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Pigeon Hole Storage

British 1920s Metal Industrial Pigeon Hole Storage Unit CD Storage
British 1920s Metal Industrial Pigeon Hole Storage Unit CD Storage

British 1920s Metal Industrial Pigeon Hole Storage Unit CD Storage

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An early 20th century industrial pigeon hole storage unit, good size with 48 pigeon holes.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)
1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)

1920's Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit - Storage - Shelving Unit (Model 32)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32) 1920’s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit – Storage – Shelving Unit (Model 32).

Category

Vintage 1920s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The plate rack has three display shelves above five cubbies or pigeon hole storage areas. Each side of the rack has a pilaster column style support that is reeded.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Iron

1950's Compact Twelve Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet - Twelve Drawer
1950's Compact Twelve Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet - Twelve Drawer

1950's Compact Twelve Drawer Haberdashery Cabinet - Twelve Drawer

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Late 50’s haberdashery cabinet with twelve tiered drawers and two pull down pigeon hole storage spaces. The cabinet has a very unusual angled front design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

By Ira Yeager

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The drop front has two storage drawers and a small pigeon hole storage above.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole desk, 1957
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole desk, 1957

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole desk, 1957

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Pierre Jeanneret, a key modernist figure and frequent collaborator with his cousin Le Corbusier, is known for iconic designs, including those created for the utopian city of Chandiga...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Teak

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves
Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves

Located in Gloucester, GB

Early 20th Century Ironmongers Pigeon Hole Shelves - Pine and solid brass card holders - 25 individual shelves - Hard wax oiled, so can be used for food storage Dimensions - Width...

Category

Vintage 1910s German Industrial Shelves

Materials

Brass

Modern Cherry Finished Wood Pigeon Hole Bookcases, Pair
Modern Cherry Finished Wood Pigeon Hole Bookcases, Pair

Modern Cherry Finished Wood Pigeon Hole Bookcases, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Modern Cherry Finished Wood Pigeon Hole Bookcases, each with twelve cube compartments and The Bombay Company marks to underside. 28.5" H x 20.25" W x 7.25" D. Provenance: F...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet
1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

1940s French Wooden Filing Cabinet/Pigeon Hole Clapet Cabinet

By Romeo Paris

Located in London, Lambeth

Classic French wooden filing cabinet with a set of 16 pigeon holes with clapet Doors in oak with a fantastic worn look, brass handles and label holders, circa 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Pigeon Hole Cube Bookcase
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Pigeon Hole Cube Bookcase

Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Pigeon Hole Cube Bookcase

By Bombay Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Pigeon Hole Cube Bookcase in lacquered finish. Each cube measures 5.6" W x 6.25"D x 6.25"H. Great vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bookcases

Materials

Cherry, Plywood

English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase

English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole bin style cubbies. Each cubbie opening measures 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and...

Category

20th Century English Industrial Shelves

Materials

Brass

Ca. 1940 Industrial metal Workshop Pigeon Hole Cabinet with Multiple shelves
Ca. 1940 Industrial metal Workshop Pigeon Hole Cabinet with Multiple shelves

Ca. 1940 Industrial metal Workshop Pigeon Hole Cabinet with Multiple shelves

Located in Markington, GB

Industrial Metal Workshop Pigeon Hole Cabinet, circa 1940 AUTHENTIC INDUSTRIAL STORAGE — A striking circa 1940 industrial metal workshop pigeon hole cabinet, rich in character and...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers
Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers

Ca 1900 Vintage industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet with 30 drawers

Located in Markington, GB

Ca. 1900 Industrial Workshop Pigeon Hole Cabinet with Multiple Drawers Description: A striking circa 1900 industrial workshop pigeon hole cabinet, rich in character and authentic pa...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Country House Estate Cabinet
English Country House Estate Cabinet

English Country House Estate Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Geometric panelled doors opening to reveal interior, with symmetrical smaller doors and drawers above enclosing curved file dividers, and central pigeon holes for mail or other stora...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century
Antique Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century

Antique Queen Anne Secretary Desk 19th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Fitted interior with pigeon hole and drawer storage. Nice glow to finish and patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

When opened, these reveal a fitted arrangement of pigeon holes, providing organised storage for papers and documents.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

The satinwood marquetry inlaid sides are fabulous as is the cylinder desk below which boasts stunning satinwood marquetry inlay and original brass knobs opening to reveal a fitted in...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Other

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in London, GB

A W N Pugin attributed, A Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with finely executed carved gallery to the top and a sloping writing area opening to reveal storage and pigeon holes to the ba...

Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Bookcase

Located in Suffolk, GB

The satinwood marquetry inlaid sides are fabulous as is the cylinder desk below which boasts stunning satinwood marquetry inlay and original brass knobs opening to reveal a fitted in...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard
Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard

Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

The fall front centre bow fronted drawer opening to reveal a fully fitted interior of eight drawers with original turned knobs, pigeon holes and a secret storage compartment. The ori...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Regency Secretaires

Materials

Other

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau

Located in Billingshurst, GB

The interior has eight drawers and one central door with two secret compartments and six pigeon’s holes for storage. The bureau stands on shaped bracket feet.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing/reading surface opening to reveal pigeons holes and a storage space, military brass...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

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18th Century Reeded Gustavian Cupboard
18th Century Reeded Gustavian Cupboard

18th Century Reeded Gustavian Cupboard

Unavailable

H 81.11 in W 57.09 in D 20.87 in

18th Century Reeded Gustavian Cupboard

Located in Pulborough, GB

A Gustavian cupboard from the 18th century with beautiful reeded doors with hinged front to form desk with pigeon hole storage.  

Category

Antique 18th Century European Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Danish Teak Midcentury Secretaire Desk Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm
Danish Teak Midcentury Secretaire Desk Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm

Danish Teak Midcentury Secretaire Desk Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm

By Bornholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Glasgow, GB

The design features an extendable desktop, plenty of storage and sophisticated tambour doors that slide back to reveal cute pigeon hole storage and finely crafted drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole
Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in

Industrial Engineers Pigeon Hole

Located in Tarleton, GB

1940's Industrial Pigeon Hole  Great looking item ideal for your wine storage! 

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Reclaimed Indian Wooden Pigeon Hole Unit, 20th Century
Reclaimed Indian Wooden Pigeon Hole Unit, 20th Century

Reclaimed Indian Wooden Pigeon Hole Unit, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 33.67 in W 49.41 in D 15.75 in

Reclaimed Indian Wooden Pigeon Hole Unit, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Rustic wooden pigeon hole unit reclaimed from India. This piece of furniture provides useful storage with 38 pigeon holes, most of which have Indian place names hand written below.

Category

20th Century Indian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s
Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s

Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s

Unavailable

H 96.86 in W 42.92 in D 12.41 in

Tall Wooden Pigeonhole Unit, 1950s

By Industrial Design

Located in Chester, Flintshire

From an electrical workshop in North Wales and standing almost 2.5 metres tall this vintage wooden storage unit has 135 individual pigeon-holes offering multiple versatile storage op...

Category

Mid-20th Century Welsh Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Cabinet Masion Dominique Provenance Bibury Court Gloucestershire
Art Deco Cabinet Masion Dominique Provenance Bibury Court Gloucestershire

Art Deco Cabinet Masion Dominique Provenance Bibury Court Gloucestershire

By Dominique

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Bureau cabinet with beautiful parquetry walnut doors, raised on stepped block feet, the top curving up with inlaid pewter band, bronze door handles, the interior pigeon hole...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 56.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.66 in

Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

Located in Detling, GB

There are a further 3 stationary drawers and 4 pigeon holes and an extra storage compartment accessed by a sliding lid inside.

Category

Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Inside, four small drawers and eight pigeon holes provide organised storage for documents and small items, while the bottom section boasts a beautifully fitted interior with a leathe...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Early 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Campaign Secretaire Chest
Superb Early 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Campaign Secretaire Chest

Superb Early 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Campaign Secretaire Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

This leading down to a secretaire drawer opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of central door, various pigeon holes and smaller drawers for storage with writing surface, th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Edwardian School Gymnasium Bank Pigeon Holes Storage Shelving Pitch Pine Vintage
Edwardian School Gymnasium Bank Pigeon Holes Storage Shelving Pitch Pine Vintage

Edwardian School Gymnasium Bank Pigeon Holes Storage Shelving Pitch Pine Vintage

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A wonderfully patinated bank of 24 pitch pine pigeon holes, dated around 1910, was reclaimed from a Boys School Gymnasium in Dorset.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Shelves

Materials

Pine

1930s Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe and Pigeon Holes One of Two Part of Suite
1930s Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe and Pigeon Holes One of Two Part of Suite

1930s Burr Walnut Double Bank Wardrobe and Pigeon Holes One of Two Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr walnut medium double bank wardrobe with built-in pigeon hole storage, part of a suite. This wardrobe is a normal size and offer...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Great Small Home Office - Narrow Arts & Crafts  Cabinet
Great Small Home Office - Narrow Arts & Crafts  Cabinet

Great Small Home Office - Narrow Arts & Crafts Cabinet

Located in Bellport, NY

English oak" Butlers Desk" with pull out desk,pigeon hole storage,good drawers and lower cabinet large enough for printer,great decorative brasses-and the whole thing closes up.

Category

20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole/Shelving/Storage Unit
Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole/Shelving/Storage Unit

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole/Shelving/Storage Unit

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H 61.03 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole/Shelving/Storage Unit

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Small 19th century pigeon hole/shelving/storage unit Small 19th century pigeon hole/shelving/storage unit.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit
Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit

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H 61.03 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in

Small 19th Century Pigeon Hole, Shelving, Storage Unit

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Small 19th century pigeon hole/shelving/storage unit. A few weeks ago we heard about a derelict brickworks outside Hull that was being cleared.

Category

Antique 1890s British Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Teak Avalon China Entranceway Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Teak Avalon China Entranceway Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Teak Avalon China Entranceway Cabinet

By Avalon Yatton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous piece of furniture with glass sliding doors, pull down door to reveal pigeon hole storage as well as two useful drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard/Cabinet/Storage Unit
Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard/Cabinet/Storage Unit

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard/Cabinet/Storage Unit

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Low Victorian pigeon hole cupboard/cabinet/storage unit Low Victorian pigeon hole cupboard/cabinet/storage unit.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard, Cabinet, Storage Unit
Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard, Cabinet, Storage Unit

Low Victorian Pigeon Hole Cupboard, Cabinet, Storage Unit

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Low Victorian pigeon hole cupboard, cabinet, storage unit - with pigeon holes.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Shelves

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Bench 'Model 2'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit – Storage – Bench (Model 2). Sourced from a brickyard in the north of England, outside Hull.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 3'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 3'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 3'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit (model 3) 1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit (model 3).

Category

Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 4'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 4'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 4'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 4). 1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 4).

Category

Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 8'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 8'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 8'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 8). 1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 8).

Category

Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'
1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'

1920s Late Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit 'Model 9'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9). 1920s late Victorian pigeon hole unit - storage - shelving unit (Model 9).

Category

Vintage 1920s British Shelves

Materials

Pine

Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 2 Bay
Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 2 Bay

Tall Victorian Pigeon Hole Unit, Storage, Shelving Unit, 2 Bay

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Tall Victorian vintage pigeon hole unit, storage, shelving unit – 2 Bay.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Bookcases

Materials

Pine

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Pigeon Hole Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of pigeon hole storage for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every item from our selection of pigeon hole storage was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of pigeon hole storage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of pigeon hole storage bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of pigeon hole storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pigeon Hole Storage?

A piece of pigeon hole storage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,316, while the lowest priced sells for $288 and the highest can go for as much as $12,043.

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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