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Metal Highboy

Vintage 18th Century Charleston Highboy
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage 18th Century highboy. Beautiful hand carved detail and a gorgeous patina
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Antique Early 18th Century American Dressers

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Metal

Vintage 18th Century Charleston Highboy
Vintage 18th Century Charleston Highboy
H 87.25 in W 41.75 in D 22.75 in
Baker Furniture Walnut Campaign Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Walnut Campaign Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42.75
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Early 2000s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Kent Coffey Mid Century Continental Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Mid Century Continental Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 21 deep x 47
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Antique Broken Arch Top Harlequin Highboy for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Highboy with fine traditional form, dove-tail drawer construction, later Batwing
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Antique 19th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Walnut Highboy Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Dorchester, MA
ebonized pulls and sits on sturdy ebonized legs. The tall upper case features two bi-fold doors with metal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Helen Hobey, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Helen Hobey for Baker Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 45.75 wide x 21
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid-Century Secretary Highboy Dresser
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Countryside, IL
Raymond Loewy for Mengel mid-century secretary highboy dresser. This dresser measures: 36 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Highboy Chest of Drawers by Directional Custom Collection c. 1970’s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
1970’s. The highboy chest features six drawers, housed in the tall case, which is mounted to a plinth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

RWAY Mid Century James Mont Chinoiserie Pagoda Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By James Mont, RWAY
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An absolutely stunning RWAY Mid Century dresser in the style of James Mont. Extremely well made with excellent wood selection, great proportion and graduated drawers.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Rare Highboy Secretary by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your home office or study with this monumental secretary cabinet conceived by iconic British-American architect T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (b. 1903-1976) for his legendary mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Dresser Highboy by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons circa 1930s baby blue and white
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Madison, WI
Dresser in high-boy style by midcentury Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons. Debuted at 1932 Chicago World's Fair. In cottage blue and white. Deco details evident via Bakelite handles, cur...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

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Metal

Simmons Metal Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bare metal highboy dresser from the Simmons Manufacturing Co., Kenosha,Wi.
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Vintage 1930s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Simmons Metal Highboy Dresser
Simmons Metal Highboy Dresser
H 46 in W 33 in D 19 in
Vintage Campaign Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A Mid-Century Modern Campaign style four drawer highboy dresser circa 1990. Relatively small in
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1990s American Campaign Dressers

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Campaign Style Highboy Dresser
Vintage Campaign Style Highboy Dresser
H 39 in W 30.25 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Five Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish vintage highboy dresser features quality construction and striking mid-century design
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage mcm highboy dresser by Mengel furniture
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rare highboy cabinet by Mengel furniture Designed by Raymond Loewy circa 1950 Gorgeous piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pickled Mahogany Highboy Dresser by Red Lion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled mahogany, highboy dresser by Red Lion Furniture features decorative, figure
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Canadian Brutalist Walnut Armoire Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Canadian Brutalist walnut armoire highboy dresser Dresser measures: 39 wide x 20 deep
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century "Simplex" Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique vintage highboy dresser from ""The Simplex"" line by Kent Coffey features a light wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

T H Robbsjohn Gibbings Walnut Highboy for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and unusual design by Gibbings for his Widdicomb line 1950's. Lightly bowfront chest of 5 drawers, with 22kt gold plated porcelain pulls. The frame of cylindrical solid wal...
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Highboy Dresser, Restored
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our restoration team knocked this one out of the park. Top, sides and drawer fronts have been professionally refinished by our in-house cabinet shop. This 1950s Drexel "Modern" dress...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser chest In the manner of Paul McCobb By Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Walnut Burl Highboy Bachelors Chest Unmarked American Modern
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A beautiful American Modern Mid-Century walnut chest. Unmarked and by an unknown maker the chest has ten burl panels on the top drawer with four rectangular knobs. The lower three dr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Broyhill Premier Saga Walnut Dresser Starburst Tall Dresser Highboy Mid Century
By Broyhill
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A five drawer Broyhill Premier "Saga" line tall dresser or highboy. Walnut veneer with solid walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Highboy Dresser with Metal Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The unique drawer pulls on this midcentury Danish dresser perfectly compliment it's wonderful teak finish, making a stylish storage solution for any home. Please confirm item locatio...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great sculptural Brutalist-style highboy dresser with double doors on top concealing three drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy
H 55 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Highboy Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous carved oak highboy cabinet is in the Jacobean Revival style with intricate detailing
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20th Century Unknown Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
with black lacquered metal pulls resting on a base with splayed spider legs. The walnut features
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut Highboy Armoire
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional mid century walnut highboy armoire The bottom of the highboy
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Heritage Henredon
By Henredon, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a big splash in any decor scheme with this beautiful mid-century American highboy dresser from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Materials: Walnut, Metal Pulls With over 15 years of experience
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser - Kent Coffey's "Tableau" Line
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern highboy dresser by Kent Coffey. Plenty of room for storage within its
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Highboy Tall Dresser George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
polished metal pulls. The top and third drawers offer cubbies/ dividers, perfect for organizing personal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser with Aqua Pulls
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
metal with turquoise enamel embellishment at center. We've never seen anything like this before
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser with Leather Pulls by Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Leather Pulls, Metal Accents
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1930's Simmons Metal Highboy Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's American Industrial Steel Highboy Dresser by Simmons
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Steel

McCobb Planner Highboy
Located in Southampton, NY
Maple 2-tier highboy dresser with black metal hardware, designed by Paul McCobb for Planner Group.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

McCobb Planner Highboy
McCobb Planner Highboy
H 53 in W 36 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Highboy
Located in Southampton, NY
Paul McCobb walnut 4-drawer Planner Group highboy dresser. Other pieces from this set available
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Highboy
Paul McCobb Highboy
H 41 in W 36 in D 18 in
Cerused Oak Highboy
Located in Southampton, NY
French style cerused oak dresser with polished and brushed metal pulls. Bedside table and long
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Cerused Oak Highboy
Cerused Oak Highboy
H 45 in W 42 in D 21 in
Johnson Carper Highboy
By Johnson Carper
Located in Orange, CA
Gorgeous wood construction by Johnson Carper, with the original pulls. Excellent storage. 4 dovetail drawers, with beautiful MCM details.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Metal

Johnson Carper Highboy
Johnson Carper Highboy
H 19 in W 38 in D 20 in
Ivory Lacquered Highboy Dresser
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Decorative late 40's style highboy with interesting hardware.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Ivory Lacquered Highboy Dresser
Ivory Lacquered Highboy Dresser
H 50 in W 38 in D 18 in
40's Highboy Dresser
Located in Southampton, NY
Blonde mahogany highboy dresser with brass hardware
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

40's Highboy Dresser
40's Highboy Dresser
H 48 in W 34 in D 19 in
Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in Southampton, NY
Glenn of California modern teak highboy dresser with brushed aluminum detailing. More pieces of
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
H 53 in W 24 in D 18 in
Renzo Rutili John Stuart Highboy
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Southampton, NY
Handsome cherry wood eight-drawer highboy dresser with wood and brass pulls, on sculpted walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Renzo Rutili John Stuart Highboy
Renzo Rutili John Stuart Highboy
H 45.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Bow Front 1940's Highboy
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Ivory lacquered beauty in highly decorative style. Brass handles feature ribbed concentric circle decoration.
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Bow Front 1940's Highboy
Bow Front 1940's Highboy
H 47 in W 38 in D 20 in
Norman Bel Geddes Highboy Dresser by Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Norman Bel Geddes highboy dresser by Simmons.
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Dressers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Highboy Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Classic high boy dresser in Chile walnut with j-pulls and hairpin legs.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Walnut highboy by Kipp Stewart for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut highboy dresser with 10 drawers with metal drawer pulls on a black painted wood plynth base
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Highboy Dressers by Glenn of California
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Pair of walnut Gentlemens chests by Glenn of California. Very good quality.
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Cerused Oak Dresser
Located in Southampton, NY
French style cerused oak dresser with brushed and polished metal pulls. Highboy and bedside table
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Cerused Oak Dresser
Cerused Oak Dresser
H 32.5 in W 58 in D 21 in
Oak Nightstand
Located in Southampton, NY
French style oak nightstand with lightly cerused finish and brushed and polished metal pulls
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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Oak Nightstand
Oak Nightstand
H 25 in W 23 in D 15 in
Art Deco Donald Deskey Valentine Seaver Bedroom Suite 3 Pieces
By Donald Deskey, Valentine-Seaver Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
, with individual compartments and original V-S metal tag. Measures: Highboy: 52" tall (50"
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Burl

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Metal Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metal highboy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and walnut, every metal highboy was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the metal highboy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A metal highboy, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Milo Baughman, Century Furniture and Directional each produced at least one beautiful metal highboy that is worth considering.

How Much is a Metal Highboy?

Prices for a metal highboy start at $1,600 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $1,843.

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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