Vintage Mod Century Modern Cabinets
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets
Carrara Marble, Brass
People Also Browsed
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome, Nickel, Bronze, Enamel, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Palisander
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Scrap Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Hickory, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Scrap Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
2010s American Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Glass, Bakelite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Marble
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Cane, Rattan, Formica
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Formica, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage Mod Century Modern Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.