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Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Red Cedar Chest
Small Red Cedar Chest

Small Red Cedar Chest

Located in San Marino, CA

Small Red Cedar chest with metallic handle.

Category

20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Small 18th Century American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Small 18th Century American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

Small 18th Century American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small solid cherrywood three drawer chest with original brass hardware. In excellent refinished

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Burlwood and Brass Small Chest, 1960
Burlwood and Brass Small Chest, 1960

Burlwood and Brass Small Chest, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Burl Wood and Brass Small Chest, 1960's. Original excellent condition. A beautiful piece that can

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers

Small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Mahogany with beautiful veneer drawer fronts and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers

Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Westwood, NJ

Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s
Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s

Sideboard/Small sideboard/Chest of drawers in wood and Formica, Mid-century 1960s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Sideboard with wood and formica drawers in shades of green and yellow, Italy, 1960. Featuring an essential design typical of the 1960s, this piece of furniture combines functionality...

Category

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

Materials

Formica, Wood

Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers
Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers

Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Greding, DE

Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent antique Indonesian Maduran smaller merchants chest or treasure trunk composed of hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest

Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid
Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid

Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Small captivating brass over wood small chest having 3 drawers and nailhead decoration with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour
Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 110 x H 100 cm Materials: Wood

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers

Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Westwood, NJ

Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Small Drawers , Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This medicine chest from the Meiji period has 36 small drawers and is highly practical. It can be

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany

English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a mahogany

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s
Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s

Made in Denmark Small Chest of Five Drawers, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

This small chest of drawers was created in the 1960s and designed by Danish design icon Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or

Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beautiful grain of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany

Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany

English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers, Natural Finish, by Lola Glamour
Small Totem Chest Of Drawers, Natural Finish, by Lola Glamour

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers, Natural Finish, by Lola Glamour

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Totem Chest Of Drawers by Lola Glamour Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 110 x H 100 cm Materials: Wood

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers

English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, featuring a moulded top over a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest
Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest

Late 18th C. French Smaller-Sized Two-Drawer Wooden Side Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and painted wood two-drawer raised side chest, from the turn of the 18th and 19th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England
Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England

Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine period English small chest of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top over a

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Small-Sized Chest w/Great Rococo Brass Hardware, 19th Century
French Small-Sized Chest w/Great Rococo Brass Hardware, 19th Century

French Small-Sized Chest w/Great Rococo Brass Hardware, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

. This smaller-sized antique chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top, with softly rounded front

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest with Top Handle, Meiji Era (1868–1912)
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest with Top Handle, Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest with Top Handle, Meiji Era (1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique small chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912) from keyaki (Japanese zelkova), a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Art Deco Spruce Wood Small Commode, 1940s
Art Deco Spruce Wood Small Commode, 1940s

Art Deco Spruce Wood Small Commode, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

An elegant spruce wood light color support piece with four bookcases and a large door. Small piece

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973

Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973

By Filippo Perego

Located in Milan, IT

A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass. Reference: Casa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

William & Mary Jacobean 3 drawer Small Chest Bun Feet solid Walnut
William & Mary Jacobean 3 drawer Small Chest Bun Feet solid Walnut

William & Mary Jacobean 3 drawer Small Chest Bun Feet solid Walnut

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful English Late 17th-century William & Mary Jacobean Small Chest made of solid walnut. Tear

Category

Antique 1840s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

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 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

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

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th century, Small French Veneered and Inlaid Wood Commode
18th century, Small French Veneered and Inlaid Wood Commode

18th century, Small French Veneered and Inlaid Wood Commode

Located in IT

bois de rose, with lighter woods and inlays depicting floral ornaments and small green-leaf designs

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Small chest with four drawers, by Joseph-André Motte, Paris, France, circa 1960
Small chest with four drawers, by Joseph-André Motte, Paris, France, circa 1960

Small chest with four drawers, by Joseph-André Motte, Paris, France, circa 1960

By Atelier Charron, Joseph-André Motte

Located in Paris, FR

Four-drawer chest by Joseph André Motte, Charron editor. This chest is veneered in red wood and the

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Outstanding Distressed Georgian Style flamed yew wood small

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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer

Category

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Glass

Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23
Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23

Small Regency period marquetry in-between chest of drawers, France circa 1715/23

Located in Paris, FR

Attractive LXIV-Regence period (1715 / 1723) in-between chest of drawers in several species of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

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

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Small Wood Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small wood chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every small wood chest was constructed with great care. Find 186 options for an antique or vintage small wood chest now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a small wood chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A small wood chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small wood chest over the years, but those crafted by Poul Henningsen, Paul McCobb and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Wood Chest?

Prices for a small wood chest start at $299 and top out at $30,420 with the average selling for $2,858.

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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