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Pine Wardrobe, 1920's
Pine Wardrobe, 1920's

Pine Wardrobe, 1920's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

shelves. If desired, these can be removed to use the five clothes hooks or rail to hang clothes on. At the

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe from Heals, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe from Heals, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Compactum Wardrobe from Heals, 1930s

By Heal's

Located in South Shields, GB

A beautiful quality Art Deco 1930's burr walnut compact wardrobe from Heals. Featuring a clothes

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Mahogany Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

a turned brass clothes hanging rail. Above one dressing drawer and further drawer below. All raised

Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Birch & Walnut Compactum Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Birch & Walnut Compactum Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Birch & Walnut Compactum Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

fitted out with a pull-out clothes and shoe rail, shelves, drawers, and a compartment. The matching

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Style Bronze And Glass Wardrobe
Antique French Napoleon III Style Bronze And Glass Wardrobe

Antique French Napoleon III Style Bronze And Glass Wardrobe

Located in Vilnius, LT

decorated with bronze elements. Inside the wardrobe is wooden, rail for clothes. The wardrobe is very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire
Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Turn of the Century Belgian White Patinated Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

an interior divided in two, on the left, a rail for hanging clothes, on the right, four square side

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Softwood

Dutch Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Dutch Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s

Dutch Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Three original solid oak shelves adjustable in height. Metal bar or rail for hanging clothes behind the

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armoir or Wardrobe, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

right door you will find a brass rail for hanging clothes. This wardrobe can be dismantled for safe

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Mid Century Modern Triple Fresco Armoire by G Plan Danish Style
Mid Century Modern Triple Fresco Armoire by G Plan Danish Style

Mid Century Modern Triple Fresco Armoire by G Plan Danish Style

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wilkins. It is a great size for storing your clothes and with both hanging rail and shelving. This is a

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe
Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe

Victorian White Painted 3 Door Wardrobe

Located in King's Lynn, GB

doors open to reveal a large open hanging space fitted with a brass hanging rail and clothes hangers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Walnut Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Hand Carved
Antique Walnut Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Hand Carved

Antique Walnut Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Hand Carved

Located in Buxton, GB

storage, shelving and a clothes hanging rail compartment making it both practical and unique. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe
Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe

Antique Rustic 19th Century Painted White French Pine Armoire / Wardrobe

Located in King's Lynn, GB

large open storage interior fitted with a full-width clothes hanging rail. This is a genuinely rustic

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Antique Renaissance Italian  Bedroom Set featured in a Movie
Antique Renaissance Italian  Bedroom Set featured in a Movie

Antique Renaissance Italian Bedroom Set featured in a Movie

Located in Buxton, GB

shelves, the central compartment has a clothes hanging rail, and the third compartment also has a rail

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

plinth base. It is fitted with a hanging rail and clothes hooks, with a pair of lidded compartments in

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Pair of Bedside Cabinets
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Pair of Bedside Cabinets

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Pair of Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

with a hanging rail and clothes hooks, with a pair of lidded compartments in the bottom. The pair of

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Wardrobe
Italian Baroque Wardrobe

Italian Baroque Wardrobe

Located in Buxton, GB

and 2 clothes hanging rail compartments making it both practical and luxurious. The full bedroom set

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Antique Renaissance Bedroom Set
Antique Renaissance Bedroom Set

Antique Renaissance Bedroom Set

Located in Buxton, GB

. The set and comes with four drawers for storage, shelving and x2 hanging rail compartments making it

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Bedroom Set
Antique Italian Bedroom Set

Antique Italian Bedroom Set

Located in Buxton, GB

clothes hanging rail compartments making it both practical and luxurious. This Amazing bedroom set also

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France
Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France

Brass Clothes Rail 1900s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Elegant and simple French clothes rack / railing, circa 1900s. Art Nouveau style. Solid quality

Category

Early 20th Century French Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bentwood Valet in the Thonet Style or Clothes Rail / Towel Rail
Midcentury Bentwood Valet in the Thonet Style or Clothes Rail / Towel Rail

Midcentury Bentwood Valet in the Thonet Style or Clothes Rail / Towel Rail

Located in Miami, FL

A good large Mid-Century Modern bentwood clothes/towel rail, the twin turned top rails supported on

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Bentwood

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian from 1930, with Two Drawers
Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian from 1930, with Two Drawers

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian from 1930, with Two Drawers

Located in Buggiano, IT

Shabby white wardrobe, original Italian from 1930, with two drawers, clothes rail. The cabinet is

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

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

is a clothes rail

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

British Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe from Aw Lyn, 1930s
British Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe from Aw Lyn, 1930s

British Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe from Aw Lyn, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

with a clothes rail

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail Featuring solid teak inset handles

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s
Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s

Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail and four shelves This wardrobe flat packs The matching smaller wardrobe is listed for sale

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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 and shelves The style of this wardrobe is minimalist - with it's clean lines

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s
Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s

Mid Century Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

clothes rail and fixed shelving for ample storage. This wardrobe flat packs The matching larger wardrobe

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Żory, PL

three doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe stands on chromed feet and has

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

An Original 30s Czech Cubist Wardrobe
An Original 30s Czech Cubist Wardrobe

An Original 30s Czech Cubist Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

to the sycamore veneer. Incredibly high quality construction. Ebonised clothes rail and storage

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Sycamore

1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished
1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished

1850's Italian Tuscan Wardrobe in Solid National Walnut Restored Wax Polished

Located in Buggiano, IT

clothes rail and a shelf It is an ideal piece of furniture for the study, at the entrance of the house or

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s

Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Żory, PL

1940s. Features three doors, an internal clothes rail and five shelves. The wardrobe stands on chromed

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in White Poplar
Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in White Poplar

Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in White Poplar

Located in Buggiano, IT

. Clothes rail. It is completely removable. Easily reassembles in 15 minutes. The external color is

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

18th Century French Cabinet Made of Walnut and Oak
18th Century French Cabinet Made of Walnut and Oak

18th Century French Cabinet Made of Walnut and Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

desired, additional shelves or a clothes rail can be added. Dimensions: 223 cm high / 87.8 inch high

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Nutwood, Oak

Louis XVI Style Armoire, France, 1920s
Louis XVI Style Armoire, France, 1920s

Louis XVI Style Armoire, France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

fitted according to specific requirements (shelves / clothes' rail...). Also on offer are a matching

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

20th Italian Pine Wardrobe in Natural Honey Colored
20th Italian Pine Wardrobe in Natural Honey Colored

20th Italian Pine Wardrobe in Natural Honey Colored

Located in Buggiano, IT

in 15 minutes. The color is natural honey. Inside it has a shelf on top and a clothes rail

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Cabinet, Southern Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

profiled and set off in walnut. The interior division consists of a hat rack and a clothes rail. The

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Towel Rail/Clothes Stand
Antique Mahogany Towel Rail/Clothes Stand

Antique Mahogany Towel Rail/Clothes Stand

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique mahogany towel rail of elegant proportion featuring three turned hanging bars

Category

Antique 19th Century English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century
Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century

Grey Painted German Baroque Armoire, 18th Century

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

cornice above. Original locks and bars. Inside is a clothes rail. The closet has recently been painted

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Large Minimalist Wardrobe, Cabinet designed by Gunther Renkel, for Rego, 1960s
Large Minimalist Wardrobe, Cabinet designed by Gunther Renkel, for Rego, 1960s

Large Minimalist Wardrobe, Cabinet designed by Gunther Renkel, for Rego, 1960s

By Rego, Günter Renkel

Located in Antwerp, BE

are discreetly inserted in the door frames. The doors closed with magnets. Inside there is a clothes

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels
Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels

Early 18th Century Walnut Louis XII Armoire with Carved Diamond Point Panels

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

is a clothes rail. An installation with shelves is possible. Doors and drawer work and close

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian  Two Internal Drawers
Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian  Two Internal Drawers

Shabby White Wardrobe, Original Italian Two Internal Drawers

Located in Buggiano, IT

Shabby white wardrobe, original Italian from 1880, with two internal drawers and clothes rail. The

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Fir

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire
19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Wardrobe or Armoire

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

interior is still divided as originally a part with shelves and a part with a clothes rail, the top shelf

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with Two Doors
19th Century Italian Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with Two Doors

19th Century Italian Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with Two Doors

Located in Buggiano, IT

with an internal shelf and clothes rail. It can be completely disassembled, given the weight it takes

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in Chestnut and Pine with Drawers
Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in Chestnut and Pine with Drawers

Italian Wardrobe of the Twentieth Century in Chestnut and Pine with Drawers

Located in Buggiano, IT

doors, with clothes rail and shelves. Fully disassembles for easy transportation and easily reassembles

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chestnut, Pine

Early 20th Century French Provincial Armoire in Stripped Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armoire in Stripped Oak

Early 20th Century French Provincial Armoire in Stripped Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

right. Four drawers inside. On request with either 1 clothes rail or 3 shelves. Dimensions: 223 cm

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

20th Century Italian Wardrobe Two Doors in Original Walnut Color with Mirror
20th Century Italian Wardrobe Two Doors in Original Walnut Color with Mirror

20th Century Italian Wardrobe Two Doors in Original Walnut Color with Mirror

Located in Buggiano, IT

at the top and a clothes rail with internal shelves. It is very elegant and practical. Every part

Category

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

Materials

Poplar, Walnut, Fir

20th Century Single Italian Door Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with External Mirror
20th Century Single Italian Door Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with External Mirror

20th Century Single Italian Door Wardrobe in Solid Walnut with External Mirror

Located in Buggiano, IT

drawer and clothes rail. The piece of furniture can be completely disassembled into 10 pieces and can be

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Cabinet in Poplar Wood, Restored
Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Cabinet in Poplar Wood, Restored

Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Cabinet in Poplar Wood, Restored

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

removable clothes rail is included in the upper section, offering extra functionality for hanging garments

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Poplar

Biedermeier Warderobe, Armoire, Walnut, Austria, circa 1835
Biedermeier Warderobe, Armoire, Walnut, Austria, circa 1835

Biedermeier Warderobe, Armoire, Walnut, Austria, circa 1835

Located in Greven, DE

hook rail and three shelves. The usable interior depth of 51 cm is also suitable for using a clothes

Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe
19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe

19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Wood Antique Large Wardrobe

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

parts, both parts are equipped with a clothes rail at the top and two shelves at the bottom. It is

Category

Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Large Belgian Oak Régence Style Cabinet from Around 1800
Large Belgian Oak Régence Style Cabinet from Around 1800

Large Belgian Oak Régence Style Cabinet from Around 1800

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

. installation of a clothes rail). Dimensions: 260 cm high / 102.4 inch high, 160 cm (body) or 170 cm (base) or

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Régence Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinets with Burl Ash, Hungary, circa 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinets with Burl Ash, Hungary, circa 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Cabinets with Burl Ash, Hungary, circa 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

will fit your needs) and the other one provides a clothes rail. A traditional hand polished shellac

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Spruce, Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Burl

Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Armoire
Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Armoire

Arts and Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Armoire

Located in Brooklyn, NY

interior space measures 24.5 inches W x 18.5 inches D x 64.5 inches height with a retractable rail for

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century English William IV Pine House Keepers Cupboard
19th Century English William IV Pine House Keepers Cupboard

19th Century English William IV Pine House Keepers Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

in pine. Since being converted into a gentleman’s wardrobe. Interior comprising of a brass rail

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoire, 1920s
Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoire, 1920s

Stunning Art Deco Amsterdam School Wardrobe or Armoire, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

knobs on the four drawers. Six original solid oak shelves and brass rail for hanging clothes. Wardrobe

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Stunning Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s
Stunning Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s

Stunning Arts & Crafts Dutch Armoire with Inlay, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

eight pieces. Original brass rail to hang clothes on, but also adjustments to put in three shelves in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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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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