What are high cabinets?

High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Midcentury High Cabinet

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Mid-Century Cabinet High Gloss by Tatra Pravenec, 1970s Czechoslovakia

$712Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Cabinet High Gloss by Tatra Pravenec, 1970s Czechoslovakia

By Tatra Pravenec

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970's - Made of wood - In high gloss - Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture

$2,650 / set

Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Attributed To Directional Furniture

By Directional

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and well made Mid Century Cabinet with deep Rosewood Veneer, Chrome pulls and support legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Walnut Cabinet by Franz Xaver Sproll

$1,781

Walnut Cabinet by Franz Xaver Sproll

By Franz Xavel Sproll

Located in London, London

A refined mid-century cabinet attributed to Franz Xaver Sproll, showcasing the restrained elegance

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

1960's Mid-Century Sapele Shelved Cupboard With Pin Legs

$956

1960's Mid-Century Sapele Shelved Cupboard With Pin Legs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

cabinet sourced in the Czech Republic. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the Czech maker Up

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Cupboards

Materials

Birch

1960's Four Door Birch Cabinet, Nabytek Czech

$956

1960's Four Door Birch Cabinet, Nabytek Czech

Located in Hook, Hampshire

. Beautiful simple and classic mid century cabinet sourced in the Czech Republic. Produced by Nabytek in Brno

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960's Compact Cabinet With Four Drawer Base

$956

1960's Compact Cabinet With Four Drawer Base

Located in Hook, Hampshire

. Beautiful simple and classic mid century cabinet sourced in the Czech Republic. The carcass and external

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960's Four Door Birch Two Tone Cabinet, Nabytek Czech

$1,024

1960's Four Door Birch Two Tone Cabinet, Nabytek Czech

Located in Hook, Hampshire

– Nabytek Czech. Beautiful simple and classic mid century cabinet sourced in the Czech Republic. Produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Shelves

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern High Dresser

$2,300

Mid-Century Modern High Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser. Six spacious dovetail-jointed drawers line the center

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Upcycled Cabinet on High Gloss, 1960's

$702Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Upcycled Cabinet on High Gloss, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, glass, veneer - Good, original condition - Black top glass is new.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak High Sideboard or Bar Cabinet 1960s

$4,600

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak High Sideboard or Bar Cabinet 1960s

By E.W. Bach

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century Danish modern teak high sideboard or bar cabinet attributed to E.W. Bach

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

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

$4,400

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

Restored Mid Century Danish Style Cabinet High Contrast Rosewood Made in Norway

$3,200

Restored Mid Century Danish Style Cabinet High Contrast Rosewood Made in Norway

Located in Philadelphia, PA

during the mid century modern movement. Brilliantly figured high contrast rosewood elevates this piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Felt, Maple

Mid Century Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet by Kurt Ostervig

$5,200

Mid Century Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Danish Modern High Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet was designed by Kurt Ostervig, circa 1950’s. (it

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Walnut 8 Drawers High Chest Dresser Cabinet

$3,800

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Walnut 8 Drawers High Chest Dresser Cabinet

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern diamond front walnut 8 drawers high chest dresser cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century French Macassar Ebony Cabinet

$569Sale Price|60% Off

Mid Century French Macassar Ebony Cabinet

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Mid-Century French Macassar Ebony Cabinet This classic stylish 1970s cabinet is veneered in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Edmond Spence Mid-Century American 2-Cabinet High Wooden Drawer Chest

$7,500

Edmond Spence Mid-Century American 2-Cabinet High Wooden Drawer Chest

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American two-piece rectangular blond wood high chest consisting of a three-drawer top

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet - Pair

$4,447 / set

Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet - Pair

By Tomlinson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Burl

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet

$3,247

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet

By Crawford Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 48 wide x 19.25

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Maple

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet

$5,595

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet This cabinet measures: 36.5 wide x 15 deep x 86.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Cherrywood High Sideboard

$56,500

French Mid-Century Cherrywood High Sideboard

By Dominique

Located in Queens, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) cherrywood high sideboard cabinet with line inlay and applied white

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Mid-Century High-Boy Gentleman’s Wardrobe

$3,000

Danish Teak Mid-Century High-Boy Gentleman’s Wardrobe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern highboy gentleman’s wardrobe crafted in richly figured

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Unique Mid-Century High-Boy Dresser W/ Brass Hardware

$1,800

Unique Mid-Century High-Boy Dresser W/ Brass Hardware

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring timeless mid-century charm into your home with this unique high-boy dresser that blends

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet - Pair

$11,995

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet - Pair

By Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet - Pair Each cabinet measures: 36.5 wide x 15 deep x

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet

$1,231

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Birch

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet

$1,231

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Large Mid Century Sideboard – Cabinet. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Sapele Wood

Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century

$7,800

Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Oakland, CA

Johannes Andersen 'Model 31' credenza by J.Skaaning & Son.The cabinet is crafted of Brazilian

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

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

$2,350

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

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza

$129,995

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 96.75 wide x 20.5 deep

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cabinet 'Belmondo', High Gloss, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$522Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Cabinet 'Belmondo', High Gloss, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Novy Domov

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage cabinet with shelves and drawers from 'Belmondo' collection made in high gloss. Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Geometry 2 doors High Cabinet, High Glossy Marquetry wood & Bronzed Brass Legs

$7,980 / item

Geometry 2 doors High Cabinet, High Glossy Marquetry wood & Bronzed Brass Legs

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Geometry Cabinet, in Ebonized Sikomoro Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The geometry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron, Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Mid Century Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase

$9,595

Silvio Cavatorta Mid Century Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Silvio Cavatorta Mid Century Italian Mahogany Cabinet Bookcase This bookcase measures: 54.5 wide x

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-century Westnofa Teak High Boy Dresser c.1960

$2,395Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-century Westnofa Teak High Boy Dresser c.1960

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original five drawer Teak high boy dresser by Westnofa. Long inset carved handles with

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Teak

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Bar Cabinet , 1950s

$7,477

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Bar Cabinet , 1950s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Italian mid-century sideboard with bar cabinet function, produced in the 1950s–1960s. The piece is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Palisander Sewing Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s

$949

Mid-Century Danish Modern Palisander Sewing Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

An exquisite mid-century modern sewing cabinet or mobile utility chest, manufactured in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Mid-Century Parchment-Covered Cabinets, C. 1960.

$3,850 / set

A Pair of Mid-Century Parchment-Covered Cabinets, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A refined pair of mid-century modern cabinets, circa 1960, each fully wrapped in natural parchment

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet

$1,368

1960's Medium Sized Mid Century Desk - Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Medium Sized Mid Century Desk – Cabinet. Superb practical piece of mid century storage by

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza

$129,995

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Mid Century Deep Relief Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 96.5 wide x 20.5 deep

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

$6,995

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet. Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet

$5,195

Kai Kristiansen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kai Kristiansen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet This cabinet measures: 35.5 wide x

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 2 Door Cabinet Credenza

$3,295

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 2 Door Cabinet Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut 2 Door Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 36.5 wide x 20.25

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch

$2,075

Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch The cabinet measures: 30 wide

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza

$12,995

Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Bar Cabinet

$3,895

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Bar Cabinet

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Bar Cabinet This bar cabinet measures: 52

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Burl Accents Dresser High Chest Mint!

$6,000

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Burl Accents Dresser High Chest Mint!

By Heritage-Henredon, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut & burl accents dresser high chest mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!

$3,000

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey "The Cadence" High Boy Dresser

$1,600

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey "The Cadence" High Boy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern high boy features a storage compartment with dividers hidden by two

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

$16,895 / item

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet The upper of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser

$3,600

Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser

By George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.

Category

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

Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinet with Marble Top

$5,400

Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

The Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinet with Marble Top is a luxurious and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish high pine cabinet 'Carolus' by Carl Malmsten, 1950s

$3,536

Swedish high pine cabinet 'Carolus' by Carl Malmsten, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Swedish high bar cabinet designed by Carl Malmsten during the 1950s. Made in beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5-Drawer High Chest

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5-Drawer High Chest

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This elegant Mid-Century Modern walnut 5-drawer high chest offers the perfect blend of timeless

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Omann Jun Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet

$3,895

Omann Jun Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Omann Jun Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet This cabinet measures: 35 wide x 22

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

McCobb Nelson Style Lane Jewelry Chest Cabinet Box Mid Century Modern

$800

McCobb Nelson Style Lane Jewelry Chest Cabinet Box Mid Century Modern

By Lane Furniture, George Nelson, Paul McCobb

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful small Mid Century modern jewelry cabinet or box made by high quality furniture maker

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser

$2,600

Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers walnut "floating" base cone shape legs dresser with brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

A Fine Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Cabinet or Cupboard

$10,009

A Fine Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Cabinet or Cupboard

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Cabinet or Cupboard of Indian Blackwood with Lion Feet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Classic Teak High Sideboard with Drawers

$3,554

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Classic Teak High Sideboard with Drawers

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

color and regular graining. It has lockable cabinets and practical shelves. In the central part of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut High Chest

$1,495

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut High Chest

By Broyhill

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your space with this authentic 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra walnut high

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Midcentury High Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury high cabinet available at 1stDibs. A midcentury high cabinet — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 387 options for an antique or vintage midcentury high cabinet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the midcentury high cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury high cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury high cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, John Stuart and Novy Domov are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury High Cabinet?

Prices for a midcentury high cabinet start at $529 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $3,693.

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 Midcentury High Cabinet

What are high cabinets?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
High cabinets, also known as wall cabinets or pantry cabinets, are storage units that can range from 84 inches to 96 inches high. The cabinets provide an area with functionality and high dramatic style to fit your décor needs. For the look, you can shop a collection of high cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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