Hairpin Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wa...
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1960s Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Iron
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Glass, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Credenzas
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bubinga
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Iron
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Steel
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Ash
Vintage 1950s Dutch Secretaires
Rosewood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Plastic
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.