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Display Cabinet Tallboy
Display Cabinet Tallboy

Display Cabinet Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous and seldom seen vintage two part French tallboy/display cabinet. The top part has two tall

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

paint and geniune patina. The cabinet consists of a tall vitrine display section, with two fabulously

Category

Antique 1890s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Tallboy Display Cabinet
French Tallboy Display Cabinet

French Tallboy Display Cabinet

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall and handsome vintage two part book shelf / display cupboard, from France. Beautiful patina, with its glossy black paintwork, and chalky grey inner. The upper half has two adjust...

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Tallboy Vitrine Cabinet
Vintage French Tallboy Vitrine Cabinet

Vintage French Tallboy Vitrine Cabinet

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall and handsome two part vintage French bookcase / storage cabinet. Ideally designed for storage

Category

Early 20th Century French Vitrines

Vintage French Tallboy/Display Cabinet
Vintage French Tallboy/Display Cabinet

Vintage French Tallboy/Display Cabinet

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

display crockery, glassware and table linen. Consists of a high vitrine display cabinet on the top half

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vitrines

Early 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Early 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Early 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Very well-proportioned and elegant vintage 2-piece French display cabinet from the beginning of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Incredible, large, elegant and handsome antique French two-part bookcase/vitrine cabinet. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lovely Antique Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France
Lovely Antique Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France

Lovely Antique Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome quality made antique display cabinet, with the best interior for storing crockery

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Large Antique French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

cabinet. ideal for keeping table porcelain and glasses. From the South of France. The piece is

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet
Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet

Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco burr walnut veneered Tallboy. Three lower drawers with upper cupboard compartment

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy or Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy or Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy or Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

- Art Deco tallboy or linen cabinet - Made from walnut and walnut veneer - Painted inside.   

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet
Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet

Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Tall, handsome and well-proportioned antique 2-piece French display cabinet the early 1900s

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Early/Pre 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Early/Pre 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Early/Pre 1900 French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Beautiful, slim and much coveted antique French 2-piece display cabinet ,which was originally used

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s
Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s

Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality mahogany inlaid tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1910s Internally

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

1930s Art Deco tallboy in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors are finished in tiger oak

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France
Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome and eye catching antique French display cabinet, with super interior space to store

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Early 1900 Two Part French Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Early 1900 Two Part French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Early 1900 Two Part French Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome French 2-part display cabinet. An ideal design for storing crockery and glasses. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Lovely Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France
Lovely Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Lovely Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Extremely well-proportioned and stately antique 2-piece display cabinet from France. Just the thing

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 1900 French Two Piece Display Cabinet / Tallboy
Early 1900 French Two Piece Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Early 1900 French Two Piece Display Cabinet / Tallboy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Extremely presentable and handsome old French 2-piece display cabinet, with the ideal interior for

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France
Magnificent Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Magnificent Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Magnificent and seldom found antique 2-part display cabinet, from the South of France in the start

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Heals Limed Oak Night Table Bedside Cabinet Circa 1930s
Heals Limed Oak Night Table Bedside Cabinet Circa 1930s

Heals Limed Oak Night Table Bedside Cabinet Circa 1930s

By Heal's

Located in Norwich, GB

matching tallboy cabinet is of a slightly lighter appearance than this cabinet. The Heal's single bed is

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing on

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by Harris

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest / Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest / Cabinet

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest / Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made Art Deco walnut tallboy chest / cabinet. This was made in England, it

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet, Two Parts
Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet, Two Parts

Antique French Tallboy / Display / Bookcase Cabinet, Two Parts

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome antique French display cabinet, in two parts, originally used as a bookcase and dates from

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Rustric Antique French Tallboy / Display / Crockery Cabinet
Gorgeous Rustric Antique French Tallboy / Display / Crockery Cabinet

Gorgeous Rustric Antique French Tallboy / Display / Crockery Cabinet

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Wonderful vintage 2 part vitrine display cabinet, from late 19th century- early 20th century France

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s There's

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Huge and Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France
Huge and Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Huge and Handsome Antique 2-Part Display Cabinet/Tallboy, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Impressively large and handsome antique display cabinet, in two parts. Originally a bookcase with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

Compact walnut linen cabinet with a drawer over double doors. Inside are fixed shelves for

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A well-proportioned 1930s British tallboy / linen cabinet, retailed by Lindsey Price Ltd, Hereford

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style vintage walnut tallboy or linen cabinet Featuring a cupboard with a shelf and two

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet, circa 1930's Featuring a cupboard with two shelves and

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

. A versatile piece that works beautifully as a bedroom tallboy, hallway storage, or statement cabinet

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

A quality Art Deco style burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s There is a

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

By Beithcraft

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco style mahogany tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s Made

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet
Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet

Striking American Mid-Century Modern Tallboy Dresser/Mini Bar Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully freshly restored tallboy dresser, in light walnut, finish with rosewood door panels

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Tallboy
Tallboy

Tallboy

Sold|$33,207

Tallboy

Located in London, GB

A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TALLBOY WITH ORIGINAL CHIPPENDALE PATTERN, GILT-BRASS HANDLES

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality 1930s Art Deco two tier burr walnut linen cabinet with an ebonised plinth

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet
Art Deco Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet

Art Deco Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made Art Deco figured walnut tallboy chest of drawers / cabinet. This was

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1920's linen cabinet / tallboy made by the quality furniture makers Jas Shoolbred & Co Featuring

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Aw Lyn - circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Vesper - circa 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet - circa 1930's Fitted out with a shelf and a drawer

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut compactum, circa 1930s There's drawer to the top and in the cupboard is a pull out hang rail and shelves The original key is present and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Teak Tallboy Dresser
Teak Tallboy Dresser

Teak Tallboy Dresser

Located in Puslinch, ON

tallboy dresser. Freshly imported from Denmark. Comes with key and lock works. Price includes refinishing

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Satinwood Bow Fronted Tallboy
Satinwood Bow Fronted Tallboy

Satinwood Bow Fronted Tallboy

Located in Cheshire, GB

Satinwood and string inlaid tallboy, the bow fronted top above a pair of panelled cupped doors

Category

Early 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco style walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rosewood Tallboy Dresser
Rosewood Tallboy Dresser

Rosewood Tallboy Dresser

Located in Puslinch, ON

Condition: Pre-Restored Dimensions: 35.5” L x 17.5” D x 41.75” H Description: A vintage rosewood highboy dresser with locking top drawer. Comes with key and lock works. Freshly imp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A vintage 1930s Art Deco linen cabinet / tallboy, featuring marquetry inlaid with walnut veneers

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet
Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet

Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers / Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made Art Deco burr walnut tallboy chest of drawers / cabinet. This was

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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Tallboy Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tallboy cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tallboy cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Find 225 options for an antique or vintage tallboy cabinet now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tallboy cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tallboy cabinet, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Century Furniture and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful tallboy cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tallboy Cabinet?

A tallboy cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,831, while the lowest priced sells for $354 and the highest can go for as much as $90,817.

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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