$9,384
H 59.06 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
1940s Art Decò Rounded Cabinet Dry Bar Sideboard by A. Fallica for A. Liporesi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò Rounded cabinet dry bar sideboard front and side doors by Alfio Fallica for Alfonso
Oak
French Art Deco Maple Half-Round Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco maple fluted half round cabinet with black glass top.
Glass
Art Deco Ebonized Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Art deco ebonized cabinets with metal rounded pulls. Two available, sold separately.
Metal
Swedish Grace Art Deco Round Bar Cabinet / End Table by SMF Bodafors c.1
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spectacular rare cylindrical Swedish Grace (Art Deco) bar cabinet attributed to SMF Bodafors (AB
Brass
Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco round bar unit resting on a cross-shaped base with 4 large black lacquered wood and brass
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Style Lacquered Sideboard with Rounded Sides, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Lam Lee Group Art Deco style sideboard made in the 1990s and produced by Lam Lee Group. It is
Wood, Lacquer
$1,997Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Vanity Dressing Console Table With Round Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco vanity dressing table with removable round mirror. Order, color, geometry, words that
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Spruce
$16,241
H 43.31 in W 118.51 in D 21.26 in
Rounded Art Deco Sideboard by Jean Fauré, Macassar Ebony - France, 1930s
By Jean Fauré
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular large rounded Art Deco sideboard, oak structure with Macassar ebony and mottled maple
Marble
$4,571
H 38.98 in W 59.06 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Sideboard with 5 Drawers Rounded Doors Chrome Handles Mustache Foot
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco sideboard with 5 drawers rounded doors chrome handles mustache foot has one shelf on each
Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Style Round Bar with Six Stools
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French, Art Deco round bar with six matching stools. Palisander veneer and marble like
Chrome
$4,500 / set
H 35.63 in W 47.88 in D 20.88 in
1930s Donald Deskey Art Deco Low Maple Dresser with Round Mirror for Widdicomb
By Donald Deskey, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful period streamline Art Deco design low dresser with round mirror by Donald Deskey (1894
Aluminum
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 36 in
Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. This desk is very similar to the "Executive series" by
Walnut
$4,200
H 30 in W 49.75 in D 24 in
RARE Hard Rock Maple Conant Ball American Modern Art Deco Desk with Round Pulls
By Russel Wright
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Russel Wright Conant Ball American Modern Solid Hard Rock Maple Art Deco Round Pull Desk Very
Wood
$6,400
H 45 in W 32 in D 19 in
Russel Wright Solid Maple Art Deco Round Pulls 4 Deep Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid maple four drawers high chest dresser.
Maple
$4,282 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Duna Round Dinner table in terrazo amazonia and Sage stainless steel structure
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Top: terrazzo amazonia structure: stainless steel lacquered color: Sage More marbles available for the top. Made to Order.
Marble, Metal
Unavailable
H 48.82 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Modern Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table with Round Mirror, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
drawers characteristic of Art Deco designs. The top has been finished in black mat. The unit is placed on
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Round Mahogany Side Table, The Netherlands 1930's
By Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mahogany wooden side table with storage space. In good original condition.
Mahogany
Exquisite Art Deco bar cabinet made of walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of Art Deco with our exquisite round bar cabinet! Handcrafted from
Lacquer, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.5 in Dm 24 in
Jamaican Art Deco Round Bar/Cocktail Cabinet By Burnett Webster(circa.1934-1939)
Located in Charleston, SC
This Rare Jamaican Art Deco. Round, Four Door Mahogany Bar / Cocktail Cabinet was designed and
Glass, Ebony, Mahogany
Pair of Art Deco Round Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco round cabinets Brown lacquer with patinated bronze pulls.
Wood
Pair of Modernist Bedside Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco round cabinets Brown lacquer with patinated bronze pulls.
Brass
1930s Art Deco English Walnut Round Display Cabinet
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Bookcase Round Display Cabinet Period 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely classic art deco period bookcase Classic design with round front and clean symmetry to
Glass
Art Deco Bookcase Round Display Cabinet Period 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely classic art deco period bookcase Classic design with round front and clean symmetry to
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Round Dry Bar Cabinet Credenza Sideboard
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and unusual Macassar wood round bar cabinet with gorgeous star inlay. Use it as a bar
Metal
Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco small half round demilune walnut Curio display cabinet. Item features mirrored
Glass, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Small Half Round Demilune Walnut Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco small half round demilune walnut Curio display cabinet. Item features mirrored
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 61.42 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
1930s Art Deco Macassar Wood two Doors Rounded Corners Bar Cabinet
Located in IT
Precious Art Deco two doors cabinet. Macassar wood and big central metal handle. On the round
Macassar
Art Deco Walnut Round Vitrine Display Cabinet, England, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous and original 1930's Art Deco display cabinet originating from England. These cabinets are
Glass, Walnut
Harry & Lou Epstein 1930's Art Deco Round Bar Drinks Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Hartford, CT
Circular 1930's art deco drinks cabinet by H & L Epstein with signature bakelite handles. Can be
Bakelite, Teak, Walnut
Round Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Black Polished, England, circa 1940
Located in Regensburg, DE
Round bar cabinet by "William L. MacLean", Brighton, England 2 doors, black polished wood. Chrome
Metal
Sold
H 52 in W 36 in D 14 in
Art Deco Walnut Round Display Cabinet on Queen Anne Legs, English, ca. 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Art Deco Round Display Cabinet in Figured Walnut, with astregal glazed butterfly doors, with
Walnut
Sold
H 128 in W 120 in D 38 in
English Art Deco Round Display Cabinet / Vitrine in Walnut, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An impressive luxurious round Art Deco display cabinet / vitrine in veneered walnut, with glass
Glass, Walnut, Plywood
Splendid French Art Deco Rounded Sideboard
Located in Girona, Girona
Splendid french Art Deco rounded sideboard, rosewood veneer, french polish, 4 doors, central ones
Bronze
French Art Deco Brasilian Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning Art Deco rosewood cabinet with soft rounded edges and chrome hardware. Multiple areas for
Rosewood
Round Art Deco Flower Stand, France, 1920s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Art Deco flower stand comes from France and was made in 1920s. It has been carefully
Pine
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
English Art Deco round display cabinet from circa 1930s-1950s. The piece is veneered with walnut
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco round vitrine, England circa 1930, walnut
Located in Regensburg, DE
It is a rarity from Artdeco showcase in in best quality and condition, round is a big rarity, 2
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Walnut Wood Rounded Edges Bookcase
Located in IT
Italian Art Deco walnut wood bookcase. It features rounded edges, three main central and four
Wood
Art Deco Round Dry Bar, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An Art Deco bar from the mid-20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after
Glass, Burl
Art Deco Vanity with Round Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique mahogany vanity with round mirror, six drawers and glass shelf..
Mahogany
Rounded Art Deco Sideboard with Open Compartment, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
exceptional Art Deco sideboard is a timeless addition to any stylish interior, whether used as a bar cabinet
Beech
Rounded Art Deco Sideboard with Geometric Fitting, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This original French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s is a true statement piece, blending timeless
Beech
Sold
H 34 in W 44 in L 34 in
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Inlaid 3-Drawer Dresser Chest with Round Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco inlaid waterfall 3-drawer dresser chest with round mirror. Item features round
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 40.16 in W 98.43 in D 21.26 in
1930´s Rounded Art Deco Sideboard, oak, burr walnut, brass - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular rounded Art Deco sideboard, solid oak structure with burr walnut veneer, French polish
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 70.08 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Round Shape Macassar Wood and Goat Skin Italian Bookcases, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stylish Italian Art Deco library, this bookshelf has a very luxurious look, due to the use of
Brass
Sold
H 70.08 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Round Shape Macassar Wood and goat Skin Italian Bookcases, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stylish Italian Art Deco library, this bookshelf has a very luxurious look, due to the use of
Brass
Sold
H 35.83 in W 59.45 in D 21.66 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer with two Doors and rounded Drawers
Located in Ulm, DE
high gloss Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 151 cm Height: 91 cm Depth: 55 cm
Wood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in
Round Art Deco Bar with Two Stools, Palisander Veneer, Marble Top, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant and top restored French Art Deco round bar / dry bar with two bar stools. Produced in
Marble, Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboard, Walnut
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Stunning 1930s Italian Art Deco sideboard with round center cabinet and two large deep adjoining
Bronze, Chrome
1940s Small Rounded Sideboard, Mahogany, Bronze, France
Located in Girona, Girona
Small rounded sideboard, solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, French polish, three black lacquered
Bronze
French Macassar Ebony Round Side Table with Hidden Interior Bar
Located in North York, ON
This bold Art Deco table is more than meets the eye. The outside is crafted out of French Macassar
Wood
Swedish Art Moderne Dark Elm Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dark elm credenza in the Art Moderne / Late Art Deco style with rounded corners and cabinet doors
Elm
Art Deco Moderne Round Walnut Vitrine Cabinet, English, ca. 1930.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Art Deco moderne display cabinet vitrine in figured walnut, English, ca. 1930, with "butterfly
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930's Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 63.39 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Round Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Harry & Lou Epstein, England circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Art Deco Demi-Lune Bar / Drinks Cabinet by 'Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co.'. The
Metal
Sold
H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 17.92 in
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chic elegance - iconic Art Deco design with beautiful rounded corners with three drawers
Oak
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco round dry bar, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An Art Deco bar from the mid-20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Round Dry Bar, Poland, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An Art Deco bar from the mid-20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 50.6 in W 48.04 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Display Cabinet Vitrine In Walnut, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 51.97 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut, Bakelite
Art Deco Round Walnut Wood French Buffet Dry Bar, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Precious design for a very nice and refined bar cabinet also for the use of uncommon materials
Brass
Art Deco Round Iron and Curved Glass Tabletop Terrarium or Display Showcase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large Art Deco period round iron and glass open-air terrarium or display showcase, circa 1910s. A
Iron
Sold
H 53.94 in W 47.84 in D 19.1 in
Round Art Deco Vitrine, Black Lacquer and Chromed, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary round Art Deco showcase vitrine Black piano lacquer, high-gloss polished. Original
Metal
Art Deco 5 Drawer Rounded High Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Art Deco burl walnut high chest with bakelite hardware. Rohde era.
Brass
Art Deco 5 Drawer Rounded High Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Art Deco burl walnut high chest with bakelite hardware. Rohde era.
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 104 in D 20 in
Osvaldo Borsani Extra Long Sideboard Bar Cabinet Credenza Italian Modern
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian modern Art Deco from circa 1940s extra long sideboard bar liquor cabinet credenza. Finished
Brass
Round Art Deco Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Senden, NRW
Unique and rare Art Deco vitrine or display cabinet made of walnut wood. Offers an amazing design
Brass
Round Elm Burl Art Deco Bar Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Senden, NRW
Stunning Art Deco bar cabinet with a rotating door from the 1930s. This French masterpiece
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$6,500
H 29.2 in W 30.8 in D 14.4 in
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Small cabinet buffet, dry bar, Art Deco period 1940 , Gio Ponti attributed per Meroni & Fossati, veneered in briar of elm with interior in mahogany . Original handless of the period....
Walnut, Burl
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Console with a Marble Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco console with a mahogany pedestal and a marble top.
Marble
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
$5,466 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$2,598Sale Price|28% Off
H 71.26 in W 47.25 in D 9.06 in
Giò Ponti in the Manner Italian Midcentury Coat Racks 50's
By Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...
Brass
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Material: Wood and chrome It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. ...
Wood
"Wave" Mirror by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Mirror with frame in sculpted and tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$6,850
H 51 in W 39 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Vitrine Bar or Display Cabinet attributed to Jules Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco elegant rosewood showcase, display cabinet from the 1940's, attributed to Jules Leleu in a very good condition. Features intricate inlay marquetry details on both doo...
Bronze
On Hold|$17,143
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 22.84 in
1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with contrasting zebrano. Asymmetric design with drawers on the right and elegantly curved left...
Birch, Zebra Wood
$33,089
H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco, Italian Exceptional Bar Cabinet by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Cabinet in mahogany with doors with brass banding. The doors fold and slide back to reveal the interior. The legs in sabre form are typical of the work of Ulrich. Provenance Galerie...
Wood
Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard by Hille
By Hille
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut sideboard by Hille. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920’s. The quality is outstanding, this is incredibly well made and is a substant...
Walnut
$15,640
H 55.52 in W 64.18 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Parchment Cabinet Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian cabinet bar in parchment attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. The high quality of craftsmanship in this piece is evident from numerous details. The upper part features three splend...
Brass
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Year 1930 French Wood is Zebrano Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture and the e...
Wood, Ebony, Zebra Wood
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.