George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hardware is chrome-plated. This cabinet is from Nelson's "Steel Frame" collection. The collection was
Steel, Chrome
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24 in W 67 in D 17.25 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets Orange and Yellow 1960
Steel, Chrome
$6,600 / set
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 17 in
Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dressers are from Nelson's "Steel Frame" collection. The collection was designed to be "superbly well
Steel, Chrome
$7,500
H 29 in W 42 in D 17 in
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
Steel
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Steel Framed George Nelson in Style of. Dimensions
Steel
Pair of George Nelson Steel Frame Dressers
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of George Nelson steel frame dressers. Natural wood walnut drawers fronts. Matte dark grey
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson steel frame cabinet. One walnut front drawer on top and 2 Yellow Sliding doors. Steel
Iron
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinets for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First year production George Nelson Steel Frame Case series cabinet. Sky blue sides and facade
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The steel frame group designed by George Nelson was created as one of three lines of case goods for
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern George Nelson cabinet. Features one top drawer and a bottom sliding door
Metal
Four George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinets with Marble Tops
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four steel frame cabinets designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All
Marble, Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Case with one drawer and sliding doors. model 4031
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miler, Custom Larger Desk, these were designed for Herman Miller Executive and
Chrome
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design for Herman Miller chest of drawers, completely restored.
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk George Nelson & Associates Steelframe desk, model 4173
Steel, Aluminum
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H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 17.52 in
Two 1950s Steel Frame Orange and Lemon Cabinets by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of vibrant 1950s "Steel Frame" cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller. In wood and
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin black steel framed desk with okra yellow toned drawer fronts and olive colored sides and
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Steel Frame Nightstand, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
A mid century modern classic, George Nelson Steel Frame night stand. This piece retains the
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miler, Custom Larger Desk, these were designed for Herman Miller Executive and
Chrome
George Nelson Steel frame case dressers and desk set.
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
dresser, cabinet and desk exemplify Nelson's minimalist brand of modernism. Utilitarian steel case frame
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A steel framed dresser chest with off white frame , blue fronted wooden drawers having the sides
Steel, Chrome
Set Of 3 George Nelson Steel Frame Dressers
By George Nelson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 3 of Steel Frame dressers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950's. Walnut
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame 3 Drawer Dresser model 4014
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame 3 Drawer Dresser model 4014
George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
suspended in a white steel frame. This unusual design reveals the space behind the drawers when they are
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame 3-Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame 3-drawer dresser for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. This dresser front has 3
Steel
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H 30 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
George Nelson Sliding Doors Steel Frame Dresser for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame dresser for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. This dresser front has a natural
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest of Drawers, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
An all original George Nelson small dresser. In good vintage condition with sign of age and use
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser in Blue and Grey
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
drawers suspended in a steel frame. This unusual design reveals the space behind the drawers when they are
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame dresser. Walnut drawers fronts, Matte dark grey or green painted sides
Metal
Vintage Steel Frame Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
and hard to find piece. Steel frame and steel legs are black and beautifully contrasted against the
Metal, Steel
Pair of George Nelson Steel Frame Chests by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
most progressive and certainly the most playful was the steel frame group. The designed employs an
Steel
Pair of George Nelson Steel Frame Dressers with Marble Tops
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of steel frame cabinets designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets
Metal
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H 29 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilmington, DE
These dressers were designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. They each have three drawers with
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson 1950's Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Gorgeous rare George Nelson steel frame desk by Herman Miller with red painted drawer fronts and
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Dressers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame and laminate dressers. Three deep drawers with
Steel
Pair of 'Steel Frame' Dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pair of dressers by George Nelson as part of the Steel Frame line for Herman Miller. They feature
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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson & Associates Steel Frame Chests for Herman Miller, circa 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
George Nelson & Associates steel frame chests model 4014 for Herman Miller, circa 1955. The listed
Chrome, Steel
George Nelson steel frame chest
Located in Westport, CT
George Nelson chest
George Nelson Steel Frame Nightstands for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame one drawer cabinet in original condition with minor wear. Priced per
Metal
Mid-Century George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century George Nelson steel frame cabinet for Herman Miller. Highly desirable design that is
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The steel frame group designed by George Nelson was created as an economical line of case goods and
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame one drawer cabinet in original condition with minor wear. Refinishing is
Metal
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern George Nelson steel frame cabinet for Herman Miller. Features three
Metal
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern George Nelson steel frame cabinet for Herman Miller. Features three
Metal
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern George Nelson steel frame cabinet for Herman Miller. Features three
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Case
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller Steel frame Cabinet-Pill-out drawer with dividers and lower open display
Metal
Steel Frame Nightstand by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A colorful nightstand with a black steel frame supporting three green lacquered drawers capped with
Steel
George Nelson 4111 Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Round Rock, TX
Outstanding "Steel Frame" desk (model 4111) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960s
Steel
Pair of George Nelson Steel Frame Dressers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson steel frame cases, solid oval rings as pulls with wooden drawers tongue and grove joinery
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
. Specs: Enameled metal, glass, walnut. Condition: This George Nelson steel frame chest for Herman
Steel
Midcentury Steel Frame Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One of our favorites, the George Nelson designed steel frame series is both practical and beautiful
Steel
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H 29.25 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
1960s George Nelson Steel Frame Dresser Commode for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Quite nice steel frame dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller consisting of a white mica top
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk and Dresser, Model 4112 Desk and Model 4014
Steel
Vintage George Nelson Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern steel frame office desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Metal
1950s Steel Frame Case Series Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original steel frame desk designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller from 1954-1966
Chrome, Iron
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H 37 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare George Nelson Walnut Steel Frame Dressers Special Order 4-Drawer Highboys
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Four-drawer tallboy dresser, pair. Each marked with Herman Miller medallions inside top drawers.
Steel
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H 30 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Three-Drawer Steel Frame Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paint and some small spots of oxidation to the steel frame, mostly on the back sides. Still present
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H 29.75 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Mid-century Modern Steel Frame Chests of Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
George Nelson Herman Miller Mid-century Modern Steel Frame Chests of Drawers Offered for sale is
Chrome, Steel
1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk Model 4111
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame desk, model 4111.
Steel
Pair of George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinets for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Pair of George Nelson steel frame cabinets for Herman Miller. In great condition both have circle
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Three pea green drawers on angle iron frame with white laminated top. Designed for Herman Miller
Sold|$8,816
H 81.89 in W 44.49 in D 22.84 in
Bureau / Secretary Gustavian in Blue Painted In Pine. 18th Ctr. Swedish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary crafted in pine, finished in a charming blue tone with an elegant patina. The piece is composed of two sections with refined detailing throughout. The upper cabi...
Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in Black for Gubi The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI...
Steel, Aluminum
$821
H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame, Adnet, Italy 1970s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and large photo frame fully made in a fantastic Italian pleated leather. This charming object was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Jacques Adnet d...
Leather, Glass
Rene Lalique Piriac Vase Designed 1930 – Marcilhac 1043
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rene Lalique Piriac vase – Marcilhac 1043 Date : Designed 1930 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France Bowl Features : Clear and frosted glass with moulded blue stained band of f...
Art Glass
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Metal, Aluminum
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...
Bronze, Wire
Large Flush Mount Glass Pendant of Wall Lights by N Leuchten, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Extra large flush mount pendant or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960's abstract geometric motive is hold by a black metal frame with brass details, by N Leuchten. It h...
Metal, Brass
$3,250
H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-door cabinet designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller circa 1950. This is a gorgeous original example, which appears remarkably intact. As not...
Brass
$3,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 81.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame in Solid Oak, German Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted bed frame made from solid oak, showcasing excellent craftsmanship. This bed frame features clean lines and sturdy construction, ideal for those seeking a timeless and dur...
Oak
$17,996
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 34.26 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola Sofa' in Brown Fabric for Craft Associates, USA, 1950s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic sofa model 2408 / 'Gondola' sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s. One of the sofa's distinctive features is its beautiful open structure with a partly open back...
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,252
H 72.45 in W 82.68 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code FR89 Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo- Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut. Dresser-wardrobe with four large drawers,...
Walnut
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry cabinet, 1950s In the 1950s, Nelson designed a range of furniture which was produced and retailed by Herman Miller. This is the rare eight drawer j...
Metal
Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Meeren For Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, London
Cabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - yellow and grey Wooden sides Black metal frame Tapering wooden handles Hanging rail and shelve...
Aluminum, Steel
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Upholstery, Rattan
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
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.