Tall Black Cabinet Midcentury
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Karl Johan Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Buffets
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Canadian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Faux Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Elm, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
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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.