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Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Lacquer Bar Cabinet
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Lacquer Bar Cabinet

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Lacquer Bar Cabinet

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-century modern 1970's bar cabinet by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen in a cream colored glossy

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s
Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s

Brutalist Bar Cabinet in the Style of Defour, 1970s

By Thomas Defour

Located in Hellouw, NL

A sculptural and expressive piece, this 1970s bar cabinet is crafted in the Brutalist style and

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's
Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's

Brutalist Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet, Belgium 1970's

By De Coene Frères

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Brutalist Belgian Design Black Ebonized Dry Bar Cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1970's period. No maker

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Cabinet by Jean Batenburg, 1970's
Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Cabinet by Jean Batenburg, 1970's

Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Cabinet by Jean Batenburg, 1970's

By Jean Batenburg

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Vintage brutalist Bar cabinet in ebonized oak. Beautiful contrast between the dark exterior and

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Jasper Cabinet Co. Style Oak Dry Bar Cabinet
1970s Jasper Cabinet Co. Style Oak Dry Bar Cabinet

1970s Jasper Cabinet Co. Style Oak Dry Bar Cabinet

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This sculptural oak dry bar cabinet dates to the 1970s and is attributed to Jasper Cabinet Company

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1970’s Italian bar set
1970’s Italian bar set

1970’s Italian bar set

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare wooden bar set from the seventies made of a counter with brass legs and one shelving unit with

Category

Vintage 1970s Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools
1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

$1,815Sale Price / set|44% Off

1970's Chromcraft Standing Bar & Four Stools

By Chromcraft

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1970's standing bar and four high chair bar stools by Chromcraft. Bar is chromed steel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s
Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s

Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s

By Frigerio

Located in New York, NY

Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Bar Cabinet, by Oreste Militello, Italy, 1970s
Bar Cabinet, by Oreste Militello, Italy, 1970s

Bar Cabinet, by Oreste Militello, Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural bar by Oreste Militello exemplifies Italian futuristic design of the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brazilian Mahogany Bar Cabinet 1970s Bamboo Boho MCM
Vintage Brazilian Mahogany Bar Cabinet 1970s Bamboo Boho MCM

Vintage Brazilian Mahogany Bar Cabinet 1970s Bamboo Boho MCM

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mahogany Bamboo Rattan Boho MCM Bar

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mahogany

Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s
Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

Joe Colombo Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

By Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cylindrical dry bar is a bold example of futuristic Italian design from the 1970s by visionary

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Bar corner cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Bar corner cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Bar corner cabinet by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s, this bar corner exemplifies the designer’s unmistakable

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Granite, Metal, Brass

1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet
1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet

1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet

Located in North Canton, OH

Beautiful Mastercraft Flip Top Dry Bar or Serving Buffet. Extremely Fine Original Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

Brutalist Italian Chestnut Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Brutalist Italian Chestnut Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Brutalist Italian Chestnut Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Brutalist dry bar cabinet in chestnut wood. With geometric and harmonious lines, the piece of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's
Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's

Monumental Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wall Mounted Disc Dry Bar, 1970's

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Culver City, CA

Furniture to the trade in the 1960's and 1970's. While this piece doesn't have the pedigree of an

Category

Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Resin, Wood

Wicker & Bamboo Bar Cabinet with Leather Stools, Italy, 1970s
Wicker & Bamboo Bar Cabinet with Leather Stools, Italy, 1970s

Wicker & Bamboo Bar Cabinet with Leather Stools, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

, Italy 1970 Product Details Bar cabinet with footrest and internal shelves. Bar cabinet dimensions: 120 W

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

Aldo Tura Style Padlock Spirits Dry Home Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s
Aldo Tura Style Padlock Spirits Dry Home Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

Aldo Tura Style Padlock Spirits Dry Home Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Vienna, AT

A fantastic spirits house bar for wall mounting, masterfully handcrafted in the shape of a vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Luciano Frigerio Walnut And Green Marble Bar With 4 Stools, 1970's
Vintage Luciano Frigerio Walnut And Green Marble Bar With 4 Stools, 1970's

Vintage Luciano Frigerio Walnut And Green Marble Bar With 4 Stools, 1970's

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Luciano Frigerio bar with 4 pieces of stools. The semi-circular bar is created in walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Isabelle and Richard Faure oxidized brass bar cabinet counters 1970s
Isabelle and Richard Faure oxidized brass bar cabinet counters 1970s

Isabelle and Richard Faure oxidized brass bar cabinet counters 1970s

By Richard Faure, Maison Honoré, Isabelle Masson-Faure

Located in Paris, IDF

A unique bar for a standout look. This unique set of four cabinet counters were created by Isabelle

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s
Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s

Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Romeo Paris

Located in Paris, IDF

A unique bar for a standout look. This rare piece was designed by Jean-Claude Mahey in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1970s Art Deco Style Mirrored Rattan and Wood Bar Stools Cabinet, Set of 3
1970s Art Deco Style Mirrored Rattan and Wood Bar Stools Cabinet, Set of 3

1970s Art Deco Style Mirrored Rattan and Wood Bar Stools Cabinet, Set of 3

By Ficks Reed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning wood and rattan bar cabinet and matching

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Large Brushed Aluminium Bar, Italy 1970s
Large Brushed Aluminium Bar, Italy 1970s

Large Brushed Aluminium Bar, Italy 1970s

Located in Greding, DE

Large corner bar with circular counter and semi-circular shelves on the velvet-lined back wall. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural wooden Counter/ Bar, Italy 1970s
Sculptural wooden Counter/ Bar, Italy 1970s

Sculptural wooden Counter/ Bar, Italy 1970s

Located in Argelato, BO

The counter, with its extraordinary geometric rigor, comes from a prominent shop in the center of Florence and features a bold and original design. Crafted from warm amber-toned wood...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975

Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975

By Joe Colombo

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Vintage MCM Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cabinet
Vintage MCM Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cabinet

Vintage MCM Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Bar Cabinet

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous and very unique vintage Danish modern teak drop front bar cabinet, circa 1970s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar
1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar

1970s Vintage Broyhill Ming Dynasty Collection Chinoiserie Bar

By Broyhill

Located in Charleston, SC

Broyhill "Ming Dynasty" Premier Collection buffet server / bar. This beautiful piece features a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Ming Dry Bars

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Burl

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s
Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s

Located in Oirlo, LI

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful vintage dry bar designed in the 1970s and attributed to Willy Rizzo. Orange suede

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Dry Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Very Rare and beautiful vintage dry bar designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. White leather, metal

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s
Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s

Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking seventies bar with a black lacquered wooden case, chrome legs and heavy chrome and skai

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Motorized Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Motorized Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Motorized Bar attr. to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage motorized bar is a design item attributed to Willy Rizzo, and realized in 1970s. Four

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Metal

Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

By Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Boho Chic / Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart in the Franco Albini's Manner. Circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Bohemian Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill
1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill

1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill

By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill

Located in Chattanooga, TN

media cabinet or dry bar with elegance. Vintage character remains in small, affectionate details: minor

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Hardwood

Suede And Chrome Dry Bar With Barstools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Suede And Chrome Dry Bar With Barstools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

Suede And Chrome Dry Bar With Barstools by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Incredible cognac suede and chrome bar set attributed to Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s. With original

Category

Vintage 1970s Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

1970s Brutalist Bar Trolley by De Coene, Wood & Aluminum, Europe
1970s Brutalist Bar Trolley by De Coene, Wood & Aluminum, Europe

1970s Brutalist Bar Trolley by De Coene, Wood & Aluminum, Europe

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerp, BE

De Coene Style; Brutalist; bar trolley; bar tray; wooden cabinet; rolling bar; Art Deco; 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Faux Ivory Lacquer & Brass Bar Tray Table With Mirrored Tray
1970s Faux Ivory Lacquer & Brass Bar Tray Table With Mirrored Tray

1970s Faux Ivory Lacquer & Brass Bar Tray Table With Mirrored Tray

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant 1970s bar tray table featuring a striking faux ivory lacquer frame with warm brass accents

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Wood and Cow Leather Buffet Dry Bar. Italy, 1970s
Bamboo Wood and Cow Leather Buffet Dry Bar. Italy, 1970s

Bamboo Wood and Cow Leather Buffet Dry Bar. Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Dry bar cabinet or buffet credenza in wood, bamboo, bamboo marquetry, doors

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Glass

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy
Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

By Cidue

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking but compact bar counter made from high end materials like glass, brass, leather and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table Dry Bar, 1970s

Located in bari, IT

Coffee table dry bar 1970s Italian production in lacquered wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Vintage Dry Bar by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Dry Bar by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Dry Bar by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage dry bar with black laminate structure and chromed metal base by Willy Rizzo. Realized in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Nordic Panelled Wooden Drinks Cabinet
1970s Nordic Panelled Wooden Drinks Cabinet

1970s Nordic Panelled Wooden Drinks Cabinet

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1970s Nordic panelled wooden drinks cabinet.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1970s Brass Bar Serving Cart Made by Design Institute America
1970s Brass Bar Serving Cart Made by Design Institute America

1970s Brass Bar Serving Cart Made by Design Institute America

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A fabulous 1970s Brass Bar or Serving Cart made by the Design Institute America, Inc., in the style

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Standing Dry Bar in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970s
Standing Dry Bar in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970s

Standing Dry Bar in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and sculptural, this standing dry bar in the style of Willy Rizzo embodies the glamorous

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s
Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s

Space Age Dry Bar Cart Stainless Steel and Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Dry bar cart cabinet in stainless steel, metal chrome, smoke glass. interior black lacquered, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet

By Vittorio Bonacina, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Pressed bamboo dry bar with stools, Italy, 1970s
Pressed bamboo dry bar with stools, Italy, 1970s

Pressed bamboo dry bar with stools, Italy, 1970s

Located in amstelveen, NL

, 1970s Unique Hollywood Regency cocktail bar. The counter contains two doors, 2 drawers and shelfs. The

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels
Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels

Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels

Located in Milan, IT

Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Stained and Textured Yellow Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Bottle Holder / Bar Stand by Flair, Netherlands, 1970s
Vintage Bottle Holder / Bar Stand by Flair, Netherlands, 1970s

Vintage Bottle Holder / Bar Stand by Flair, Netherlands, 1970s

By Flair

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Vintage bottle holder and bar stand designed and produced by Flair in the Netherlands during the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s
Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart. Circa 1970s

By Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century Coastal Style Rattan Dry Bar/ Serving Cart in the Franco Albini's Manner

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dry Bar Set by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and lacquered Wood, 1970s
Dry Bar Set by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and lacquered Wood, 1970s

Dry Bar Set by Willy Rizzo in Chrome and lacquered Wood, 1970s

By Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and extraordinary lacquered wood and metal bar designed by Willy Rizzo for Sabot, 1970s. A

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

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1970s Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1970s bar cabinet available at 1stDibs. A 1970s bar cabinet — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s bar cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s bar cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Willy Rizzo, Henredon and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful 1970s bar cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1970s Bar Cabinet?

Prices for a 1970s bar cabinet start at $10 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $3,258.

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.

Questions About 1970s Bar Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar cabinet is called a cellaret or cellarette. It is a small structure that is often used to store bottles of wine or liquor. Traditionally, this cabinet was positioned under a side table, and when it was time to pour drinks, it was rolled out for use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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