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Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet
Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet

Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet

By American Cabinet Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage American Cabinet Co Steel Metal 24 Drawer Blue Dental Medical Cabinet. Item features black glass

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard
1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet - Cupboard

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet – Cupboard 1950s Crude Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s English Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Chinoiserie Tole Metal Wall Mirror Pagoda Form Vitrine / Cabinet
Italian Chinoiserie Tole Metal Wall Mirror Pagoda Form Vitrine / Cabinet

Italian Chinoiserie Tole Metal Wall Mirror Pagoda Form Vitrine / Cabinet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 20th century chinoiserie pagoda form tole vitrine. There are two available. The interior does have a light. There are two glass shelves with 11 inches separating each ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Ivo Blue Cabinet by Chiara Provasi
Ivo Blue Cabinet by Chiara Provasi

Ivo Blue Cabinet by Chiara Provasi

By Chiara Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

Handcrafted in oak, the Ivo blue cabinet stands proudly on six bronze legs and features a cool ash

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Regis Bar Cabinet Ultramarine Blue & Gold mirror
Regis Bar Cabinet Ultramarine Blue & Gold mirror

Regis Bar Cabinet Ultramarine Blue & Gold mirror

Located in Pesaro, IT

Mesmerising, inspiring blue of Yves Klein led us to Ultramarine Blue in this spectacular bar

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Blue
Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Blue

Rocky Credenza Painted Metal, Blue

By La Chance

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rocky is a sculptural piece. It can be used as a console or a credenza but will also accommodate books and objects to become the most graphic display or bookshelf. Designer Charle...

Category

2010s French Shelves

Materials

Metal

Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet
Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet

Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet

Located in Annville, PA

Ideal for entertaining the Jonathan Charles Sapphire Bar Cabinet offers a lot of storage while

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Brest Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
Brest Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

Brest Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

bedroom, the preconfigured Brest compositions are 45cm in depth; all units are mounted on a metal frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet
Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet

Vintage Steel Tanker Office Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tanker Office Cabinet. Originally designed for durability and efficiency, this iconic piece is a perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Pink Blue
Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Pink Blue

Contemporary Matias Sagaría Bookcase Storage Doble-Sided Metal Wood Pink Blue

By Matias Sagaría

Located in San Polo, Parma

-metal plates to serve as anchor to the wall. The verticals are rounded pipes customizable in height

Category

2010s Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet
Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet

Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

brushed painting on antique mirror and consists of strokes in lapis cobalt, washed blue and terracotta

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet
Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet

Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet

Located in Middleburg, VA

With its timeworn surface and elegant restraint, this early 18th-century French cabinet carries

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet
Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet

Italian Post Modern Abstract Art Blue Brown Satin Nickel Finish Mirror Cabinet

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

brushed painting on antique mirror and consists of strokes in lapis cobalt, washed blue and terracotta

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Doehler 1920-30 Steel Dresser - Refinished in Cream and Blue
Doehler 1920-30 Steel Dresser - Refinished in Cream and Blue

Doehler 1920-30 Steel Dresser - Refinished in Cream and Blue

By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rare steel dresser, made by The Doehler Metal Furniture Co. in the 1920's or 30's. Freshly powder

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal

Mid-Century Tomado Shelving Unit by Jan van der Togt, Blue & Yellow Metal

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shelving unit designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features blue and yellow enameled metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

21st Century "Color" Small Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors
21st Century "Color" Small Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors

21st Century "Color" Small Size Metal Shelf in Different Colors

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Color" small metal shelf Perfect for any room. Available in 16 different colours H : 33 cm, W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's
Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's

Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Steenwijk, NL

consists out of (more rare white) metal wall mounts with shelves in multiple colors and a red cabinet. All

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass & Gunmetal Display Cabinet Styled After MasterCraft
Vintage Brass & Gunmetal Display Cabinet Styled After MasterCraft

Vintage Brass & Gunmetal Display Cabinet Styled After MasterCraft

By Mastercraft

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Vintage Brass & Gunmetal Display Cabinet with Mirrored Back ✨ This elegant vintage bookcase

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Ocean Blue Metal by Laylo Studio
Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Ocean Blue Metal by Laylo Studio

Mezzo (48") Shelving in Powder Coated Ocean Blue Metal by Laylo Studio

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

MEZZO is signified by gently contoured, tiered metal planes each hand-finished and precisely welded

Category

2010s American Shelves

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Blue Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Pavia Metal Base by Ercole Home
Modern Blue Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Pavia Metal Base by Ercole Home

Modern Blue Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Pavia Metal Base by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Hand cut glass mosaics in French Blue, Sky Blue and Gold decorate the drawer fronts in a blossom

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish
1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish

1920s Industrial Metal Shelving Unit by Strafor, Painted Finish

By Strafor

Located in Linkebeek, BE

20th Century Strafor painted Metal Shelving Unit Industrial painted metal - 1920s Measures

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Oasi Console by WM Metal Design
Oasi Console by WM Metal Design

Oasi Console by WM Metal Design

By William Mulas

Located in Geneve, CH

Oasi Console by WM Metal Design Dimensions: D 48 x W 127 x H 140 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Oasi is

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Illusion Dresser Ultramarine Blue by Luis Pons
Illusion Dresser Ultramarine Blue by Luis Pons

Illusion Dresser Ultramarine Blue by Luis Pons

By Luis Pons

Located in Geneve, CH

Illusion dresser ultramarine blue by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 119 x D 53 x H 76 cm. Materials

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Sky Blue Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 15
Art Deco Sky Blue Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 15

Art Deco Sky Blue Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 15

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 15 Sky Blue bakelite drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip down the center

Category

Vintage 1930s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail bar, metal, chrome, suede, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Illusion Set of 2 Nightstands Water Blue by Luis Pons
Illusion Set of 2 Nightstands Water Blue by Luis Pons

Illusion Set of 2 Nightstands Water Blue by Luis Pons

By Luis Pons

Located in Geneve, CH

Illusion set of 2 nightstands water blue by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 68.5 x D 43 x H 58.5 cm

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Monumental Blue Wash Credenza
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Monumental Blue Wash Credenza

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Monumental Blue Wash Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho long credenza. A chic matte blue wash cabinet with a natural wood top

Category

Late 20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Extra Large Metal Tomado Shelving Wall Unit Dutch Design

By Tomado, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing the Stunning Sought-After Extra Large Metal Tomado Rack: A Vintage Treasure Are you

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sideboard In Natural Oak & Grey Blue Lacquer
Contemporary Sideboard In Natural Oak & Grey Blue Lacquer

Contemporary Sideboard In Natural Oak & Grey Blue Lacquer

Located in NEW YORK, NY

and a durable metal base. It features a natural oak frame and base, paired with doors lacquered in

Category

2010s Greek Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue Glass Wall Consoles, 20th Century
Pair of Blue Glass Wall Consoles, 20th Century

Pair of Blue Glass Wall Consoles, 20th Century

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of blue glass wall consoles, 20th century.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Life Size Ape Shaped Dry Bar in Vibrant Blue
Life Size Ape Shaped Dry Bar in Vibrant Blue

Life Size Ape Shaped Dry Bar in Vibrant Blue

Located in Miami, FL

A Vibrant Blue Life Size Ape Sculpture of Cast Metal with a Hidden Dry Bar in the Ape’s Tummy. A

Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Majestic Blue painted Rococo Bureau / Secretary
Majestic Blue painted Rococo Bureau / Secretary

Majestic Blue painted Rococo Bureau / Secretary

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Rococo secretary desk with a cabinet or bookcase top, beautifully painted in blue with a black

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s
Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s

Blue Plastic Table Desk "Orix Blu" by Parigi and Prina for Molteni, Italy 1970s

By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C

Located in Argelato, BO

Questa scrivania è il modello "Orix" prodotto da Molteni & C negli anni '70, progettato dai designer italiani Vittorio Parigi e Nani Prina. Si tratta di un pezzo iconico del design ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in Light-Blue Leather with grey marble top
Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in Light-Blue Leather with grey marble top

Contemporary Sideboard by Hessentia in Light-Blue Leather with grey marble top

By HESSENTIA, Cornelio Cappellini

Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)

element placed in the center of the storage unit, while the side doors can be opened by pulling a metal

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Light Grey Swedish Gustavian Console Table with Blue Tiles, Circa 1890
Light Grey Swedish Gustavian Console Table with Blue Tiles, Circa 1890

Light Grey Swedish Gustavian Console Table with Blue Tiles, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian tile top console table with original blue tiles and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Credenza with Blue Laminate Surface
Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Credenza with Blue Laminate Surface

Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Credenza with Blue Laminate Surface

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Italian credenza in mahogany with sky blue laminate surface, sculpted brass pulls, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving by Jan van der Togt, Yellow and Blue
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving by Jan van der Togt, Yellow and Blue

Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving by Jan van der Togt, Yellow and Blue

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modular wall shelving designed by Jan van der Togt for Tomado features yellow and blue metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

"Oasi" aluminium console by William Mulas
"Oasi" aluminium console by William Mulas

"Oasi" aluminium console by William Mulas

Located in Modugno, BA

. Marked by sleek volumes in a teal-blue finish, the leaf-shaped shelves with irregular cutouts are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 Blue
Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 Blue

Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 Blue

By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

made. It’s made of sturdy metal with teak side panels and has sliding doors, one in grey and the other

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

in a Gustavian shade of blue. Very versatile piece that could be used in a living room, entry way

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest
Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Solid and charming best describe this 4 drawer faux bamboo painted in Gustavian blue. This

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers
Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers

Set of Two Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

drawer chest as well as a four drawer commode. They have both been painted in a Gustavian shade of blue

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

49 Fjord Frame Box Trio by Lassen
49 Fjord Frame Box Trio by Lassen

49 Fjord Frame Box Trio by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Also available in different colors and dimensions. Weight: 45 Kg By Lassen is

Category

2010s Danish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System
USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System

USM Haller Shelving R1 Storage System

By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Shelving Q118 Storage System
USM Shelving Q118 Storage System

USM Shelving Q118 Storage System

By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, cable cut out and one drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving RE119
USM Haller Shelving RE119

USM Haller Shelving RE119

By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. Perforated panels elevated. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM  Shelving R2 Storage System
USM  Shelving R2 Storage System

USM Shelving R2 Storage System

By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Jewelry Armoire
Jewelry Armoire

Jewelry Armoire

$19,800 / item

Jewelry Armoire

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Built-in jewelry safe, fully customizable in any RAL shade, featuring a sophisticated biometric fingerprint recognition opening system. The interiors, tailor-made in any material, of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory
Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory

Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 34 in D: 20 in Elevate your space with this charming Louis XV Country French style chest of drawers, crafted by Hickory Chair Company—renowned for their...

Category

20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System

By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
USM Haller Media B218 Storage System

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System

By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller

Located in New York, NY

Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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Blue Metal Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blue metal cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A blue metal cabinet — often made from metal, steel and chrome — can elevate any home. Find 54 options for an antique or vintage blue metal cabinet now, or shop our selection of 37 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the blue metal cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right blue metal cabinet, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made blue metal cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Usm Haller, Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Blue Metal Cabinet?

A blue metal cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $28,680.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Blue Metal Cabinet
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    You can do a number of things with metal kitchen cabinets. They can provide storage space not only in a kitchen, but also in other rooms of the home. To enhance their appearance, consider refinishing them or installing new hardware. Find a variety of metal kitchen cabinets on 1stDibs.

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