Skip to main content

Lacquer Tallboy

Mogg AND Settimino - Matt lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers
Mogg AND Settimino - Matt lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers

Mogg AND Settimino - Matt lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers

$3,844 / item

H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Mogg AND Settimino - Matt lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

Model: AND – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers Design: Fabio Bortolani & Stefano Maggi Modular Storage

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mogg AND Settimino - Glossy lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers
Mogg AND Settimino - Glossy lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers

Mogg AND Settimino - Glossy lacquered – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

Model: AND – Tallboy / Chest of Drawers Design: Fabio Bortolani & Stefano Maggi Modular

Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cassini Tallboy
Cassini Tallboy

Cassini Tallboy

$6,500 / item

H 49.5 in W 28.5 in D 18 in

Cassini Tallboy

Located in Dallas, TX

heights with six vertically stacked drawers of cerused blonde oak. High-sheen faux parchment lacquer and

Category

2010s Asian Dressers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Tallboy Commode, 1960s
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Tallboy Commode, 1960s

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Tallboy Commode, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Venetian tallboy from the second half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers with curved front and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s
Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s

$1,111Sale Price|25% Off

H 61.23 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in

Vintage Post Modern Deco Revival Black Lacquer Tall Cabinet / Tallboy, USA 1980s

Located in Hastings, GB

1980s deco revival black lacquer tall cabinet, by Millennium, USA. Looks like chrome edging, but is

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles

$8,668 / item

H 49.25 in W 23.63 in D 18.5 in

CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles

Located in Frazão, Porto

CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Stone Grey Oak Veneer
Modern Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Stone Grey Oak Veneer

Modern Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Stone Grey Oak Veneer

$4,018Sale Price / item|19% Off

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Modern Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Stone Grey Oak Veneer

Located in NEW YORK, NY

is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes with five push-pull

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lane Tallboy Dresser, Postmodern 5-Drawer Chest, Wood, Beige, USA, c. 1980s
Lane Tallboy Dresser, Postmodern 5-Drawer Chest, Wood, Beige, USA, c. 1980s

Lane Tallboy Dresser, Postmodern 5-Drawer Chest, Wood, Beige, USA, c. 1980s

By Lane Furniture

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A distinctive tallboy dresser in the postmodern tradition, crafted from wood and veneer and

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Unavailable

H 52.37 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hull, GB

CHEST OF DRAWERS Midcentury teak tallboy chest of drawers made by Austinsuite circa 1960 . The

Category

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

Materials

Teak

20th Century Venetian Tallboy in Lacquered and Giltwood
20th Century Venetian Tallboy in Lacquered and Giltwood

20th Century Venetian Tallboy in Lacquered and Giltwood

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pretty Venetian tallboy of the 2nd half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in lacquered and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

American Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Tallboy Dresser
American Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Tallboy Dresser

American Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Tallboy Dresser

By George Nelson, Vista of California

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool California design multicolored dresser tallboy, circa 1950s nice clean condition white

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Satinwood Tallboy Cabinet for Heals, Utility Furniture, 1950s
Mid-Century Satinwood Tallboy Cabinet for Heals, Utility Furniture, 1950s

Mid-Century Satinwood Tallboy Cabinet for Heals, Utility Furniture, 1950s

By Heal's

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid-Century Satinwood Tallboy Cabinet for Heals, Utility Furniture, English, 1950s Rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Satinwood

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager
American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in San Diego, CA

American MCM solid walnut tallboy dresser / chest by Richard Artschwager, circa 1950s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

By Bassett Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful freshly refinished 1950s American walnut tallboy chest of drawers, five-drawer with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Black Tallboy Chest by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Italy, Around 1985
Black Tallboy Chest by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Italy, Around 1985

Black Tallboy Chest by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Italy, Around 1985

By Matteo Thun

Located in Berlin, DE

Memphis designers and more futuristic in form. This tallboy chest designed for the Italian manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elm 5 Drawer Modern Tallboy Dresser Highboy Chest
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elm 5 Drawer Modern Tallboy Dresser Highboy Chest

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Elm 5 Drawer Modern Tallboy Dresser Highboy Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive modern chinese red lacquer dresser, circa last half 20th century. Made from elm with

Category

Late 20th Century Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now
SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now

SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now

Sold

H 53.94 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now

Located in Frazão, Porto

SIMONE tallboy: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery Simone Tallboy has a modern style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

Sold

H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Charleston, WV

between the black lacquer and the birch elements and brass knobs. This gentleman's chest has one drawer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970
Mid-Century Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970

Mid-Century Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid century rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This

Category

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

Materials

Rattan

Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Two Part Cabinet Tallboy Mint
Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Two Part Cabinet Tallboy Mint

Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Two Part Cabinet Tallboy Mint

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique 19th century solid mahogany chest on chest two part cabinet tallboy mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Ten-Drawer Lacquered Tallboy Commode by George Nelson, 1950s
Ten-Drawer Lacquered Tallboy Commode by George Nelson, 1950s

Ten-Drawer Lacquered Tallboy Commode by George Nelson, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in London, GB

A ten-drawer juniper lacquered tallboy commode by George Nelson with nickel-plated handles 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid Century Vintage Maple Lacquered Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Maple Lacquered Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Maple Lacquered Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s

By Alphons Loebenstein, Meredew

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

would work equally well in a bedroom, modern hallway or lounge. A high gloss lacquered piece which is

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970s Rougier Tallboy with Beige Lacquer Finish
1970s Rougier Tallboy with Beige Lacquer Finish

1970s Rougier Tallboy with Beige Lacquer Finish

Sold

H 67.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.13 in

1970s Rougier Tallboy with Beige Lacquer Finish

By Roger Rougier

Located in Pasadena, CA

With a beige lacquer finish and elegant chrome banding, this tallboy would add a dose of chic to

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Biedermeier Tallboy / Secretaire
Biedermeier Tallboy / Secretaire

Biedermeier Tallboy / Secretaire

Sold

H 61.03 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in

Biedermeier Tallboy / Secretaire

Located in London, GB

Six graduated drawers, the fourth drawer has out lectern and small compartments. Architectural facade with two columns.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Sold

H 53.55 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in

Midcentury Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Hull, GB

Chest of drawers Stunning Midcentury teak tallboy chest of drawers circa 1960 . The chest has

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Sold

H 44.89 in W 30.71 in D 16.93 in

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hull, GB

CHEST OF DRAWERS Midcentury teak tallboy chest of drawers made by Austinsuite circa 1960 . The

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century G Plan Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Mid Century G Plan Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Mid Century G Plan Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

Sold

H 44.49 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in

Mid Century G Plan Tallboy Chest Of Drawers

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Hull, GB

CHEST OF DRAWERS Midcentury teak tallboy chest of drawers made by G Plan fresco range circa 1960

Category

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

Materials

Teak

People Also Browsed

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos

By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos

Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)

$850 / item

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)

Located in Singapore, SG

Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...

Category

2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

Category

2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern

Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern

$690 / item

H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in

Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Oxford, GB

This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Rattan

Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire
Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire

Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire

$3,450

H 77 in W 45 in D 18 in

Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

Category

2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

$3,350Sale Price|25% Off

H 35 in W 46 in D 21.5 in

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief

Located in Nashville, TN

A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes

$11,574 / set

H 35.83 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes

Located in London, Park Royal

A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white naturally...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th C. Italian Venetian Hand Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers
19th C. Italian Venetian Hand Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers

19th C. Italian Venetian Hand Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th C. Italian Venetian Polychrome Painted Demilune Buffet Cabinet with 3 Drawers. Item features floral painted details throughout, cream and gold distressed finish with blu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Wood

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

$14,800 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

Category

2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

$9,500 / set

H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Green & Beige Venetian Neoclassical Style Commodes A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hue...

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Lacquer Tallboy", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Lacquer Tallboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lacquer tallboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every lacquer tallboy was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a lacquer tallboy, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lacquer tallboy, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lacquer tallboy bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lacquer tallboy over the years, but those crafted by Bassett Furniture, Matteo Thun and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lacquer Tallboy?

Prices for a lacquer tallboy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,029.

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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.