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1950s China Cabinets

1950s Mid-Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet with Blackened Wood Frame
1950s Mid-Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet with Blackened Wood Frame

1950s Mid-Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet with Blackened Wood Frame

Located in CABA, AR

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Orient with this exquisite mid-20th century Chinese cabinet, imported from France and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Ma...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers
Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers

Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1950s small Chinese cabinet has four small drawers at the top, chow style feet and an open storage compartment with two hinged drawers.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s
Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s

Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood a Abattant Side Cabinets dating from the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet, Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s
Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet, Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s

Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet, Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century two-section china cabinet / hutch with an upper walnut case with four rosewood cabinet fronts featuring inset Japanese wood blocks depicting pastoral scenes with adjacent...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Rosewood

Oriental cabinet with paintings, 1950s
Oriental cabinet with paintings, 1950s

Oriental cabinet with paintings, 1950s

Located in Ravenna, IT

Chinese solid wood cabinet, featuring central doors with styled paintings in shades of black. Internally, it consists of two supporting shelves and a storage compartment, accessible ...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Inside, the drawers and shelves are made of light wood, probably birch, with fine joinery details. The cabinet is made in Denmark 1950s by FDB Møbler by crafted skilled carpenters.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Sculptural lattice shelves offer lots of display space. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etage...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s
Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Antique Chinese Tall Cabinet, Solid Wood, Ming Style, Circa 1950s

Located in Pomona, CA

This cabinet was made at about 1950's using solid wood with two drawers on the bottom and two open doors compartment at front to store your stuffs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Beech

Minton, A. D. Holland, Hand Painted China Cabinet Plate, U.K, circa 1950's
Minton, A. D. Holland, Hand Painted China Cabinet Plate, U.K, circa 1950's

Minton, A. D. Holland, Hand Painted China Cabinet Plate, U.K, circa 1950's

By Minton

Located in Chatham, ON

MINTON - Arthur Dale Holland (Artist/Painter, 1896-1979) - Fine and rare vintage bone china cabinet plate - hand painted - featuring a display of fruit including apples, blackberries...

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Mid-20th Century British Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

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1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Mindoro Wood China Hutch
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Mindoro Wood China Hutch

1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Mindoro Wood China Hutch

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Sacramento, CA

1950s China hutch designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective. Made of Mindoro wood, the hutch has two sliding glass doors and adjustable shelves in the upper section, and two s...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Vintage Chinese Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Chinese Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Chinese Cabinet, 1950s

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H 66.93 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in

Vintage Chinese Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Chinese cabinet, 1950s This beautiful wardrobe was bought in China and brought to Denmark in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Cabinet
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Cabinet

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Chinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a beautiful piece! The size makes it versatile as well. It is one piece. This chinoiserie cabinet has Chinese Chippendale styling and a vibrant gold interior. It appears to b...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century Conant Ball Modernmates Solid Birch 2pc China Hutch Cabinet c.1950’s
Mid Century Conant Ball Modernmates Solid Birch 2pc China Hutch Cabinet c.1950’s

Mid Century Conant Ball Modernmates Solid Birch 2pc China Hutch Cabinet c.1950’s

By Conant Ball

Located in Lutz, FL

1950’s Blonde Mid Century Modern Solid Birch Conant Ball “Modernmates” two piece china hutch display cabinet.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Birch

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront
1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront

1950s Chinese Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Cabinet / Secretary / Breakfront

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a lovely breakfront. It was manufactured in New York. Note the broken arch pediment! The front has the drop down revealing a leather surface to give it the functionali...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s

Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s

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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in

Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in London, England

Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet. Mogensen's iconic cabinet design: The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior is lined with Maple wo...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1950s Heywood Wakefield Bubble Glass China Cabinet
1950s Heywood Wakefield Bubble Glass China Cabinet

1950s Heywood Wakefield Bubble Glass China Cabinet

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield two-part china cabinet, circa 1955. The original finish has aged to a dark amber / tobacco color. The top cabinet has three bubbled glass doors...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Blown Glass, Birch

1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard
1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard

1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid-century bow front china cabinet, made by Bassett Furniture in the 1950s as part of their Monticello collection.

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Vintage 1950s American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Chinese Red Cabinet With Iconic Hardware 1950s
Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Chinese Red Cabinet With Iconic Hardware 1950s

Tommi Parzinger 4 Door Chinese Red Cabinet With Iconic Hardware 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large 4 Door cabinet model no. 140, in Chinese red lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware, by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chinese Style Cabinet in Black and Red Lacquered Wood, 1950s
Chinese Style Cabinet in Black and Red Lacquered Wood, 1950s

Chinese Style Cabinet in Black and Red Lacquered Wood, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chinese style cabinet in black and red lacquered wood with gilt highlights opening by two-door leaves on a compartment with a shelf.

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Vintage 1950s English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard
1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard

1950s Bassett Monticello Mahogany Serpentine Bow Front China Cabinet Cupboard

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid-century bow front china cabinet, made by Bassett Furniture in the 1950s as part of their Monticello collection.

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Mid-20th Century Federal Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1950s Danish Teak China Display Cabinet Case Extra Large Mid-Century Modern
1950s Danish Teak China Display Cabinet Case Extra Large Mid-Century Modern

1950s Danish Teak China Display Cabinet Case Extra Large Mid-Century Modern

Located in Hyattsville, MD

6 adjustable shelves, interior depth: 11 in. Vintage legs were added to bottom of cabinet.   

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard
1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard

1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard

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H 73 in W 54.5 in D 17.5 in

1950s Birch Chinese Influnced Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large late 1950s wardrobe / cupboard. Pine structure veneered in rich birch. Slight green stain effect to the outside which is stronger on the doors inside. Double doors opens to ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chinese Export Cupboards

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Birch

Louis XV Style Corner Cabinet in Black Lacquer with a Chinese Decor, 1950s
Louis XV Style Corner Cabinet in Black Lacquer with a Chinese Decor, 1950s

Louis XV Style Corner Cabinet in Black Lacquer with a Chinese Decor, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style corner cabinet in Chinese style black lacquer opening with two drop leaves in front, standing on two curved front legs and one tapered back leg.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Materials

Marble

Architectural Modern China Cabinet by Morris of California Mid-Century Modern
Architectural Modern China Cabinet by Morris of California Mid-Century Modern

Architectural Modern China Cabinet by Morris of California Mid-Century Modern

By Morris of California

Located in Topeka, KS

This cabinet is in exceptional original vintage condition circa 1940s-1950s This incredible petit china cabinet is perfect for today’s living in our smaller spaces.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Pair of Chinese Style Black Lacquered Buffets, 1950s
Pair of Chinese Style Black Lacquered Buffets, 1950s

Pair of Chinese Style Black Lacquered Buffets, 1950s

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H 28.15 in W 35.44 in D 12.6 in

Pair of Chinese Style Black Lacquered Buffets, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of rectangular shaped black lacquered buffets, opening by one drawer divided in two parts and two-door leaves. Gilt bronze escutcheons and rectangular handles on a cartouche bac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Hollywood Regency Buffets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Walnut China Cabinet Breakfront, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Walnut China Cabinet Breakfront, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rosewood and Walnut China Cabinet Breakfront, circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous rosewood and walnut china cabinet from Lane Furniture. The cabinet is from the 1950s-1960s era.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Elegant Gold Leaf Chinese Cabinet
1950s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Elegant Gold Leaf Chinese Cabinet

1950s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Elegant Gold Leaf Chinese Cabinet

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Chinese two-door cabinet with hardstone possibly jade and mother-of-pearl inlay. Elegant relief garden scene flowers trees and birds. Brass hardware hand painted gold leaf...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer MOP Chinese Cabinet Hand Painted
1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer MOP Chinese Cabinet Hand Painted

1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer MOP Chinese Cabinet Hand Painted

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Chinese two-door cabinet with hardstone possibly jade and mother-of-pearl inlay. Elegant relief geisha garden scene flowers trees and birds. Brass hardware hand painted g...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Stone, Brass

1950s Chinese Washed Elm Wood 2-Door 6-Drawer Wardrobe
1950s Chinese Washed Elm Wood 2-Door 6-Drawer Wardrobe

1950s Chinese Washed Elm Wood 2-Door 6-Drawer Wardrobe

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H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 23.23 in

1950s Chinese Washed Elm Wood 2-Door 6-Drawer Wardrobe

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s Chinese washed elm wood 2-door and 6-drawer wardrobe.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish
Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish

Chinese 1950s White Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Chest with Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese white painted nine-drawer apothecary chest from the mid-20th century, with distressed finish and black splatter. Born in China during the midcentury period, this ch...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Display Cabinet with Vitrine Edward Wormley Dunbar
Display Cabinet with Vitrine Edward Wormley Dunbar

Display Cabinet with Vitrine Edward Wormley Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Two pieces large China cabinet with illuminated enclosed center with three glass shelves and flanking four-shelf étagère.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Commode in Green Lacquered Wood, Chinese Decoration, 1950s
Serpentine Commode in Green Lacquered Wood, Chinese Decoration, 1950s

Serpentine Commode in Green Lacquered Wood, Chinese Decoration, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

On the commode body, green lacquer decoration with Chinese style patterns representing lake scenes with pagodas, foliage, genre scenes and birds, decorating also sides and top.

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Mid-20th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s
Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XV style drawer commode opening by two front drawers on two levels without crossbar and standing on four cabriole legs. Bulged shape and inferior scalloped bar. Brown lacquer ...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Comelli, Louis XV Style Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s
Comelli, Louis XV Style Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Comelli, Louis XV Style Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Walter Comelli, signed. Louis XV style commode opening by two front drawers on two levels without crossbar and standing on four cabriole legs. Bulged shape and scalloped inferior dr...

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Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Comelli, Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XVI Style Small Commode, 1950s
Comelli, Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XVI Style Small Commode, 1950s

Comelli, Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XVI Style Small Commode, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Walter Comelli, stamped. Half-moon Louis XVI style commode in black lacquer, standing on four tapered legs and opening by two door leaves in front, discovering a red lacquered com...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

2-Piece Danish Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
2-Piece Danish Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls

2-Piece Danish Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls

By Dansk

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Early Danish teak Mid-Century Modern Danish tea credenza with china cabinet. Vintage 1950s/1960s, featuring graceful styling and craftsmanship throughout.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Glass

1950’s Paul McCobb China Cabinet With Disappearing Bifold Doors.
1950’s Paul McCobb China Cabinet With Disappearing Bifold Doors.

1950’s Paul McCobb China Cabinet With Disappearing Bifold Doors.

By Paul McCobb

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing storage cabinet designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin for the "Irwin Collection”, (it has the label). This cabinet is made up of two pieces that can be disassembled....

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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1950s China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s China cabinets available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all 1950s China cabinets available were constructed with great care. 1950s China cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1950s China cabinets bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s China cabinets over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Edward Wormley and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950s China Cabinets?

Prices for 1950s China cabinets start at $1 and top out at $1,387,151 with the average selling for $3,495.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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