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Mid-Century Harvey Probber Gentleman's Chest
Mid-Century Harvey Probber Gentleman's Chest

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Gentleman's Chest

By Harvey Probber

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Incredibly crafted Harvey Probber gentleman's chest. A minimal outside form concealing a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Wardrobe Mahogany Gentlemans Closet 1860
Victorian Wardrobe Mahogany Gentlemans Closet 1860

Victorian Wardrobe Mahogany Gentlemans Closet 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany gentleman's breakfront wardrobe This wardrobe stands upon a plinth base The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque
Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque

Antique English Oak Pipe Smoke Cabinet Card Game Box Humidor 1928 Opera Plaque

Located in Shreveport, LA

English “gentleman’s cabinets”!! Many have dated, engraved presentation plaques, and all of them are

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak, Glass

Tall Walnut & Chrome Gentleman's Chest
Tall Walnut & Chrome Gentleman's Chest

Tall Walnut & Chrome Gentleman's Chest

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Unexpected walnut and chromed metal six drawer gentleman's chest from Drexel's "Viewpoint 70" line

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Diamond Front Ebonized Gentlemans Chest
Diamond Front Ebonized Gentlemans Chest

Diamond Front Ebonized Gentlemans Chest

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Diamond Front Ebonized Gentlemans Chest / Tall Dresser.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Superb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers.
Superb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers.

Superb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers.

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual nautical style gentleman's chest of drawers. Original black piano finish, great brass

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dressers

Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest

Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" gentleman's chest. Hinged doors open to reveal shelves and drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Gentleman Dresser by Baker
Walnut Gentleman Dresser by Baker

Walnut Gentleman Dresser by Baker

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut gentleman 6 drawers dresser by Baker with brass pulls and feet caps, in the French style of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chippendale style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest. By L. & J.G. Stickley, USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Federal Dressers

Materials

Wood

Westnofa Norwegian Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Westnofa Norwegian Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Westnofa Norwegian Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

piece has a rich and vibrant wood grain throughout the entire piece. The two cabinet doors on the right

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

DF 2000 Gentlemans Valet by Raymond Loewy
DF 2000 Gentlemans Valet by Raymond Loewy

DF 2000 Gentlemans Valet by Raymond Loewy

Located in Ferndale, MI

DF 2000 Gentlemans Valet by Raymond Loewy

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cabinets

John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest, Dresser w. Cabinet Solid Wood w Brass Hardware
John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest, Dresser w. Cabinet Solid Wood w Brass Hardware

John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest, Dresser w. Cabinet Solid Wood w Brass Hardware

By John Widdicomb

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunningly elegant gentleman's chest made by John Widdicomb. Solid wood with solid brass pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Tall Gentleman's Chest
Paul Frankl Tall Gentleman's Chest

Paul Frankl Tall Gentleman's Chest

By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart, Paul Frankl

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning chest with brass X-pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

English Gentlemans Chest
English Gentlemans Chest

English Gentlemans Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany gentlemans chest with leather top brushing slide, original brasses

Category

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

Dunbar Gentleman's Chest
Dunbar Gentleman's Chest

Dunbar Gentleman's Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edward Wormley design gentleman's chest for Dunbar furniture co. Walnut with sculpted side drawer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Gentleman's Dresser
English Gentleman's Dresser

English Gentleman's Dresser

Located in New York, NY

An unusual and charming light oak Gentleman's dresser raised on bracket feet. The chest has its

Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning small-scale rosewood gentleman's chest. This chest has three drawers at the top with

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Crotch Mahogany and Gilded Gentleman's Desk
Crotch Mahogany and Gilded Gentleman's Desk

Crotch Mahogany and Gilded Gentleman's Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Crotch mahogany and gilded column front gentleman's desk on hoof feet. Empire Style. Custom Quality

Category

Vintage 1940s English Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Gentleman's Dresser by Dyrlund
Danish Modern Gentleman's Dresser by Dyrlund

Danish Modern Gentleman's Dresser by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern, teak, highboy, gentleman's dresser by Dyrlund with a center row of small drawers and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chests, Pair
Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chests, Pair

Stickley Chippendale Mahogany Gentleman's Chests, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Chippendale style armoire dressers or gentleman's chests By L. & J.G

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Falster Danish Teak Tallboy Gentleman's Bureau
Falster Danish Teak Tallboy Gentleman's Bureau

Falster Danish Teak Tallboy Gentleman's Bureau

Located in Chicago, IL

Teak gentleman's dresser or chest, made in Denmark. Two upper doors with black lacquered metal U

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers

Materials

Metal

Striking Paul Mccobb Calvin Gentleman's Chest
Striking Paul Mccobb Calvin Gentleman's Chest

Striking Paul Mccobb Calvin Gentleman's Chest

By Paul McCobb

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Striking Paul Mccobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest circa mid 1950's. This example is made of striped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb gentleman's dresser by Calvin
Paul McCobb gentleman's dresser by Calvin

Paul McCobb gentleman's dresser by Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Highland, IN

gentleman's dresser from the Calvin group. Elegant and stately, it is loaded with refined details. A bank of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Large Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Westnofa
Large Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Westnofa

Large Teak Gentleman's Dresser by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

This handsome Norwegian modern teak gentleman's dresser by Westnofa offers ample storage with its

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Hickory High Gentleman's Chest / Armoire
Hickory High Gentleman's Chest / Armoire

Hickory High Gentleman's Chest / Armoire

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Dallas, TX

1970s hickory high gentleman's chest/armoire. Good structural condition with some scratches and

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Tobago Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Dresser
Brutalist Tobago Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Dresser

Brutalist Tobago Walnut Gentleman’s Chest Dresser

Located in Lutz, FL

1970’s Brutalist Gentleman’s Chest Dresser by Tabago Canada (aka Tobago). Walnut veneers with

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Gentleman’s Chest
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Gentleman’s Chest

Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Gentleman’s Chest

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century gentleman’s chest or tall dresser manufactured by Broyhill and a part of the iconic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible gentlemen's chest. Tray top. Solid oak drawers, excellent craftsmanship. Style of Wormley or Robsjohn-Gibbings, but unmarked. 7 side drawers of varying height. Large botto...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rococo Gentleman's Chest
Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

An outstanding Louis XV-style walnut chest of drawers. The red marble top rests above a frieze drawer with a carved scrolled escutcheon. Three lower drawers are bordered with a c-scr...

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A George III Flame Magogany Gentleman's Wash Stand
A George III Flame Magogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

A George III Flame Magogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

Located in Bellport, NY

Of the period, a George III Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand. The top opens from the center to

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armoire Gentlemans Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armoire Gentlemans Chest

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armoire Gentlemans Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome, Mid-Century Modern, walnut armoire or gentleman's chest features 6 drawers on the bottom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Gilbert Rohde Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Gilbert Rohde Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Gilbert Rohde Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Westport, CT

Tall dresser or highboy with sabre leg detail, designed by Gilbert Rohde, manufactured by Herman Millerm, circa 1950s. Newly refinished in grey, large brass pulls retain original pat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Viewpoint Line Gentleman's Chest for Drexel
Viewpoint Line Gentleman's Chest for Drexel

Viewpoint Line Gentleman's Chest for Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Super well-made furniture by Drexel for their Viewpoint series, features walnut grain, sleek straight lines and polished nickel pulls. Classy design, with eight total drawers, one pl...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Tambour Door Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest
Tambour Door Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest

Tambour Door Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nicely crafted Scandinavian Modern teak chest with beautiful tambour doors which open to eight drawers and two adjustable shelves inside. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Mid Century Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic Mid-Century styled tall chest of drawers in a subtle medium tone mahogany. Five drawers resting on simple tapered legs. The elongated surfboard handles are all original. From...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Falster Gentleman's Chest Teak with Tambour Door
Falster Gentleman's Chest Teak with Tambour Door

Falster Gentleman's Chest Teak with Tambour Door

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful mid-century modern teak gentleman's chest with tambour door by Falster features 17

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Exquisite Midcentury Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Exquisite Midcentury Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Exquisite Midcentury Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage Rosewood armoire offers plenty of storage with a combination of spacious drawers and shelf space. Quality construction and a beautiful rosewood finish set this...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

A Handsome George III Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser
A Handsome George III Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser

A Handsome George III Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome George III mahogany gentleman's dresser; the hinged top opening to reveal a mirror and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Gentleman's Chest / Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Gentleman's Chest / Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Gentleman's Chest / Dresser

By Broyhill, Forward House

Located in Houston, TX

8 drawered Gentleman's chest or dresser with a swing open compartment with three storage cubbies

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Spanish Revival Gentleman's Chest Armoire
Mid Century Spanish Revival Gentleman's Chest Armoire

Mid Century Spanish Revival Gentleman's Chest Armoire

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century gentleman's chest by Bassett furniture features hardwood construction, oak wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Heal and Son Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Stand
English Heal and Son Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Stand

English Heal and Son Victorian Gentleman's Dressing Stand

By Heal's

Located in Faversham, GB

An unusual late Victorian gentlemen’s dressing stand in satinwood by Heal and Son. The top has an arrangement of four small drawers in two separate banks flanking a circular mirror ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Early T.H.R.Gibbings Gentleman Dresser
Early T.H.R.Gibbings Gentleman Dresser

Early T.H.R.Gibbings Gentleman Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early T.H.R.Gibbings designed mahogany gentleman dresser with great proportion and superb French

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Gentlemans Desk Mahogany Antique Bureau, 1890
Victorian Gentlemans Desk Mahogany Antique Bureau, 1890

Victorian Gentlemans Desk Mahogany Antique Bureau, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Victorian gentleman's desk in mahogany. On bracket feet with a brown leather tooled

Category

Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gentleman's Dresser By Janus
Gentleman's Dresser By Janus

Gentleman's Dresser By Janus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall walnut gentleman's dresser by John Stuart. Janus line.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Westnofa Style Teak Mid Century Gentleman's Chest
Westnofa Style Teak Mid Century Gentleman's Chest

Westnofa Style Teak Mid Century Gentleman's Chest

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Westnofa style teak mid century gentleman's chest Chest measures: 48.25 wide x 20 deep x 45 high

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Modern Gentleman's Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Berkeley, CA

This gorgeous Model #40 gentleman's chest was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Felballes Møbelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Italian Teak Gentleman's Chest with Rosewood Handles
Italian Teak Gentleman's Chest with Rosewood Handles

Italian Teak Gentleman's Chest with Rosewood Handles

By Chiavari

Located in Houston, TX

Chiavari. Well constructed and in excellent vintage condition. The left cabinet has a lock and key. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Rare Edwardian Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman’s Wardrobe
Rare Edwardian Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Rare Edwardian Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A rare Edwardian mahogany mechanical gentleman’s wardrobe, of slender rectangular form with a pair

Category

Vintage 1910s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

c.1840 Louis Philippe Gentleman's Press
c.1840 Louis Philippe Gentleman's Press

c.1840 Louis Philippe Gentleman's Press

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

A Louis Philippe gentleman’s press in beautifully figured mahogany. The shaped and overhung cornice

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble

Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum
Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum

Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gentleman’s Wardrobe Compactum This is a good Style Arts and Crafts piece, one

Category

Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Gentleman’s Chest by Broyhill Brasilia
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman’s Chest by Broyhill Brasilia

Mid-Century Modern Gentleman’s Chest by Broyhill Brasilia

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Freehold, NJ

This Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest from the Brasilia line by Broyhill features hardwood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern gentleman's dresser in teak, circa 1970s. This piece includes five spacious

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman's Compendium
Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman's Compendium

Art Deco Burr Walnut Gentleman's Compendium

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

furniture from the Art Deco period, wardrobe on the left, glass cabinet with shelf, a bank of four drawers

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Wardrobes and Armoires

Danish Modern Gentleman’s Chest / Dresser in Rosewood
Danish Modern Gentleman’s Chest / Dresser in Rosewood

Danish Modern Gentleman’s Chest / Dresser in Rosewood

Located in Kensington, MD

A storage powerhouse, this piece has deep drawers that roll out for your bulkier items and adjustable, shallow drawers for smaller items. The six deep drawers are externally visible ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Figured Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Cupboard
Art Deco Figured Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Cupboard

Art Deco Figured Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Cupboard

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Produced in England in the 1930’s this figured walnut has two lockable doors with shelves behind, small carved panel to the top of the doors and stepped plinth this cupboard has been...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

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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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