Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Dunbar chest, circa 1960s with bifold doors, concealing 2 drawers on one side and adjustable shelves on the other.
Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Dunbar chest, circa 1960s with bifold doors, concealing 2 drawers on one side and adjustable shelves on the other.
$5,160
H 104.14 in W 95.48 in D 1.7 in
Set of 2.6m Tall Reclaimed Painted Pine Room Dividing Bifold Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of gloriously tall 2.6m (8.6ft) reclaimed painted pine room dividing bifold doors, dating back to circa 1920. Constructed from pine with an old distressed paint finish, these ...
Pine
$3,800
H 33 in W 56 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Walnut
$2,730
H 43.38 in W 55.25 in D 14.75 in
Modern Wall Cabinet with Ribbed Bifolding Doors in Metallic Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, this modern wall cabinet features a distinctive façade of ribbed bifolding doors finished in a sleek metallic gradient, blending form and function with refine...
Wood
$6,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 105.25 in W 100 in D 1.38 in
Late 19th Century Antique Set of Four Acid Etched Glass Doors, Four Seasons
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century antique set of four acid etched glass doors the Four Seasons. Original salvaged from an estate in France, this is a amazing set of four bifold doors each with one o...
Glass, Wood
Indian Teak Bifold Panelled Doors, 19th Century
Located in GB
This elegant pair of 19th-century Indian teak bifold panelled doors beautifully combines craftsmanship with a rich historical aesthetic.
Teak
Mid Century Walnut and Slate Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful mid century stone top cabinet with 2 hinged bifold doors. Doors open fully to expose 2 adjustable shelves.
Stone, Slate
Pair of Rustic 19th C. French Walnut Bifold Wood Doors 9 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of tall 19th century bi-folding country French provincial farmhouse door panels crafted from walnut measuring 9 feet high. Each door consists of two doo...
Iron
Rosewood Stereo Turntable and Record Cabinet
Located in Toledo, OH
Rosewood stereo components cabinet with pull out drawer for a turntable and a storage area for other components hidden by a pull down door with an opening in the back for wires. Two ...
Rosewood
$2,600
H 52.5 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dayton, OH
Features a walnut frame with bifold doors that open to three dovetailed drawers over two larger lower drawers.
Brass
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 18 in D 54 in
Mid century Danish rosewood credenza dresser by Carlo Jensen - Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Carlo Jensen
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood dresser - credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad. Has a very nice bifold door on left side that slides open to cabinet space with adjustable shel...
Rosewood
$1,850
H 80 in W 38 in D 19 in
Century Furniture Asian Ming Style Tall Red Lacquer Lighted Dry Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare Ming style tall lighted bar cabinet by Century Furniture of Distinction. Upper bifold doors open to reveal a mirrored back with three adjustable glass shelves and a drop down ...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Paul Evans King Size Bedframe with Brass Tiles
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vertical columns have bifold doors that open to storage compartments that serve as nightstands and have an easy access dimmer switch.
Brass
$7,850 / set
H 28 in W 35 in D 16 in
Pair of American Black Lacquer and Brass Regency Cabinets, 1960's
Located in Dallas, TX
Mont was renowned for assimilating elements of classical, orientalist, and Art Deco design into a modern sensibility - a style he termed "Chinese Modern." Each cabinet boasts bifold ...
Brass
$39,500
H 92.25 in W 50.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Mid-18th Century Genovese St. Hand Painted Cabinet / Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The writing surface at the center displays additional wonderfully executed hand painted floral designs and a lovely mottled polychrome border. Above are two bifold doors also decorat...
Wood
Portuguese 18th Century Faux Bois Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The top cabinet uses two, bifold paneled doors to enclose the interior, appearing as four narrow sections with dark, raised middle panels framed by contrasting “woods” in lighter ton...
Iron
$74,900Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 72 in D 21.5 in
Paul Evans Sculptural Art Metal Cabinet Model 'PE-40A', Signed & Dated 1974
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The front features two doors with center bifold hinges, opening to reveal a well-proportioned interior with two shelves, making the piece as functional as it is sculptural.
Slate, Steel
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.5 in W 40 in D 17 in
Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
Upper portion features bifold cabinet doors, accented with black textured faux leather inset door panels.
Faux Leather, Walnut
19th Century Provincial Sideboard
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th Century Provincial Sideboard, Elm wood with lacquer, Bifolding doors with four drawers inside.
Elm
Large Rosewood Armoire circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52.5 D18 H49.5 Fully resotred Rosewood Armoire with Bifolding doors. Item features exceptional rosewood grain, newly replace tapered legs, and orginal hardware.
Rosewood
An 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
The arched molded and carved top with bifolding carved oak doors opens to reveal shaped shelving.
G Plan Scandi Compact Sideboard Storage Unit
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
This beautifully designed compact unit with its large storage cupboards concealed behind hinged bifold doors is the perfect space for storing a variety of objects and works well as a...
Teak
Unavailable
H 69.3 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
G Plan E Gomme Quadrille Wardrobe 1960 Mid-Century Bedroom
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
This extremely spacious and highly practical wardrobe is a great place to store your belongings with its large left hand full height hanging space and right hand internal shelving. ...
Teak
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Four Drawers & Bifold Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine black lacquer sideboard in simple and elegant form, four drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for ad...
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Sideboard With A Pair Of Bifold Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very simple and elegant black lacquer sideboard with a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "sideboard" select...
Lacquer
Ju Mu Wood Sideboard With Three Drawers & A Pair Of Bifold Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and elegant ju mu wood sideboard in dark walnut finish, three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com...
Painted Wood Four-Door Credenza, France
Located in Stamford, CT
Large gold and yellow painted credenza with two bifold doors from France.
Wood
BORGE MOGENSEN
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood and Brass Chest with bifold doors. Six drawers all Tongue and Groove Joinery.
Brass
Tola Sideboard from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century sideboard from G Plan, circa 1960s Featuring two bifold door cupboards and three drawers.
Teak
Hollywood Regency cabinet with brass pulls
Located in St. Louis, MO
Black lacquer cabinet in original finish with brass pulls on bifold doors, top with gold pinstriped border
Brass
Mahogany cabinet with white glass top designed by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany cabinet with bifold doors, brass base and white glass top. Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.
Antqiue Sideboard coffer
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese painted sideboard with bifolding doors, four drawers inside, and cusped spandrels.
Elm, Lacquer
Mahogany Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany chest with five drawers and a bifold door concealing two cane shelves. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Claes Braakman cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Claes Braakman cabinet in teak with two bifold doors revealing two adjustable shelves on either side of middle with 4 drawers underneath
Tola Sideboard from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century tola sideboard from G Plan, circa 1960s Featuring a bifold door cupboard, a drop down drinks cabinet and three drawers
Teak, Walnut
Tola Sideboard from G-Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century tola sideboard from G Plan, circa 1960s Featuring a bifold door cupboard, a drop down drinks cabinet and three drawers
Teak, Walnut
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, with four drawers and a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Black Regency Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
hand polished black cabinet with polished nickel hardware in the style of James Mont. Bifold doors open to reveal shelves with ample storage.
Wood
Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Dresser
By Brown Saltman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
8 drawer dresser with vertically panelled bifold doors by Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman of California.
Maple
Paul McCobb Cabinet for Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb Bifold Door Cabinet in walnut with dark walnut finish.
Milo Baughman For Winchendon Buffet/Chest Of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Four drawers and one compartment with bifold doors for storage.
Brass
ON HOLD Pair of Black Regency Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand polished black cabinets with polished nickel hardware in the style of James Mont. Bifold doors open to reveal shelves with ample storage.
Wood
Ju Mu Wood Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and refined ju mu wood sideboard, three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass ring pulls, beautiful color, form and lines.
American of Martinsville Walnut Mid Century Dresser Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A stunning American of Martinsville walnut dresser. Two bifold doors that conceal three drawers over two drawers.
Metal
Fine Red Lacquer Sideboard with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine red lacquer sideboard with gilt landscape motif, an elegant red lacquer sideboard with three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. Beautiful color, form and l...
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, a pair of bifold doors with painted gold gilt landscape motif, brass fitting.
Gold
black Lacquer Sideboard With Painted Gold Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with hand painted gold gilt motif on the pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. Visit our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com fo...
Gold
Fine Walnut Wood Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
a refined and elegant walnut wood armoire, a pair of bifold doors on top of two drawers, brass fitting.
Walnut
Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very simple and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by straight legs and joined by a pair of bifold doors with brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichor...
Lacquer
Wardrobe Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical wardrobe in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bifold doors flanked by a bank of five drawers with exquisite b...
Brass
Red Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and elegant red lacquer sideboard with three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. beautiful color, form and lines.
Sideboard With Lattice Fretwork
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant ju mu wood sideboard with lattice fretwork on the pair of bifold doors and sides, brass fitting. Beautiful form, lines and colors.
Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Bookcase Cabinets by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine gilt bronze mounts with breche d Alep marble tops. Bifold doors with grill door sides and shelves. Magnificent quality
Marble, Bronze
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with hand painted gold gilt motif on the pair of bifold doors and three drawers, brass fitting, beautiful color, form and lines.
Lacquer
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Constructed in oak by an English cabinet maker. The bifold doors have the ability to fold away, turning the cabinet into an open shelving unit. 62.5”L x 24”D x 115”H.
Oak
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Constructed in oak by an English Cabinet maker. The bifold doors have the ability to fold away, turning the cabinet into an open shelving unit.
Oak
Oak Estate Cabinet, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Constructed in oak by an English Cabinet maker. The bifold doors have the ability to fold away, turning the cabinet into an open shelving unit.
Oak
Red Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A most stunning and elegant (bright in the photo due to flash light) orange red lacquer sideboard, simple form, three drawers on top of a pair of bifold doors, muted gold gilt floral...
Gold
Sold
H 58 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Paul McCobb Storage Cabinets for Use with or Without the Top Section
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb storage cabinets with disappearing bifold doors. Each unit is two pieces with finished backs so these can be used as a pair of room dividers, media cabinets, cred...
Brass
Vintage Contemporary Media Cabinet Console with Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Media Cabinet Console with Storage This postmodern/contemporary console/storage unit is perfect for all your media needs. It includes two bifold doors, with one...
Metal
Show Stopper Large Chinoiserie and Japanned Bar
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mirrored interior and glass shelves recently added. Japanned exterior bifold doors. Gold leaf fretwork on corners and latice pattern on legs.
Mid-Century Modern 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Features 6 drawers and 2 bifold doors. The top shows great contract with a textured synthetic top and has that creates a distinctive Black top surrounded by a wood edge.
Walnut
J. Stuart Clingman Walnut Sideboard For John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
From Clingman's Mid-Century Modern Group for John Widdicomb, light walnut sideboard with bifold doors, columnar relief front panels and carved trilevel escutcheons with solid brass h...
Brass
Figured Ash & Black Glass Modernist Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Figured ash front bar cart or server with an inset black glass top. Bifold doors open to reveal a single drawer, full width sliding shelf and a single half-width sliding shelf.
Brass
Figured Ash & Black Glass Modernist Bar Cart
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Figured ash front bar cart or server with an inset black glass top. Bifold doors open to reveal a single drawer, full width sliding shelf and a single half-width sliding shelf.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 46 in D 19 in
Conant Ball "Norsemates" Credenza + Hutch, Leslie Diamond, Mid-Century Modern
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Decatur, GA
Solid amber tone birch construction. Four drawers and bifold doors on the base cabinet. White formica shelf, glass sliding doors and plate grooves on the display hutch.
Birch
Mid-Century Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Lane Furniture, Bassett Furniture, Broyhill, American of Martinsville
Located in Raleigh, NC
The right-hand side features cane bifold doors that open to three internal drawers and an open cabinet.
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 77.37 in W 50.79 in D 24.02 in
Solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street Wardrobe Bi-Fold Doors Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid Redwood Ralph Lauren Hudson Street wardrobe with drawers and bifold doors This piece is a monster, its solid Redwood and weigh...
Hardwood
Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This low walnut credenza has bifold doors and sits on an ebonized plinth base.
Walnut
Custom Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Creative Woodwork Co., NYC
By George Marshal Cohen
Located in Atlanta, GA
It offers a voluminous amount of storage. The bifold doors open to reveal two adjustable shelves and one fixed shelf on the left side.
Laminate, Walnut
Sold
H 51.78 in W 32.29 in D 23.82 in
William Yeoward Ebonized Mahogany Media Entertainment Unit Cabinet
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Yeoward of Chelsea hand made in England media cabinet Please note the delivery fee listed...
Mahogany
Sold
H 75.75 in W 98.5 in D 22 in
MCM Teak Veneer German Shrunk Wall Unit Secretary Liquor Cabinet 2-Piece
Located in Topeka, KS
Measures: Cabinets • O/A height 75.75 inches • O/A width 98.5 inches • O/A depth 22 inches • Size of wide units each 60.25 x 98.5 x 17.5 inches • Size of narrow unit 15.5 x 98.5...
Grasscloth, Paint, Teak
18th Century Provencal Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shelved interior with two drawers at the bottom behind bifold panelled doors. Oozing charm with classic provincial detail.
Wood
Late 18th Century French Provencal Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shelved interior with two drawers at the bottom behind bifold panelled doors. Oozing charm with classic provincial detail.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 34 in W 48 in D 19 in
Sideboard Designed by Paul McCobb, Tubular Brass Base with Vitrolite Glass Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A Paul McCobb sideboard with two bifold Walnut doors revealing two set of shelves.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,242Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian mid-century three drawer console table in teak. Sleek design and ample storage make it a perfect addition to any living space.
Teak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
$4,500
H 43.31 in Dm 22.05 in
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Svenskt Tenn, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (l...
Brass
Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Contemporary artisan made carved oak two-door cabinet, the interior with shelving for great storage. No hardware as to not interrupt the seamless design of the carved wood. I...
Oak
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.
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