or honor.

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Stone Sture by Eric Lofman Mema-Gab 830 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 86 pcs
Stone Sture by Eric Lofman Mema-Gab 830 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 86 pcs

Stone Sture by Eric Lofman Mema-Gab 830 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 86 pcs

By Eric Löfman, Mema GAB

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/4" (with handles turned 90 degrees) 12 forks, 6 1/8" 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 12 cream soup spoons, 7" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 7" (with hand...

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Blue Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic blue chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, every blue chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a blue chest, we have 290 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blue chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A blue chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made blue chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Chantal Andriot and Established & Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Blue Chest?

Prices for a blue chest start at $200 and top out at $32,700 with the average selling for $3,225.

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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