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Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France

Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France

Located in Girona, Spain

Large and Double Drawers Unique and Decorative CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Located in Round Top, TX

fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape creates visual

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Mid 20th C. Chest w/Uniquely Colored Marble Top (Cream/Green)
French Mid 20th C. Chest w/Uniquely Colored Marble Top (Cream/Green)

French Mid 20th C. Chest w/Uniquely Colored Marble Top (Cream/Green)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical style wooden commode, with unique and beautiful marble top, from the mid 20th

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825
Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825

Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

drawers, their fronts inlaid with contrasting light & dark parquetry motifs in walnut & maple, and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Iron, Brass

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made  by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made  by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton

Located in Crawley, GB

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, Walnut, AT ca. 1850
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, Walnut, AT ca. 1850

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers With Micro-Inlays, Walnut, AT ca. 1850

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

top plate as well as the lovely shaped brass fittings on the drawers complete the unique look of this

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris
1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris

1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Pulborough, GB

. This chest of drawers is a stunning piece of furniture, with a rustic and unique design that makes it

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Paint, Paper

Mid‑Century Organic Italian Chest of Drawers Cabinet in Rattan & Bamboo, 1970s
Mid‑Century Organic Italian Chest of Drawers Cabinet in Rattan & Bamboo, 1970s

Mid‑Century Organic Italian Chest of Drawers Cabinet in Rattan & Bamboo, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers and cabinet fully made in rattan and bamboo

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed in the 1960s by famed designer Jens Risom, this vintage dresser features graduated drawers

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron

Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron

By Peder Pedersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

1957 A presumably unique chest of drawers (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, and crafted by the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935
Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935

Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935

By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

unique Masion Jansen style dual metal effect. An absolutely majestic piece of jewelry. A stunning focal

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser
A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser

A Huge 17th Century North Italian Walnut Commode - Chest of Drawers - Dresser

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

additional dimension to the already exceptionally unique piece. This chest of drawers is raised on a lower

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unique Birchwood Chest of Drawers, Werner Neumann
Unique Birchwood Chest of Drawers, Werner Neumann

Unique Birchwood Chest of Drawers, Werner Neumann

By Werner Neumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Birchwood chest of drawers, natural. About: Inspired by nature. Limited edition of eight pieces

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style Unique 9 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 9 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style Unique 9 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 9 Drawer Gustavian style Dresser. its been restored and repainted with Milk

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style Lombard Dresser, 1950s
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style Lombard Dresser, 1950s

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Louis XV Style Lombard Dresser, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

. A unique feature of this piece is the interior of the drawers, also inlaid with fine woods (see

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French mid 18th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and marble commode
French mid 18th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and marble commode

French mid 18th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and marble commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

feet while flanking the apron displaying an arbalest shape on all sides. Above are the two uniquely

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Brass Chinoiserie Manner Bedside Tables After Mastercraft
Pair of Brass Chinoiserie Manner Bedside Tables After Mastercraft

Pair of Brass Chinoiserie Manner Bedside Tables After Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

unique. Includes 3 drawers for storage. An outstanding pair! 33w x 17d x 30.5h

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet
Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

overall design is simple, but the wood grain pattern creates a unique touch. The drawers open and close

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

that exudes a rustic feel unique to Japan. All drawers open and close smoothly. All have been washed

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive  / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer primitive / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

that exudes a rustic feel unique to Japan. All drawers open and close smoothly. All have been washed

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Chest in Shagreen, by Studio Glustin
Chest in Shagreen, by Studio Glustin

Chest in Shagreen, by Studio Glustin

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Exceptional chest entirely covered with shagreen, 3 drawers. Unique piece by Studio Glustin

Category

2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s
Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s

Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Very unique Antique 4 drawers drop leaf table, lot of storage space with 4 deep drawers on two

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780

Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780

Located in Leimen, DE

This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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

long time. For this reason, chests of drawers made of paulownia wood have been made in Japan since

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold
Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold

Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold

By Renats Kotlevs

Located in Riga, LV

Made from ash veneer with steel legs, copper, bronze and brass drawers and unique marble top. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Commode by Sergio Vulpe
Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Commode by Sergio Vulpe

Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Commode by Sergio Vulpe

Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District

finish highlight the material's depth and character. Ideal as a console or unique chest of drawers in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

piece of furniture with a rustic feel that is unique to Japan. All drawers open and close smoothly. All

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

UNIQUE PAIR OF LOCKABLE THEODORE ALEXANDER NIGHTSTAND COLLECTORS DRAWERS TABLEs
UNIQUE PAIR OF LOCKABLE THEODORE ALEXANDER NIGHTSTAND COLLECTORS DRAWERS TABLEs

UNIQUE PAIR OF LOCKABLE THEODORE ALEXANDER NIGHTSTAND COLLECTORS DRAWERS TABLEs

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this unique pair of

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

French Industrial Drawer Bank, Patinated Wood, Circa 1900
French Industrial Drawer Bank, Patinated Wood, Circa 1900

French Industrial Drawer Bank, Patinated Wood, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

This industrial work table holds a chest of drawers with a unique, timeworn patina. Made in France

Category

20th Century French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Diminutive Mahogany Convex Front Chair Side Chest
Diminutive Mahogany Convex Front Chair Side Chest

Diminutive Mahogany Convex Front Chair Side Chest

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant Mahogany chair side chest. The unique convex front with four drawers with pierced brass

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Alanda Dresser by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Alanda Dresser by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia

Alanda Dresser by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Conversano, IT

. This exclusive chest of drawers showcases a unique postmodern design, featuring four spacious drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

at the border. The three drawers each display unique and most decorative mottled and recessed reeded

Category

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

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

four supports below the arbalest shaped carved frieze. Each of the drawers has a unique arbalest shape

Category

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Commode
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Commode

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

, and each of the four drawers features a unique lion face whose mouth serves both as the key escutcheon

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Marble

Vintage Sideboard, Mid Century, Unique Dresser, Cabinet, 9 Drawers, Buffet
Vintage Sideboard, Mid Century, Unique Dresser, Cabinet, 9 Drawers, Buffet

Vintage Sideboard, Mid Century, Unique Dresser, Cabinet, 9 Drawers, Buffet

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Vintage Sideboard, Mid Century, Unique Dresser, Cabinet, Credenza, 9 Drawers, Storage, Asian

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

with 20 unique drawers. The original burgundy lacquer has developed a beautiful natural patina over the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers
1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers

1940's Unique large Oak drop leaf dining table / desk with long drawers

Located in Leicester, GB

English antique folding dining table from 1940's in Oak. Unique design with two sets of extra deep

Category

Vintage 1940s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810
Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810

Chest of Drawers Biedermeier from 1810

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Unique chest of drawers Biedermeier from 1810. Chest of drawers was produced at the turn of the

Category

Antique 1810s Austrian Biedermeier Dressers

Materials

Cherry

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED CHEST OF DRAWERS
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED CHEST OF DRAWERS

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV VENEERED CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined and unique chest of drawers, finely veneered in walnut and olive burl, embellished with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with 9 Drawers
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with 9 Drawers

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with 9 Drawers

Located in Freehold, NJ

finish, nine dovetailed drawers, unique curved wood cabinet doors, and tall tapered legs.

Matching pair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Vintage Wooden Florentine Chest Of Drawers 1970s
Italian Vintage Wooden Florentine Chest Of Drawers 1970s

Italian Vintage Wooden Florentine Chest Of Drawers 1970s

By Florentine

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice vintage Italian Florentine chest with 3 drawers with unique gold and white drawings

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Boho Rattan and Laminate Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho Rattan and Laminate Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho Rattan and Laminate Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Laminate Chest of Drawers. Featuring a unique blend of natural rattan accents and sleek laminate surfaces

Category

Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Laminate

English Console Serving or Hall Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers
English Console Serving or Hall Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers

English Console Serving or Hall Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

rectangular top over a frieze of two drawers and set upon four turned legs. One of the two drawers has a

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1958 United Furniture Walnut Low Dresser with 9 Drawers, Vintage Style
1958 United Furniture Walnut Low Dresser with 9 Drawers, Vintage Style

1958 United Furniture Walnut Low Dresser with 9 Drawers, Vintage Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

drawers. Unique Diamond Drawer design with brass top pieces. Matching Tall Dresser and pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen
Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen

Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen

By Henning Jørgensen, Fredericia

Located in San Jose, CA

, Denmark circa 1960s. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway piece or

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

uniquely designed flapping wood drawers, and three adjustable teak shelves for a customizable display. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

Danish Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Jose, CA

1960's. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway piece or bedroom

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood
Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood

Radius Cutaway Solid White Oak Writing Desk with Drawers in Reclaimed Wood

By Manjiro Design

Located in brooklyn, NY

minimal desk. Made from hand oiled solid reclaimed white oak, this desk blends simple lines with unique

Category

2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

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Unique Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of unique drawers available for sale. Each of these unique unique drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 41 antique and vintage unique drawers in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Unique drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many unique drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Renats Kotlevs, Maison Jansen and Paolo Buffa produced popular unique drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Unique Drawers?

Prices for unique drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, unique drawers begin at $875 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,032.

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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