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Teak Double Wardrobe, 1960s
Teak Double Wardrobe, 1960s

Teak Double Wardrobe, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From Nathan, 1960s
Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From Nathan, 1960s

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From Nathan, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century three door Tola and Black wardrobe from Nathan. Featuring clothes rail and shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compact Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in South Shields, GB

 forward clothes rail, shelves and drawers

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail Featuring metal handles

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Compact Wardrobe from Lebus, 1960s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

includes a clothes rail and shelves

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Teak Compact Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Compact Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Compact Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid-century teak compact wardrobe from Younger, circa 1960s. The wardrobe includes a clothes

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

out clothes rail and shelves

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

out clothes rail, shelves and drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

By Stonehill

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail. This wardrobe can be dismantled

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s
Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

Mid Century Tola and Black Wardrobe From G Plan, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door wardrobe from G Plan - circa 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail the

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe from Waring and Gillow, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe from Waring and Gillow, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Compactum Wardrobe from Waring and Gillow, 1930s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in South Shields, GB

fitted out with a clothes rail and shelves

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

with a pull out clothes rail and shelves.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Robe Cupboard, 1900s
Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Robe Cupboard, 1900s

Antique Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Robe Cupboard, 1900s

Located in South Shields, GB

, features a clothes rail, coat hooks and a shelf inside.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe or Hall Cabinet , 1900s
Vintage Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe or Hall Cabinet , 1900s

Vintage Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe or Hall Cabinet , 1900s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Edwardian satinwood wardrobe or hall robe - circa 1900's Inside, there is a clothes rail and

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1920s
Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1920s

Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in South Shields, GB

are coat hooks, a clothes rail and a shelf.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s
Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s

Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail to each side. This wardrobe dismantles into four parts.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1910s
Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1910s

Vintage Oak Hall Robe Cupboard or Wardrobe, 1910s

Located in South Shields, GB

This beautiful quality oak hall robe/cupboard or wardrobe, circa 1910s, features a clothes rail and

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1960s
Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1960s

Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality solid oak wardrobe dating from around the 1960s Inside there is a clothes rail

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Limed Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality solid oak wardrobe dating from around the 1960s Inside there is a clothes rail

Category

Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 2 of 2
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 2 of 2

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 2 of 2

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality Art Deco walnut wardrobe  - circa 1930's Fitted out with a pull out clothes

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 1 of 2
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 1 of 2

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s - 1 of 2

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality Art Deco walnut wardrobe  - circa 1930's Fitted out with a pull out clothes

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut wardrobe - circa 1930's Fitted out with a clothes rail and a shelf - there

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Verithing, 1930s
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Verithing, 1930s

Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Verithing, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

beautifully fitted out - complete with a pull out clothes rail, shoe rail, drawers and compartments

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

pull out clothes rail, shelves , two drawers and a shoe rack

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

shelves, a shoe rail and a pull out clothes rail The handles are amber coloured bakelite

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Walnut Wardrobe by Peter Hayward for Vanson, 1960s

By Vanson, Peter Hayward

Located in South Shields, GB

A walnut freestanding wardrobe designed by Peter Hayward for Vanson Internally there is a clothes

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s
Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Żory, PL

Czechoslovakia in the 1940's. It has two doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Avalon With Top Box, 1970s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Avalon With Top Box, 1970s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Avalon With Top Box, 1970s

By Avalon Yatton

Located in South Shields, GB

with a clothes rail and shelving There is also additional storage to the top box compartments

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Door Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail, shelves and drawers Featuring metal handles There's a matching larger wardrobe listed

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Biedermeier Cabinet, South German, c. 1820
Biedermeier Cabinet, South German, c. 1820

Biedermeier Cabinet, South German, c. 1820

Located in Greding, DE

consists of a hat shelf and a clothes rail. The wardrobe has been professionally refurbished and hand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail and compartments and shelves to the other

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak & Walnut Wardrobe from Wrighton, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

Made during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail and a full length mirror to the front

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe from Jas Shoolbred, 1930s

By Jas Schoolbred

Located in South Shields, GB

out with a clothes rail and coat hooks There's further storage in the drawer to the bottom

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s
Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s

Vintage Burr Walnut Compactum Wardrobe from Harris Lebus, 1930s

By Harris Lebus

Located in South Shields, GB

stamped HL) Inside is beautifully fitted out with a pull forward clothes rail, metal shelves and drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Oak Cotswold School Style Hall Cupboard from Waring Gillow, 1930s
Vintage Oak Cotswold School Style Hall Cupboard from Waring Gillow, 1930s

Vintage Oak Cotswold School Style Hall Cupboard from Waring Gillow, 1930s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in South Shields, GB

the Cotswold School Style Inside, the cupboard has a clothes rail, a shelf and and umbrella stand

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Belgian Oak Wardrobe or Cabinet
Late 19th Century Belgian Oak Wardrobe or Cabinet

Late 19th Century Belgian Oak Wardrobe or Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

with 4 shelves. Alternatively, a clothes rail can be attached. The cabinet can be dismantled into

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from G Plan, 1970s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

out with a clothes rail the full width The style of this wardrobe is minimalist - with it's clean

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

Fitted out with clothes rail The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines This

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

Fitted out with clothes rail The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines This

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s
Mid-Century Walnut Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s

Mid-Century Walnut Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s

By Meredew

Located in South Shields, GB

out with a clothes rail The matching chest of drawers are available on a separate listing This

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

Vintage Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Żory, PL

internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe stands on chromed feet and has chromed cylinder

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

Fitted out with clothes rail The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines This

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Double Sliding Door Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

Fitted out with clothes rail The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines This

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s
Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s

Vintage British Burr Compactum Walnut Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail shelf and shoe rail to one side and shelves and drawers to the other. This wardrobe

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Walnut Victorian Wardrobe, 1880s
Antique Walnut Victorian Wardrobe, 1880s

Antique Walnut Victorian Wardrobe, 1880s

Located in South Shields, GB

, beautifully fitted out with a a clothes rail to each side and shelves and drawers to the middle This wardrobe

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

By Stonehill

Located in South Shields, GB

during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail to one side, shelves and a compartment to the other

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail, shelves and drawers The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s
Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

Teak Double Wardrobe from Austinsuite, 1960s

By Austinsuite

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail, shelves and drawers The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak
18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

18th Century German Baroque Armoire Made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

. Including 3 shelves or a clothes rail. Extended interior, e.g. a 2-section with clothes rail and shelves

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains
Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains

Rustic Fir Wardrobe with Curtains

Located in Premariacco, IT

internal clothes rail which is of later production. Original lock, iron pins and key. The cabinet has

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

By Stonehill

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail. The style of this wardrobe is quite minimalist - with it's clean lines and recessed metal

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Wardrobe from Stonehill, 1960s

By Stonehill

Located in South Shields, GB

during the 1960s Fitted out with a clothes rail the full width and a full length mirror to the middle

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Edwardian George III Style Wardrobe, 1900s
Edwardian George III Style Wardrobe, 1900s

Edwardian George III Style Wardrobe, 1900s

Located in South Shields, GB

is beautifully fitted out with a clothes rail and a shelf. The doors feature a false drawer front

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Clothes Rail For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the clothes rail you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every clothes rail was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a clothes rail, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clothes rail — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right clothes rail, those designed in Industrial, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one clothes rail that is appealing in its simplicity, but &New and Maison Siegel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clothes Rail?

Prices for a clothes rail start at $772 and top out at $6,819 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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