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"Red Highboy"
"Red Highboy"

"Red Highboy"

Located in Warren, NJ

In Excellent condition Oil on canvas Measures 36x24x2 Painting itself 30x18

Category

1990s Vintage Highboy

Materials

Oil

Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.75 inches high

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy
Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern highboy crafted in warm teak, showcasing clean lines and rich grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Teak

Vintage Walnut Burl Highboy Dresser
Vintage Walnut Burl Highboy Dresser

Vintage Walnut Burl Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Vintage Walnut Burl Highboy Dresser, a piece that blends refined elegance with functional

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Kent Coffey "Marquee" Highboy Dresser
Kent Coffey "Marquee" Highboy Dresser

Kent Coffey "Marquee" Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish mid-century modern highboy dresser from the Kent Coffey "Marquee" line offers the perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser
Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser

Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser

$1,680Sale Price|40% Off

Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser

By Broyhill

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing well designed walnut wood Highboy dresser. Has nice detailed top working doors. Has been

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage highboy dresser offers plenty of storage in a minimal Mid-Century Modern design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Highboy
Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Highboy

Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Highboy

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Endlessly interesting Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser with fantastic sculpted

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture
Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture

Chinoiserie Highboy from Baker Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in North Canton, OH

Spectacular and seldom seen Chinoiserie Highboy from a small Collection Baker which was featured in

Category

1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Edmond Spence Midcentury Maple Highboy Dresser
Edmond Spence Midcentury Maple Highboy Dresser

Edmond Spence Midcentury Maple Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edmond Spence Midcentury maple highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 44.25 wide x 18 deep x

Category

1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Bronze

Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser

Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Young manufacturing midcentury Walnut highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 42 wide x 19 deep

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Walnut Highboy Dresser
Vintage American Walnut Highboy Dresser

Vintage American Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique American walnut dresser features stunning vintage craftsmanship. From rounded corner tapered legs to sculpted cabinet front, this impressive ten drawer dresser offers amp...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Mid-Century Highboy Dresser
Vintage Walnut Mid-Century Highboy Dresser

Vintage Walnut Mid-Century Highboy Dresser

Located in Trenton, NJ

Clean lines, warm wood, and thoughtful storage make this mid-century highboy an effortless upgrade

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 42 wide x 20.75 deep x 56.5

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Circa

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta highboy dresser
1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta highboy dresser

1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta highboy dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1960s Kent-Coffey Perspecta highboy dresser. Lots of storage with three lower pull out

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Highboy Chest
Jack Cartwright for Founders Highboy Chest

Jack Cartwright for Founders Highboy Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

Jack Cartwright for Founders Highboy Chest 42x18x50

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser
Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser

Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Edmond Spence designed midcentury dresser features stunning marquetry combined with carefully sculpted "Checkerboard" front. Four lower drawers offer spacious storage while top ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser
Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser

Lane "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From Lane’s sought-after "First Edition" collection, this walnut highboy dresser exemplifies Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser
Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Danish modern style tall dresser. Manufactured by D-Scan in Singapore as part of their Captain Line. Features distinct inset brass campaign-style hardware, rich wood grain, and func...

Category

Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Teak

1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy
1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy

1981 Statton Queen Anne Style Highboy

By Statton Furniture

Located in Bradenton, FL

A 1981 Queen Anne style highboy made of solid Appalachian cherry wood, made by Statton Furniture

Category

1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

United Diamond Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
United Diamond Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser

United Diamond Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Franklin Park, IL

United Diamond midcentury walnut highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 31

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 48.5

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser

Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Biedermeier Style Burlwood Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19

Category

Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Vintage Highboy

Materials

Burl

Boho Chic Wicker Waterfall Highboy Dresser
Boho Chic Wicker Waterfall Highboy Dresser

Boho Chic Wicker Waterfall Highboy Dresser

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Embrace bohemian charm with the Boho Chic Wicker Waterfall Highboy Dresser, combining organic

Category

1990s Indonesian Bohemian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wicker

Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Highboy Dresser
Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Highboy Dresser

Postmodern Cream Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Highboy Dresser

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Postmodern Cream Waterfall Highboy Dresser — cream lacquer laminate waterfall dresser with generous

Category

1980s American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

1950s Landstrom Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois
1950s Landstrom Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois

1950s Landstrom Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Landstrom Furniture Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois Chest of

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane
1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane

1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1960s Mid-Century Walnut Highboy by Lane This elegant mid-century walnut highboy, designed and

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut highboy dresser featuring elegant splayed legs and distinctive

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest
Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest

Edward Wormley Drexel Highboy Dresser Chest

By Drexel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A walnut toned five drawer dresser with top drawer divider bins and two divided bins to the center drawer. This well-crafted Mid Century piece is very functional with plenty of stora...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Coastal Style Pencil Reed Highboy Dresser
Coastal Style Pencil Reed Highboy Dresser

Coastal Style Pencil Reed Highboy Dresser

Located in Miami, FL

Coastal Style Pencil Reed Highboy Dresser. circa 1980s Features a chic rattan and split pencil reed

Category

1980s American Bohemian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Vintage Brutalist Highboy by Lane Furniture
Vintage Brutalist Highboy by Lane Furniture

Vintage Brutalist Highboy by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brutalist wooden highboy dresser by Lane Furniture that is sure to add character to any bedroom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Highboy Dresser
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Highboy Dresser

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Highboy Dresser

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Elevate your interior with this exceptional Mid-Century

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Mission Oak Highboy Dresser by Vaughan Bassett
Mission Oak Highboy Dresser by Vaughan Bassett

Mission Oak Highboy Dresser by Vaughan Bassett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautifully crafted Mission-style highboy dresser by Vaughan-Bassett, made from solid oak with

Category

Late 20th Century Mission Vintage Highboy

Materials

Oak

Vintage Chinoiserie Burl Wood Highboy by Thomasville

Vintage Chinoiserie Burl Wood Highboy by Thomasville

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Chinoiserie Burl Wood Highboy blends exquisite burlwood grain and brass hardware in a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Burl, Wood

Chippendale Solid Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Kling
Chippendale Solid Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Kling

Chippendale Solid Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Kling

By Kling Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kling

Category

1960s American Georgian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser
Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser

Kent-Coffey 'Perspecta' Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser from Kent-Coffey’s Perspecta line, showcasing the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser
John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser

John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern Highboy dresser designed by John Stuart for Johnson

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser

Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Edmond J. Spence Wave Highboy Dresser
Edmond J. Spence Wave Highboy Dresser

Edmond J. Spence Wave Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall dresser by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The dark stained maple dresser features five drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The top of the dresser has two tambour ...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Hooker Furniture Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Hooker Furniture Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Hooker Furniture Highboy Dresser

By Hooker Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Classic mid-century highboy dresser by Hooker Furniture featuring sculpted wood drawers and a woven

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Highboy Dresser
Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Danish Modern Teak Mid Century Highboy Dresser

By Dyrlund

Located in New York, NY

original condition. Teak Danish Modern Mid Century Dresser attributed to Dyrlund. Five Drawer highboy

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Teak

Vintage Lacquered Highboy by American of Martinsville
Vintage Lacquered Highboy by American of Martinsville

Vintage Lacquered Highboy by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning vintage highboy was designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Lane Acclaim

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 43.75

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Dresser. Featuring beautiful protruding diamond shaped pulls, five spacious drawers, and tapered legs. Please confirm location with dealer (NY...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser This armoire measures: 42.25 wide x 18 deep x 58

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Burl

Vintage John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest/Highboy, 1950s
Vintage John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest/Highboy, 1950s

Vintage John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest/Highboy, 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful Country French highboy designed by John Widdicomb, it has the designer mark in the first

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers

Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware

Category

1940s American Rustic Vintage Highboy

Materials

Maple

Thomasville Arts & Crafts Shaker Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
Thomasville Arts & Crafts Shaker Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser

Thomasville Arts & Crafts Shaker Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Shaker style cherry wood highboy dresser or chest of drawers By

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Highboy

Materials

Cherry

Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

By Basic Witz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Thomasville Cherry and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1960s
Thomasville Cherry and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1960s

Thomasville Cherry and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1960s

By Thomasville

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of T.H

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Cherry, Burl

Henredon Georgian Mahogany and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser
Henredon Georgian Mahogany and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser

Henredon Georgian Mahogany and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer bow front highboy dresser By Henredon

Category

1980s American Georgian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Henredon Chippendale Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Henredon Chippendale Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Highboy Dresser

Henredon Chippendale Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Highboy Dresser

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer highboy dresser, chest of drawers, or lingerie

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser

Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Queen Anne style ten-drawer highboy dresser chest. USA, Mid-20th Century Solid cherry

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser
Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38.5 wide x 20.25 deep x

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Henredon
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Henredon

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Henredon

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful, mid-century modern walnut, Heritage Henredon, Highboy Dresser circa early 1960’s. This

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquered and Brass Highboy
Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquered and Brass Highboy

Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquered and Brass Highboy

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency lacquered and brass highboy designed and manufactured in the

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage highboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage highboy — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage highboy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage highboy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage highboy over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Lane Furniture and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Highboy?

The average selling price for a vintage highboy at 1stDibs is $1,700, while they’re typically $570 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.

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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