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Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s
Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

Pair of small cream black lacquer brass commodes by J.C. Mahey 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

These twin small chest of drawers in a beautiful cream and black lacquer could serve spacious

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Regency Style White Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Regency Style White Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Regency Style White Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Located in North Miami, FL

natural Oak platforms. Only the matching pair is available - small chest in center is sold.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Small Burl Chests on Stands
Pair of Small Burl Chests on Stands

Pair of Small Burl Chests on Stands

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great pair of three drawer chests on brass stands in burl wood in the manner of Milo Baughman

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

pair of small 18th century Italian chests
pair of small 18th century Italian chests

pair of small 18th century Italian chests

Located in Westport, CT

Charming and original pair of Italian cherry wood cabinets/chests suitable as side or night tables

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Night Stands

Pair of dressers with Louis XV Style chinoiseries, 1910 – France
Pair of dressers with Louis XV Style chinoiseries, 1910 – France

Pair of dressers with Louis XV Style chinoiseries, 1910 – France

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Pair of Chinoiserie Chests of Drawers Louis XV Style, 1910 – France Exquisite pair of

Category

Vintage 1910s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

NIce pair of mid century small chests
NIce pair of mid century small chests

NIce pair of mid century small chests

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice pair of mid century nightstand or end tables. Completely re-stored with a dark expresso

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's night stands/ small chests
Pair of 1940's night stands/ small chests

Pair of 1940's night stands/ small chests

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of dark brown mahogany nightstands or small chests, each with three drawers with picture frame

Category

Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Small Pine Bedside Chests, c. 1950
Pair of Small Pine Bedside Chests, c. 1950

Pair of Small Pine Bedside Chests, c. 1950

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of mid-century bedside chests in pine. The tops are wonderfully grained and follow down to

Category

Vintage 1950s English Side Tables

Materials

Pine

small pair of Italian chests/side tables in walnut
small pair of Italian chests/side tables in walnut

small pair of Italian chests/side tables in walnut

Located in Westport, CT

small and handsome pair of Italian neoclassic chest of drawers in walnut with shield inlaid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Night Stands

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Pair of Campaign Style Small Chests, Nightstands or Tables
Pair of Campaign Style Small Chests, Nightstands or Tables

Pair of Campaign Style Small Chests, Nightstands or Tables

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of brass trimmed top, mahogany, bracket base nightstands, tables or chests, in the campaign

Category

Vintage 1960s English Campaign End Tables

Small Carved Altar Chest with Three Pairs of Doors
Small Carved Altar Chest with Three Pairs of Doors

Small Carved Altar Chest with Three Pairs of Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately carved wooden Chinese altar chest with three sets of folding doors from Bejing.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Pair of Small 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables
Pair of Small 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables

Pair of Small 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of small 6 drawer chest of drawers, night tables These are wonderful little chests, they

Category

Vintage 1920s Adam Style Night Stands

Materials

Sapele Wood

Pair of Small Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Bookcase Chest Shelf
Pair of Small Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Bookcase Chest Shelf

Pair of Small Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Modular Bookcase Chest Shelf

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of small midcentury Danish modern rosewood modular bookcase chest display shelves. Item

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood, Acrylic

Pair, White Painted Small Chest of Drawers Nightstands, France Circa 1920
Pair, White Painted Small Chest of Drawers Nightstands, France Circa 1920

Pair, White Painted Small Chest of Drawers Nightstands, France Circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Provincial style small pine chest of three drawers perfect to use as nightstands or small

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Pine, Paint

Superb Pair of Weathered Ebony Cane and Tortoiseshell Bamboo Small Chests
Superb Pair of Weathered Ebony Cane and Tortoiseshell Bamboo Small Chests

Superb Pair of Weathered Ebony Cane and Tortoiseshell Bamboo Small Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980. Expertly crafted

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests

Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests

By Edward Wormley

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of silver elm nightstands in dark brown finish with brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Small Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of dark blue lacquered and brass bedside cabinets by Jean Claude Mahey. Very rare colour

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Storage Chests
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Storage Chests

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Storage Chests

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely pair of small Huanghuali storage chests of rectangular form with a hinged top locking over

Category

20th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stunning Paul Frankl Nightstands or Small Chests for Johnson Furniture
Stunning Paul Frankl Nightstands or Small Chests for Johnson Furniture

Stunning Paul Frankl Nightstands or Small Chests for Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

Completely refinished and utterly jaw-dropping in person! Pair of nightstands or small chests with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Italian Pair Smaller-Sized Neoclassic Comodini, circa 1810
Italian Pair Smaller-Sized Neoclassic Comodini, circa 1810

Italian Pair Smaller-Sized Neoclassic Comodini, circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian pair of Neoclassic comodini from the early 19th century. This antique pair of smaller

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters
Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters

Pair of Midcentury Matching Newly Lacquered in White Chests on Casters

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant pair of matching newly lacquered small chests on casters for ease of movement. True period

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bleached Walnut Cabinets
Pair of Bleached Walnut Cabinets

Pair of Bleached Walnut Cabinets

Located in Palm Desert, CA

or wherever a smaller pair of chests is needed.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Night Stands
A Pair of Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Night Stands

A Pair of Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Night Stands

By Paul Frankl

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of small chests/night stands from "Station Wagon"series for Johnson Furniture. Leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Stunning Pair of Paul Frankl Nightstands in Bone Lacquer
Stunning Pair of Paul Frankl Nightstands in Bone Lacquer

Stunning Pair of Paul Frankl Nightstands in Bone Lacquer

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

Stunning pair of mahogany nightstands or small chests by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Edward VII English Pair of Black Wood Nightstands Lacquered
Edward VII English Pair of Black Wood Nightstands Lacquered

Edward VII English Pair of Black Wood Nightstands Lacquered

Located in Prato, Tuscany

be used individually or in pairs even as small chests of drawers. Produced between 1905-1909 during

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair, Gustavian White Nightstands With Hidden Storage, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair, Gustavian White Nightstands With Hidden Storage, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair, Gustavian White Nightstands With Hidden Storage, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian style small pine chest of drawers with fluted drawers perfect to use as nightstands

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Vintage Spanish Walnut  Nightstands 1930s , Signed
Art Deco Vintage Spanish Walnut  Nightstands 1930s , Signed

Art Deco Vintage Spanish Walnut Nightstands 1930s , Signed

Located in Miami, FL

, 1930s Spain. A very beautiful Art Deco pair of nightstands or small chests, each with two doors and two

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Thomasville Faux Bamboo "Allegro" Desk
Thomasville Faux Bamboo "Allegro" Desk

Thomasville Faux Bamboo "Allegro" Desk

By Thomasville

Located in Pasadena, CA

original. We have listed a pair of coordinating small chests separately.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests
Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests

Pair of Midcentury Asian Style Three Drawer Chests

By Treasure Chest

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of small three drawer chests with Asian styling. Black lacquer finish with original brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Smaller Biedermeier Style Walnut Chests
Pair of Smaller Biedermeier Style Walnut Chests

Pair of Smaller Biedermeier Style Walnut Chests

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of Biedermeier style bookmatched walnut veneer on pine two drawer chest adorned with

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small Chests in Jacaranda Wood, 1960s
Pair of Small Chests in Jacaranda Wood, 1960s

Pair of Small Chests in Jacaranda Wood, 1960s

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of small chests in jacaranda wood, door knobs in jacaranda, 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood

Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut
Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut

Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of period English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chests) of walnut

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Pair of Small Gustavian Chests from Scandinavia
19th Century Pair of Small Gustavian Chests from Scandinavia

19th Century Pair of Small Gustavian Chests from Scandinavia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of petite restored Gustavian style chests with two drawers each on tapered legs with an hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Sarreid Pair of Small Brass Clad Chests, USA, 1970s
Sarreid Pair of Small Brass Clad Chests, USA, 1970s

Sarreid Pair of Small Brass Clad Chests, USA, 1970s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Norwalk, CT

A nice size pair, newly polished and lacquered. Very fine condition with almost no wear. Wood feet

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Green Leather Maitland Smith Style Commodes or Small Chests
Pair Green Leather Maitland Smith Style Commodes or Small Chests

Pair Green Leather Maitland Smith Style Commodes or Small Chests

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Great small pair of Maitland Smith style end tables nightstands or side tables. They do not have

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Baker Furniture Pair of Small Mahogany Dressers Nightstands Bombe Chests
Baker Furniture Pair of Small Mahogany Dressers Nightstands Bombe Chests

Baker Furniture Pair of Small Mahogany Dressers Nightstands Bombe Chests

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Gorgeous pair of Baker Furniture mahogany nightstands with three drawers and brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s
Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Spanish modern bamboo three-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s Beautiful pair

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by JC Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

Crisp white lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels creamy and luxe on this pair of chests

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s
Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Spanish modern bamboo three-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Beautiful

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s
Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Pair of Split Reed Bamboo Rattan Small Chests or Nightstands, 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Spanish modern bamboo three-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Beautiful pair

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

Antique Pair of Small English Georgian Dressers or Chest of Drawers
Antique Pair of Small English Georgian Dressers or Chest of Drawers

Antique Pair of Small English Georgian Dressers or Chest of Drawers

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique matched pair of small English dressers, or as the Brit’s would refer to them as; chest of

Category

Antique 1880s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Mahogany with Brush Slides
Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Mahogany with Brush Slides

Pair of English Bachelor's Small Chests of Mahogany with Brush Slides

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of fine English chest of drawers or bachelor chests of superb quality and condition from the

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair, 19th Century Black Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Black Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Black Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian style small chest of drawers with fluted sides and fluted tapered feet perfect to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables
Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables

Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables

Located in Westport, CT

Lovely pair of small two drawer chests in cherry wood veneer on pine with ebonized inlaid rhombus

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Small Bedside Commodes or Chests
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Small Bedside Commodes or Chests

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Small Bedside Commodes or Chests

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of French Empire or Regency chest of drawers or commodes Four brass trimmed drawers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers
Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers

Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Gustavian-grey bedside tables with 4 drawers each.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo

Located in Paris, IDF

Crisp white lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels creamy and luxe on this pair of chests

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Burr Wood Small Chests or End Tables
Pair of 19th Century English Burr Wood Small Chests or End Tables

Pair of 19th Century English Burr Wood Small Chests or End Tables

Located in Troy, MI

English pair of burr wood chests of five drawers with original hardware, circa 1880s. Size is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chests of Drawers with Brass
Pair of Small Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chests of Drawers with Brass

Pair of Small Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chests of Drawers with Brass

By Ficks Reed

Located in Hanover, MA

small chests or nightstands, attributed to Ficks Reed. One in its original white finish with white

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe on this pair of chests

Category

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

Materials

Brass

19h Century Gustavian Pair of Chests
19h Century Gustavian Pair of Chests

19h Century Gustavian Pair of Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century, a very small pair of two drawer chests Gustavian Neoclassical Style, with bra

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Intertlübke pair of little chest of drawers Germany
Intertlübke pair of little chest of drawers Germany

Intertlübke pair of little chest of drawers Germany

Located in Grenoble, FR

Interlübke Pair of small chest of drawers or bedside table from the Interlüke brand in white

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Pair, Antique Swedish Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Pair, Antique Swedish Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands

Pair, Antique Swedish Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning pair of small chest of drawers is a special find. The abbreviated size, curves and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers

Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality pair of small

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of Studded Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarreid Ltd
Pair of Studded Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarreid Ltd

Pair of Studded Brass Chest of Drawers by Sarreid Ltd

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A pair of small chests, bedsides or night stands covered in brass by Sarreid Spain. A bank of three

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Pair Small Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pair small chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A pair small chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 267 variations of the antique or vintage pair small chest you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pair small chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair small chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Georgian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. American of Martinsville, Jean Claude Mahey and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful pair small chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pair Small Chest?

A pair small chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,517, while the lowest priced sells for $86 and the highest can go for as much as $625,725.

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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