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Vintage Primitive Scalloped Chest of Drawers
Vintage Primitive Scalloped Chest of Drawers

Vintage Primitive Scalloped Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of timeless charm to your space with this vintage primitive scalloped chest of drawers. Featuring beautifully scalloped edges and a naturally distressed finish, this piec...

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers exudes classic elegance with its beautifully scalloped edges and timeless design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs
French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

French Carved-Wood Chest w/Scalloped Skirt & Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and bleached wood chest of three drawers. This vintage commode from France features a rectangular-shaped top with rounded front corners, over a case which houses thre...

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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Serpentine Three-Drawer Wooden Chest w/Scalloped Skirt, Mid 20th C.
Italian Serpentine Three-Drawer Wooden Chest w/Scalloped Skirt, Mid 20th C.

Italian Serpentine Three-Drawer Wooden Chest w/Scalloped Skirt, Mid 20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage bureau from Italy has a softly curved serpentine front, with case housing three full-sized drawers, a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.
Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.

By McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Restored mid century modern Faux bamboo off-white lacquer five drawers hi chest dresser with Art Deco style hardware.

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer, Mid-18th Century, Scalloped Carving, UK
Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer, Mid-18th Century, Scalloped Carving, UK

Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer, Mid-18th Century, Scalloped Carving, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer These charming chests are known as 5 plank because it takes 5 planks to make one, front, back, top and bottom and the last plank is cut in half to form...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving
Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving

Mid-18th Century Georgian 5 Plank Oak Coffer with Scalloped Carving

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Georgian 5 plank oak coffer These charming chests are known as 5 plank because it takes 5 planks to make one, front, back, top and bottom and the last plank is cut in half to fo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860
Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860

Antique Dutch Bombé Commode, Original Paint, Scalloped Design, c. 1860

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful Dutch commode from the 19th century in original paint with a Bombé shape and scalloped top and sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with matching bachelor chest. Two part cabinet. All heavy deeply carved solid oak cerused fin...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Blanket Chest with Bronze Sheathing, Geometric Patterns and Studs
Antique Indian Blanket Chest with Bronze Sheathing, Geometric Patterns and Studs

Antique Indian Blanket Chest with Bronze Sheathing, Geometric Patterns and Studs

Located in Yonkers, NY

Raised on four short wooden feet with scalloped apron, the chest comprises of two lateral handles allowing the piece to be moved more easily.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a serpentine and beveled edge around the top, following down to beautifully hand pane...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1970s Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chest
1970s Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chest

1970s Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

With three spacious drawers and a subtly scalloped base, this chest is as functional as it is sculptural—perfect for elevating a grand entryway, refined bedroom, or stylish living ro...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers

Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest of drawers. The two drawer chest is raised upon elegant cabriole legs with hoof feet...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests

Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

The case houses three drawers, each fitted with a pair of knob pulls. These chests have scallop carved skirts and are presented upon long, cabriole style legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

1850s French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved
1850s French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved

1850s French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, Hand-Carved

Located in High Point, NC

At the top, two drawers offer convenient storage, while below, two additional drawers are artfully stacked, showcasing the seamless flow of design. The chest boasts a scalloped apron...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

By Harden Furniture 1, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

By Harden Furniture 1, Baker Furniture Company, Established Lines, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bracket Feet Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes

Located in Miami, FL

The chests have scalloped edges and further accentuated aprons.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

LOUIS VUITTON black leather SCALLOPED POCKETS Blazer Jacket 36 XS
LOUIS VUITTON black leather SCALLOPED POCKETS Blazer Jacket 36 XS

LOUIS VUITTON black leather SCALLOPED POCKETS Blazer Jacket 36 XS

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

Features two slit pockets on the chest and two scalloped flap pockets. Opens with silver-tone 'Louis Vuitton' push buttons on the front.

Category

2010s Jackets

A Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Bow-Front Side Chests from the 18th Century
A Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Bow-Front Side Chests from the 18th Century

A Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Bow-Front Side Chests from the 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This sweet pair of antique cabinets from Italy are created from walnut wood and feature a shapely bowed front, with a case which houses two curved doors at its front, and a scallop c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers with Wood Inlay and Black Marble Top, 18th Century Swiss
Chest of Drawers with Wood Inlay and Black Marble Top, 18th Century Swiss

Chest of Drawers with Wood Inlay and Black Marble Top, 18th Century Swiss

Located in El Monte, CA

Standing on delicately curved cabriole legs and featuring skirts with a scalloped design, this chest of drawers has a finessed elegance that will be a striking addition to any interi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swiss Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After

Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After

By Randal Ford

Located in Stamford, CT

Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hues on Doloris’s chest were especially beautiful and reminded me of a regal red-shouldered hawk." -...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print

Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After

Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After

By Randal Ford

Located in Stamford, CT

Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hues on Doloris’s chest were especially beautiful and reminded me of a regal red-shouldered hawk." -...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print

Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji
Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji

Unusual Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji

Located in Atlanta, GA

An unusual feature of this chest is the scalloped base apron with small arches, a style called Madae in Korean, which is rarely found in bookcase design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The association with shells also comes from the practice of merchants including a real scallop shell in tea chests for sampling, which inspired the design of early caddy spoon.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

LOUIS VUITTON black leather FOUR POCKET Jacket 38 S
LOUIS VUITTON black leather FOUR POCKET Jacket 38 S

LOUIS VUITTON black leather FOUR POCKET Jacket 38 S

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

Features two flap pockets on the chest and two scalloped flap pockets at the waist.

Category

2010s Vests

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters
English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Mule Chest with Scalloped Gallery and Fluted Pilasters

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George I Oak Chest on Stand with Scallop Shell and Trifid Feet
George I Oak Chest on Stand with Scallop Shell and Trifid Feet

George I Oak Chest on Stand with Scallop Shell and Trifid Feet

Located in East Sussex, GB

The chest with full oak lined drawers and many high quality and rare details including the beautifully shaped apron centred with carved scallop shell, wide cabriole legs. with shapel...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

2006 Alexander McQueen Genuine Leather Jacket
2006 Alexander McQueen Genuine Leather Jacket

2006 Alexander McQueen Genuine Leather Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

It is made from a lightweight and worn in looking leather and features laser cut scalloped edges and trim with perforated holes. It also has slits in the sleeves and vertical scallop...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Vintage Widdicomb Dresser Painted in the Italian Rococo Manner
Vintage Widdicomb Dresser Painted in the Italian Rococo Manner

Vintage Widdicomb Dresser Painted in the Italian Rococo Manner

Located in Houston, TX

Widdicomb nine-drawer dresser has been painted in the Italian Rococo matter, after the decoupage work of original chest. Chest has scalloped carving and many of the drawers are di...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Vintage LUIS ESTEVEZ Chantilly lace cocktail dress
Vintage LUIS ESTEVEZ Chantilly lace cocktail dress

Vintage LUIS ESTEVEZ Chantilly lace cocktail dress

By Estevez, Luis Estévez

Located in Newport Beach, CA

The dress features double layered nude tulle and black lace at front chest with scalloped edging at the neckline and armholes.

Category

1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Boho Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Boho Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Boho Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage boho chest of drawers featuring unique scalloped detailing for a whimsical, artistic touch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Scandinavian Baroque Painted Chests
Pair of Large Scandinavian Baroque Painted Chests

Pair of Large Scandinavian Baroque Painted Chests

Located in Westport, CT

Wonderful pair of large Baroque scalloped chests in a greige and crème paint, comprised of two long drawers and finishing on high tapered legs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Black Wooden Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Black Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Black Wooden Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This antique French wooden chest was crafted in France, circa 1850. A scalloped chest rests on cabriole front feet, complimented by a carved scalloped apron.

Category

Antique 1850s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers
French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers

French Early 19th Century Scalloped Front & Ornately Carved Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French early 19th century scalloped front chest. This French chest from the 1820s has two small drawers over two larger drawers.

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available
French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available

French Painted Antique Chest of Drawers with Scalloped Apron 2 Available

Located in Houston, TX

French three-drawer chest of drawers with scalloped skirt. Created in France, these painted commodes feature a rectangular top sitting above a simple façade showcasing three drawers ...

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted & Carved Wood 4-Drawer Chest w/Beautifully Scalloped Top & Skirt
Vintage Painted & Carved Wood 4-Drawer Chest w/Beautifully Scalloped Top & Skirt

Vintage Painted & Carved Wood 4-Drawer Chest w/Beautifully Scalloped Top & Skirt

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American carved and painted wood four-drawer chest from the mid 20th century. This vintage American chest features a rectangular-shaped top with sweetly scalloped raised lip along...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Blue Toned Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest Raised on Tall Scalloped Legs
Vintage Blue Toned Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest Raised on Tall Scalloped Legs

Vintage Blue Toned Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest Raised on Tall Scalloped Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The drawers are minimally ornamented with brass ring pulls. The chest is raised nicely on slender legs which scallop at their tops, terminating into the skirt, giving a softened effe...

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line
Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line

Early 19th C. French Two-Drawer Raised Chest with Scalloped Skirt and Clean Line

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French wooden two-drawer chest from the early 19th century. This antique French commode features a simple and clean line body which is accented with a subtly scalloped accolade sty...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-20th C. Painted Wood Bombé Style Chest of Drawers w/Scalloped Skirts
Pair of Mid-20th C. Painted Wood Bombé Style Chest of Drawers w/Scalloped Skirts

Pair of Mid-20th C. Painted Wood Bombé Style Chest of Drawers w/Scalloped Skirts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of American vintage painted wood chest of drawers. This pair of American chests from the mid-20th century feature subtle curvy bombé style cases, scalloped skirt along three s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English 1850s Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Scalloped Apron
English 1850s Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Scalloped Apron

English 1850s Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Scalloped Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English painted wood four-drawer commode with scalloped apron from the mid-19th century. This English chest-of-drawers features a rectangular top sitting above four drawers, two s...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1870s Portuguese Painted Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons
Pair of 1870s Portuguese Painted Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons

Pair of 1870s Portuguese Painted Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Portuguese distressed grey painted wooden three-drawer commodes from the late 19th century with scalloped aprons. Created in Portugal during the third quarter of the 19th c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Italian Chests
Antique Painted Italian Chests

Antique Painted Italian Chests

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of chests from Italy that feature a striking hand-painted design in cream and black tones showcasing a scalloped design.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th Century French Mirrored Chest
20th Century French Mirrored Chest

20th Century French Mirrored Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid-20th century French mirrored chest with scalloped decoration, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass

18th Century English Mahogany Antique Blanket Chest Wine Storage Cabinet
18th Century English Mahogany Antique Blanket Chest Wine Storage Cabinet

18th Century English Mahogany Antique Blanket Chest Wine Storage Cabinet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

At some point, likely during the 19th century, a matching base was crafted for the chest with a scalloped apron and a very powerful carved shell set centrally, the whole resting over...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint
Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French three-drawer commodes from the late 19th century, with new paint and scalloped skirt. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this pa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint
Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Pair of French 1870s Three-Drawer Commodes with Scalloped Aprons and New Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French three-drawer commodes from the late 19th century, with new paint and scalloped skirt. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, each of this pa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
French Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

French Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Louis XV style three drawer dresser with cast brass hardware pulls and key holes. The chest stands on four cabriole legs with rams head feet and a graceful scalloped bottom.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1920s Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1920s Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

1920s Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

The chest features a scalloped apron and intricate floral carvings on the three drawers and cabriole legs.

Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Three-Drawer Chest
French 18th Century Three-Drawer Chest

French 18th Century Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

The side posts and side panels are also discreetly carved. The skirt is scalloped on three sides. The chest is raised on scrolled feet in the front and straight feet in the back.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

The turned columns on either side provide architectural elegance, framing the piece beautifully and lending a stately presence. This chest features a scalloped detailed apron and set...

Category

Antique 1860s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco French Beveled Four Drawer Chest
Art Deco French Beveled Four Drawer Chest

Art Deco French Beveled Four Drawer Chest

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous french Deco 4 drawer chest with scallop bevel edges, metal and mirror pulls on a maple base

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Scallop Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scallop chest for your home. A scallop chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scallop chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A scallop chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Don Ruseau and Marjolet each produced at least one beautiful scallop chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scallop Chest?

Prices for a scallop chest start at $2,300 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $4,775.

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.

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