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Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, 'Oceanic' Wall Mirror, Walnut, 1960s
Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, 'Oceanic' Wall Mirror, Walnut, 1960s

Pulaski, Brutalist Mid-Century Modern, 'Oceanic' Wall Mirror, Walnut, 1960s

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Stamford, CT

heavily sculpted wooden detailing. Matching dresser, highboy, and nightstand available separately. Carved

Category

1960s American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By Henredon

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

long dresser and highboy dresser available separately.

Category

1950s American French Provincial Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint
Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint

Harvey Probber Espresso Mahogany Sliding Doors 10 Drawers Gentlemen's Chest Mint

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Harvey Probber Espresso mahogany sliding doors 11 drawers gentlemen's chest highboy dresser mint

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Mahogany

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer

Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in Franklin Park, IL

highboy measures: 36 wide x 17 deep x 44.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Chrome

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

brass hardware. Measures: 28"W x 19"D x 24.25"H. Good original vintage condition. Matching highboy

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Restored Reed Rattan "Baja" Bedroom Set With Rattan Pulls - 6 Pieces
Restored Reed Rattan "Baja" Bedroom Set With Rattan Pulls - 6 Pieces

Restored Reed Rattan "Baja" Bedroom Set With Rattan Pulls - 6 Pieces

Located in Van Nuys, CA

.   Included in this set are a 1-drawer nightstand, a 5-drawer highboy chest of drawers, a 7-drawer highboy

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Burlwood Tallboy Dresser Lenoir Furniture
Mid-Century Burlwood Tallboy Dresser Lenoir Furniture

Mid-Century Burlwood Tallboy Dresser Lenoir Furniture

Located in Baltimore, MD

walnut highboy dresser with sculptural accents svelte brass and bronze pulls. This vintage walnut dresser

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Caned Fronts & Mirror
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Caned Fronts & Mirror

Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Caned Fronts & Mirror

Located in Freehold, NJ

drawer pulls. 

 Mirror dimensions: 52.5w 2d 32.75h

 Matching highboy and pair of nightstands

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By Henkel Harris

Category

1970s American Georgian Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Double Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company
Large Mid Century Double Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company

Large Mid Century Double Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company

By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

consistent with age. Please view the matching Highboy chest and pair of nightstands we have listed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz

Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz

By Basic Witz

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A gorgeous bedroom set that includes a dresser with mirror, highboy dresser, and small dresser

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern American Bedroom Set by Unagusta
Mid-Century Modern American Bedroom Set by Unagusta

Mid-Century Modern American Bedroom Set by Unagusta

By Unagusta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful two-piece set including a long nine-drawer dresser, tall nine drawer highboy dresser

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish
Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish

Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

pair of nightstands, writing desk, and highboy dresser available separately. Dimensions: 58w 19d 33h

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Oak

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima

Located in South Bend, IN

A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored

By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern bedroom set includes a low dresser, a highboy dresser, and a one

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Dresser Attributed to Edmond J. Spence in Birch Wood
Mid-Century Dresser Attributed to Edmond J. Spence in Birch Wood

Mid-Century Dresser Attributed to Edmond J. Spence in Birch Wood

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Trenton, NJ

—matching mirror, highboy dresser, and pair of nightstands also available. Dimensions: 72w 20d 31.5h

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood, Birch

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid Century Walnut Credenza This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Westport, CT

-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing ample storage space

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Nickel

1980s Hickory Chair Mahogany Flat Top High Boy Chest of Drawers
1980s Hickory Chair Mahogany Flat Top High Boy Chest of Drawers

1980s Hickory Chair Mahogany Flat Top High Boy Chest of Drawers

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

Hickory chair vintage mahogany chippendale style flat top highboy. Very good vintage condition. All

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Highboy

Materials

Mahogany

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

x 31.63" H. Professionally refinished. Excellent condition. Matching chest of drawers, highboy

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Aluminum

South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard
South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard

South American Au Meuble Rustique Vintage Sideboard

Located in Pasadena, TX

for bar or china Tapered, ebonized legs see companion Highboy in last photo.   

Category

1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Mahogany

5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California
5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California

5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California

By Morris of California

Located in Waxahachie, TX

six drawer lingerie chest, or highboy. One six drawer lowboy. One two drawer small dresser. One wide

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Highboy

Materials

Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Dresser Designed by Harvey Probber
Mid-Century Dresser Designed by Harvey Probber

Mid-Century Dresser Designed by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser designed by Harvey Probber. Dark mahogany exterior

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California
John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California

John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California

By John Kapel

Located in Las Vegas, NV

dresser plus matching Highboy and nightstands All sold separately Designer: John Kapel Manufacturer

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Station Wagon High Dresser, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Station Wagon High Dresser, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Station Wagon High Dresser, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Highboy, Chest, Bedroom Set 1950s Paul Frankl for

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Mid century American of Martinsville Dania  Tall Dresser
Mid century American of Martinsville Dania  Tall Dresser

Mid century American of Martinsville Dania Tall Dresser

By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville

Located in Baltimore, MD

This exceedingly well-crafted American of Martinsville louvered slat front drawer highboy tall

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern High Dresser
Mid-Century Modern High Dresser

Mid-Century Modern High Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser. Six spacious dovetail-jointed drawers line the center

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fabulous Sculptural Tall Chest Dresser by Pulaski / Witco Oceanic Style
Fabulous Sculptural Tall Chest Dresser by Pulaski / Witco Oceanic Style

Fabulous Sculptural Tall Chest Dresser by Pulaski / Witco Oceanic Style

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Pemberton, NJ

highboy is large and offers ample storage. Features four upper drawers with sculpted gold handles and two

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Composition

American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way

American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way

By Eliel Saarinen, R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Highboy

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim

Located in New York City, NY

A French sycamore wood tall and versatile highboy / wardrobe/ cabinet. Its geometric parquetry

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Nickel

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel
MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

MCM Lowboy Dresser WINDWOOD by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Drawers are very clean and work smoothly. We also have the matching Nightstands and Highboy dresser

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed
Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed

Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

production codes stamped on rear (see photos). *Note, we have the matching highboy dresser available in

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set

Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

highboy dresser, nightstand, and small writing desk/vanity. The set features Formica tops and fronts

Category

1950s American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Wallace Nutting General Catalogue, Supreme Edition
Wallace Nutting General Catalogue, Supreme Edition

Wallace Nutting General Catalogue, Supreme Edition

By Wallace Nutting

Located in valatie, NY

includes his reproductions of beds, highboys, chests, stools, chairs, tables and much more, a great

Category

20th Century American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Paper

Diamond highboy dresser
Diamond highboy dresser

Diamond highboy dresser

Unavailable|$1,625

Diamond highboy dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D18 H43 Fully restored walnut highboy dresser. Item features very nice sculptural features and

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

Lane Highboy Dresser
Lane Highboy Dresser

Lane Highboy Dresser

Unavailable|$1,300

Lane Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W42 D18 H46 Vintage Lane Highboy Dresser in excellent restored condition. Item feautres sculpted

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Bullnose stacked highboy dresser
Bullnose stacked highboy dresser

Bullnose stacked highboy dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W37 D21 H54.5 Fully restored post modern bull nose highboy dresser. Item features brass interior

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Lacquer

Romweber Burlwood Curved Highboy
Romweber Burlwood Curved Highboy

Romweber Burlwood Curved Highboy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W48 D24 H48 Fully Restored Burlwood and Brass highboy dresser. Item features hammered brass

Category

1970s Art Deco Vintage Highboy

Materials

Brass

1940's Mirrored Highboy
1940's Mirrored Highboy

1940's Mirrored Highboy

Unavailable|$7,400

1940's Mirrored Highboy

Located in New York, NY

1940's Mirrored Highboy

Category

1940s American Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D19 H42.5 Fully restored highboy dresser in walnut. Item features hidden pulls on the top

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Diamond Highboy by United Furniture
Diamond Highboy by United Furniture

Diamond Highboy by United Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W44 D20 H49.5 Fully restored highboy dresser by United Furniture. Item has been clear coated to

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Minimal Mid Century Highboy Dresser
Minimal Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Minimal Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W41 D19 H42 Fully restored mid century two tone highboy dresser. Highboy is structurally sound and

Category

1960s Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
Highboy Dresser by United Furniture

Highboy Dresser by United Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W44 W40.5 D20 D17 H54 Fully restored highboy dresser by United Furniture. Item has inlaid cross

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Lacquered Gentleman's Highboy Dresser
Vintage Lacquered Gentleman's Highboy Dresser

Vintage Lacquered Gentleman's Highboy Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Vintage lacquered gentleman's highboy dresser.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Highboy

Materials

Lacquer

Brasilia Highboy by Kent Coffey
Brasilia Highboy by Kent Coffey

Brasilia Highboy by Kent Coffey

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Brasilia five-drawer highboy dresser by Kent Coffey in walnut. Refinished. Clean.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural ‘Oceanic Tiki’ Highboy Dresser
Sculptural ‘Oceanic Tiki’ Highboy Dresser

Sculptural ‘Oceanic Tiki’ Highboy Dresser

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Witco

Located in Long Beach, CA

Beautiful sculptural highboy six-drawer dresser. Very richly toned tropical mahogany with molded

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Highboy

Kent Coffey Forum Highboy Dresser
Kent Coffey Forum Highboy Dresser

Kent Coffey Forum Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in New London, CT

This beautiful Kent Coffey chest of drawers from the Forum collection. Part of a beautiful bedroom set which can be sold together for a lower price - Please inquire. Set includes the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Highboy dresser with cross grain detail
Highboy dresser with cross grain detail

Highboy dresser with cross grain detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W38.5 D18.75 H43 Fully restored mid century highboy dresser. Item features nice gross grain on the

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Lane Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1960
Lane Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1960

Lane Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1960

By Lane Furniture

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Lane walnut highboy dresser with five drawers. Condition excellent. Wood drawer guides. Dove tail

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles
1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles

1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D18 H47 Spade detailed dresser in fully restored condition both structurally and aesthetically. Item features very nice walnut grain, original hardware, and sits on a solid oak ...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart
Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart

Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dorchester, MA

This mid-century highboy dresser by John Stuart comprises two walnut cases whose dark frames and

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Walnut

Highboy in Dark Walnut by Red Lion
Highboy in Dark Walnut by Red Lion

Highboy in Dark Walnut by Red Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W40 D20 H45.75 Newly refinished dark walnut highboy dresser. Item features four recessed drawer

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Highboy

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage highboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage highboy — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage highboy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage highboy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage highboy over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Lane Furniture and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Highboy?

The average selling price for a vintage highboy at 1stDibs is $1,700, while they’re typically $570 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.

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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