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Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy
Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Located in Westfield, MA

This distinguished 18th-century New Hampshire Queen Anne maple highboy, a testament to early

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Maple

Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy
Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy

Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Chest Dresser Highboy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique New England Queen Anne Curly Tiger Maple Small Tall Chest Dresser Highboy. Item features

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dressers

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Brass

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double
Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double

Located in Southampton, NY

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double, Four short drawers with

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy
Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy

Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy

$165,000

H 87 in W 40 in D 22.5 in

Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy

Located in Woodbury, CT

This antique Queen Highboy and matching Lowboy set from Boston dates back to 1720-40 and features a

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Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood, Maple, Walnut

18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base
18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base

18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Queen Anne tiger maple server or highboy base with added tiger maple top with

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maple Bonnet Top Highboy
Maple Bonnet Top Highboy

Maple Bonnet Top Highboy

$2,495

H 84 in W 38 in D 20 in

Maple Bonnet Top Highboy

Located in Bradenton, FL

Maple bonnet top Highboy probably late 19th / early 20th century. Nicely carved floral rosettes on

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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving
18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful Queen Anne cherry wood two part highboy with a mahoganized finish, with a molded

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Antique Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs
American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs

American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs

Located in Wells, ME

American Queen Anne maple highboy in two parts with cabriole legs, pad feet, fan carved central

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Antique 1770s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Pine

Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790
Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790

Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790

Located in Big Flats, NY

Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790. Measures - 71.5"H x 38.5"W x 20.75"D

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Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy
New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy

New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part 18th century Queen Anne tiger maple highboy, probably made in New Hampshire, its

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Antique New England Maple Queen Anne Scroll Top Highboy c. 1760
Antique New England Maple Queen Anne Scroll Top Highboy c. 1760

Antique New England Maple Queen Anne Scroll Top Highboy c. 1760

Located in Westfield, MA

A magnificent New England Queen Anne scroll-top highboy, dating to circa 1760, this piece

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Antique American Queen Anne Connecticut Maple Highboy Chest on Stand, 1760
Antique American Queen Anne Connecticut Maple Highboy Chest on Stand, 1760

Antique American Queen Anne Connecticut Maple Highboy Chest on Stand, 1760

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique American maple highboy or chest on stand, Connecticut, circa 1760. The highboy in

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Dressers

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Maple

18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy
18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy

18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy

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H 71.25 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy

By William Chase

Located in Nashville, TN

and maple wood. The upper cabinet is fitted with five graduated drawers. The lower case is fitted with

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Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Pine

18th Century New England Queen Anne Maple Flat Top Highboy with Secret Drawer
18th Century New England Queen Anne Maple Flat Top Highboy with Secret Drawer

18th Century New England Queen Anne Maple Flat Top Highboy with Secret Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A two part flat top 18th century Queen Anne highboy in a warm toned maple of New England origin

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Antique 18th Century North American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Maple

Superb American Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Chest of Drawers, circa 1760-1780
Superb American Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Chest of Drawers, circa 1760-1780

Superb American Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Chest of Drawers, circa 1760-1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This superb New England highboy is crafted out of a powerful curly maple hardwood which lends

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy
18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy

18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

18th century American Queen Anne Bonnet top highboy. Figured tiger maple with pine secondary wood

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Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Maple, Pine

18th Century Queen Anne Maple Bonnet Top Highboy, circa 1780
18th Century Queen Anne Maple Bonnet Top Highboy, circa 1780

18th Century Queen Anne Maple Bonnet Top Highboy, circa 1780

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid 18th century Queen Anne two part maple bonnet top highboy with bonnet top, flame finials

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780
NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780

NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780

By Dunlap Cabinetmakers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a New Hampshire Queen Anne two part highboy in curly maple attributed to the

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

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Brass

Dunlap Style Two Part Tiger Maple Highboy with Radial Fan Carvings
Dunlap Style Two Part Tiger Maple Highboy with Radial Fan Carvings

Dunlap Style Two Part Tiger Maple Highboy with Radial Fan Carvings

By Dunlap Cabinetmakers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a bench made two part tiger maple highboy made in the Dunlap style, its upper

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21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of...

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Brass

New Hampshire Dunlap School Tiger Maple Chest on Chest or Highboy, circa 1780
New Hampshire Dunlap School Tiger Maple Chest on Chest or Highboy, circa 1780

New Hampshire Dunlap School Tiger Maple Chest on Chest or Highboy, circa 1780

By Dunlap Cabinetmakers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part New Hampshire Dunlap School tiger maple highboy or chest on chest, its upper case

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Maple

18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings
18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings

18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a two part tiger maple bonnet top highboy, the top case featuring a bonnet top

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

American Queen Anne Maple Highboy, 18th Century - Van Sweringen Brothers Estate
American Queen Anne Maple Highboy, 18th Century - Van Sweringen Brothers Estate

American Queen Anne Maple Highboy, 18th Century - Van Sweringen Brothers Estate

Located in Savannah, GA

An American Queen Anne maple highboy, circa 1750. Two pieces. Provenance: Sweringen Brother's

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Dressers

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Maple

American Highboy
American Highboy

American Highboy

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H 68 in W 36.5 in D 19.75 in

American Highboy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine American Queen Anne maple highboy with five graduated drawers and three smaller drawers

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Linen Presses

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Wood, Maple

Period American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy
Period American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy

Period American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

Period American cherry and mixedwood bonnet top highboy. Queen Anne. Charming Provincial Form

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Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Cherry, Maple

American Massachusetts Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Cabriole Legs, Circa 1750
American Massachusetts Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Cabriole Legs, Circa 1750

American Massachusetts Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Cabriole Legs, Circa 1750

Located in Wells, ME

American Queen Anne Massachusetts maple two part highboy with cabriole legs, pad feet, shaped skirt

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Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Pine

Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy
Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy

Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy

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H 74.25 in W 39.75 in D 19.5 in

Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A carved maple two-piece highboy with a flat cornice top over a chest of two short drawers over

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Queen Anne Highboy
Queen Anne Highboy

Queen Anne Highboy

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H 72 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in

Queen Anne Highboy

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautiful Queen Anne highboy, maple, with pine secondary wood. The highboy boasts an attractive

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Dressers

18th Century New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy
18th Century New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy

18th Century New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy

Located in Woodbury, CT

Queen Anne Tiger maple highboy. The upper dovetailed case with molded cornice over five long

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Maple Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1760
Maple Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1760

Maple Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1760

Located in Alexandria, VA

This highboy has 11 drawers two with carved fans. Graceful Queen Anne cabriole legs with pad feet

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy
American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy

American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy

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H 73 in W 39.25 in D 21.63 in

American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy

Located in Wilson, NC

American Queen Anne flat top maple highboy, with cove cornice, upper section with carved fan drawer

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Dressers

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Brass

Queen Anne Highboy
Queen Anne Highboy

Queen Anne Highboy

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H 62 in W 38.5 in D 20 in

Queen Anne Highboy

Located in Sheffield, MA

An 18th century Queen Anne highboy, constructed of maple. This highboy is a desirable small size

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy
Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy

Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy

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H 69.25 in W 37.25 in D 21 in

Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy

Located in Litchfield, CT

cabriole legs ending on pad feet. Maple and sycamore. Provenance: Descended through the Ford

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Sycamore

Queen Anne Tiger Maple Server, Highboy Base, Rhode Island
Queen Anne Tiger Maple Server, Highboy Base, Rhode Island

Queen Anne Tiger Maple Server, Highboy Base, Rhode Island

Located in Providence, RI

At one time, this was the base of a two-part traditional highboy, to which beautiful antique

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Serving Tables

Queen Anne Walnut Tray Top Tea Table, probably New Hampshire, c.1730-60
Queen Anne Walnut Tray Top Tea Table, probably New Hampshire, c.1730-60

Queen Anne Walnut Tray Top Tea Table, probably New Hampshire, c.1730-60

Located in Providence, RI

highboy bases. (See the Queen Anne Tiger Maple highboy in our private collection.) Also impressive are the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea...

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Walnut

Newport Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy - Christopher Townsend Shop
Newport Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy - Christopher Townsend Shop

Newport Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy - Christopher Townsend Shop

By Townsend Shop

Located in Woodbury, CT

An earliest Townsend Shop flat-topped high chest or 'highboy', of subtle tiger and figured maple

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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Pine, Chestnut, Maple

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Located in Portland, OR

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Located in Leicester, GB

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Queen Anne Maple Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic queen anne maple highboy available at 1stDibs. A queen anne maple highboy — often made from wood, maple and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the queen anne maple highboy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A well-made queen anne maple highboy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomasville are consistently popular.

How Much is a Queen Anne Maple Highboy?

Prices for a queen anne maple highboy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,750 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,388.

A Close Look at Queen-anne Furniture

Although named for the last Stuart monarch of England, antique Queen Anne furniture, with its curvy cabriole legs and pad feet, has its origins in the earlier reign of King William III, which began in 1689 and ended with his death in 1702. Later evolving during Anne’s rule from 1702–14, the style would continue to influence design in the decades after her death.

Sometimes called late Baroque or early Georgian, Queen Anne chairs, bedroom furniture and tables are subdued yet ornate and characterized by a graceful blend of influences ranging from Asian design to classical motifs. Furnishings of this era — with their curvilinear supports and novel emphasis on comfort and versatility — are marked by a shift away from the more opulent and angular William and Mary style.

Chairs designed in the Queen Anne style are more functional and lightweight than their predecessors. They often feature a vase or fiddle-shaped splat, which refers to the central vertical back element, in order to support the spine and plush cushions. Craftsmen of the era predominantly worked in walnut, maple and pine. Any embellishments they introduced in their furnishings were frequently minimal and refined and expressed by way of modest flourishes such as shells or scrolls. Some pieces were more lavish with “japanned” finishes, or varnished interpretations of East Asian lacquer art. Almost every piece of furniture, whether a tea table or desk, included S-shaped, animalistic cabriole legs that end in a paw or claw-and-ball form.

These qualities made Queen Anne furniture popular throughout Europe and North America. Boston and Philadelphia became hubs for the production of this style of furniture, spurred by the arrival of British artisans who fostered a market for well-heeled colonists. While the showier Chippendale style later surpassed it in popularity, Queen Anne’s simple elegance still draws an enduring appreciation.

Find a collection of antique Queen Anne dining tables, seating, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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