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Edmond Spence Set (headboard, chest, dresser, tables)
Edmond Spence Set (headboard, chest, dresser, tables)

Edmond Spence Set (headboard, chest, dresser, tables)

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edmond Spence designed bedroom set, including full size headboard, long dresser, gentleman's chest

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Country French Solid Maple Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Country French Solid Maple Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers

Country French Solid Maple Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV or County French style highboy dresser, gentleman's chest, or

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonier, Walnut & Mahogany, c. 1800-1840
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonier, Walnut & Mahogany, c. 1800-1840

French Louis XV Style Marquetry Chiffonier, Walnut & Mahogany, c. 1800-1840

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser
Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser

Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall mid-century modern gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture for their "Rhythm" series. Walnut grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

'Pueblo' Series Brutalist Armoire
'Pueblo' Series Brutalist Armoire

'Pueblo' Series Brutalist Armoire

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern American made gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture. Mosaic style front design on

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser

By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy

Located in Chattanooga, TN

heaps of stuff. A rare incarnation of the Broyhill Chapter One line, this yellow Gentleman’s Chest

Category

Vintage 1970s American Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian armoire dresser, wardrobe, or gentleman's chest In the manner of R.J

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Campaign Walnut Armoire Dresser, Circa 1970s
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Campaign Walnut Armoire Dresser, Circa 1970s

Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Campaign Walnut Armoire Dresser, Circa 1970s

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest By Thomasville

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 1960s
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 1960s

Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 1960s

By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Space Age highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Lacquer

Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armoire Dresser, Circa 1930s
Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armoire Dresser, Circa 1930s

Donald Deskey Style Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armoire Dresser, Circa 1930s

By Donald Deskey

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Art Deco period Macassar ebony and mahogany armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser  Wardrobe tambour door
Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser  Wardrobe tambour door

Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door

By Danflex Systems

Located in Baltimore, MD

Danflex made in Denmark. Don’t be fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storage

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Thomasville Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Thomasville Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

Thomasville Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Shaker style solid cherry wood armoire dresser, gentleman's chest

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Linen Presses

Materials

Cherry

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment
Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment

By John Widdicomb, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are

Category

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

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959
John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959

John Van Koert for Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1959

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Van Koert for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Armoire Dresser, Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Armoire Dresser, Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Armoire Dresser, Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press By

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

Unique Mid-Century Modern High-Boy Chest w/ Sculpted Handles
Unique Mid-Century Modern High-Boy Chest w/ Sculpted Handles

Unique Mid-Century Modern High-Boy Chest w/ Sculpted Handles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century modern gentleman’s chest featuring a striking finish, sculpted drawer pulls

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser
Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser

Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century gentleman's chest was designed by American furniture maker Edmond Spence, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with

Category

Antique 1890s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Harvey Probber bleached mahogany tall dresser or gentleman's chest, with ivory leather-clad sliding

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s
Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s

Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul McCobb, American Modern, Walnut, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1970s American modern gentleman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman’s sporran chest. A Scottish, mahogany collector’s cabinet, dating to

Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality Regency mahogany dressing chest. Having a single drawer to the top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Regency Mahogany Double Armoire Dresser or Linen Press
Baker Furniture Style Regency Mahogany Double Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

Baker Furniture Style Regency Mahogany Double Armoire Dresser or Linen Press

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Regency or Georgian style gentleman's chest, armoire dresser, or linen press In the

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the

Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956

By Paul McCobb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Young Manufacturing Two Tier Lowboy Dresser
Young Manufacturing Two Tier Lowboy Dresser

Young Manufacturing Two Tier Lowboy Dresser

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Midcentury modern large Gentleman's Chest from Young Manufacturing Company. This walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Dresser by Danflex Systems
Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Dresser by Danflex Systems

Vintage Danish Teak Tambour Dresser by Danflex Systems

By Danflex Systems

Located in Brooklyn, NY

gentleman's chest produced by Danflex Systems. The simple, box frame houses an intricately articulated

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

English Art Deco Burl Cabinet
English Art Deco Burl Cabinet

English Art Deco Burl Cabinet

Located in Cambridge, US

England, ca. 1920s. A stylish cabinet or gentleman’s chest with classic Art Deco design. Features

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Style Patchwork Metal Brutalist Nightstand Pair by Lane
Paul Evans Style Patchwork Metal Brutalist Nightstand Pair by Lane

Paul Evans Style Patchwork Metal Brutalist Nightstand Pair by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

16”D x 21”H Coordinating long dresser/credenza, gentleman's chest, and queen headboard are available

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand
George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Altrincham, GB

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand of Sheraton Design and Superb Quality

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1960 Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Dresser and Mirror
1960 Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Dresser and Mirror

1960 Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Dresser and Mirror

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Charleston, WV

Gentleman's chest in other listing.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane
Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane

Mid Century Brutalist Credenza or Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Lutz, FL

storage with one fixed shelf. 77.75”W x 18”D x 29”H. Coordinating gentleman’s chest and nightstands are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California
John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California

John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California

By John Kapel

Located in Las Vegas, NV

added sophistication. Matching nightstands and Gentleman's chest are available separately. See last two

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser
Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser

Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant English Adams style paint-decorated satinwood and walnut high chest captures the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Exposed Sculptural Legs Double Accordion Door Compartment 3 Drawers Gentleman's
Exposed Sculptural Legs Double Accordion Door Compartment 3 Drawers Gentleman's

Exposed Sculptural Legs Double Accordion Door Compartment 3 Drawers Gentleman's

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with beautiful exposed sculpted solid walnut legs. Two

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Hoke Wood Products Walnut Brass Beveled Glass Boat Shaped Mirrors - a Pair
Hoke Wood Products Walnut Brass Beveled Glass Boat Shaped Mirrors - a Pair

Hoke Wood Products Walnut Brass Beveled Glass Boat Shaped Mirrors - a Pair

By Hoke Wood Products

Located in Forest Grove, PA

condition. We have the matching dresser, tall gentleman's chest and a queen headboard for sale in other

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

interiors. Whether placed in a living space, gentleman’s office, or library, this chest becomes an instant

Category

Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Brass

Brazilian Rosewood 8-Drawer Dresser Sideboard by Westnofa Sweden
Brazilian Rosewood 8-Drawer Dresser Sideboard by Westnofa Sweden

Brazilian Rosewood 8-Drawer Dresser Sideboard by Westnofa Sweden

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

that also includes a pair of nightstands, a tall gentleman’s chest, and a queen headboard.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman

Category

Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Brazilian Rosewood Nightstand End Tables by Westnofa Norway
Brazilian Rosewood Nightstand End Tables by Westnofa Norway

Brazilian Rosewood Nightstand End Tables by Westnofa Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

that also includes an eight-drawer dresser, a tall gentleman’s chest, and a queen headboard.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

George III English Thomas Chippendale period hand carved Gentleman's dressing table chest of drawers

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart
Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart

Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid-Century King Nightstands or Gentleman's Chests in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's nightstand. An English, mahogany bedside chest of drawers, dating to

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co. MCM
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co. MCM

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co. MCM

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser gentleman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Stamford, CT

addition to this dresser, we also have a George Nelson for Herman Miller Tall Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest
Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman’s cabinet on chest with inlaid swan neck

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Gentlemans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gentlemans chest you’re looking for. A gentlemans chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a gentlemans chest, we have 975 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gentlemans chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right gentlemans chest, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one gentlemans chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb and Broyhill Brasilia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gentlemans Chest?

Prices for a gentlemans chest start at $10 and top out at $774,985 with the average selling for $3,079.

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.

Questions About Gentlemans Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.

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