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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This refined vintage chest of drawers exemplifies the understated elegance and functional clarity associated with mid-century modern design. With its clean lines, warm wood tones, an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by John Widdicomb, Brass Pulls, USA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by John Widdicomb, Brass Pulls, USA

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by John Widdicomb, Brass Pulls, USA

By John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury classically styled 9-drawer dark brown stained walnut dresser with brushed brass inset pulls and sabots. Excellent restored condition. Signed.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern White Four-Door Buffet with Brass Pulls, 80 Inches
Modern White Four-Door Buffet with Brass Pulls, 80 Inches

Modern White Four-Door Buffet with Brass Pulls, 80 Inches

Located in Westwood, NJ

This White Four-Door Buffet runs eighty inches of white ash veneer across four doors, straight grain showing faintly through the finish and slim brass pulls paired at each meeting st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

John Stuart Honey Amber Maple High Chest 6 Drawers Dresser Cabinet Wooden Pulls
John Stuart Honey Amber Maple High Chest 6 Drawers Dresser Cabinet Wooden Pulls

John Stuart Honey Amber Maple High Chest 6 Drawers Dresser Cabinet Wooden Pulls

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

John Stuart Honey amber maple high chest 6 drawers dresser cabinet wooden pulls. Desing attributed to Paul Frankl manufactured by Jonson Furniture Company. Retailed by John Stuart. ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Located in Astoria, NY

Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, four drawers with eight brass pulls. 35.5" H x 38.25" W  x 17" D.   Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Category

20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Heavy Hammered Brass Hardware Pulls Exposed Legs Sculptural Design Dresser  MINT
Heavy Hammered Brass Hardware Pulls Exposed Legs Sculptural Design Dresser  MINT

Heavy Hammered Brass Hardware Pulls Exposed Legs Sculptural Design Dresser MINT

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Heavy Hammered Brass Hardware Pulls, Exposed Legs Sculptural Design High Chest Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT! mid century modern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Horse Shoe Shape Heavy Brass Pulls Double Dresser
Henredon Horse Shoe Shape Heavy Brass Pulls Double Dresser

Henredon Horse Shoe Shape Heavy Brass Pulls Double Dresser

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Henredon Mid-Century Modern decorative brass pulls double long dresser credenza.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser
Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Drawer Pulls
White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Drawer Pulls

White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Drawer Pulls

By Tommi Parzinger, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Decorative Drawer Pulls Mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Signed Lacquered Sideboard with Brass Studs and  Pulls 1950's
Tommi Parzinger Signed Lacquered Sideboard with Brass Studs and  Pulls 1950's

Tommi Parzinger Signed Lacquered Sideboard with Brass Studs and Pulls 1950's

Located in Water Mill, NY

Tommi Parzinger signed "Parzinger Originals"... four door sideboard 1950's model 147 in mirror blue lacquer finish with lacquered brass studs and pulls.... has a separate glass to...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

By Baker Furniture Company, Harden Furniture 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit with Pull Out Wine Cabinets
Amuneal's Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit with Pull Out Wine Cabinets

Amuneal's Loft 3 Post Back Bar Unit with Pull Out Wine Cabinets

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Our loft posts in blackened gunmetal and fully machined brass fittings in our buffed brass finish mount from the top of our cabinet and tie back to the wall to support 8 shelves.

Category

2010s American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!
Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

By Henredon, Harden Furniture 1, Baker Furniture Company, Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bracket Feet Block Front Carved Scallops Brass Drop Pulls 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest MINT!

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Solid Brass Cabinet Handle, 12 cm
Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Solid Brass Cabinet Handle, 12 cm

Hand-Crafted Organic Modern Solid Brass Cabinet Handle, 12 cm

Located in Marrakech, MA

Its profile evolves along the length, creating subtle variations in thickness that reinforce its sculptural character without excess. Cast brass cabinet pull with textured surface: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls

T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer Chest with Solid Brass Pulls

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a classic and quite substantial piece, expertly black lacquered to highlight its mid-century sophistication. The pulls are solid brass, meticulously polished and sealed to en...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests

By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, James Mont, Grosfeld House

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/Tall Dresser with Brass Pulls
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/Tall Dresser with Brass Pulls

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/Tall Dresser with Brass Pulls

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elegant tall dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Featuring 5 drawers each with a pair of solid brass drawer pulls. Constructed out of solid wood and veneer. Dunbar is one of the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Black Ebonized Low Petite Small Credenza Stand with Solid Brass Hardware Pulls
Black Ebonized Low Petite Small Credenza Stand with Solid Brass Hardware Pulls

Black Ebonized Low Petite Small Credenza Stand with Solid Brass Hardware Pulls

By James Mont, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black ebonized credenza cabinet with solid "gold" finish brass hard ware pulls accordion doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Charles X Oak Buffet, Light Oak, Brass Pulls, France, 1860s
Antique Charles X Oak Buffet, Light Oak, Brass Pulls, France, 1860s

Antique Charles X Oak Buffet, Light Oak, Brass Pulls, France, 1860s

Located in High Point, NC

This cabinet carries genuine presence, its natural light oak, 2 doors, brass pulls immediately setting the tone for the piece.

Category

Antique 1860s French Charles X Buffets

Materials

Oak

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Lion Head Pulls Circa 1990s
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Lion Head Pulls Circa 1990s

Ralph Lauren Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Lion Head Pulls Circa 1990s

Located in Perkasie, PA

Maker: Ralph Lauren Age: Approximately 25 years old Style: Sheraton Material: Mahogany with brass hardware Construction: High-quality construction with dovetailed drawer join...

Category

1990s American Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza Sideboard Probber Style Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza Sideboard Probber Style Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza Sideboard Probber Style Brass Pulls

Located in Miami, FL

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Style American Credenza in Walnut with Brass Hardware made in the 1960. Features one door on the left with one shelf, the middle with 3 drawer...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

William and Mary Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, USA
William and Mary Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, USA

William and Mary Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls, USA

By Henkel Harris, Charak Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

William and Mary style solid Mahogany chest of six dovetails drawers with original brass teardrop pulls & marvelous canon ball feet. Nice mid size of heirloom quality, newly refinis...

Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!

Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!

By James Mont, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint
Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint

Light Walnut Bow Front Drawers Long Brass Pull Hardware Gentleman's Chest Mint

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light walnut bow front drawers long brass pull hardware gentleman's chest dresser commode mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint

Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint

By Drexel, Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server
Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server

Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server

By Karl Springer, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern oriental style black lacquer faux finish brass hardware server credenza cabinet. James Mont decor inspiration.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Dressers with Brass RIng Pulls
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Dressers with Brass RIng Pulls

Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Dressers with Brass RIng Pulls

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Robsjohn Gibbings Black Enamel Bachelor Chests with Brass Ring Pulls, 1950's. Featuring rectangular, rolling, dovetailed black ebonized wood three drawer cabinets with circular drop ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Light American Walnut Three Drawer End Table Night Stand w/ Brass Hardware Pulls
Light American Walnut Three Drawer End Table Night Stand w/ Brass Hardware Pulls

Light American Walnut Three Drawer End Table Night Stand w/ Brass Hardware Pulls

By Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern "floating" over solid walnut frame three drawer brass pulls end stand or a tiny dresser cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT
American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT

American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT

By Pennsylvania House, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chippendale Style Bracket Feet American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT

Category

20th Century American Country Dressers

Materials

Brass

Marble Top Round Brass Ring Drop Pulls Hardware Burl Wood Double Door Credenza
Marble Top Round Brass Ring Drop Pulls Hardware Burl Wood Double Door Credenza

Marble Top Round Brass Ring Drop Pulls Hardware Burl Wood Double Door Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Marble Top Round Brass Ring Drop Pulls Hardware Burl Wood Double Door Compartment with Shelf Credenza MINT!

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza

By Bernhardt, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise 4 Drawer Heavy Brass Horse Shoe Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
Faux Tortoise 4 Drawer Heavy Brass Horse Shoe Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!

Faux Tortoise 4 Drawer Heavy Brass Horse Shoe Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Faux gold Tortoise 4 drawer heavy sold brass horse shoe pulls bachelor chest dresser mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak,  6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls
Tommi Parzinger for Charak,  6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls

Tommi Parzinger for Charak, 6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Wilton, CT

Tommi Parzinger designed this walnut dresser for Charak Modern in 1938 (right before opening his own design studio Parzinger in 1939). His MCM pieces are highly sought after as his f...

Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest

By Drexel, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls

Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls

By Basic Witz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with stunning brass pulls,, Great design,, almost regency looking.. Hand delivery avail ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls
Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern five drawer Dunbar chest by Ed Wormley. Rosewood mahogany two-tone combination. Brass ring drop pulls.  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser
9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser

By American of Martinsville, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Oak 3 Drawer Dresser Chest with Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Oak 3 Drawer Dresser Chest with Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Oak 3 Drawer Dresser Chest with Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This refined chest features three spacious drawers set on carved turned legs. The top drawer opens to reveal green felt-lined storage compartments. Clean lines combine functionality ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls

Located in Queens, NY

Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass circular pulls, heart inlayed key holes and clover inlay on the side columns endin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Style 4-Drawer Dresser in Ebony Lacquer & Brass Pulls
Tommi Parzinger Style 4-Drawer Dresser in Ebony Lacquer & Brass Pulls

Tommi Parzinger Style 4-Drawer Dresser in Ebony Lacquer & Brass Pulls

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Stamford, CT

Restrained elegance was a hallmark of the great Tommi Parzinger, one of the most momentous designers of the Mid-Century era. His work—whether for Charak Modern or his own esteemed li...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold

Organic brass handle – natural form and refined texture
Organic brass handle – natural form and refined texture

Organic brass handle – natural form and refined texture

Located in Marrakech, MA

Botanical-inspired furniture handle: This solid brass cabinet pull is shaped by hand, taking inspiration from organic forms found in nature.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

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Brass Cabinet Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of brass cabinet pulls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all brass cabinet pulls available were constructed with great care. We have 292 antique and vintage brass cabinet pulls in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Brass cabinet pulls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of brass cabinet pulls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern brass cabinet pulls are of considerable interest. Brass cabinet pulls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul Frankl, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Brass Cabinet Pulls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.

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.

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