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John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Art Deco highboy dresser or gentleman's chest Designed by Ralph Widdicomb

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Gentleman's Tall Chest in Burled Walnut Veneer by Joseph Gerte, Boston
Custom Gentleman's Tall Chest in Burled Walnut Veneer by Joseph Gerte, Boston

Custom Gentleman's Tall Chest in Burled Walnut Veneer by Joseph Gerte, Boston

By Joseph Gerte

Located in Milford, NH

A fine custom gentleman’s tall chest in burled walnut veneer by Joseph Gerte, Boston. Drop down

Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast mid century walnut brass and cane gentleman's chest highboy

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Birmingham, AL

A handsome early 19th century French Louis XVI style chiffonier or tall gentleman's chest, circa

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the 1950s. Made by John Stuart, they each feature four large drawers with ornate brass ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Cabinet by Henredon
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Cabinet by Henredon

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Cabinet by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or media

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash, Burl, Ebony

Thomas Chippendale's - The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director
Thomas Chippendale's - The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director

Thomas Chippendale's - The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a beautiful facsimile copy of what is probably the most famous book ever on the subject of furniture. This book is a facsimile of the Chippendale society's own fine copy....

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Books

Agresti Gentleman's Watch/ Jewlery Cabinet in Elm Briar
Agresti Gentleman's Watch/ Jewlery Cabinet in Elm Briar

Agresti Gentleman's Watch/ Jewlery Cabinet in Elm Briar

By Agresti

Located in Highland, IN

This stately chest made in Italy by Agresti is clad in beautifully figured elm brair can accommodate 18 watches on holders and laying down.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ultrasuede, Mahogany, Elm

Antique English Lady's Gentleman's Burl Walnut Jewlery Casket Miniature Cabinet
Antique English Lady's Gentleman's Burl Walnut Jewlery Casket Miniature Cabinet

Antique English Lady's Gentleman's Burl Walnut Jewlery Casket Miniature Cabinet

Located in Dublin, Ireland

gentleman’s campaign box of outstanding quality and generous proportions, third quarter of the Nineteenth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

George II Verde Antico and Statuary Marble Chimneypiece

George II Verde Antico and Statuary Marble Chimneypiece

Located in London, GB

Gentleman & Cabinet Makers Director, 1761, plate CLXXXI as well as 1760, plate CLXXIX. There are many

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Walnut Lady’s Gentleman’s Jewelery Cabinet Casket Box Fitted Drawers
Antique Walnut Lady’s Gentleman’s Jewelery Cabinet Casket Box Fitted Drawers

Antique Walnut Lady’s Gentleman’s Jewelery Cabinet Casket Box Fitted Drawers

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of a well figured flame walnut dome top Victorian Lady’s or Gentleman’s Jewellery

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Monumental Chippendale Giltwood Mirror
Monumental Chippendale Giltwood Mirror

Monumental Chippendale Giltwood Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

his incredible designs. In 1754, he published the first of three editions of The Gentleman and Cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Georgian Mahogany Gentleman's Washstand, Side Table Cabinet, English, circa 1830
Georgian Mahogany Gentleman's Washstand, Side Table Cabinet, English, circa 1830

Georgian Mahogany Gentleman's Washstand, Side Table Cabinet, English, circa 1830

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany washstand with fancy scallop gallery around the top above pair of panel molded doors with brass knobs, a single bottom drawer with swag apron, and having the same apron desi...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Mirror
George III Chippendale Mirror

George III Chippendale Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

CLXIX in Chippendale’s The Gentleman’s and Cabinet Maker’s Director, 3rd ed. circa 1820. Measures

Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

George II Giltwood Mirror Chippendale-Style
George II Giltwood Mirror Chippendale-Style

George II Giltwood Mirror Chippendale-Style

Located in New Orleans, LA

-18th century that soon other furniture makers were using The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director as

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Tall Chinese Chest of Drawers
Tall Chinese Chest of Drawers

Tall Chinese Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Keywords: Chest, cabinet, chest of drawers, dresser, lingerie cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Mahogany Chippendale-Style Breakfront
Mahogany Chippendale-Style Breakfront

Mahogany Chippendale-Style Breakfront

Located in New Orleans, LA

. In 1754, he published the first of three editions of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, the

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood 4 Doors Compartment Square Credenza Chest
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood 4 Doors Compartment Square Credenza Chest

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood 4 Doors Compartment Square Credenza Chest

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern 4-door compartment gentlemans chest dresser cabinet or square credenza

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Located in New Orleans, LA

his incredible designs. In 1754, he published the first of three editions of The Gentleman and Cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Bookcases

English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk

English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

Chippendale was the first cabinet-maker to publish a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Serpentine Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Fine Serpentine Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

Fine Serpentine Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Benington, Herts

published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, upon which success he

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Important Maison Jansen Trompe L'Oeil Commode
Rare and Important Maison Jansen Trompe L'Oeil Commode

Rare and Important Maison Jansen Trompe L'Oeil Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale’s 1754 The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director. Maison Jansen’s designs are unique for their

Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest or Commode
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest or Commode

18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest or Commode

By Henry Hill of Marlborough

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

French Commode Tables (The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director 1st Edition1754; Plate LXVI 3rd Edition

Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Thomas Chippendale Artist's Chest
Thomas Chippendale Artist's Chest

Thomas Chippendale Artist's Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

this chest can be found in The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1762, plate LXXIII as "Writing

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa
19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa

19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c mahogany Chippendale sofa from a direct example of Chippendales Gentleman and Cabinet makers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Supper Table
George III Mahogany Supper Table

George III Mahogany Supper Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

original leather casters, circa 1770. After a design by Thomas Chippendale, plate LIII, from the gentleman

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair
George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 3rd ed., 1763, 'after the Chinese manner, and are very proper for a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair
George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 3rd ed., 1763, 'after the Chinese manner, and are very proper for a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

George III Style Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Table
George III Style Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Table

George III Style Mahogany Tripod Tilt-Top Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Directors, 1754-62, published by Thomas Chippendale (d.1779) of St. Martin's

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dallas, TX

designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, upon which success he became renowned. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Double-Sided Pembroke Table, circa 1760
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Double-Sided Pembroke Table, circa 1760

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Double-Sided Pembroke Table, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

illustrated in plate number CLII in Thomas Chippendale's 'The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director first

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembr...

Materials

Brass

George III Carved Pine Chimneypiece
George III Carved Pine Chimneypiece

George III Carved Pine Chimneypiece

Located in London, GB

acanthus leaf in the front of his Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director, first published in 1754, as a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplaces and Mantels

Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Centre or Serving Table
Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Centre or Serving Table

Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Centre or Serving Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, by appointment only

: Height 85cm Width 121cm Depth 61cm The Gentleman and cabinet-maker's director by Thomas

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 6 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century
Vintage Set of 6 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Vintage Set of 6 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's

Category

Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century
Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian

Category

Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century
Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Vintage Set of 10 Mahogany Chippendale Revival Armchairs, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

, and neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Highly Important Pair of Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Lord Leverhulme
Highly Important Pair of Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Lord Leverhulme

Highly Important Pair of Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Lord Leverhulme

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

'Chinese Chair' published by Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, Third edition

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Serpentine George III Chippendale Mahogany Side Table
18th Century Serpentine George III Chippendale Mahogany Side Table

18th Century Serpentine George III Chippendale Mahogany Side Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, by appointment only

style in its own right. He published his ‘Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director’ in 1754, and the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set of 8 Chippendale Revival Arm Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs

Category

Vintage 1950s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Style Pembroke Table
18th Century Chippendale Style Pembroke Table

18th Century Chippendale Style Pembroke Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

& Albert Museum (London). A nearly identical design for can be found in The Gentleman &

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs are regarded as

Category

Antique 1880s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs are regarded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Chippendale Cane Dark Wood Antique Basket for Six Bottles
Chippendale Cane Dark Wood Antique Basket for Six Bottles

Chippendale Cane Dark Wood Antique Basket for Six Bottles

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Sofia, BG

showrooms, workshops, and home for the rest of his life. In 1754 he published his celebrated Gentleman and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane

Vintage Set of 14 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Vintage Set of 14 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century

Vintage Set of 14 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director. The designs are regarded as

Category

Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Clock
Chinese Chippendale Clock

Chinese Chippendale Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pavilions and Boxes", and several design books, including Chippendale’s The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Pair of Late George II Marble Topped Mahogany Side Tables
Pair of Late George II Marble Topped Mahogany Side Tables

Pair of Late George II Marble Topped Mahogany Side Tables

By Thomas Chippendale, Alexander Peter

Located in London, GB

first edition of Chippendale’s The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, London, 1754 (pl. 36). It is

Category

Antique 1750s British George II Side Tables

Materials

Marble

18th Century George III Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table
18th Century George III Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table

18th Century George III Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table

By Mayhew & Ince

Located in London, by appointment only

Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director” ( which Ince had been a subscriber to ) had first been published in

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood, Harewood

George II Gainsborough Library Armchair
George II Gainsborough Library Armchair

George II Gainsborough Library Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

became the first cabinetmaker to publish a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Entryway or Gentleman's Cabinet by Brantorps
Teak Entryway or Gentleman's Cabinet by Brantorps

Teak Entryway or Gentleman's Cabinet by Brantorps

By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB

Located in Ferndale, MI

Teak Entryway or Gentleman's Cabinet by Brantorps, Metal Tag. Hard to Find Shallow Depth Cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire
Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire

Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Gentleman's Cabinet/Armoire Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Gentleman's Cabinet by Lane
Vintage Gentleman's Cabinet by Lane

Vintage Gentleman's Cabinet by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage walnut tall cabinet by Lane.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Lane Rosewood and Walnut Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser
Lane Rosewood and Walnut Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser

Lane Rosewood and Walnut Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

marks on the back side of the cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser
George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser

George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic George Nelson for Herman Miller, basic series cabinet with 5 drawers on one side and a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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Gentlemans Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gentlemans cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each gentlemans cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 387 variations of the antique or vintage gentlemans cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gentlemans cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gentlemans cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made gentlemans cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture and Broyhill Brasilia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gentlemans Cabinet?

Prices for a gentlemans cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $28,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,175.

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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