$1,873
H 15.56 in W 40.56 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage shipwright's tool chest. An English, cedar and pine craftsman's work trunk
Cedar
Two-Tone Stripe Solid Wood Trunk/ Blanket Chest
Located in Denver, CO
Thought to be a craftsman-made, folk item, this functional trunk/ blanket chest is pieces from
Hardwood
Antique Hand Painted Pine Chest for Storage / Linens
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Painted Pine Chest for Storage / Linens This Antique Chest from North Carolina, USA
Pine, Paint
$795
H 18 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Painted Wood Storage Trunk with Original Patina
Located in Toronto, CA
and in good working order. Ideal as a blanket chest, coffee table, or decorative storage piece, this
Steel
Handmade Silver Chest with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade walnut and tiger eye maple silver chest with drawer. This is more contemporary handmade
Wood
Faux Wood Grained Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Geneva, IL
Excellent example of fine faux wood graining on the lovely chest of drawers.
Wood
Henredon Bow-Front Chest
By Henredon
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this Gorgeous Henredon bow-front chest. There are a matching pair of these. Starting on
Wood
Antiqued Leather Storage Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Antiqued leather storage chest, with a satin green upholstered interior. Dimensions: 25.5" H x
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Blanket Chest by Judy Kensley McKie
By Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and early wood blanket chest by Judy Kensley McKie. Exterior with a burned and carved
Charles Webb Oak Low Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Webb (American, 1929-2019) Oak Low Chest of Eight Drawers, "Charles Webb / designer
Oak
Charles Webb Oak Tall Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Webb (American, 1929-2019) Oak Tall Chest of Seven Drawers, "Charles Webb / designer
Oak
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H 43.5 in W 23 in D 16.75 in
Councill Craftsman Sheraton Style Mahogany Silverware Chest with Inlay
By Councill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Council Craftsman Sheraton Style mahogany silverware chest with Inlay. Item features pinwheel inlay
Brass
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H 90 in W 40 in D 19 in
Beautiful Councill Craftsman Mahogany Chippendale High Chest of Drawers Highboy
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Beautiful Councill Craftsman Mahogany Chippendale High Chest of Drawers Highboy Dimensions : 90
Mahogany
1940s Cerused Oak Dressers Commodes by Jamestown Lounge Co.
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $2,850. EACH. Beautiful cerused oak highlights this pair of 1940s dresser commodes by Jamestown Lounge Company. From their British oak line, they exhibit a smart Hollywo...
Oak
Reclaimed Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reclaimed wooden storage chest with drawers and filing system.
Wood
Pair of Baker Fruitwood Chests
By Charlie Baker
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of four drawer fruitwood chests by Baker. Two small top drawers and two lower drawers all open
Fruitwood
Handmade Solid Teak Slant-Faced Nightstands
By George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown Craftsman Slant Faced Modernist Bedside Chests. Solid very Old Growth Teak Hardwood
Teak
Vintage Machine Age Industrial Metal Tool Chest
By Simmons Company Furniture, Hamilton, Craftsman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether you are storing tools, clothes, or even something else- this industrial rolling chest of
Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal
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H 46 in W 29 in D 18 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Rolling Tool Chest by Craftsman for Sears Roebuck
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Craftsman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rolling tool chest made by Craftsman exclusively for Sears Roebuck has a unique half-stack appearance with
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal
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H 10.24 in W 10.44 in D 14.57 in
Japanese Antique Lacquer Craftsman's Drawer 1900s-1940s/Working Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a drawer and work table for Japanese lacquer craftsmen. It is an item from the early Showa period. After many years of painting work, lacquer is piled up to create a beauti...
Wood
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H 43.5 in W 23 in D 16.75 in
Councill Craftsman Sheraton Style Mahogany Silverware Chest with Inlay
By Councill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Council Craftsman Sheraton Style mahogany silverware chest with Inlay. Item features pinwheel inlay
Brass
Vintage American Pine Trunk with Solid Wooden Handles, circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage American pine trunk, Circa 1960s. Lid with secret compartment. Very solid and rare wooden handles Very solid and compact. Lock not functional. Measurements: 30" W x 15" D...
Metal
Pair of 1940s Cerused Oak Dressers Commodes by Jamestown Lounge Co.
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced from $2,850. Each. Beautiful cerused oak highlights this pair of 1940s dresser commodes by Jamestown Lounge Company. From their British oak line, they exhibit a smart Hollyw...
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 34 in D 18 in
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest by Council Craftsman
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage federal style bachelor's chest offers mahogany construction with cross-banded op
Brass
1950s American Studio Craft Rustic Nightstand Chest Drawer Cabinets
By George Nakashima
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown craftsman made slant faced modernist bedside chests. Solid very old growth hardwood
Vintage Twenty Drawer Oak Watchmaker's Chest / Box / Cabinet
By Gaylord Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage twenty drawer oak watchmaker's chest / box / cabinet, circa 1950s. The piece is
Brass
Primitive Pine Toolbox/Chest
Located in Madison, WI
Hand-crafted pine chest/toolbox in desirable near-square shape. Contains lift-out tool compartment
Pine
Large Custom Hawaiian Koa Wood Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 20th century cedar lined koa wood chest custom made in Hawaii. Chest has a large pull out tray
Cedar
Sweater Chest in the Manner of Deswart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweater Chest in the manner of Deswarte.
Grotto Bombay Chest of Drawers Tony Duquette Style
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical shell encrusted bombay chest of drawers, Tony Duquette style. Chest has four drawers
George Nakashima Chest of Drawer in Walnut Nakashima Studio
By George Nakashima
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid walnut chest of drawer with free edge front and cabinets makers details, made in George
Walnut
Handmade Oak "Mini" Dresser, 1970s
Located in Alhambra, CA
This piece was handmade in the 1970s by a Dutch craftsman working in Los Angeles. Made of solid
Oak
Henredon Bow-Front Chest
By Henredon
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this Gorgeous Henredon bow-front chest. There are a matching pair of these. Starting on
Wood
George Nakashima Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Black American walnut chest of drawers by studio artist George Nakashima, circa 1960s, New Hope, PA
Walnut
Industrial Machinist's Tool and Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Madison, WI
to accept a range of tools. The bottom unit is a vintage Craftsman tool chest with three
Steel
1970s Craftsman Teak Miniature Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine American Craftsman constructed teak miniature jewelry chest. Hand constructed item features
Teak
1970s Craftsman Rosewood Miniature Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine American Craftsman constructed rosewood miniature jewelry chest. Hand constructed item
Rosewood
Chest of Drawers with Shelf by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany chest with 11 drawers of varying sizes and removable shelf to top. Taliesin design on
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal storage. The padded leather exterior makes it a great bench to sit on or a low table to p...
Leather, Wood
$799
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Metal
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$3,747
H 24.81 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, extra large circa 1800 hand painted German clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting I have recently pu...
Pine
Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
Iron
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a particular statement in front of th...
Pine
18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century American pine decorated blanket chest, probably from New England, circa 1770 having a dovetailed case on wide bracket feet, the lid held by long strap hinges; in origina...
Pine
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
Fir
Early 20th-Century French Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb example of early 20th-century French travel craftsmanship, this handsome black leather-clad trunk features a robust wooden structure reinforced with brass and iron hardware....
Brass, Iron
European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely paint decorated large pine blanket chest dated 1876 on the front, with three foliate painted panels, and geometric designs on the top, with large strap hinges. The underside...
Pine
French 19th Century Steamer Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic 19th century French traveling trunk, constructed of pine and steel, dressed in light peach colored illustrations on paper. Graphic, geometric patterns and stylized cartou...
Metal
British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
British Campaign water proof leather traveling trunk with leather fitted interior compartment, brass banding mounts, Royal coat of arms brass plate, brass side handles, and retains t...
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.