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Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern high boy dresser in teak from the 1960s recently imported from Denmark to California before its restoration. This dresser features a vibrant w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware
Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware

Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Newly ebonized walnut, tall chest of drawers with solid brass hardware by Paul Frankl. A wonderful combination of nine deep and wide drawers, plus three concealed behind doors. Hard...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Walnut

DREXEL Accolade Campaign Style Gentleman's Chest
DREXEL Accolade Campaign Style Gentleman's Chest

DREXEL Accolade Campaign Style Gentleman's Chest

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

A campaign style gentleman's chest by Drexel, from their Accolade Collection. Pecan with brass

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gentleman's Chest for Brown and Saltman
Gentleman's Chest for Brown and Saltman

Gentleman's Chest for Brown and Saltman

Located in Oakland, CA

A handsome all original Gentleman's Chest

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Dresser with Built in Mirror
Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Dresser with Built in Mirror

Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Dresser with Built in Mirror

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun

Located in Tucson, AZ

Dillingham Mid-Century Modern gentleman's dresser/highboy with built in mirror. Designed by Merton

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century
Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Located in San Marino, CA

Mahogany bow-front gentleman’s chest of drawers with two short drawers over four long drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in Hudson, NY

a extremely handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in figured mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Dressing Chest
Outstanding Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Dressing Chest

Outstanding Regency Mahogany Gentleman’s Dressing Chest

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A superb gentleman’s dressing chest from the Regency period, various lidded compartments, lift up

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Janus Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart
Janus Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart

Janus Gentleman's Chest by John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

A handsome Janus gentleman’s chest in natural oiled walnut comprising four drawers each with two

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Solid Oak English Gentleman's Wardrobe / Armoire, circa 1900s
Antique Solid Oak English Gentleman's Wardrobe / Armoire, circa 1900s

Antique Solid Oak English Gentleman's Wardrobe / Armoire, circa 1900s

Located in Ely, GB

A beautiful solid English oak gentleman’s wardrobe / armoire, circa 1900s. The armoire boasts a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

HENREDON French Provincial Walnut Gentleman's Chest
HENREDON French Provincial Walnut Gentleman's Chest

HENREDON French Provincial Walnut Gentleman's Chest

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

two door cabinet with two slide out shelves. Measures: 36W 19D 54.75H Exceptionally good condition

Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

B688 Antique Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Armoire, Wardrobe, Dresser
B688 Antique Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Armoire, Wardrobe, Dresser

B688 Antique Victorian Mahogany Gentleman's Armoire, Wardrobe, Dresser

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland.  1880. Solid mahogany. Shaped cornice above. Carved panel door with single shelf. Three dovetailed drawers to the right. Full length beveled mirror to the left with h...

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Walnut Bow Front Gentleman Wardrobe, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Bow Front Gentleman Wardrobe, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Bow Front Gentleman Wardrobe, circa 1930

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco walnut bow front gentleman wardrobe circa 1930 A fine quality English bow fronted burr

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe by Harry and Lou Epstein
Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe by Harry and Lou Epstein

Art Deco Gentlemans Wardrobe by Harry and Lou Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in London, GB

Art Deco bird's-eye maple small wardrobe, gentlemans wardrobe. Great shape to this lovely little

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Door Gentlemans Chest
Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Door Gentlemans Chest

Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Door Gentlemans Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome vintage Danish teak tall gentlemans chest with a tambour door on the right side of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gentleman's chest by Wormley for Dunbar
Gentleman's chest by Wormley for Dunbar

Gentleman's chest by Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Newburgh, NY

Beautiful chest by Dunbar, the tambour doors conceal16 drawers of various sizes. ideal for storage of accessories. signed under a drawer.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

HENREDON Mahogany Asian chinoiserie Style Gentleman's Chest
HENREDON Mahogany Asian chinoiserie Style Gentleman's Chest

HENREDON Mahogany Asian chinoiserie Style Gentleman's Chest

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian chinoiserie style gentleman's chest by Henredon. Mahogany with slightly distressed finish

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest
50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest

50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Black cerused gentleman's chest with top shelf valet.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest
Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest

Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb walnut and leather bi-fold door, gentlemans dresser.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

Monterey Gentleman's Dresser with Hand-Painted Flowers
Monterey Gentleman's Dresser with Hand-Painted Flowers

Monterey Gentleman's Dresser with Hand-Painted Flowers

By Monterey Furniture

Located in Pasadena, CA

Signed Monterey gentleman's dresser. It offers plenty of storage with five drawers. Measures: 49.25

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Rancho Monterey Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid Century Gentleman's Chest with Four Drawers
Mid Century Gentleman's Chest with Four Drawers

Mid Century Gentleman's Chest with Four Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

MID C GENTLEMAN'S CHEST WITH FOUR DRAWERS AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE AVERY

Richard Thompson  walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser
Richard Thompson  walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser

Richard Thompson walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous walnut and Rosewood Gentlemans dresser designed by Richard Thompson for Glenn of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Birch

John Keal walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser
John Keal walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser

John Keal walnut Gentlemans tamboor door dresser

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous walnut and Rosewood Gentlemans dresser designed by John Keal for Glenn of California Ca

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Birch

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest with Cerused Finish
Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest with Cerused Finish

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest with Cerused Finish

Located in Pasadena, CA

This mid-century modern gentleman's dresser features a white ceruse finish over an ebony stain. A

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Oak Gentleman's Chest with Suede and Brass Details, Italy, 1950s
Handcrafted Oak Gentleman's Chest with Suede and Brass Details, Italy, 1950s

Handcrafted Oak Gentleman's Chest with Suede and Brass Details, Italy, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Italian dresser in oak. The original suede panels have been replaced with new ones. The top section contains two large drawers and a shelf. The lower part has three drawers of diffe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Teak Gentleman's Dresser with Mirror by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Teak Gentleman's Dresser with Mirror by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Teak Gentleman's Dresser with Mirror by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Dorchester, MA

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed this handsome gentleman's dresser for J. Jacobsen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Dresser With Mirror by Grosfeld House
1960s Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Dresser With Mirror by Grosfeld House

1960s Vintage Walnut Gentleman's Dresser With Mirror by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Hawthorne, CA

bifold cabinet with three adjustable shelves. Excellent craftsmanship with dovetail joinery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

"Herrbyrå" Swedish Gentleman Chest from Late 1800s
"Herrbyrå" Swedish Gentleman Chest from Late 1800s

"Herrbyrå" Swedish Gentleman Chest from Late 1800s

Located in Singapore, SG

Stunning black chest of drawers panted black mid-1900s. Handles of brass.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

The Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
The Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

The Gentleman's Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Hudson, NY

a very handsome tall Janus Collection Gentleman's chest in walnut designed by Edward Wormley for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

BURLINGTON HOUSE Asian Faux Bamboo Wicker Gentleman's Chest
BURLINGTON HOUSE Asian Faux Bamboo Wicker Gentleman's Chest

BURLINGTON HOUSE Asian Faux Bamboo Wicker Gentleman's Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian style gentleman's chest by Burlington House. Pecan, burlwood and wicker panels, faux

Category

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

Materials

Brass

"Maelstrom" Cabinet by Caleb Woodard, 2017
"Maelstrom" Cabinet by Caleb Woodard, 2017

"Maelstrom" Cabinet by Caleb Woodard, 2017

By Caleb Woodard

Located in New York, NY

Gentleman's chest or cabinet, hand-carved in solid American black walnut with hand-cut dovetailed

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest by Harvey Probber
Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest by Harvey Probber

Rosewood and Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest by Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

A handsome gentleman’s chest in mahogany with sliding rosewood paneled doors. Four drawers with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

Fine William IV Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Fine William IV Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Fine William IV Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fine William IV fiddle-back mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top with an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gentleman's Chest by Edmund Spence
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gentleman's Chest by Edmund Spence

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gentleman's Chest by Edmund Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Hudson, NY

curved cut-outs. The lower cabinet has three shelves. Good condition overall with a few spots of loss

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Library Cabinet
Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Library Cabinet

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Library Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

details, and the general form of an English Gentleman's library cabinet). Size: 52 inches

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

HENKEL HARRIS 173 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest
HENKEL HARRIS 173 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest

HENKEL HARRIS 173 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style gentleman's chest by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Gentleman's Chest
UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Gentleman's Chest

UNIQUE FURNITURE Mid 20th Century Asian Style Gentleman's Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian style gentleman's chest by Unique Furniture. Nutwood with slightly distressed finish

Category

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

Materials

Brass

LANE Pueblo Oak Mid 20th Century Brutalist Gentleman's Chest
LANE Pueblo Oak Mid 20th Century Brutalist Gentleman's Chest

LANE Pueblo Oak Mid 20th Century Brutalist Gentleman's Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Mid 20th Century Brutalist style gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture, from their Pueblo

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Bamboo Gentleman 's Chest / Dresser
19th Century English Bamboo Gentleman 's Chest / Dresser

19th Century English Bamboo Gentleman 's Chest / Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare find - rare size. The piece is beautifully designed with a swing mirror and appointed with a nicely lacquered top. Desirable " tortoise shell " - like burnt bamboo finish -...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

HENKEL HARRIS 171DC 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest
HENKEL HARRIS 171DC 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest

HENKEL HARRIS 171DC 29 Mahogany Chippendale Style Gentleman's Chest

By Henkel Harris

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style gentleman's chest by quality furniture maker Henkel Harris. Solid mahogany with

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest
BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest

BAKER Milling Road Walnut Mid 20th Century Gentleman's Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

A classic Mid Century style gentleman's chest by Baker Furniture Company, for their Milling Road

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door Gentlemans chest
Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door Gentlemans chest

Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door Gentlemans chest

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door bi fold gentlemans dresser.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

STATTON Trutype Americana Centennial Cherry Queen Anne Gentleman's Chest
STATTON Trutype Americana Centennial Cherry Queen Anne Gentleman's Chest

STATTON Trutype Americana Centennial Cherry Queen Anne Gentleman's Chest

By Statton Trutype, Statton Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style gentleman's chest by Statton Furniture, from their Trutype Americana line

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers
18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers

18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman's chest of drawers

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Laszlo Basket Weave Gentlemans Chest for Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo Basket Weave Gentlemans Chest for Brown Saltman

Paul Laszlo Basket Weave Gentlemans Chest for Brown Saltman

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Long Beach, CA

Paul Laszlo Basket Weave Gentlemans Chest for Brown Saltman. Features 3 pull out shelves in the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Scottish Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, c. 1840
Scottish Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, c. 1840

Scottish Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, c. 1840

Located in New York, NY

Flame Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman's Chest of Drawers; with Two Short Drawers Over Three Long

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Wet or Dry Bar/Gentleman's Dressing Chest by Gillows
Antique Wet or Dry Bar/Gentleman's Dressing Chest by Gillows

Antique Wet or Dry Bar/Gentleman's Dressing Chest by Gillows

Located in Port Chester, NY

Antique mahogany gentleman's dressing chest by Gillows.The lovely mahogany top lifts for access

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Rare Universal Cabinet in Cuban Mahogany
Fine and Rare Universal Cabinet in Cuban Mahogany

Fine and Rare Universal Cabinet in Cuban Mahogany

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fine quality and rare gentleman's universal cabinet made of Cuban mahogany. This escritiore is made

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Cabinets

Pair of Gentleman’s Chests by Erno Fabry for Fabry Associates
Pair of Gentleman’s Chests by Erno Fabry for Fabry Associates

Pair of Gentleman’s Chests by Erno Fabry for Fabry Associates

Located in New York, NY

A handsome pair of gentleman’s chests with four graduated drawers – top three drawers fitted with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - A
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - A

CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - A

By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian style gentleman's chest by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Extra Large Gentleman's Chest
HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Extra Large Gentleman's Chest

HENREDON Asian Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Extra Large Gentleman's Chest

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

An extra tall gentleman's chest in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Henredon. Mahogany with

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Polo Ralph Lauren for HENREDON Gentleman's Safari Chest R887
Polo Ralph Lauren for HENREDON Gentleman's Safari Chest R887

Polo Ralph Lauren for HENREDON Gentleman's Safari Chest R887

By Henredon, Ralph Lauren

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Transitional style, monumentally sized, 21-drawer chest by Polo Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Solid mahogany and mahogany veneers with wood knobs. Carved details, drawer flanking colu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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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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