$3,800 / item
H 25.5 in W 15 in D 22 in
Four-Drawer Office Cabinet Attributed to Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Alvar Aalto Cabinet for Artek Finland Original 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Rare Artek cabinet with one drawer and a compartment with a door, birch.
Birch
$3,201
H 13 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Drawer Wall Shelf Model B 114, 1950s for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful drawer shelf / console by Alvar Aalto in solid birch and oak veneer for Artek.
Birch, Oak
$5,800
H 25.5 in W 15 in D 22 in
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 Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1940s, Artek continued to produce the drawer cabinet for decades afterwards.
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 Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
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, Aino Aalto, Alvar 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 Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
Metal, Steel
$86,510 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$1,883
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...
Teak
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Wall Console Sculpted in Oak by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Carnac floating console by Jacques Jarrige is a sculptural wall-mounted piece that embodies the artist’s signature interplay of fluid form and functional design. With its softly ...
Oak
$5,398 / 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 N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$16,000
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large sof...
Foam, Chenille
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 13.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Vanity Table after Alvar Aalto design for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique, petite single drawer vanity and mirror after the design of Alvar Aalto for Artek. It's simplistic design is stunning. Circa 1960's, this piece is constructed using natural B...
Mirror, Oak
Alvar Aalto Fan Leg Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood , lovely amber tone which looks lighter in direct sunlight. The graining gives it a unique quality and look.
Birch
$6,638
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Entryway Console Mirror and Stool Set, 1950s for Artek
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful entryway set of a drawer console, mirror and stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek made of solid birch. The set is in original condition with a light surface finishing. The wood...
Birch, Mirror
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
Birch
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
Vintage Fan Leg Coffee Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage fan leg coffee table by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Excellent original condition, beautiful warm, rich patina. Hand delivery avail to New York City on anywhere enroute from Buffal...
Plywood
$1,500 / set
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 6.3 in
Pair Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Oregon Pine, Made in Denmark, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid Oregon Pine. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Pine
$5,885Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Metal
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.