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Paul Mccobb Gentlemans Chest

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The timeless Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers designed by legendary designer Paul McCobb in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage walnut gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for his iconic mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
$2,400 Sale Price
29% Off
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestled securely in the intersection of high end design and old world craftsmanship is Paul
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48 in W 38 in D 14 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection MCM Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Mid Century Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Camden, ME
Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for Calvin. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mirror, Walnut

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light walnut bow front drawers long brass pull hardware gentleman's chest dresser commode mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

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Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Paul Mccobb Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest dresser. Calvin Series. Lift up mirrored section. Bi fold doors with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Paul Mccobb Gentleman's Chest
Paul Mccobb Gentleman's Chest
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
H 50 in W 48 in D 19.25 in
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest dresser. Calvin Series. Lift up mirrored section. Bi fold doors with
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

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Wood

Paul McCobb gentleman's chest
Paul McCobb gentleman's chest
H 50 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman’s Chest
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North York, ON
This contemporary chest designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin made in the 1960’s in Grand Rapids
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Paul McCobb Gentleman’s Chest
Paul McCobb Gentleman’s Chest
H 53 in W 36 in D 19 in
Ebonized Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest | Calvin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
In our opinion one of Paul McCobbs most handsome and desirable designs is this rare model 1013
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" gentleman's chest. Hinged doors open to reveal shelves and drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

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Mahogany

Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
H 50.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut

Striking Paul Mccobb Calvin Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Striking Paul Mccobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest circa mid 1950's. This example is made of striped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel

Paul McCobb Style Ebonized Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest by Heywood Wakefield
By Paul McCobb, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest by Heywood Wakefield. The chest is constructed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin. Fully restored.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
featuring Paul McCobb style hardware. This is a handsome piece of furniture with a deep mohagany finish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Ebonized Mahogany Concealed Gentleman’s Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare and sophisticated Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Gentleman’s Chest for Calvin Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Gentleman's dresser by Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual tall chest outfitted as a gentleman's dresser. Accordion doors reveal drawers and
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gentleman's dresser by Paul McCobb
Gentleman's dresser by Paul McCobb
H 50.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Gentleman's Chest with bi-fold doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gentleman's Chest designed by Paul McCobb for the Company Calvin. Two sets of Bi-fold doors reveal
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Turqouise Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb's gentleman's chest with a fold down mirror. Irwin line for Calvin. The accordion
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb irwin collection for Calvin. The dresser features two hinged doors and has 20 shelves
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
H 30 in W 72.75 in D 20.25 in
Paul McCobb Delineator Series Bachelor's Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional Paul McCobb gentleman's chest with original hardware from the delineator series
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall dresser from the Calvin Group series, features four wide drawers and hideaway top storage. Elegant mahogany with accenting brass hardware. (Please confirm item location, NY o...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest after Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This hghboy gentleman's chest in walnut features two top drawers with circular brass pulls and two
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut gentleman's chest, designed by Paul McCobb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Lacquer

Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb Model 1013, Calvin Group, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
In our opinion one of Paul McCobb's most handsome and desirable designs Fully restored rare model
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer

Tall Gentleman's Chest Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin the Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut, gentleman's chest, highboy dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin, The Irwin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Paul McCobb Fitted Gentlemans Chest for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $4,500...In blond bleached mahogany, a Paul McCobb for Calvin Gentleman's chest
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mahogany

Paul McCobb Style West Michigan Mid Century Walnut Highboy Gentlemans Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb Style West Michigan mid century walnut highboy gentlemans chest The chest measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Style Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tall chest in the Paul McCobb style. This unique vintage Modernist
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut

Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
A rare design by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. This well composed walnut tall dresser designed in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mirror, Walnut

Paul McCobb Walnut and Leather Gentlemans Chest
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb walnut and leather bi-fold door, gentlemans dresser.
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver

Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door Gentlemans chest
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb walnut and leather 4 door bi fold gentlemans dresser.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver

Vintage 1950s Mahogany and Leather Gentlemans Chest by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
An outstanding vintage 1950s tall gentlemans chest designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Tall Gentleman's Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A tall gentlemen's dresser, designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin collection and produced by Calvin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Tall and Handsome Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Remarkable and wonderfully detailed chest of drawers by Paul McCobb. The top compartment opens to
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Paul Mccobb Gentlemans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paul mccobb gentlemans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paul mccobb gentlemans chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paul mccobb gentlemans chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paul mccobb gentlemans chest bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paul mccobb gentlemans chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Calvin and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paul Mccobb Gentlemans Chest?

Prices for a paul mccobb gentlemans chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $8,250, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.

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.