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Heals Limed Oak Single Bed, Circa 1930s
Heals Limed Oak Single Bed, Circa 1930s

Heals Limed Oak Single Bed, Circa 1930s

By Heal's

Located in Norwich, GB

. Matching bedside cabinet and tallboy cabinet also available with difference in colour.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Danish Teak Tallboy Dresser, 1960s
Danish Teak Tallboy Dresser, 1960s

Danish Teak Tallboy Dresser, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish teak tallboy dresser, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern tall chest of drawers in teak veneer with

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy
Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy

Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy. Made in the Irish Georgian or

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Mid-20th Century Irish Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire

Located in Richmond, Surrey

A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with a Secretaire

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very fine and grand example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy. The cavetto cornice above an

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century, Oak Tallboy from Meredew, 1950s
Mid Century, Oak Tallboy from Meredew, 1950s

Mid Century, Oak Tallboy from Meredew, 1950s

By Meredew

Located in South Shields, GB

An oak tallboy from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring three drawers and a cupboard The matching

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, Brass Handles, c1950s
Mid Century Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, Brass Handles, c1950s

Mid Century Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, Brass Handles, c1950s

By Harmony House

Located in Chino Hills, CA

-century modern tallboy dresser, reminiscent of the iconic Harmony House Furniture of the 1950s. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Matteo Thun Settimanale Tallboy Chest
Matteo Thun Settimanale Tallboy Chest

Matteo Thun Settimanale Tallboy Chest

By Bieffeplast, Matteo Thun

Located in London, GB

Memphis designers and more futuristic in form. This tallboy chest designed for the Italian manufacturer

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century rosewood tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy, C1930
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy, C1930

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy, C1930

Located in Barnstaple, GB

original Art Deco tallboy which dates to the1930's could be just for you! Resting on a dark walnut banded

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Tallboy by Axel Kjaersgaard
Rosewood Tallboy by Axel Kjaersgaard

Rosewood Tallboy by Axel Kjaersgaard

Located in London, GB

Rare tall chest of drawers by cabinetmaker Axel Kjaersgaard. Made in Denmark in the 1950s in Rio Rosewood with his trademark circular handles

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Teak Tallboy 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Teak Tallboy 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Teak Tallboy 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

A stunning 1960s vintage Danish mid-century six-drawer teak tallboy dresser stands as an emblem of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid Century Danish Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Mid Century Danish Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century Danish teak tallboy chest of drawers - circa 1960s Featuring 6 drawers and solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

British Art Deco Bird’S-Eye Maple Tallboy or Linen Cupboard, 1930s
British Art Deco Bird’S-Eye Maple Tallboy or Linen Cupboard, 1930s

British Art Deco Bird’S-Eye Maple Tallboy or Linen Cupboard, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1930s Art Deco birdseye maple tallboy / linen cupboard. Featuring two drawers and a cupboard

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Danish Mid-Century Teak Five Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Five Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Five Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This striking Danish mid-century tallboy is crafted with remarkable teak grain. It features five

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

This mid-century modern Danish tallboy chest of drawers embodies the essence of Mid-Century design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

This Danish tallboy chest of drawers embodies the essence of Mid-Century design. Its six drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality, 1930's burr walnut tallboy from Compactum There is a cupboard to the top and

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chiffon Dresser Tallboy, France, circa 1900
Chiffon Dresser Tallboy, France, circa 1900

Chiffon Dresser Tallboy, France, circa 1900

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful chiffon "tallboy" made of walnut wood and marble top. Preserved in very good condition

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An super example of a mid-18th century mahogany tallboy with blind fretwork to the frieze and the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Figured Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Tallboy
Figured Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Tallboy

Figured Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Tallboy

Located in Cheshire, GB

Figured walnut and parcel-gilt tallboy, the rectangular top above four long graduated drawers with

Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy
Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy

Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy

Located in Lymington, GB

A remarkable English Queen Anne period burr walnut tallboy, ca 1710. From a private Scottish

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

-door, two drawer single-piece tallboy, circa 1930. Not only does this tallboy look the part but it's

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

Large 1960s American Oak Tallboy with Brass Inlay by Vanleigh Furniture
Large 1960s American Oak Tallboy with Brass Inlay by Vanleigh Furniture

Large 1960s American Oak Tallboy with Brass Inlay by Vanleigh Furniture

By Vanleigh Furniture

Located in London, England

A very rare and elegant American 1960s oak cabinet made by Vanleigh Furniture, New York. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Tallboy Dresser, 1960s.
Danish Modern Rosewood Tallboy Dresser, 1960s.

Danish Modern Rosewood Tallboy Dresser, 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

chest of drawers made in Denmark in the 1960s. Classic six drawer dresser also known as a Tallboy on

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

By Meredew

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive And Very Rare Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

This beautifully constructed Danish mid-century teak tallboy chest of drawers was manufactured in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This beautifully crafted vintage Danish mid-century Teak Tallboy was made in Denmark in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser by Meredew of Letchworth
Mid Century Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser by Meredew of Letchworth

Mid Century Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser by Meredew of Letchworth

By Meredew

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage six drawer tallboy dresser was designed and manufactured by Meredew of Letchworth

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

Expertly crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, this elegant mid-century teak tallboy is a fine

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Seven-Drawer Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, 1951
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Seven-Drawer Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, 1951

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Seven-Drawer Mahogany Tallboy Dresser, 1951

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and beautiful mahogany Mid-Century Modern tallboy dresser designed by Edward Wormley for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This beautiful Danish Modern Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy was made in Denmark in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager
American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

American MCM Solid Walnut Tallboy Dresser / Chest by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in San Diego, CA

American MCM solid walnut tallboy dresser / chest by Richard Artschwager, circa 1950s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1930’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Wardrobe
1930’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Wardrobe

1930’s Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Wardrobe

Located in London, GB

size with lots of storage space. The upper cabinet has built in shelves, a hanging rail and even a tie

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This beautiful 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser exemplifies timeless craftsmanship. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Dressers

Materials

Teak

Statton Old Towne Cherry Chippendale Georgian Highboy Tallboy Chest Dresser
Statton Old Towne Cherry Chippendale Georgian Highboy Tallboy Chest Dresser

Statton Old Towne Cherry Chippendale Georgian Highboy Tallboy Chest Dresser

By Statton Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Old Towne highboy / tallboy chest or dresser, circa last quarter

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Seven Drawer Tallboy Dresser
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Seven Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Teak Seven Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

This Danish tallboy chest of drawers embodies the essence of Mid-Century design. Its seven drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser
1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Tallboy Dresser

Located in Emeryville, CA

This Danish tallboy chest of drawers embodies the essence of Mid-Century design. Its six drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy

Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy

Located in Cheshire, GB

18th century style mahogany chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three longer graduated drawers. The base fitted with brush in slide, above thr...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy

Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy

Located in Cheshire, GB

18th century style walnut crossbanded chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three longer graduated drawers with herringbone inlay oak draw liner...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish Vintage Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Danish Vintage Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Danish Vintage Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and very well made Danish vintage chest of drawers, dating from the 1960’s The quality is superb, this is beautifully constructed with lipped handles and gorg...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr and Figured Walnut Tallboy
Antique Burr and Figured Walnut Tallboy

Antique Burr and Figured Walnut Tallboy

Located in London, GB

Antique walnut Queen Anne style cupboard over chest in excellent condition and dating from circa 1920s-1930s period. It has some beautiful patterned burr and figured walnut veneer...

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1960s Rosewood Tallboy Chest of Drawers
1960s Rosewood Tallboy Chest of Drawers

1960s Rosewood Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good practical piece of 1960's design circa 1960 7 drawer chest with lock and key to the top drawer. Using striking rosewood veneers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1960s
Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1960s

Mid-Century Tallboy Cupboard Chest from G Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

- Mid-Century Modern cupboard chest tallboy. - Manufactured by G Plan. - Features 2 drawers and a

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Linen Presses

Materials

Wood

British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s
British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s

British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A quality vintage birdseye maple tallboy, circa 1930s. Inside, it is beautifully fitted out with

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy

Located in Norwich, GB

An excellent quality Art Deco burr and figured walnut compact linen press with two drawers below. Circa 1930. Showing striking grain in the veneered wood, the press has a step for...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Tallboy
18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Tallboy

18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Tallboy

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Tallboy Stunning Tallboy With Lovely Colour And Original Brass Handles, Fine Fret Carving To The

Category

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

William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700
William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700

William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700

Located in Sherborne, GB

A stunning William and Mary Tallboy circa 1700, with wonderful figured walnut in a pleasing light

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

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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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