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Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors
Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors

Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

mahogany with four matching large center drawers having distinctive Probber recessed pulls and two sliding

Category

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

Materials

Grasscloth, Mahogany

Danish Mid Century Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

sliding doors move smoothly and allow flexible display or hidden storage. The teak has a rich, warm tone

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

features sliding doors that open to reveal an intelligently arranged interior. Inside, mirrored panels and

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak, Teak, Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

sliding doors move smoothly and allow flexible display or hidden storage. The teak has a rich, warm tone

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Glass

Italian 19th C. Neoclassical Petite Cabinet/ Side Chest with Cute Middle Door
Italian 19th C. Neoclassical Petite Cabinet/ Side Chest with Cute Middle Door

Italian 19th C. Neoclassical Petite Cabinet/ Side Chest with Cute Middle Door

Located in Atlanta, GA

simple knob pull, a pull up door in the mid section (which opens to reveal storage within and slides in

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Morris & Co. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy with internal sliding drawers.
Morris & Co. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy with internal sliding drawers.

Morris & Co. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy with internal sliding drawers.

By Morris & Co.

Located in London, GB

molding below with fielded diamond shaped panels to the upper doors opening to reveal three open sliding

Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors

Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

cubbies and one small drawer. The doors slide easily and are in great condition. I also love the star

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet

Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Forest Grove, PA

T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings, the chest has the "Widdicomb Modern Original" label in the top right drawer. Two sliding

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

case height is 30.5 inches. Depth is 18 inches. Sliding door cabinet is 42 inches wide Chest of drawers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

A Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Satinwood Inlay, English, ca. 1830
A Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Satinwood Inlay, English, ca. 1830

A Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Satinwood Inlay, English, ca. 1830

Located in Banner Elk, NC

An Exceptionally Beautiful Bachelor's Chest constructed in mahogany, the central door inlaid with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS DESIGN AFTER FRANÇOIS LINKE & LÉON MESSAGÉ Finely chased, gilded fittings

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage wood and formica chest, 1970s
Vintage wood and formica chest, 1970s

Vintage wood and formica chest, 1970s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This vintage chest is made of wood and Formica. It opens with two sliding doors. This vintage piece

Category

Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Wood

William & Mary Marquetry Cabinet on Chest
William & Mary Marquetry Cabinet on Chest

William & Mary Marquetry Cabinet on Chest

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

it a stable, balanced look. The lined interior, built-in slide, and multiple storage options show

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese William and Mary Commodes and C...

Materials

Brass

Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)
Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)

Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)

Located in Ostrava, CZ

nature. The cabinet, a standout piece with structured sliding doors, is enveloped in the richness of 70

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

sliding doors, perfect for storing documents or personal belongings. A piece that adds a unique

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb

Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

, a section of drawers, and a top cabinet with hinged doors concealing sliding trays. This modular

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.

Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

sliding doors. Lower part with a lockable door, one shelf inside. The whole veneered with richly grained

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1960 Chest of Drawers by Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
1960 Chest of Drawers by Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

1960 Chest of Drawers by Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Oak veneer with sliding lacquered doors. - The upper surface is glued black glass. - Design by

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

1960 Retro Oak Chest of Drawers Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
1960 Retro Oak Chest of Drawers Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

1960 Retro Oak Chest of Drawers Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in Praha, CZ

- Wooden veneered chest of drawers-veneer bub with sliding doors - original very well preserved

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch The chest of drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

essentials such as keys, cutlery, or accessories. Below, three doored storage compartments offer generous

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality 19th Century mahogany campaign chest of drawers. Original handles. No loose

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer
Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer

Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

ancient times. The design is simple and clean. The handles on the sliding doors are oval-shaped, which is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s
Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s

Vintage dark oak chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, 1960s

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

sliding doors. It is in a good original condition. The top is restored.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Yellow and white chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, circa 1960
Yellow and white chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, circa 1960

Yellow and white chest by Jiri Jiroutek, model U-452, circa 1960

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

Praha dating circa 1960. This piece of furniture coming from Czech Republic opens with two sliding doors

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Empire Chest of Drawers, Polished Walnut, Cherry, Brass, Austria circa 1815
Empire Chest of Drawers, Polished Walnut, Cherry, Brass, Austria circa 1815

Empire Chest of Drawers, Polished Walnut, Cherry, Brass, Austria circa 1815

Located in Regensburg, DE

Extraordinary, Empire / early Biedermeier Chest, Commode or Half-cabinet from Austria around 1815

Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen
Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen

Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen

By Hans Hove & Palle Petersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern Petite teak chest of drawers by Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Made by Christian

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch - Pair
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch - Pair

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch - Pair

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Sliding Door Cabinet with Hutch - Pair Each chest of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Oak Chest and Letter Carrier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

doors to slide left and right. Each are decorated with a charming pierced carriage wheel design. Above

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s
Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s

Danish Design Teak Chest with original glass doors , 1960s

Located in Breda, Netherlands

it's original sliding doors. This chest is in very good vintage condition only a small damage on the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors
19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors

19th Century Meiji Era Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cupboard Slatted Sliding Doors

Located in Fort Collins, CO

slatted sliding doors. The drawers are adorned with iron handles the geometric style of the cabinet lends

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

flanked by sliding storage compartments, as well as a series of small interior drawers around a central

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Commode with Contrasting Inlaid Veneer
19th Century Walnut Commode with Contrasting Inlaid Veneer

19th Century Walnut Commode with Contrasting Inlaid Veneer

Located in Bridgeport, CT

long narrow drawer over two tambour doors that slide open to reveal a large storage compartment, lower

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor
Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor

Flame Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Commode with Rouge Griotte By Molitor

By Molitor

Located in Stamford, CT

torch. The locking mechanism for the doors are hidden by one of the gilt bronze Butterfly’s that slides

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top
Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top

Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top

By Paul Sormani

Located in New York, NY

center panel holds an open shelf with adjustable shelf and a section with sliding tambour doors below

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Scandinavian Sideboard, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Scandinavian Sideboard, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Cabinet, Scandinavian Sideboard, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

and functional storage solution. The cabinet features sliding doors with integrated recessed handles

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Joseph Gerte Boston Mahogany & Burled Walnut Serpentine Hand Painted Cabinet
Joseph Gerte Boston Mahogany & Burled Walnut Serpentine Hand Painted Cabinet

Joseph Gerte Boston Mahogany & Burled Walnut Serpentine Hand Painted Cabinet

By Joseph Gerte

Located in Milford, NH

doors open to reveal four interior slide out open drawers. A Joseph Gerte Boston brand appears inside

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe of the highest quality
Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe of the highest quality

Edwardian Satinwood Wardrobe of the highest quality

Located in London, GB

containing two side cupboard doors, the central section containing four sliding shelves, over three graduated

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Restored Ard Deco Commode, Walnut, Glass, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Ard Deco Commode, Walnut, Glass, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Ard Deco Commode, Walnut, Glass, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

in walnut, with the door fronts decorated with striking root veneer (burl) arranged in a geometric

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Walnut

Antique Narrow Japanese Tansu
Antique Narrow Japanese Tansu

Antique Narrow Japanese Tansu

Located in Cambridge, US

iron hardware. Open top section most likely had two small sliding doors - now long since gone. However

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Enfilade Raffia by Georges Friedman, 1960
Enfilade Raffia by Georges Friedman, 1960

Enfilade Raffia by Georges Friedman, 1960

By Georges Friedman

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

front is composed of sliding doors, each concealing generous storage, offering both functionality and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.

By Lane Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

look with brutalist inspired designed doors, a beautiful walnut wood grain finish, and five drawers

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century
Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century

Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

interior shelf. The drawers slide easily and the doors open Well for storage.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing
Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing

Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful two-piece hutch features sliding glass doors on top and cabinet doors on the bottom

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Tall Sideboard U 459 By Jiri Jiroutek For Interier Praha, 1960s
Tall Sideboard U 459 By Jiri Jiroutek For Interier Praha, 1960s

Tall Sideboard U 459 By Jiri Jiroutek For Interier Praha, 1960s

By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha

Located in Zohor, SK

cabinet with glass sliding doors and wooden shelfs. This is a fantastic piece. The piece has been

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.

Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

beautiful wood grain. and a side door with a caning detail. In excellent professionally refinished condition

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in New York, NY

door slides open to reveal a variety of divided shelving within, offering myriad storage possibilities

Category

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

Materials

Oak

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

compartments, each with doors that slide back to reveal a set of shelves. Joined together by a middle section

Category

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

Materials

Plywood

Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Console Table by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Console Table by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s

Black Lacquer Art Deco Sideboard Console Table by De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Ulm, DE

features three drawers, flanked by two side doors, all fitted with striking original Art Deco handles in

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors

Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors

Located in Somis, CA

A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Paper

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Storage Chest With Sliding Doors For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of storage chest with sliding doors is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct storage chest with sliding doors — often made from wood, hardwood and walnut — can elevate any home. Storage chest with sliding doors have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Storage chest with sliding doors made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many storage chest with sliding doors are appealing in their simplicity, but Dyrlund, Harvey Probber and Todd Ouwehand produced popular storage chest with sliding doors that are worth a look.

How Much are Storage Chest With Sliding Doors?

Prices for storage chest with sliding doors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, storage chest with sliding doors begin at $1,324 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,176.

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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