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A French Oak and Chestnut Dresser, late 18th Century/ early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
A FRENCH OAK AND CHESTNUT DRESSER LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY 210cm high, 194cm wide, 51cm deep .
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

A French Oak and Chestnut Dresser, late 18th Century/ early 19th Century
A French Oak and Chestnut Dresser, late 18th Century/ early 19th Century

A French Oak and Chestnut Dresser, late 18th Century/ early 19th Century

$6,367
Antique French Marble Glazed Oak Dresser Buffet Display, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive late 19th century French oak buffet. A foliate scroll carved crest above a mirrored
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dressers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Marble Glazed Oak Dresser Buffet Display, 19th Century
Antique French Marble Glazed Oak Dresser Buffet Display, 19th Century

Antique French Marble Glazed Oak Dresser Buffet Display, 19th Century

$1,341
English Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard 19th Century Mahogany George III
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive George III oak and mahogany banded dresser. The rectangular top with shaped edges
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard 19th Century Mahogany George III
English Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard 19th Century Mahogany George III

English Georgian Oak Dresser Base Sideboard 19th Century Mahogany George III

$3,354
Very Large 19th Century Oak Country House Dresser and Rack
Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
A very large 19th century oak country house dresser and rack, the four drawer and four cupboard
Category

Antique 1830s English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Very Large 19th Century Oak Country House Dresser and Rack
Very Large 19th Century Oak Country House Dresser and Rack

Very Large 19th Century Oak Country House Dresser and Rack

$22,592
Liege dresser 19th century Louis XIV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
beautiful dresser 2 doors 2 drawers in oak dating from the 19th century work from Liège
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dressers

Materials

Oak

Liege dresser 19th century Louis XIV
Liege dresser 19th century Louis XIV

Liege dresser 19th century Louis XIV

$2,848
18th Century Georgian Style Oak Dresser Delft Rack
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
18th century style oak dresser A George II style oak three-drawer dresser and delft rack. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Style Oak Dresser Delft Rack
18th Century Georgian Style Oak Dresser Delft Rack

18th Century Georgian Style Oak Dresser Delft Rack

$2,396
Antique Country Oak Dresser Base
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique country oak dresser base Made from solid oak, plank top with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Country Oak Dresser Base
Antique Country Oak Dresser Base

Antique Country Oak Dresser Base

$1,026
Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1800
Located in Honiton, Devon
Superb early 19th century oak pot board dresser base in good condition and dating to circa 1800
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1800
Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1800

Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1800

$1,759
Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique oak cottage dresser base Here we are pleased to offer you this Antique oak cottage dresser
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base
Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base

Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base

$3,286
Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1820
Located in Honiton, Devon
Large and impressive English oak dresser base, full of character and dating from the early 1800s
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1820
Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1820

Oak Dresser Base, English, circa 1820

$2,601
Dark Oak Wood Dresser Base and Display shelves Antique Pot Stand Dresser
Located in London, GB
Must be placed to be rested against a wall to support the top section which is rested and not secured on top. Please note one small section of top coving is missing but could be repl...
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Dark Oak Wood Dresser Base and Display shelves Antique Pot Stand Dresser
Dark Oak Wood Dresser Base and Display shelves Antique Pot Stand Dresser

Dark Oak Wood Dresser Base and Display shelves Antique Pot Stand Dresser

$1,985
Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early/mid 19thc Welsh oak pot board dresser and rack of small proportions of good patina (colour
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack of Small Proportions
Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack of Small Proportions

Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack of Small Proportions

$4,997
English Chest, Dresser in Oak, Four Carved Drawers in Unique Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique and eye-catching Oak Dresser from late 18th - early 19th century. .
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Chest, Dresser in Oak, Four Carved Drawers in Unique Design
English Chest, Dresser in Oak, Four Carved Drawers in Unique Design

English Chest, Dresser in Oak, Four Carved Drawers in Unique Design

$4,315
19th Century Chest of Drawers in Medium Brown Oak
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th century chest of drawers with brass hardware and original finish. Very attractive as side
Category

Early 20th Century British Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chest of Drawers in Medium Brown Oak
19th Century Chest of Drawers in Medium Brown Oak

19th Century Chest of Drawers in Medium Brown Oak

$5,000
George III Dresser
Located in Culver City, CA
This English oak dresser has an 18th century base with a 19th century top. The piece has three
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Brass

George III Dresser
George III Dresser

George III Dresser

$6,800
Pair of French 19th Century “Liègeois”
Located in Sart-Saint-Laurent, BE
A handsome pair 19th century Liègeois “Deux Corps” buffet from Belgium in solid Oak. The buffet
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 19th Century “Liègeois”
Pair of French 19th Century “Liègeois”

Pair of French 19th Century “Liègeois”

$18,500 / set
French 6 Door Bleached Oak Larder Cupboard
Located in Seaford, GB
the 19th Century this piece has loads of charm and character. Of course it could be used a variety of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Oak

French 6 Door Bleached Oak Larder Cupboard
French 6 Door Bleached Oak Larder Cupboard

French 6 Door Bleached Oak Larder Cupboard

$8,147
Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900
Located in Glencarse, GB
A handsome oak dower chest. Beautifully carved with poly-chrome decoration and brass studs. The
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Dressers

Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900
Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900

Antique Handsome Oak Dower Chest or Coffer, circa 1900

$7,530
Mid-Century High Chest of Drawer by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
This high dresser is made of dark teak veneer on oakwood. It features seven drawers with half round
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century High Chest of Drawer by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
Mid-Century High Chest of Drawer by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s

Mid-Century High Chest of Drawer by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s

$1,412
19th Century Arts Crafts Oak Dresser
Located in Manchester, GB
A rare and unusual oak dresser/sideboard with distinct designs of the Arts & Crafts movement, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Arts Crafts Oak Dresser
19th Century Arts Crafts Oak Dresser

19th Century Arts Crafts Oak Dresser

$7,325
French Cherry Dressoire
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Cherry Dressoire is a lovely kitchen addition with three narrow plate racks and a two door cupboard for storage. The piece has nice patina and has never been refinished.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Oak

French Cherry Dressoire
French Cherry Dressoire

French Cherry Dressoire

$3,950
English oak dresser
Located in New York, NY
Two part English dresser or cupboard.With a base with 2 doors sculpted.Cupboard on the top to put
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

English oak dresser
English oak dresser

English oak dresser

$5,800
English Dark Oak Dresser Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant dark oak dresser base with lots of excellent storage. The six roomy drawers are clean
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Oak

English Dark Oak Dresser Base
English Dark Oak Dresser Base

English Dark Oak Dresser Base

$7,850
Faded oak Georgian Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Welsh oak Georgian dresser with 6 drawers, bone inlaid key holes, mahogany crossbanding & painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards

Faded oak Georgian Dresser
Faded oak Georgian Dresser

Faded oak Georgian Dresser

$12,490
Antique Welsh Dresser In Oak Wood
Located in Bedford, NY
ENGLISH MADE ANTIQUE WELSH DRESSER IN TWO PARTS. TOP HAS CLOSED BACK WITH SHELVES AND SPICE
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Antique Welsh Dresser In Oak Wood
Antique Welsh Dresser In Oak Wood

Antique Welsh Dresser In Oak Wood

$7,200
Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser Anglesey Sideboard Buffet Hutch, Wales 1840 H945
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Mid-19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser (Anglesey) Sideboard, Buffet and Hutch, Wales
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser Anglesey Sideboard Buffet Hutch, Wales 1840 H945
Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser Anglesey Sideboard Buffet Hutch, Wales 1840 H945

Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser Anglesey Sideboard Buffet Hutch, Wales 1840 H945

$2,950
A large English Oak Dresser With Plate Rack, Circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
An impressive large scaled oak dresser of English origin, circa 1800-20. The upper plate rack with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Ebony

A large English Oak Dresser With Plate Rack, Circa 1800
A large English Oak Dresser With Plate Rack, Circa 1800

A large English Oak Dresser With Plate Rack, Circa 1800

$14,500
French Patinated Oak Dresser or Buffet Deux-Corps from Normandy, circa 1820
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A very good example of a patinated antique oak dresser or buffet Deux Corps from Pays de Caux
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Patinated Oak Dresser or Buffet Deux-Corps from Normandy, circa 1820
French Patinated Oak Dresser or Buffet Deux-Corps from Normandy, circa 1820

French Patinated Oak Dresser or Buffet Deux-Corps from Normandy, circa 1820

$5,134
late 17th or early 18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful example of late 17th century English oak dresser base. The height of 33"
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

late 17th or early 18th Century English Dresser Base
late 17th or early 18th Century English Dresser Base

late 17th or early 18th Century English Dresser Base

$14,500
Dutch Baroque Composite Dresser, 1800s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Very elegant and rare Dutch composite dresser from the 1800s. This dresser is made of fine walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Dutch Baroque Composite Dresser, 1800s
Dutch Baroque Composite Dresser, 1800s

Dutch Baroque Composite Dresser, 1800s

$15,190
Welsh Dresser, circa 1800-1820
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine Welsh dresser of substantial form, composed of an enclosed oak cabinet below, surmounted by
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Pine

Welsh Dresser, circa 1800-1820
Welsh Dresser, circa 1800-1820

Welsh Dresser, circa 1800-1820

$8,500
Dresser Base or Server
Located in Honiton, Devon
Charming early 19th century small oak 3-drawer dresser base Dating to circa 1820s constructed
Category

Antique 1820s Serving Tables

Dresser Base or Server
Dresser Base or Server

Dresser Base or Server

$3,142
Antique 19th Century Oak Dresser
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming early 19th century oak dresser with original shaped rack above drawers and two panelled
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Oak Dresser
Antique 19th Century Oak Dresser

Antique 19th Century Oak Dresser

$6,503
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century oak dresser, having a nice moulded edge top above three oak lined drawers with
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser

$2,533
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large early 19th century oak dresser base, having a lovely figured top with a thumb moulded edge
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base

$6,093
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with with Drawers, Shaped Apron and Square Tapered Legs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with with Drawers
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with with Drawers

English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with with Drawers

$5,950
English 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinet Doors, Flanking Column Detail and 6 Drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinet Doors
English 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinet Doors

English 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinet Doors

$6,885
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with Inlayed Bone Escutchens
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with Inlayed Bone Escutchens
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with Inlayed Bone Escutchens
English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with Inlayed Bone Escutchens

English Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base with Inlayed Bone Escutchens

$5,850
Early 19th Century oak dresser base from the Georgian period
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century oak dresser, the rectangular top above a selection of six oak
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century oak dresser base from the Georgian period
Early 19th Century oak dresser base from the Georgian period

Early 19th Century oak dresser base from the Georgian period

$4,587
19th Century Oak Dresser
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century country oak dresser, having a nice figured rectangular top above two
Category

Antique 1840s British Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Dresser
19th Century Oak Dresser

19th Century Oak Dresser

$2,670
19th Century Oak Dresser base
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak dresser base, having a plank top above three frieze drawers with brass swans neck drop handles
Category

Antique 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Dresser base
19th Century Oak Dresser base

19th Century Oak Dresser base

$6,202
Early 19th Century, Oak Dresser Base
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century English oak dresser base, having a moulded breakfront top above a central bank
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century, Oak Dresser Base
Early 19th Century, Oak Dresser Base

Early 19th Century, Oak Dresser Base

$6,983
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century oak cupboard dresser base with an arrangement of six drawers, all with original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base Sideboard
Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base Sideboard

Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base Sideboard

$4,785
Antique 19th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Early 19th Century Oak Dresser Base Having Well Figured Top Above Three Drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dressers

Antique 19th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Antique 19th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

Antique 19th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

$6,777
Early 19th Century Antique Oak Dresser
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century oak dresser, having a lovely figured rectangular top above three oak lined
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Antique Oak Dresser
Early 19th Century Antique Oak Dresser

Early 19th Century Antique Oak Dresser

$3,423
Antique 19th Century Dresser Base or Narrow Console
Located in Houston, TX
19th century oak dresser base with scalloped apron. The piece has three drawers with swan neck
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Dresser Base or Narrow Console
Antique 19th Century Dresser Base or Narrow Console

Antique 19th Century Dresser Base or Narrow Console

$7,500
19th Century Antique Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive mid-19th century oak dresser base Of good proportions having well figured top over
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Oak Potboard Dresser Base
19th Century Antique Oak Potboard Dresser Base

19th Century Antique Oak Potboard Dresser Base

$4,039
English Oak 19th Century Two-Drawer Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English 19th century oak dresser base or server with two drawers. This English server from circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Brass

English Oak 19th Century Two-Drawer Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs
English Oak 19th Century Two-Drawer Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs

English Oak 19th Century Two-Drawer Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs

$5,700
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th-early 19th century oak dresser, English. Late Georgian period. The upper shelf section
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser

$4,800
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century oak welsh dresser base- two board top over three crossbanded drawers, a carved apron
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

$5,900
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
A good welsh dresser of nice form and color with original finish and hardware. This very usable
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$4,500
English Early 19th Century Oak Server / Dresser Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Oak Server / Dresser Base with 6 Drawers, Arched Apron, Turned Supports
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Early 19th Century Oak Server / Dresser Base
English Early 19th Century Oak Server / Dresser Base

English Early 19th Century Oak Server / Dresser Base

$6,450
19th Century English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 19th century English Oak Dresser Base (later handles) sku 1480 W222 x D69 x H85 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Dresser Base
19th Century English Oak Dresser Base

19th Century English Oak Dresser Base

$12,254
19th Century French Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France circa 1880, this oak chest features four deep drawers with original pulls and locks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Dresser
19th Century French Oak Dresser

19th Century French Oak Dresser

$4,995
Narrow 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base/Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
A narrow and long 19th century English oak dresser base/server with seven drawers, one door and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Narrow 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base/Server
Narrow 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base/Server

Narrow 19th Century English Oak Dresser Base/Server

$6,950
19th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base with 2 Cabinets, Drawers, and Optional Plate
Category

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base
19th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base

19th Century English Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base

$5,885
19th Century English, Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Jacobean style oak dresser base with brass pulls, 6 drawers and 2 cabinet doors
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English, Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base
19th Century English, Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base

19th Century English, Jacobean Style Oak Dresser Base

$6,500
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19th Century Oak Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century oak dresser available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century oak dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the 19th century oak dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th century oak dresser bearing Georgian, Victorian or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century oak dresser over the years, but those crafted by Benham Froud, Bruce James Talbert and Christopher Dresser are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Oak Dresser?

Prices for a 19th century oak dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $470 and can go as high as $53,070, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

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.

Questions About 19th Century Oak Dresser
  • Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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