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Small antique chest of drawers in solid wood with 3 drawers
Small antique chest of drawers in solid wood with 3 drawers

Small antique chest of drawers in solid wood with 3 drawers

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Brutalist - Natural decoration - Vintage Solid pine chest of drawers with three drawers. Measures : 57x30cm H:43cm

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Breda, Netherlands

produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of rosewood and has beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small set of antique apothecary drawers. An English, stained pine countertop chest

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers
Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers

Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very unusual stylish small rattan and bamboo chest of drawers having embossed decoration on the top

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

By Josef Frank

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus & Garten. The original design drawing is housed in the Museum of Applied Arts (MA...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Small Rosewood Jewelry Chests by Henning Koch #1
Pair of Small Rosewood Jewelry Chests by Henning Koch #1

Pair of Small Rosewood Jewelry Chests by Henning Koch #1

By CFC Silkeborg, Henning Korch

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 17.75″ wide x 12″ deep x 23.75″ tall

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant Small Tessellated Stone and Iron Treasure Chest of Drawers
Elegant Small Tessellated Stone and Iron Treasure Chest of Drawers

Elegant Small Tessellated Stone and Iron Treasure Chest of Drawers

By Renoir Designs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant small treasure chest of drawers made of cream and taupe tessellated stone, having 5 black

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Small Mirror Nightstand with Laundry Hamper Wonderful Patina
Mid-Century Modern Small Mirror Nightstand with Laundry Hamper Wonderful Patina

Mid-Century Modern Small Mirror Nightstand with Laundry Hamper Wonderful Patina

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Mid-Century Modern Small Mirror Nightstand with built in Laundry Hamper. Could be just the item to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding
Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding. Made in England from high

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with

Category

Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows
English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows

English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Austin, TX

A fine small English chest of drawers or commode dresser of mahogany from the Regency Period, in

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period

Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Small Biedermeier Mahogany Wood & Veneer Dresser Circa 1930 With Marble Top
Small Biedermeier Mahogany Wood & Veneer Dresser Circa 1930 With Marble Top

Small Biedermeier Mahogany Wood & Veneer Dresser Circa 1930 With Marble Top

Located in Opole, PL

Small Biedermeier Dresser Circa 1930 with Marble Top A small dresser with a marble top, featuring

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Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century
French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century

French Provinical LXV Period Fruitwood 3-Drawer Small Commode, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

housing a pull out writing surface above two small drawers over a larger drawer, the case raised on

Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top
Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top

Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning vintage French Bombe chest of drawers of small proportions. Beautiful Satin wood with

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Limestone

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1830

Located in Vienna, AT

We are pleased to present this exquisite early 19th-century petit Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers, crafted in Vienna circa 1830. This rare and refined piece is a superb example ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Art Deco Small Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's
Art Deco Small Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's

Art Deco Small Walnut Chest Of Four Drawers, English c1930's

Located in Devon, England

A very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of four drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930's is offered for your consideration. It has very attractive walnut veneers with o...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.
Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.

Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.

By Claudio Salocchi

Located in Vigevano, PV

Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series. Produced by SORMANI in

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825

19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, We would like to offer you this early, small Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers. Viennese

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fine Italian Inlaid Three Drawers Banded Tops Nightstands Small Dresser
Pair of Fine Italian Inlaid Three Drawers Banded Tops Nightstands Small Dresser

Pair of Fine Italian Inlaid Three Drawers Banded Tops Nightstands Small Dresser

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Fine Italian Inlayed Three Drawers Banded Tops Night End Table Stands Small Dressers Chests

Category

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

Materials

Burl

Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800

Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40

Located in Round Top, TX

A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting
Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting

Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil

Category

Antique 1850s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France

Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France

Located in Wien, AT

This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble

Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble

Located in Greven, DE

Chest of drawers with marquetry in Louis XVI style France Marble, exotic woods End of 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 87 x 94 x 50 cm Description: Two-tiered and unusually del...

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century
Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century

Small Rococo Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstand, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Small Rococo style chest of drawers or nightstand, France 19th century. This beautiful small

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Antique 1860s French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Extremely Rare George I Walnut Chest of Small Proportions on Ball and Bracke
Extremely Rare George I Walnut Chest of Small Proportions on Ball and Bracke

Extremely Rare George I Walnut Chest of Small Proportions on Ball and Bracke

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

-grain moulding, raised on what is known as the ball and bracket foot. The chest comes from a small

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish
Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish

Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small English burl wood chest with four drawers and distressed finish. Create in England, this

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

Small English 1920s Mottled Bamboo Three-Drawer Chest with Floral Décor
Small English 1920s Mottled Bamboo Three-Drawer Chest with Floral Décor

Small English 1920s Mottled Bamboo Three-Drawer Chest with Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English small bamboo chest from the early 20th century with floral décor, mottled effects, three

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London
G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London

G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice sized three drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a light floating affect . The top drawer has dividers and brass pulls to the front with ...

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

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet A good looking

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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Small Side Table With Drawer Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely

Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.
Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.

Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Lovely little Scandinavian chest of drawers. This piece of furniture has multiple uses: entryway, bedroom, dressing room, etc. It features two large drawers. A simple and refined des...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers
1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers

1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Set of two small fully restored and refinished Danish teak dressers or nightstands. Finding

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867). Made from Japanese cedar

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili

Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili

By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1970s French Oak Buffet with Paneled Door and Rustic Vintage Charm
1970s French Oak Buffet with Paneled Door and Rustic Vintage Charm

1970s French Oak Buffet with Paneled Door and Rustic Vintage Charm

Located in High Point, NC

farmhouse, provincial, or cottage-style interiors. Perfect as a bedside, entryway cabinet, or small storage

Category

Mid-20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi

Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Pair Country French Provincial Marble Top Demilune Sideboards
Pair Country French Provincial Marble Top Demilune Sideboards

Pair Country French Provincial Marble Top Demilune Sideboards

Located in Rio Vista, CA

foliate designs. The frieze is fitted with a small storage drawer over the central cabinet door. The

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière
18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière

18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière

Located in Berlin, DE

18th Century French Small Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Table Chiffonnière A small Louis XV

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

Materials

Tulipwood

Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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Small Storage Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic small storage cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each small storage cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. If you’re shopping for a small storage cabinet, we have 2003 options in-stock, while there are 77 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small storage cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each small storage cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one small storage cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Arne Vodder and Florence Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Storage Cabinet?

Prices for a small storage cabinet start at $95 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,551.

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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