Mid Century Room Divider Shelf
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Formica, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Formica
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Formica, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sycamore
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Walnut, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Sideboards
Mirror
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Buffets
Wood
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Buffets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Revival Carts and Bar Carts
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Glass, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
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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.