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Theodore Alexander Walnut Chest of Drawers with Filing Cabinet, 21st Century
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Theodore Alexander Campaign-style Acacia solid brass finish. The chest or filing cabinet has a 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Four Door Display Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
A new Theodore Alexzander four door display cabinet with open shelves on either side. Theodore
Category

2010s Vietnamese Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Theodore Alexander Mahogany Campaign Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bradenton, FL
A four-drawer mahogany campaign chest by Theodore Alexander. Beneath the lid is a leather topped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Mahogany Campaign Chest
Theodore Alexander Mahogany Campaign Chest
$1,695
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Theodore Alexander Eglomise Mirrored Chests, Pair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Theodore Alexander Eglomise Mirrored Chests, Pair Offered for sale is a lovely pair of
Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Althorp Collection Bookcases, Pair, Mahogany, Showcase
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Manhasset, NY
Theodore Alexander 'Althorp Collection Bookcases, Flame Mahogany, Showcases, A Pair The Theodore
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Boho Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Etagere - a Pair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Boho Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich étagères features a sophisticated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Etagere - a Pair
Vintage Boho Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Etagere - a Pair
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.25 in W 32 in D 14.25 in
Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode. Measures 34" in width x 14" in depth x 32" in
Category

Mid-20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
Theodore Alexander Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode
$1,956 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32 in W 34 in D 14 in
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest
Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
$2,650
H 34.5 in W 43.5 in D 20.5 in
Theodore Alexander Althorp Mahogany Carved George II Buffet Server Sideboard
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Theodore Alexander Althorp Mahogany Carved George II Buffet Server Sideboard Dimensions : 60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Burl Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza Console Stunning MINT
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Theodore Alexander Burl Wood Sideboard Buffet Credenza Console Stunning MINT
Category

20th Century Unknown Regency Sideboards

Materials

Burl

Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk. Banded and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and brown leather top and super
Category

20th Century English Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
$4,290 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 42.33 in D 22.05 in
STUNNING THEODORE ALEXANDER DRAWER OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH SINGLE DRAWER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely Theodore Alexander
Category

20th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

STUNNING THEODORE ALEXANDER DRAWER OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH SINGLE DRAWER
STUNNING THEODORE ALEXANDER DRAWER OPEN LIBRARY BOOKCASE WiTH SINGLE DRAWER
$1,281 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.42 in W 24.02 in D 10.63 in
Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Theodore Alexander Vietnam
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks

Materials

Bronze

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
discontinued, RRP £20,000 Theodore Alexander Faux book fronted library bookcase with spot lights in Laurel Burl
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
FINE THEODORE ALEXANDER FAUX BOOK LAUREL BURL OPEN LiBRARY BOOKCASE
$13,373 Sale Price
20% Off
H 92.13 in W 85.83 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Writing Desk from Althorp Collection
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westfield, MA
This Vintage Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Writing Desk from the Althorp Collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Atlanta, GA
Theodore Alexander 3-Drawer Chest 3 Drawer Chest is painted in a Venetian Style and is of High
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Italian Sideboard Marble Top Floral Inlay Brass Lion Mounts
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Toledo, OH
Theodore Alexander Italian sideboard. Marble top with brass gallery rail. Decorative figural brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Other Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Bombay Front Chest of Draws By Theodore Alexander "Althorp"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Norwood, NJ
Theodore Alexander Bombay Front Chest from the Althorp Living History furniture collection. Great
Category

1990s English Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Bombay Front Chest of Draws By Theodore Alexander "Althorp"
Bombay Front Chest of Draws By Theodore Alexander "Althorp"
$3,262 Sale Price
43% Off
H 34.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER SILVER LEAF SHERATON DEMI LUNE SIDEBOARDs
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand made Theodore Alexander Demi Lune sideboards with silver leaf Adams Sheraton Revival style
Category

20th Century English Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Silver Leaf

PAIR OF VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER SILVER LEAF SHERATON DEMI LUNE SIDEBOARDs
PAIR OF VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER SILVER LEAF SHERATON DEMI LUNE SIDEBOARDs
$7,745 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.24 in W 50.2 in D 16.3 in
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
$1,871 Sale Price
25% Off
H 32 in W 29 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Theodore Alexander “Madrid” Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander group and tagged
Category

Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
$2,061 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 21st c., "The Opulent East" commode from Theodore Alexander .A faux-craquelure red lacquer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

C20th Campaign Style Cocktail Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Campaign Style Drinks Cabinet in Walnut Finish Such a unique Mechanism when opening the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Wood

C20th Campaign Style Cocktail Cabinet
C20th Campaign Style Cocktail Cabinet
$2,228
H 41.34 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts, a captivating piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Left Facing Display Cabinet with Floral and line Brass Inlay
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
An exclusive left facing display cabinet. The meticulous construction in mahogany, adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chateau Style French Commode by Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Country French style Commode by Theodore Alexander. An 18th Century hand made reproduction
Category

20th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Country House Potboard Dresser Base Sideboard Farmhouse Antique Georgian Style
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
condition. Made in the late 20th Century by high-end English furniture maker Alexander Theodore, this
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style Bookcase / Cabinet, Ebony, Gold Leaf
By Maison Jansen, Theodore Alexander
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style Bookcase / China Cabinet, Ebony, Gold Leaf A stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Althorp Mahogany Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
slides and frieze drawers atop cabinet doors, all supported by sturdy bun feet. This original George III
Category

2010s Vietnamese George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Althorp Mahogany Bookcase
Althorp Mahogany Bookcase
$13,833
H 98 in W 61 in D 22 in
Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning faux book back and sides Kidney desk with brown leather top and brass gallery rail This is pretty much the best looking desk I hav...
Category

20th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
$7,243 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.89 in W 55.52 in D 29.73 in
Vintage French Provincial Style 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage French Provincial Style 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest. Featuring a French design, three large drawers with brass hardware, French leg, and a beautiful pinewoo...
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
$13,373 Sale Price
20% Off
H 91.74 in W 65.75 in D 19.89 in
Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, it was part of the Living History collection, made by Theodore Alexander and retailed through Brights
Category

20th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
Princess Diana's the Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
$8,915 Sale Price
20% Off
H 79.53 in W 32.09 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Theodore Alexander Sideboard
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Livingston, NJ
Beautiful vintage Theodore Alexander sideboard. Look closely at the pictures to see the detail of
Category

Late 20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Theodore Alexander Sideboard
Vintage Theodore Alexander Sideboard
$5,295
H 50 in W 76 in D 20 in
Vintage Sideboard by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Livingston, NJ
Beautiful vintage Chateau du Vallois by Theodore Alexander sideboard. The curved sides for display
Category

Late 20th Century Buffets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sideboard by Theodore Alexander
Vintage Sideboard by Theodore Alexander
$3,895
H 38.5 in W 60.5 in D 14.5 in
THEODORE ALEXANDER Walnut Wine Motif Regency Occasional Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style occasional chest by Theodore Alexander. Walnut with a distressed finish, lighter
Category

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

Materials

Brass

THEODORE ALEXANDER Rep•li•ca Burl Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Bachelor Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Theodore Alexander, from their Rep•li•ca Collection. Burl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Curved Front Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Theodore Alexander curved front sideboard. Beautiful burled maple wood is contrasted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Buffets

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Curved Front Sideboard
Theodore Alexander Curved Front Sideboard
$2,499
H 34 in W 20 in D 50 in
Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Taste Small Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Theodore Alexander Louis XVI taste small cabinet with D-shaped galleried top with
Category

1990s Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Theodore Alexander Reclaimed Antique Wood Sideboard Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Theodore Alexander Reclaimed Antique Wood Sideboard Cabinet
Category

1990s American Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Theodore Alexander Chateau Du Vallois Console Sideboard Bookcase Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Theodore Alexander Chateau du Vallois petite console or book shelf cabinet, circa last
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Large Cube Tables/Cabinets by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of large cube tables/cabinets designed and manufactured by Theodore Alexander. The
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Cube Tables/Cabinets by Theodore Alexander
Pair of Large Cube Tables/Cabinets by Theodore Alexander
$6,850 / set
H 24.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Theodore Alexander Flame Mahogany Althorp Flourish Side Table Console Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Althorp Console Flourish Cabinet / Console Table The Flourish dining room
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Sir John's Castle Bromwich Antique Mahogany Parquetry Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Forney, TX
A rare fine quality Theodore Alexander Sir John's Cabinet exquisitely handcrafted of reclaimed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Signed Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Two Piece China Cabinet Breakfront
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Hartford, CT
Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich large china display cabinet has an antique mahogany finish and
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Theodore Alexander French Louis XVI Flame Mahogany Althorp Cabinet Chest Console
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Althorp Console Flourish Cabinet / Console Table The Flourish dining room side
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Regency Style Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Theodore Alexander
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and monumental Regency style sideboard buffet or bar cabinet by Theodore Alexander
Category

Early 2000s Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Vanucci Eclectics Etagere
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage Theodore Alexander etagere. Gleaning Pacific walnut and brass frame. Part of the
Category

Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Vanucci Eclectics Etagere
Theodore Alexander Vanucci Eclectics Etagere
$1,995
H 90.25 in W 48 in D 18 in
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest of
Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
$2,995
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Theodore Alexander Antiqued Mahogany Castle Bromwich Forecourt Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Theodore Alexander Antiqued Mahogany Castle Bromwich Forecourt Bookcase Dimensions : 72" Wide X 39
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Flame Mahogany Credenza
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressively crafted and full of regal elegance, this vintage Regency Theodore Alexander flame
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Great Looking Theodore Alexander Iron and Wood Hanging Shelf
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A functional elegant Theodore Alexander black wrought iron and wood hanging shelf.  
Category

1990s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lovely Theodore Alexander Breakfront Library Dwarf Open Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £4699 Theodore Alexander breakfront Library
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Theodore Alexander Armoury Collection Metal & Mahogany Server Sideboard Console
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Theodore Alexander Armoury Collection Metal & Mahogany Server Sideboard Console Dimensions : 31.5
Category

Early 2000s Vietnamese Chippendale Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Theodore Alexander Armoury Collection Burled & Metal Buffet Server Sideboard
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Theodore Alexander Armoury Collection Burled & Metal Buffet Server Sideboard Dimensions : 64
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

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Theodore Alexander Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic theodore alexander cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every theodore alexander cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect theodore alexander cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A theodore alexander cabinet made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made theodore alexander cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Theodore Alexander Cabinet?

The average selling price for a theodore alexander cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

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.