Extra Large Wall Unit
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Other Posters
Wood, Paper, Acrylic
20th Century French Other Posters
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Cotton
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak, Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Birch, Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Shelves
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood, Maple
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Paldao, Cork, Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.