Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century wooden sideboard cabinet model "232" solid stained in oak with decorative brass details designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Midcentury Darkwood Cabinet 232 Model, Denmark 1960s
By FDM Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design rosewood cabinet model 232 designed by Børge Mogensen and produced and printed by C.
Wood
Rare Børge Mogensen Hardwood China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C.
Maple, Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen Hardwood China Cabinet Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C.
Maple, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen sideboard of teak with two doors in the front.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design.
Brass
Børge Mogensen "China" No. 232 Cabinet Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler, C.M. Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful keys and handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful keys and handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet A stunning oak version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Rosewood Veneered 'Model 232' Sideboard by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Børge Mogensen, a rosewood veneered model 232 sideboard, FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1960's.
Rosewood
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H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak with brass details by Børge Mogensen produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Rosewood Sideboard
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Cambridge, US
A stunning sideboard or cabinet from Børge Mogensen’s 232 series - manufactured by CM Madsens for FDB Møbler.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Model 232 China Cabinet in Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen "China" cabinet, model 232, in teak, front with two doors enclosing shelves and pull-out trays.
Brass
Pair of cabinets model 232 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of teak cabinets by Børge Mogensen / C. M. Madsen
Brass
Borge Mogensen Teak Sideboard, Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak sideboard, model 232, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FDB in Denmark.
Birch, Teak
Sideboard “232” di Børge Mogensen per FDB
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard modello “232” disegnato da Børge Mogensen per FDB nel 1964 e prodotto da C.M.
Oak
Borge Mogensen Two Door Oak Sideboard with Brass Handles Model 232
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak cabinet, model 232, also known as 'China' cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FDB in Denmark.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Teak China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C.
Maple, Teak
Borge Mogensen Sideboard / Credenza Model 232 for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak, oak and brass Borge Mogensen for FDB Möbler of Denmark model 232 sideboard with pull out drawers and shelves.
Brass
Rosewood Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in London, GB
Classic ‘China’ cabinet by Borge Mogensen for C.M Madsen, Denmark circa 1960. Rosewood with maple interior shelves, sliding drawers and brass keys/fittings.
Rosewood
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Cabinet, Mod 232 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful teak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers. Designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s. Beautiful details. Minimal wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Mod 232 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful oak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers and shelves. Designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s. Beautiful details. Minimal wear consistent with age a...
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Cabinet, Mod 232 "China", CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful teak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers. Beautiful details. Rare teak / teak combination. Minimal wear consistent with age and use - some light scrat...
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Cabinet, Mod 232 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful teak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers. Beautiful details. Rare teak / teak combination. Minimal wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Drawer Cabinet, Mod 232, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmar
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful teak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers. Beautiful details. Rare teak / teak combination. Minimal wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Oak sideboard 232 "China cabinet" by Børge Mogensen, FDB, Denamrk, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet model 232 designed by Børge Mogensen for the "China series".
Brass
Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Well crafted Børge Mogensen oak sideboard No. 232 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of his China series in the 1960s.
Oak
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H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard Model 232 Made for FDB Møbler
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) teak sideboard model 232 with china legs and 2 doors.
Metal
Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet. Mogensen's iconic cabinet design: The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design.
Brass
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Denmark. Brass handles.
Oak
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in L 29.14 in
Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet by C. M. Madsen for FDB, Denmark 195
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C.
Brass
Sold
H 36.82 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Børge Mogensen Pair of Oak 232 Cabinets by C M Madsen for FDB, 1951
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 232 sideboards designed by Børge Mogensen in 1951.
Brass
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H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen Sideboard Model 232 of Oak Made by C.M.Madsen
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard model 232 made of solid oak and oak veneer.
Metal
Borge Mogensen - Oak Cabinet, Model A 232
Located in San Francisco, CA
An oak cupboard with two doors and special brass keys, interior with trays and shelves. Manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB. Literature: FDB catalogue 1964-65, p. 34-38. Per H. Hanse...
Oak
Cabinet in Teak by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Brass handles.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Teak M232 Cabinet for FDB Mobler, Denmark 1951
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant teak cabinet by Børge Mogensen model no. 232 designed in 1951. Teak with shallow drawers and shelves in birch and brass details.
Teak
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard model 232 with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves.
Metal
Sold
H 37.41 in W 48.43 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Consoles China Cabinet, Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod, FDB Mobler
By FDB Møbler
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of consoles China cabinet - Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod. FDB Mobler. Made of oak wood with 1960s brass details.
Brass
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Danish Midcentury Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for CM Madsens, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, C.M. Madsen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Well-crafted Børge Mogensen oak sideboard No. 232 manufactured by C.M Madsens for FDB as part of his China series in the 1960s.
Ash, Beech, Oak
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H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak by Børge Mogensen produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Pair of Oak 232 Cabinets
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 232 sideboards designed by Børge Mogensen in 1951.
Oak, Teak
1960s Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet Model 232, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
Wood, Oak
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Model 232
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak cabinet, model 232, also known as 'China' cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FDB in Denmark.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet, Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen cabinet of oak with two doors in the front.
Brass
Børge Mogensen Model 232 Oak China Cabinet
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen oak "China" sideboard with two doors, behind which is an interior made of maple wood with shelf and trays. Brass keys that serve as door handles.
Brass
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H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen Rare Rosewood Cabinet/Credenza Mod. 232 FDB Møbler DK 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Børge Mogensen rosewood cabinet credenza Mod. 232 produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark in the 1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Drawer Cabinet, Mod 232, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful teak cabinet with two doors, brass handles and inside drawers. Beautiful details. Rare teak / teak combination. Minimal wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Teak Cabinet Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet of teak, later mounted on unoriginal oak feet of slightly lighter color. Front with two doors. Interior with two shelves and four pullout trays. Manufactured in Denmark by FD...
Brass
Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Credenza : No. 232 Well crafted Børge Mogensen oak sideboard No. 232 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of his China series in the 1960s.
Oak
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design.
Brass
Cabinet in Teak / Oak by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Denmark. Brass handles.
Brass
Sold
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen 'China' Cabinet (Model 232) in teak and brass, FDB Møbler Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful 'China' cabinet (Model 232) designed by Børge Mogensen in 1951 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M.
Brass
Borge Mogensen Oak M232 Cabinet for FDB Mobler, Denmark, 1951
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant cabinet by Børge Mogensen model no. 232 designed in 1951. Oak veneer with shallow drawers and shelves in birch and brass details.
Oak
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
$3,555 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$5,496 / 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
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
Sheepskin, Oak
$9,800
H 45.28 in W 79.53 in D 18.12 in
Sideboard in Oak & Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant and well-proportioned oak sideboard with brass detailing by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A fine example of Danish Mid-Century Modern cra...
Brass
Carlo de Carli centre or dining table by Sormani, Italy
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in London, GB
Beautiful centre or dining table designed by Carlo de Carli c1964 and produced by Sormani The wood has been sympathetically restored and has a lovely warm patina. The brass band has...
Brass
$71,276
H 61.42 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key is included. Dimensions: H: 156 c...
Wrought Iron
$4,751
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
Metal
$28,000
H 53 in W 41 in D 17 in
c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite Scandinavian rosewood bar cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and handcrafted by master cabinetmakers P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark c 1956. This rare, handcrafted cabinet show...
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Göran Malmvall sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1960s. Global front door shipping available.
Pine
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.
Pine
Chunky sideboard by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak with sliding doors in teak. Beautiful legs in oak and iron.
Iron
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Nightstand, Milo Baughman Nightstand, Oak The Milo Baughman White Oak Night Stand for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. These are a licensed reintrodu...
Wood, Oak
$5,226Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 15.36 in D 24.41 in
Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth, Svensk Fur
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare two-sided cabinet in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall and manufactured by Svensk Fur in Sweden during the 1940-1950s. The cabinet features doors opening on both sides, e...
Pine
$12,995
H 35.5 in W 54.25 in D 19.75 in
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 19.75 deep x 35.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear on Fr...
Rosewood
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.
While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making chairs, sofas and other pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.
Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest.
His 1945 Spokeback sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogensen’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th-century Empire side chairs.
Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.
Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.
Find vintage Børge Mogensen dining tables, bookcases and other Scandinavian modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.