String Wall System
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wire
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Ash
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculp...
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
2010s American Prints
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Textile, Silk, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Resin
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique 1660s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Modern Shelves
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cabinets
Glass, Maple
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Architectural Elements
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
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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.