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Chinese Black Lacquer Oval Three Drawer Chest End Table Soapstone Chinoiserie
Chinese Black Lacquer Oval Three Drawer Chest End Table Soapstone Chinoiserie

Chinese Black Lacquer Oval Three Drawer Chest End Table Soapstone Chinoiserie

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage oriental black lacquered side table featuring three drawers and soapstone carved geishas with floral accents.  

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Marble Top Louis XV Style Oval Inlaid Commodes, Nightstands or Chests
Pair of Marble Top Louis XV Style Oval Inlaid Commodes, Nightstands or Chests

Pair of Marble Top Louis XV Style Oval Inlaid Commodes, Nightstands or Chests

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of marble top Louis XV style oval parquetry and marquetry inlaid commodes, nightstands, end

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls
Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls

Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful one-piece Federal style mahogany bow front tall chest of drawers in a two over six

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brown Leather Oval Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Luggage Style Straps or Belts
Brown Leather Oval Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Luggage Style Straps or Belts

Brown Leather Oval Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Luggage Style Straps or Belts

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Luggage tallboy chest of drawers

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Pine Chest of Drawers
Pine Chest of Drawers

Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

A large four drawer chest featuring oval panels to the top drawer with split balusters to the sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Chest
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Chest

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Chest

By Enrique Garcel

Located in Norwalk, CT

Petite oval two-drawer chest completely clad in bone tiles, with carved bone tassel-form pulls.

Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century English Bow-Front Chest
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest

19th Century English Bow-Front Chest

Located in Hixson, TN

A very nice 19th Century English bow-front two/three chest of drawers. Oval brass pulls and bracket

Category

Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest, 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest, 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawers, each fitted with a pair of ring pulls flanking their oval escutcheons at centre. The chest is

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Georgian Style Walnut Bachelor Chests
Pair of Georgian Style Walnut Bachelor Chests

Pair of Georgian Style Walnut Bachelor Chests

Located in Pomona, CA

A pair of walnut bachelor chests with figured walnut tops. Pull-out brushing slides to each chest

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chests of Drawers from France, c. 1930s
Chests of Drawers from France, c. 1930s

Chests of Drawers from France, c. 1930s

Located in Houston, TX

grain. There are 3 spacious keyless drawers with oval handles. Sides are curved. Chest is resting on

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Regency Chest Drawers Mahogany Antique Period 1810
Regency Chest Drawers Mahogany Antique Period 1810

Regency Chest Drawers Mahogany Antique Period 1810

Located in Potters Bar, GB

wonderful flame mahogany timbers and oval plate handles The chest of drawers also features two so called

Category

Antique 1810s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Super Pair French Bedside Chests of Drawers
Super Pair French Bedside Chests of Drawers

Super Pair French Bedside Chests of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good pair of French oval painted bedside chests, with bergere panels, lovely rouge marble

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Pair Heathered Grey  Racetrack Oval Commodes
Pair Heathered Grey  Racetrack Oval Commodes

Pair Heathered Grey Racetrack Oval Commodes

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of heathered gray finished custom birch three drawer commodes, with pullout shelf. Open base with single shelf, and clear glass ball knobs. Matching tall media cabinet also avai...

Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1800

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

thread inlays and a central oval medallion. The chest of drawers was professionally restored, while

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Oval Cabinet, circa 1850, Northern Europe
Biedermeier Oval Cabinet, circa 1850, Northern Europe

Biedermeier Oval Cabinet, circa 1850, Northern Europe

Located in Chorzów, PL

Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition, after

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775

Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775

Located in London, GB

This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest
French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest

French Mid-19th Century Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

carved, in a fluidly zig-zag down the front of the chest with oval shapes carved out around each of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

American Chippendale Antique Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1770
American Chippendale Antique Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1770

American Chippendale Antique Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

batwings - the chest had Federal oval brasses placed on it at one point, that owner drilling new holes very

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

Louis XVI Burlwood Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Burlwood Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Burlwood Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis Seize chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and elegant oval brass fittings. The chest

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th C. Gustavian Style Wood Chest w/Scraped Finish
Swedish 19th C. Gustavian Style Wood Chest w/Scraped Finish

Swedish 19th C. Gustavian Style Wood Chest w/Scraped Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

fitted with a pair of simple oval ring pulls. The chest is raised upon tapering block style feet. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful 19th century English mahogany collector’s cabinet or chest with inlaid oval bird’s eye

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers

18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional late 18th century Federal mahogany bow front chest with wonderful oval and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century
Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century

Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

paintedmusical motifs, cherubs and further chequer banding, and fitted with oval brass swing handles. The chest

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode, Newly Refinished
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode, Newly Refinished

Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode, Newly Refinished

By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco three-drawer oval commode or bachelor chest By Charles

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Oval Side Chests
Red Lacquered Oval Side Chests

Red Lacquered Oval Side Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

These fully restored side chests have a unique tapered oval shape and make excellent bedside chests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Fir

19th Century Oval Side Chest
19th Century Oval Side Chest

19th Century Oval Side Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful 19th Century oval side chest is made from red lacquered wood and has 2 drawers. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Oval Shape Chest
Pair of Chinese Oval Shape Chest

Pair of Chinese Oval Shape Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for each chest.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Italian Early 19th Century Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode with Zigzag Motifs
Italian Early 19th Century Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode with Zigzag Motifs

Italian Early 19th Century Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode with Zigzag Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

, flanking a central oval escutcheon. The chest is raised on four feet, slightly scrolled in the front and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oval Chinese Red Lacquered Side Chest
Pair of Oval Chinese Red Lacquered Side Chest

Pair of Oval Chinese Red Lacquered Side Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive pair of side chests is from China and made from fir wood, 20th century. They each

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Fir, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Oval Side Chests with Restoration
Pair of 19th Century Oval Side Chests with Restoration

Pair of 19th Century Oval Side Chests with Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th century oxblood oval side chests are from Gamsu, China and have had some restoration

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Painted Oval Music Cabinet Chest
19th Century Italian Hand Painted Oval Music Cabinet Chest

19th Century Italian Hand Painted Oval Music Cabinet Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in northern Italy circa 1880 and oval in shape, the whimsical cabinet has two rounded doors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pair of Oval Side Chests with Red Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Oval Side Chests with Red Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Oval Side Chests with Red Lacquer

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful pair of 19th Century oval side chest is made from red lacquered elm wood and has a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Elm

1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls
1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls

1960's Danish Teak Highboy Chest Dresser With Carved Oval Recessed Pulls

By Børge Mogensen, Kai Kristiansen, Poul Volther

Located in Chattanooga, TN

design. This chest is an exemplary specimen of Danish cabinet making. Tightly dovetailed drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak, Pine

Pair of  large Night stands-chest of drawers
Pair of  large Night stands-chest of drawers

Pair of large Night stands-chest of drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A PAIR of Large Oval Night Stands ,chest of drawers,made of wood with a sculpted check pattern all

Category

Vintage 1960s American Night Stands

Midcentury Faux Leather Finish Oval Chest
Midcentury Faux Leather Finish Oval Chest

Midcentury Faux Leather Finish Oval Chest

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Chic oval three-drawer chest with a faux lightly distressed leather finish. Unusual oval shape

Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oval Side Chest with Black Lacquer
19th Century Oval Side Chest with Black Lacquer

19th Century Oval Side Chest with Black Lacquer

Located in Chicago, IL

This amazing 19th century oval side chest is made from black lacquered wood and has 3 drawers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Oval Shape Scallop Sides Inlaid Top 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser
Oval Shape Scallop Sides Inlaid Top 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser

Oval Shape Scallop Sides Inlaid Top 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

High quality craftsmanship tall 6 six drawers oval shape dresser with scallop shape sides. Made in

Category

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

Materials

Satinwood

Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode or Bachelor Chest
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode or Bachelor Chest

Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode or Bachelor Chest

By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Art Deco style primavera three-drawer commode or bachelor chest by Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Highboy Chest of Drawers
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Highboy Chest of Drawers

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Highboy Chest of Drawers

By Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

/ chest) has deeply carved, oval, inset pulls. Chests are supported by solid teak turned legs. Based on

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis Seize chest of drawers with three spacious drawers and elegant oval brass fittings. The chest

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Antique English George III Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Antique English George III Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest

By George Hepplewhite

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Hepplewhite style serpentine chest of drawers Oval ormolu brasses are antique. Please note holly line inlay

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Art Deco Semi Oval Commode by A. Bicchierini
20th Century Art Deco Semi Oval Commode by A. Bicchierini

20th Century Art Deco Semi Oval Commode by A. Bicchierini

Located in Sofia, BG

20th century semi oval commode from France by A. Bicchierini, circa 1920. This commode is made from

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Pair of Painted Wood Three-Drawer Brazilian Chests in Soft Blue-Grey
Pair of Painted Wood Three-Drawer Brazilian Chests in Soft Blue-Grey

Pair of Painted Wood Three-Drawer Brazilian Chests in Soft Blue-Grey

Located in Atlanta, GA

have been carved to mimic the design of their cases, and oval shaped pulls. The chests are raised on

Category

20th Century Brazilian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Commode Chest Nightstand with Marble Top
19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Commode Chest Nightstand with Marble Top

19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Commode Chest Nightstand with Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

beside an armchair, or as a small storage chest in a powder room. The petite chest is oval in shape and

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode

Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode

By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture oval three drawer commode. Prima vera mahogany case and drawer

Category

Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Inlaid Oval Kidney Shape Finished Back Dresser with Scallop Base
Large Inlaid Oval Kidney Shape Finished Back Dresser with Scallop Base

Large Inlaid Oval Kidney Shape Finished Back Dresser with Scallop Base

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern kidney shape 8 drawers inlaid top dresser. Finished rosewood back. Made in Spain.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Oval Commode with Satinwood Top
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Oval Commode with Satinwood Top

Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Oval Commode with Satinwood Top

By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister

Located in Germantown, MD

Charles Pfister for Baker prima vera mahogany three-drawer oval commode with satinwood banded and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Regency Dressing Table with Mirror in Satinwood
English Regency Dressing Table with Mirror in Satinwood

English Regency Dressing Table with Mirror in Satinwood

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautifully crafted late Regency dressing table or chest with oval mirror in satinwood, featuring

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Vanities

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

This rare, magnificent, fully carved cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. Hand-painted oval door

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed

By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

legs, the oval supports which make the chest appear to float, and the gold leaf clad front drawer with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

THOMASVILLE Mahogany Chippendale Oval Chairside Chest
THOMASVILLE Mahogany Chippendale Oval Chairside Chest

THOMASVILLE Mahogany Chippendale Oval Chairside Chest

By Thomasville

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style oval shaped chairside chest by Thomasville. Mahogany with fluted column accents

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Pair of Oval Linen-wrapped White Boudoir Chests
American Pair of Oval Linen-wrapped White Boudoir Chests

American Pair of Oval Linen-wrapped White Boudoir Chests

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of boudoir chests or large night stands in a low oval form; wrapped in linen

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Mahogany Chests, Banded Tops, Brass Ovals, Exact Pair
Pair of English Mahogany Chests, Banded Tops, Brass Ovals, Exact Pair

Pair of English Mahogany Chests, Banded Tops, Brass Ovals, Exact Pair

Located in Athens, GA

Pair of English mahogany chests with banded tops and fine crotched mahogany drawer fronts and tops

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oval Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oval chest available at 1stDibs. An oval chest — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an oval chest, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oval chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oval chest made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oval chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister and Bernhardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oval Chest?

An oval chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,995, while the lowest priced sells for $1,188 and the highest can go for as much as $11,460.

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.

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