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Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s
Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s

Located in London, London

Brutalist Two-Drawer Chest in Solid Oak, Belgium, 1960s A boldly sculptural two-drawer chest in

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Germantown, MD

Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Three Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Brutalist Three Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers

Brutalist Three Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in London, London

the 1960s, this solid oak chest of drawers pairs sculptural presence with practical simplicity. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak

Located in Landivy, FR

drawer fronts are dovetailed for strength and durability. The finish combines a "cinnamon" oak stain

Category

2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century Solid oak chest of drawers
18th century Solid oak chest of drawers

18th century Solid oak chest of drawers

Located in Malton, GB

This is a beautifully simple set of 18th century drawers. These are made from solid oak including

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage 4 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition. Chest has been refinished at some point

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made

French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made

Located in Landivy, FR

with dovetail fronts. The Chest is made of French Solid Oak including drawers. The sourcing of the

Category

2010s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cherry

Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak 2-drawer Arcadia chest by Lawson-Fenning with walnut base. The 2-drawer Arcadia Chest features

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass

Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass

By Jay Spectre

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Five-Drawer Flat File or Chest of Drawers

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts flat file or five-drawer chest of drawers with pull out writing

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1820s French Oak Chest Of Drawers
1820s French Oak Chest Of Drawers

1820s French Oak Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

craftsmanship and restrained elegance of the period. Constructed from solid oak, the chest features a gently

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest A Garret Chest is one that can be broken down

Category

Antique 17th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette

French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette

Located in Landivy, FR

This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the

Category

2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home

Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain. The drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak & Orange Lacquer
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak & Orange Lacquer

Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak & Orange Lacquer

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Solid Oak Chest of Drawers By Ilse Rix for Uldum Mobelfabrik
Danish Modern Solid Oak Chest of Drawers By Ilse Rix for Uldum Mobelfabrik

Danish Modern Solid Oak Chest of Drawers By Ilse Rix for Uldum Mobelfabrik

By Ilse Rix

Located in Dallas, TX

Uldum Møbelfabrik in 1961. The solid wood construction is remarkable. The entire cabinet was crafted

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers
1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

1840s French Oak Neoclassical Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This mid-19th century French oak Neoclassical chest of drawers, dating to the 1840s, exemplifies

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish

6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish

Located in Landivy, FR

cherry wood. Our solid wood comes exclusively from sustainably managed French forests. Each drawer

Category

2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A George II period walnut chest on stand of very fine quality. Built of solid walnut and consisting

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers. This exquisite chest reflects the refined

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Two Door 4 Drawer Limed Cerused Solid Oak Board Cabinet Credenza Dresser
Two Door 4 Drawer Limed Cerused Solid Oak Board Cabinet Credenza Dresser

Two Door 4 Drawer Limed Cerused Solid Oak Board Cabinet Credenza Dresser

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cerused or limed oak finish solid board server sideboard cabinet. Organic shape

Category

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

Materials

Oak

French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

, slightly bleached stain on the light-colored solid oak parts and a black lacquer on the colored MDF panels

Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stacked Chests of Drawers in Limed Oak
Stacked Chests of Drawers in Limed Oak

Stacked Chests of Drawers in Limed Oak

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

, made from solid oak with dovetail joinery, exemplify exceptional craftsmanship and durability. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...

Materials

Brass

Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.
Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.

Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Rococo Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers, 1780s. Exquisite antique Danish four drawer dresser

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.

Located in Asaa, DK

carpenter 1790-1810. Solid oak body and drawer fronts. Ebonized trim and concealed top drawer. Four drawers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A mid-18th century Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region in Germany. Solid oak wood

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720

Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

early 18th century, circa 1720. Broad and deep chest of pleasing proportions Solid English oak with

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers. This elegant chest reflects the graceful curves

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest
Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest

Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a Louis XVI style drawer chest. It features three drawers, solid brass hardware and faux

Category

2010s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Art Deco Tiger Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers
English Art Deco Tiger Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers

English Art Deco Tiger Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in Leicester, GB

one small over of two large double drawers with the most beautiful original handles. Made in solid oak

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers
19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers

19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Rustic Oak Cabinet ~ Chest of Drawers is a very versatile piece, suitable for any

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s
Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s

Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s In the Spirit of Pierre Chapo This three-drawer chest

Category

Vintage 1970s French Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Early 19th Century Oak Sacristy Drawer Cabinet
Early 19th Century Oak Sacristy Drawer Cabinet

Early 19th Century Oak Sacristy Drawer Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large sacristy drawer cabinet or archive cabinet from the late 18th or early 19th century. Solidly

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers
18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1790. Made from solid

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s

Brutalist Oak Chest of Drawers, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Solid oak chest of drawers, in the style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s. A beautiful example of Danish

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a definitive example of the style

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century American Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1770
Late 18th Century American Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1770

Late 18th Century American Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1770

Located in Miami, FL

American Oak Chest of Drawers, handcrafted in solid oak with a rich, warm patina developed over centuries

Category

Antique 18th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Brutalist, Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s
Brutalist, Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s

Brutalist, Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Chest of Drawers, Solid Elm, France, 1970s In the Spirit of Pierre Chapo This three-drawer chest

Category

Vintage 1970s French Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

tooling and construction. Executed in solid oak, the chest comprises four drawers of graduated height

Category

Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870
Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870

Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Dresden chest of drawers, oak with walnut veneer, around 1870 Solid oak body with very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700
Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700

Antique 18th Century William & Mary Oak Geometric Mule Chest of Drawers 1700

Located in Portland, OR

A good & unusual antique early 18th century William & Mary geometric oak chest with a lift up

Category

Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840

French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

interest to this heavy oak chest. The carved panel drawers, fluted tapered feet and fluted side accents

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood

4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood

Located in Landivy, FR

charming lacquers. This Chiffonier is short with 4 drawers only. We also provide 5 and 6-drawer

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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

solid oak and accented with cast brass drawer pulls by obvious master craftsmen! The top features an

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition. Amazing

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique George II Oak Chest on Stand
Rare Antique George II Oak Chest on Stand

Rare Antique George II Oak Chest on Stand

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare Queen Anne or George II era Oak Chest of Drawers on Stand, made in England

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Antique 1720s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Natural Oak
Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Natural Oak

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Natural Oak

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Solid Oak Chest Of Drawer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the solid oak chest of drawer you’re looking for. A solid oak chest of drawer — often made from oak, wood and cherry — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage solid oak chest of drawer now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer solid oak chest of drawer, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right solid oak chest of drawer, those designed in Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made solid oak chest of drawer over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Jamestown Lounge Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Solid Oak Chest Of Drawer?

A solid oak chest of drawer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,967, while the lowest priced sells for $641 and the highest can go for as much as $9,890.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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