Four-Drawer Office Cabinet Attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A birch cabinet resting on a recessed plinth base with four (4) drawers that lock and have integrated pulls. Designed in the 1940s and produced for decades, this cabinet was likely p...
Birch
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful drawer shelf / console by Alvar Aalto in solid birch and oak veneer for Artek.
Birch, Oak
Four-Drawer Office Cabinet Attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An office cabinet resting on a recessed plinth base, with four (4) drawers that lock and have integrated pulls.
Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch Drawer Cabinets, Set of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1940s, Artek continued to produce the drawer cabinet for decades afterwards.
Birch
Alvar Aalto Cabinet for Artek Finland Original 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Rare Artek cabinet with one drawer and a compartment with a door, birch.
Birch
Sold
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Rare Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model 114 in Birch & Teak, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall shelf by Alvar Aalto is very sought after. There is just not enough of them around. As one can see from the archive picture the shelf can be joined with a mirror and a...
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This stunning Alvar Aalto 114b wall console drawer features a rare and exquisite teak veneer from the 1950s. Its classic design is an iconic example of the legendary Finnish architec...
Birch, Teak
Rare Artek Aalto Pascoe 8 Drawer dresser
By Clifford Pascoe, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This vintage chest of eight drawers was produced by Artek-Pascoe, a collaboration between the famed Finnish design company Artek—founded in 1935 by Alvar and Aino Aalto—and Pascoe.
Birch
Sold
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114 in Birch, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Aalto is also one of the founders of the global design furniture company “Artek”.
Birch, Oak
Drawer Cabinet by Alvar Aalto, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Wilnis, UT
Unique drawer cabinet designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek Finland, manufactured around 1950.
Birch, Plywood
1950s Artek freestanding chest of drawers in white
By Valto Kokko
Located in Maastricht, NL
White chest of drawers by Artek, Finland. The top drawer has two sections, the other two are over the full width.
Wood
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$4,357
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner "RY" Chest of drawers in Oakwood, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted example of mid-century Danish design, this early “RY” chest of drawers by Hans J. Wegner reflects his talent for combining practicality with a clean, understa...
Oak
$2,866
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Teak.
Teak
Alvar Aalto for Artek Danish Modern Filing Cabinet or Desk Return
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Birch Filing Cabinet or Desk Return, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, circa 1980s. Retains its warm original patina. This piece is a versatile size and can b...
Metal
$4,403
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Rare Aino Aalto, Solid Pine Cabinet with Drawers for Artek, 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This cabinet is extremely rare and is most definitely sought after by Aalto collectors. With the original stamp, Aalto Design, Artek, this piece is from the 1940s. Although the Aalto...
Pine
$1,930
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s This is a description of a pine chest of drawers that was designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs in the 1960s. Th...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Birch, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Modernist Finnish chest of drawers in solid birch and veneer. The design is simple and reflects the modernist movement that took over the Finnish Design school from the 1940s...
Birch
$4,947Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s Elegant Swedish chest of drawers crafted in solid pine and executed in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth’s...
Pine
$3,500
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...
Birch, Lacquer
Midcentury chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, made from birch with clean lines. Veneer laid in a striking graphic pattern.
Birch
$10,191
H 23.86 in W 23.63 in D 19.61 in
Pre-Artek Alvar Aalto Model 75/915 Birch Side Table for Paimio, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
An early pre-Artek example of Alvar Aalto’s Side Table 75/915, designed in 1932 for Paimio Sanatorium in Finland. Produced by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab before Artek was e...
Birch
$3,500
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
Eliel Saarinen Birch Chest of Drawers by Johnson Furniture, Circa 1939
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Company Birch Chest of Drawers. Featuring a handcrafted rectangular Birch form, solid construction, four drawers, floating Birchwood and Black en...
Metal
Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940. This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl attached with pearl nails, significant for the designer. The skewed front is made o...
Wood
Wall shelf by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall-mounted shelf designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Møbler. A small and comparatively uncommon model, executed in solid wood with shaped side panels and a horizontal b...
Oak
$8,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.64 in W 34.26 in D 20.87 in
Eliel Saarinen Dresser in Birch for Johnson, USA - 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Eliel Saarinen Dresser for Johnson Furniture in Birch, USA - 1960s. Labeled and in Good Condition.
Birch
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Oak, Teak
2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
2-head Green Brass Single Small Wall Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Brass, Metal
Danish Midcentury Settee by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish settee or loveseat from circa 1950s by Master Furniture Maker, Frits Henningsen Solid and sturdy small piece with a strong presence and charming demeanor. Coil springs...
Wool, Beech
Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer
$2,750
H 3 in W 32.25 in D 18.5 in
Original Alvar Aalto Shoe Rack Designed for the Stora Enso Building Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare and custom shoe rack designed by Alvar Aalto circa 1960 featuring solid birch wood slats. Custom designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in the earl...
Wood, Birch
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs By Pohlschröder Circa 1930s - Price is for the set of 4 (1 set of 4 in stock) - Tubular steel cantilever design - Shaped black ply seat and backrest - Orig...
Steel
$5,962
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa reupholstered in beautiful beige cotton velvet upholstery, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This stunning design brings calm comfort ...
Velvet
Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful piece designed by Rolf Hesland and crafted by Haug Snekkeri for Bruksbo serves double duty as both a side table and a small portable bar. It has great presence with b...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Striking double-sided French doors, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century and reclaimed from a historic property in France. Each panel showcases a different character-rich finis...
Oak
$1,431 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Teak Folke Palsson J77 Chairs for FDB Møbelfabrik
By Folke Palsson
Located in Echt, NL
Pair of teak Folke Palsson J77 chairs in very good condition Manufactured by FDB Møbelfabrik Folke Pålsson based his design on the 1960s Classic windsor chair, which he functi...
Teak
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H ...
Brass
French Armoire in Natural Oak, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Natural Oak, 1950s An elegant two-door armoire in pale, natural oak, made in France in the mid-20th century, circa the 1950s. The full-height cabinet is built from ...
Oak
$120 / item
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 6.89 in
White Porcelain Sconces Wall Ceiling Lamps with Opaline Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling lamp. White porcelain, white opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Measures: Diameter foot 10 cm Suitable for 110 volt USA new wiring is CE certified (220 volt)...
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
Jute, Birch
$1,834
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Rustic Hand-Carved Wood Bench with Organic Free-Form Top, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This bench was hand-carved from a single thick slab of dark hardwood in the 1940s, reflecting the wabi-sabi sensibility that favors irregular, organic forms over strict symmetry. The...
Wood
$13,760
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror with Shelf and Drawer by Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted mirror unit produced by Dutch manufacturer Pastoe, commonly attributed to Cees Braakman. The piece combines a tall vertical wood backing panel with a full-length pivotin...
Brass
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.