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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: 1970s
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Alain Delon Music Entertainment Unit model AD800 - Italian Design 1975
By Alain Delon
Located in Milan, IT
This AD800 music entertainment cabinet is a rare and radically exciting object: its totemic design, flashy use of brass, and lacquered wood and acrylic top elevate a simple music cabinet to a true work of art. The top encloses four compartments, dedicated to a record player, radio receiver, music cassette...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian etagere display cabinet by Zevi. This was designed by Renato Zevi, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s.
This is the less commonly seen version in completely gold finish, it is brass plated aluminium. The quality is fantastic, this is a very useful size and is finished all sides, so can be used as a free standing item.
The condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor surface wear to the frame here and there. The toughened clear glass shelves have been newly made especially for this, they are in immaculate condition.
We have a matching taller shelving unit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis Illuminated Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, wood and glass, Italy, 1970s
Stunning wall-mounted wall unit by Italian designer Roberto Monsani for Acerbis. This piece of furniture design ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Nesting End Table Set
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Nesting End Table Set
Dimensions. Large. 21 W ; 19 D ; 16 H
Medium. 18 1/2 W ; 27 D ; 14 1/2 H
Small. 15 W ;...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rosewood & Laminate Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Mid-Century Modern rosewood front sideboard that's the coolest thing to happen to your dining room since avocado toast. With a sleek black laminate frame and chrome details, it i...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Style Sideboard by Ima Mobili, Vicenza with Sliding Doors
Located in Premariacco, IT
Scandinavian style sideboard from the early 70s made in Veneto/Italy by IMA Mobili as reported on the label inside a drawer.
Rosewood furniture, high quality and Italian manufactu...
Category
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Tambour door sideboard by Arne Vodder.
A midcentury Danish sideboard designed by Arne Vodder and produced in Rosewood by Sibast in the 1970s. It has two tambour sliding doors that f...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Aluminum & Lacquered "Cubo Bar" Cini & Nils OPI Milano Italy 1970's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Franco Bettonica, "Cubo bar", for Cini & Nils, Italy 1970's.
This high quality production is made in lacquered wood and aluminum laminated top finish
T...
Category
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère
Located in Redding, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Chrome and Brass Étagère . Timeless and sophisticated style shelving with two-tone brass and chrome finish an...
Category
1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Kim Moltzer French Lacquer and Brass Shelves, 1970s
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase has a brilliant brass structure, blue smoked glass shelves, and black lacquer cabinets. Designed by Kim Moltzer in the 1970s th...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Abbey Craft Yew Wood TV Media Cabinet with Sheraton Detailing
Located in GB
Here we have for sale this Mid-Century Modern Abbey Craft yew wood tv media cabinet with hinged top and Sheraton detailing.
Overall, the cabinet is...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Yew
Italian Purini and Mariani Bamboo Brass Shelves Étagère for Vivai del Sud 1976
Located in Paris, IDF
Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase was made from natural bamboo, with cane joints and luxe displays of brass inserts in Italy in the mid-1970s. It was designed by Giusto Puri Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bofinger Produktion Antoine Philippon Rosewood Room Divider HiFi-Lowboard
Located in Oldenburg, NI
A rare - and never seen before - Bofinger Produktion Lowboard designed by Antoine Philippon in the 70s made from Rosewood. Can be used as a room divider because both sides are equipp...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: rosewood
Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
Category
1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Pine Bar Counter with Storage Cabinet from Les Arcs, 1970s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A bar counter from Arc 1800. 1970s.
"Les Arcs"
The first public ski resort built in 1967 in the Savoie department of France.
Charlotte Perriand was chosen to lead the project, which...
Category
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Pine
Stainless Steel Pace Wall Unit with Lacquered Burl Wood Cabinets
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pace collection wall mounted shelf unit . Two white lacquered cabinets with blonde burl wood doors anchor nine 12" deep glass shelves .Larger deeper glass shelf sits between cabinets...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Modular Shelving in Travertine, 1970s
Measurement in cm:
Long slab : 130 x 27
Short slab : 27 x 80.5
Big Block Height : 42
Medium Block Hei...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Travertine
Exceptional Restored Neoclassical Style Commode in Bamboo and Brass, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready.
An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissione...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers.
Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet.
This piec...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Regain / Roland Haeusler Petit Meuble "Bibus"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Regain / Roland Haeusler
Petit meuble "Bibus"
Collection Poitou
Orme massif
3 étagères
Measures: 58 x 29 x 72 cms
390 euros.
Category
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Full Set of Dining Room by Mobilgirgi, circa 1970
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Brussels, BE
Produced by Mobilgirgi Italia in 1975
Chairs: Set of six robust Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very comfortable even for larger sitters despite the slim profile. Dimensions:
50 x 47 x 82cm, assise 45 cm.
Dining table in walnut, dimensions 209 x 89 x 76 cm.
Sideboard: manufactured by Mobilgirgi in Italy in the 1970s. Very rare walnut sideboard. Dimensions: 250 x 50 x 79.5 cm.
Showcase furniture...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves.
The central part of the bookcase is equipped with a compartment accessible by a smoked glass ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
ICF Padova Office Modular Steel Wood Italian Shelf, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Office modular shelf edited by ICF Padova in the 1970s. Height adjustable steel structure, with mahogany shelves and two storage modules with sliding doors.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Mastercraft Brass & Glass Vitrine
Located in Hanover, MA
Four door brass vitrine display case by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1970. Upper case with two tall doors; lower case with two short doors; all doors with beveled glas...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza. Beautiful sideboard in light oak that has (4) drawer and (2) sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves. Inter...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Brutalist Belgian Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1970's period. No maker markings. In the manner of De Coene Frères Mfg. Black ebonized stained oak with alum...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Macassar Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet / Enfilade, in a classic French mid-century modern style and made of rare Macassar of ebony wood adorned with lemon wood inlays. The four doors, with their original brass work...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Tesselated White Stone Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Italy circa 1975
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tesselated White Stone Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Italy circa 1975
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
'Erasmo a 4' Sideboard In Wengé By Ferdinando Meccani, Italy 1970's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This very impressive sideboard called Erasmo a 4 is a creation of the acclaimed maestro Ferdinando Meccani. Meccani's philosophy revolves around great respect for nature and the pure...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort.
This remarkable vintage cabinet, crafted by the legendary Charlotte Perriand and onc...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet or sideboard designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Brutalist Graphical Sideboard by Aurora - Belgium 1970s
By Aurora
Located in MOOKHOEK, NL
The graphical sideboard from Aurora stands as a testament to the intersection of art and technology, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the realm of visual creativity. Crafted with ...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Alveo Sideboard by Willy Rizzo in Black Lacquer with Chrome detailing, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This arresting credenza by Willy Rizzo was designed in 1970 as a part of the Alveo series. Doors on the left and right of the sideboard flank a central pull-down door, each finished ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Belgian Brutalist Bar Cabinet in Dark Oak, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A stunning dark brown brutalist/modernist bar cabinet with graphical doors. The continuous pattern gives this sideboard a strong and eye catching...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Sideboard by De Coene, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist sideboard crafted by De Coene, showcasing a geometric pattern. Its spacious shelves and two drawers provide practical storage solutions without compromising on style. This ...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Sideboard in Solid Elm by Skilled Craftsman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, elm, France, 1970s
Stunning lived-in sideboard made in France in the 1970s. This piece is comprised of a lower and upper cabinet, displaying elegance and practicality. Th...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago Dry Bar / Cabinet, Server
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Brutalist Mid Century Tobago dry bar / cabinet, server..Amazing design,, Nice size, proportion,, Fit seamlessly into any modern. contemporary environment. Hand delivery ava...
Category
1970s Canadian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready.
A fabulous meticulously restored four-door ca...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
modular variable blood pigeon color laquared sidebord luxury metal
By Romeo
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover the exceptional quality and aesthetic charm of an astonishing modular sideboard, immersed in luxurious, deep lacquered red and hailing from the heart of Italy 1970 vintage. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Ernest H. Igl for Wilhelm Werndl Cabinet in White Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, cabinet, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1970
A bright and modern cabinet designed by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl in the 1970s. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era – featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass. Ernest Igl strived for the creation of a cabinet that focused on functionality combined with an aesthetically pleasing design for daily use. This is discernible in the playful composition of sturdy lines and round corners executed in the whole construction. For this outspoken layout the designer used a pure white color. The lockable, sliding doors can be opened revealing a large storage compartment accompanied with a shelf. Taking every stylistic realization into account, this cabinet retro, without clashing with contemporary interiors.
Ernest Hofmann...
Category
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fiberglass
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Sideboard in Oak Italy, the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi sideboard in oak Italy, the 1970s.
A fantastic oak sideboard by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi featured a high leve...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hand Crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi Glazed Cabinet in Oak Italy, the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand crafted Brutalist Giuseppe Rivadossi glazed cabinet in oak Italy, the 1970s.
A superb oak glazed cabinet by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, featuring a ...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Luigi Saccardo ´Topline´ Wall Unit in Laminated Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Saccardo, 'Topline' wall unit, laminated wood, metal, Italy, circa 1976.
This eccentric wall unit is designed by the Italian designer Luigi Saccardo as part of the ´Topline´ ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Illuminated Wall-Mounted Display Console
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, display console, metal, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
Two vertical wall mounts in black metal hold a glass shelf. At the end of the fixtures two adjustable ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek chrome metal frame, five smoked glass shelves, clean modernist lines, circa 1970s. Meas...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist Sideboard in Natural Oak, Belgium, 1970s
By Christiaan Bartels
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing this Brutalist Sideboard, a masterpiece inspired by the visionary Gerhard Bartels in 1970s Belgium
Crafted with the utmost precision and showcasing Belgian craftsmanship...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Burl Credenza/Sideboard by Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Burl veneer on doors with wood on top and sides. Milo Baughman style. Made by Lane in Virginia.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Dimensions. 66 W ; 15 1/2 D ; 32 H
Inside ( Right ). 12 W ; 14 D...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Lane Rolling Record Storage Bench. Circa 1970s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lane Rolling Record Storage Bench. Circa 1970s.
Features a beautiful walnut wood grain, two from faux drawers, the original black vinyl upholstery, and ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 7ft 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Oak Executive Desk by Dunbar
Located in Lafayette, IN
This beautifully-made executive desk features a design reminiscent of Roger Sprunger and the unparalleled build-quality for which Dunbar is renowned. The clean, Minimalist lines are...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rare Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rare lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans style
Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Ebonized Oak Credenza, Black and Red, De Coene, 1970s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large, vintage sideboard in Brutalist style. This sideboard has black (ebonized) wood with red contrasting panels. Beautiful timeless design with 4 graphic doors and 3 central drawer...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for Sale: Find Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Other Furnishings on 1stDibs
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.
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