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Kent Coffey Forum Mid Century Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Countryside, IL

Kent Coffey Forum mid century highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40 wide x 20.5 deep x 48 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Kent Coffey Forum Mid Century Highboy Dresser

H 48 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco

Located in Countryside, IL

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 44.25 wide x 19

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser

H 61.5 in W 44.25 in D 19 in

Witco Pulaski Oceanic Mid-Century Highboy Brutalist Armoire

Located in Countryside, IL

Witco Pulaski oceanic mid-century highboy brutalist armoire The armoire measures: 48.5 wide x 19

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Witco Pulaski Oceanic Mid-Century Highboy Brutalist Armoire

H 52.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco

Located in Countryside, IL

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire This highboy measures: 48.25 wide

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Mid Century Highboy Dresser Armoire

H 52 in W 48.25 in D 19 in

Minimal Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W41 D19 H42 Fully restored mid century two tone highboy dresser. Highboy is structurally sound and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dressers

Materials

Wood

Minimal Mid Century Highboy Dresser

H 42 in W 41 in D 19 in

Tall Mid-Century Highboy Drop Front Secretary

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique highboy dresser with burl wood drop font writing surface with fitted insert. Additional

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Tall Mid-Century Highboy Drop Front Secretary

H 55.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant Mid-Century Modern tall dresser/highboy/chest of drawers designed by Kipp Stewart and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Highboy Walnut Dresser Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration

H 45.5 in W 38.25 in D 20 in

Vintage 18th Century Charleston Highboy

Located in west palm beach, FL

An extraordinary vintage 18th Century highboy. Beautiful hand carved detail and a gorgeous patina

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Vintage 18th Century Charleston Highboy

H 87.25 in W 41.75 in D 22.75 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Rosewood mid-century highboy dresser, circa 1960's. Integrated horizontal drawer, solid wood edging

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Highboy Dresser

H 52 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in

Highboy dresser with cross grain detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W38.5 D18.75 H43 Fully restored mid century highboy dresser. Item features nice gross grain on the

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Highboy dresser with cross grain detail

H 43 in W 38.5 in D 18.75 in

English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

English Renaissance style (19th-20th century) highboy cabinet with a painted pastoral scene on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet

H 66 in W 44 in D 19 in

Mid Century Campaign Style Highboy Dresser

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century highboy dresser features dark oak finish, durable vinyl top with faux wood grain

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Campaign Style Highboy Dresser

H 44.25 in W 34 in D 18 in

United Furniture Diamond Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous Walnut Diamond Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by United Furniture This mid century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Furniture Diamond Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 44 in W 40 in D 19 in

English Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

English Georgian style (18/19th Century) highboy chest in two sections with painted Chinoiserie

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

English Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers

H 54.5 in W 42 in D 24.25 in

Tall Midcentury Highboy Dresser by John Stuart Inc

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

trim and chrome drawer pulls. This substantial mid-century highboy makes an impressive dresser in any

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Tall Midcentury Highboy Dresser by John Stuart Inc

H 56 in W 36 in D 20 in

Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dorchester, MA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart

H 49.5 in W 47.75 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern highboy/gentlemen’s chest by American of Martinsville.

By American of Martinsville

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid century modern highboy/gentlemen’s chest by American of Martinsville. Here is a beautiful mid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern highboy/gentlemen’s chest by American of Martinsville.

H 53 in W 42 in D 19 in

Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Armiore Highboy

By Century Furniture

Located in Countryside, IL

Century Furniture mid century burlwood and brass armoire highboy This highboy measures: 48 wide

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Armiore Highboy

H 56.25 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage highboy dresser offers plenty of storage in a minimal Mid-Century Modern design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

H 43 in W 45 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D19 H42.5 Fully restored highboy dresser in walnut. Item features hidden pulls on the top

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 42.5 in W 40 in D 19 in

Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser

By Broyhill

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing well designed walnut wood Highboy dresser. Has nice detailed top working doors. Has been

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser

H 44 in W 17 in D 54 in

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy

Located in New York, NY

centuries - all consistent with the highboy's age and use. Splitting to wood in the interior of the small

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy

H 65.5 in W 40 in D 21.5 in

William & Mary Style Highboy, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

William & Mary style Highboy, 20th century Made of Burl Mahogany and Mahogany. This is a lovely

Category

20th Century American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

William & Mary Style Highboy, 20th Century

H 63 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Mahogany Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Mahogany Swedish dresser, circa 1950's. Slim proportions with solid wood edging and stunning book-matched veneer. Drawer faces have lovely grain patterns and dovetail construction. D...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Mahogany Highboy Dresser

H 49 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser

Located in Esperance, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut highBoy dresser.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut HighBoy Dresser

H 42 in W 35.75 in D 18.25 in

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Countryside, IL

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 48.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser

H 48.5 in W 38 in D 19 in

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Countryside, IL

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Highboy dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 18.25 deep x 48 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Burl

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Highboy Dresser

H 48 in W 38 in D 18.25 in

Directional Mid Century 6 Drawer Highboy

By Directional

Located in Countryside, IL

Directional mid century 6 drawer highboy This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 49.75 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Directional Mid Century 6 Drawer Highboy

H 49.75 in W 36 in D 18 in

Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

Good period Connecticut highboy. Top and bottom original to one another. Charming lower apron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy

H 75 in W 39 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful vintage modern highboy dresser that features recessed drawer pulls, tapered legs, and a

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 42 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

construction with elegant dark walnut wood grain adding to the midcentury appeal. This unique highboy dresser

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 46 in W 38 in D 18 in

Midcentury Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser has wonderful matching drawer pulls and simple

Category

Mid-20th Century Dressers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Highboy Dresser

H 45.5 in W 40 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Ramseur Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the mid-century appeal. This lovely highboy dresser makes the perfect addition to any modern interior

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 44.75 in W 39.75 in D 18.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Highboy by Kent Coffey

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning highboy dresser by Kent Coffey would make a great addition to any bedroom with its

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Highboy by Kent Coffey

H 46 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

American Highboy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine American Queen Anne maple highboy with five graduated drawers and three smaller drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Maple

American Highboy

H 68 in W 36.5 in D 19.75 in

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Rosewood mid-century dresser, circa 1960's. Solid wood edging with stunning book-matched veneer

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

H 31 in W 45.5 in D 16.5 in

Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Countryside, IL

Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19.5 deep x 54

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 54 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

Teak Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish dresser, circa 1960's. Solid wood edging and beautiful book-matched veneer drawer faces. Integrated, horizontal drawer pulls, dovetail construction and sleek legs!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser

H 41 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish dresser, circa 1960's. Solid wood edging and book-matched veneer on all drawer faces. Dovetail constructed drawers with sleek integrated, horizontal finger pulls. Unrest...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser

H 40 in W 29.5 in D 18 in

Ward Furniture Mfg Mid Century Louvered Highboy

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Mid Century Ward Furniture Mfg 4 drawer highboy dresser. Baby Steps line. Formica top. Gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Ward Furniture Mfg Mid Century Louvered Highboy

No Reserve

H 42 in W 32 in D 17.5 in

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Countryside, IL

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38.5 wide x 20.25 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser

H 47.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in

Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Countryside, IL

Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 44.25 wide x 18.25 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Edmond Spence Mid Century Maple Highboy Dresser

H 45.75 in W 44.25 in D 18.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s

Located in Harlingen, TX

This vintage 1950s mid-century modern highboy dresser features six locking (no key) drawers with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s

H 46 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Countryside, IL

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 43

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 43 in W 38 in D 18 in

Kent Coffey Mid Century Continental Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Countryside, IL

Kent Coffey Mid Century Continental Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 21 deep x 47

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Kent Coffey Mid Century Continental Highboy Dresser

H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked

By John Stuart

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked

H 47 in W 42.25 in D 20 in

United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Countryside, IL

United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

H 50.75 in W 42 in D 19 in

Danish Mid Century Teak Highboy Dresser

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak dresser, circa 1960's. Six drawer dresser with solid wood edging with stunning book-matched veneer on all drawer faces and dovetail construction. Bow front design is subtle and ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Teak Highboy Dresser

H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 18 in

18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part Chippendale cherry highboy with a wonderful warm color and patina. The upper case

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood

H 73.75 in W 42.75 in D 23.5 in

18th Century George III Carved Oak Highboy Cabinet

Located in Cypress, CA

18th century George III carved oak highboy cabinet on stand. The superstructure is topped by a

Category

Antique 18th Century George III Dressers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century George III Carved Oak Highboy Cabinet

H 62 in W 48 in D 22 in

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Queen Anne two part highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

H 71.13 in W 38 in D 21 in

Mid-Century "Simplex" Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Trenton, NJ

This unique vintage highboy dresser from ""The Simplex"" line by Kent Coffey features a light wood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century "Simplex" Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey

H 46.75 in W 38 in D 21 in

Impressive Stately 19th Century Mahogany American Highboy

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large and stately 81" high American Queen Anne or Chippendale style mahogany highboy having two

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Impressive Stately 19th Century Mahogany American Highboy

H 81 in W 41 in D 22 in

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Countryside, IL

United Furniture mid century diamond highboy dresser This dresser measures: 44.25 wide x 20 deep

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser

H 49.75 in W 44.25 in D 20 in

Lane Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W42 D18 H46 Vintage Lane Highboy Dresser in excellent restored condition. Item feautres sculpted

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Highboy Dresser

H 46 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Sculptra Highboy Dresser by Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-modern highboy dresser featuring raised edge, rich walnut grain and uniquely sculpted

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculptra Highboy Dresser by Broyhill

H 43.5 in W 40 in D 17 in

Mid Century Modern Pagoda Highboy Dresser RWay

By James Mont, RWAY

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

well as re-plated pagoda pulls. Has a slight Asian twist to mid century modern feel very solid and well

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Pagoda Highboy Dresser RWay

H 49 in W 38.75 in D 21 in

Diamond highboy dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D18 H43 Fully restored walnut highboy dresser. Item features very nice sculptural features and

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Diamond highboy dresser

H 43 in W 40 in D 18 in

Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in Baltimore, MD

This exceedingly well-crafted American of Martinsville highboy dresser was designed by Merton

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser

H 49.5 in W 40 in D 17 in

Vintage Wicker Highboy Dresser

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in Trenton, NJ

Introducing this Vintage Wicker Campaign Style Coastal Highboy – a delightful fusion of natural

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Wicker Highboy Dresser

H 49.25 in W 30.25 in D 18.25 in

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Century Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal century highboy for your home. Each century highboy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 1733 variations of the antique or vintage century highboy you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a century highboy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A century highboy, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made century highboy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Drexel and American of Martinsville are consistently popular.

How Much is a Century Highboy?

The average selling price for a century highboy at 1stDibs is $2,571, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $425,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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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