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Vintage 3-Drawer Dresser
Vintage 3-Drawer Dresser

Vintage 3-Drawer Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE 3-DRAWER DRESSER Overall Dimensions - 38"W x 17"D x 32"H

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Cabinet
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Cabinet

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 drawer dresser cabinet Dimensions: 24 W 17 D 27 H.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Oak

3 Drawer Dresser by Kent Coffey Signature Series
3 Drawer Dresser by Kent Coffey Signature Series

3 Drawer Dresser by Kent Coffey Signature Series

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Pasadena, TX

Rare 3 drawer dresser manufactured by Kent Coffey from the series “The Sequence.” Featuring

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Ash

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 3-drawer Dresser
Vintage 3-drawer Dresser

Vintage 3-drawer Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Three Drawer Chest Dresser Overall Dimensions - 38"W x 17"D x 32"H

Category

20th Century American Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Wood

Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls

Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls

By Whitney Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Nickel

Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console
Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console

Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

MINT Baker Book Matched Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Dresser Console MINT

Category

20th Century American Biedermeier Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway

Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple design

Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880
Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880

Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th century grey painted chest of drawers, Swedish. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser
Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser

Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Maple

Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls
Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls

Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Vintage mid century Paul McCobb 3 - drawer dresser for Planner Group #1508. Beautiful small

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Steel, Iron

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Profile” 3-Drawer Dresser
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Profile” 3-Drawer Dresser

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Profile” 3-Drawer Dresser

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern “Profile” 3-drawer dresser is a crisp, architectural statement with all the right

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

1940s Gilbert Rohde 3-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany and Leatherette Refinished
1940s Gilbert Rohde 3-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany and Leatherette Refinished

1940s Gilbert Rohde 3-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany and Leatherette Refinished

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 3-drawer dresser with a black and white checkerboard facade, designed by Gilbert Rohde

Category

1940s American Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser
Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser

Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian danish modern Small teak 3-drawer chest circa 1960 with teak carved knobs. All drawers

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Birch, Teak, Pine

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser

Located in Seattle, WA

Clean lined three drawer dresser. Elliptical inset drawer openings and four brass-clad mahogany

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

Paul McCobb Miniature 3 Drawer Dresser / Jewelry Chest
Paul McCobb Miniature 3 Drawer Dresser / Jewelry Chest

Paul McCobb Miniature 3 Drawer Dresser / Jewelry Chest

By Paul McCobb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul McCobb 3 drawer walnut miniature cabinet. Tear drop brass pulls.  

Category

1960s American Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser Hollywood Regency Mid Century Commode Console
Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser Hollywood Regency Mid Century Commode Console

Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser Hollywood Regency Mid Century Commode Console

By Treasure House

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Elevate your home with the Vintage Regency 3 Drawer Dresser, a piece that exudes classic elegance

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley

Located in Seattle, WA

Walnut Toned piece with 3 dovetailed drawers and original finish. Mid Century Design by Stanley

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley

Located in Seattle, WA

Walnut Toned piece with 3 dovetailed drawers and original finish. Mid Century Design by Stanley

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Wood

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top
1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Three-Drawer Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This

Category

1960s American Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark

By Dyrlund

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern Solid Oak three-drawer dressers. Great simple design

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Oak

Grosfeld House Primavera Wood 3-Drawer Modern Dressers
Grosfeld House Primavera Wood 3-Drawer Modern Dressers

Grosfeld House Primavera Wood 3-Drawer Modern Dressers

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of 1950s 3-drawer dressers by Grosfeld House well made and very solid made of

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Decorator Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dressers by James Mont
Rare Pair of Decorator Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dressers by James Mont

Rare Pair of Decorator Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dressers by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern decorator signed dressers or bachelor chests by James Mont. Silver

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Modern Dresser with Brass & Wooden Legs
Mid Century Modern Dresser with Brass & Wooden Legs

Mid Century Modern Dresser with Brass & Wooden Legs

Located in Seattle, WA

Clean lined 3 drawer dresser form American of Martinsville. Elliptical inset drawer openings and

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Wood

Pair of American of Martinsville Dressers Bleached Philippine Mahogany
Pair of American of Martinsville Dressers Bleached Philippine Mahogany

Pair of American of Martinsville Dressers Bleached Philippine Mahogany

By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair of 3 drawer dressers made of mahogany. The drawers have a very interesting finish which gives

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available
1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available

1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 3-drawer dresser, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll

Category

1960s American Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Marble, Steel

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic simple and elegant 3 drawer dresser with a two door cabinet above. Have the original

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Studio Craft Handmade Tall Dresser Wardrobe
Midcentury Studio Craft Handmade Tall Dresser Wardrobe

Midcentury Studio Craft Handmade Tall Dresser Wardrobe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft custom handmade tall 3 drawer dresser wardrobe. Very clean

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

English Pine Dresser Base / Sideboard
English Pine Dresser Base / Sideboard

English Pine Dresser Base / Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th English patinated pine 3 drawer dresser base. 1820.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Pine

English Potboard Dresser Base / Sideboard
English Potboard Dresser Base / Sideboard

English Potboard Dresser Base / Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C English 3 drawer painted pine potboard 3 drawer dresser base. 1820

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Pine

English Fruitwood Dresser Base / Sideboard
English Fruitwood Dresser Base / Sideboard

English Fruitwood Dresser Base / Sideboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 18th Century English fruitwood 3 drawer dresser base with a wonderful colour. 1770

Category

18th Century English George III Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century English Oak Dresser Base
18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very good 18th Century English oak 3 drawer dresser base. Excellent colour. 1760

Category

18th Century English Georgian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Pine Dresser Base
18th Century English Pine Dresser Base

18th Century English Pine Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 18th Century English pine 3 drawer dresser base. Very good patinated colour. 1760

Category

18th Century British Georgian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mid century molded plywood Red dresser by Paul Goodman for plymold
Mid century molded plywood Red dresser by Paul Goodman for plymold

Mid century molded plywood Red dresser by Paul Goodman for plymold

By Paul Goldman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century molded plywood low 3 drawer dresser by Paul Goodman for plymold In red Lacquer. Has

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid 18th Century English Painted Oak and Pine Dresser Base, 1760
Mid 18th Century English Painted Oak and Pine Dresser Base, 1760

Mid 18th Century English Painted Oak and Pine Dresser Base, 1760

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Mid 18thC English painted oak and pine 3 drawer dresser base. 1760

Category

18th Century English George III Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Painted Dresser Base, Scrubbed Pine Top, 1790
18th Century English Painted Dresser Base, Scrubbed Pine Top, 1790

18th Century English Painted Dresser Base, Scrubbed Pine Top, 1790

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th C English painted 3 drawer dresser base with a scrubbed pine top and original hardware

Category

18th Century English George III Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Pine

George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

request, please contact us for more information. In addition to this Tall Dresser, we also have a medium 3

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Aluminum

Boho Chic Rattan Wicker 3 Drawer Chest Dresser
Boho Chic Rattan Wicker 3 Drawer Chest Dresser

Boho Chic Rattan Wicker 3 Drawer Chest Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Boho Chic Natural Wicker and Rattan 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. Beautiful all wood frame with all

Category

1970s American Bohemian Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Rattan

Antique Rococo Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Dresser & Mirror c1890
Antique Rococo Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Dresser & Mirror c1890

Antique Rococo Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Dresser & Mirror c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Rococo Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Dresser With Mirror & Additional Secret Drawer C1890

Category

Late 19th Century Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

High-Gloss Hunter Green & Gilt 3-Drawer Mid-Century Sideboard Dresser
High-Gloss Hunter Green & Gilt 3-Drawer Mid-Century Sideboard Dresser

High-Gloss Hunter Green & Gilt 3-Drawer Mid-Century Sideboard Dresser

Located in Stamford, CT

elevate a piece into its next chapter. This Mid-Century dresser is one of those studio creations. It

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple yet elegant petite Teak dresser with 3 drawers for storage. Small chip on lower

Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Hardwood, Teak, Paint

Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak vanity dresser by Nils Jonsson
Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak vanity dresser by Nils Jonsson

Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak vanity dresser by Nils Jonsson

By Nils Jonsson, HJN Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer low vanity dresser designed by Nils Jonsson made by HJN Mobler

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Birch, Teak, Mirror

White Lacquer Walnut 39" Tall Double Doors 3 Drawer Compartment Credenza Dresser
White Lacquer Walnut 39" Tall Double Doors 3 Drawer Compartment Credenza Dresser

White Lacquer Walnut 39" Tall Double Doors 3 Drawer Compartment Credenza Dresser

By Established Lines, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White Lacquer Walnut 39" Tall Double Doors 3 Drawer Compartment Credenza Dresser

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser

By George Nelson, John Stuart, John Keal, Herman Miller, Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Aluminum

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway by Ganddal
Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway by Ganddal

Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway by Ganddal

By Ganddal Mobelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway. Great red tone teak

Category

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used 3 Drawer Dresser

Materials

Teak

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Used 3 Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used 3 drawer dresser for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every used 3 drawer dresser was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a used 3 drawer dresser — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A used 3 drawer dresser, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one used 3 drawer dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Drexel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used 3 Drawer Dresser?

Prices for a used 3 drawer dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,872.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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