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Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers
Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers

Rare Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Three-Piece Wall Unit Bar Stereo Cabinet Speakers

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pemberton, NJ

cabinet includes a pull down bar and cubbies for stereo equipment and a large open space under for storage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls
Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls

Leather Handle And Burnished Brass Cabinet Door Pulls

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Our leather and brass cabinet door pulls are entirely crafted by hand. Measuring four inches by

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Blond Lacquer with Gilt Accents, 1930s
French Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Blond Lacquer with Gilt Accents, 1930s

French Art Deco Bar Cabinet, Blond Lacquer with Gilt Accents, 1930s

Located in Astoria, NY

brass pulls. The lower cabinet offers divided storage compartments suitable for bottles or serving

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Gold, Brass

MC Bar Cabinet — Mixed-Media Art Dry Bar, Custom Script Doors
MC Bar Cabinet — Mixed-Media Art Dry Bar, Custom Script Doors

MC Bar Cabinet — Mixed-Media Art Dry Bar, Custom Script Doors

By Morgan Clayhall

Located in Toronto, ON

both graphic and expressive. Designed as a dry bar, the cabinet integrates a pull-out work surface

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Vintage Maple Nightstand Cabinets with Pull-Out Tray
Vintage Maple Nightstand Cabinets with Pull-Out Tray

Vintage Maple Nightstand Cabinets with Pull-Out Tray

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage maple nightstands cabinets with pull-out tray in very good vintage condition. Measure 28

Category

Late 20th Century Night Stands

Materials

Maple

Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

By Grosfeld House

Located in Pemberton, NJ

wonderful cabinet with the 2 pull-down doors revealing cubbies on one side and open space on the other. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Pair Bernhardt Chinoiserie Asian Nightstand Cabinets with Pull Out Trays
Pair Bernhardt Chinoiserie Asian Nightstand Cabinets with Pull Out Trays

Pair Bernhardt Chinoiserie Asian Nightstand Cabinets with Pull Out Trays

By Bernhardt

Located in Chattanooga, TN

cabinets have beautiful richly figured wood cases with dark stained trim. The giant gold medallions are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt TV Cabinet Bar with Brass Hardware
Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt TV Cabinet Bar with Brass Hardware

Ornately Carved Asian Modern Red Lacquer Gilt TV Cabinet Bar with Brass Hardware

By James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

open space. The top cabinet features a pull-out metal shelf that can be maneuvered. This cabinet would

Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass
Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass

Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful chest of drawers by Josef Frank, Mahogany and Brass pulls, six drawers. Cabinet has age

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner
Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner

Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner

By Sherle Wagner

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage gold cabinet hardware knobs or drawer pulls in a beautiful gold. These round knobs are

Category

20th Century American American Classical Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!
Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!

Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!

By Kipp Stewart, Heritage-Henredon, Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two Drawer American Oiled Walnut Sculpted Wood Pulls Night Stand Cabinet MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Cabinets MINT!
Pair of Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Cabinets MINT!

Pair of Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Mid-Century Modern Nightstands Cabinets MINT!

By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of walnut hammered solid brass pulls one drawer two door compartment Mid-Century Modern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s
Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s

Remington Rand Style Mid-Century Modern Oak Library Card Catalog, Circa 1960s

By Remington Rand

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern 30-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with two pull-out

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Highboy Hutch China Closet Buffet in Style of Kent Coffey Perpspecta
Mid-Century Highboy Hutch China Closet Buffet in Style of Kent Coffey Perpspecta

Mid-Century Highboy Hutch China Closet Buffet in Style of Kent Coffey Perpspecta

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Baltimore, MD

rosewood pulls. Features upper cabinet with a glass door and two movable shelves that measure 9.5 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and refined four (4) drawer mahogany cabinet having distinctive laminated end pulls, on

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An elegant and well proportioned eight (8) drawer mahogany cabinet having distinctive laminated end

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table
Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table

Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table

By Heritage-Henredon, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Drop Pulls Walnut Side End

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1980s Charles Cobb Studio California Cherub Chest Figured Acacia and Lacquer
1980s Charles Cobb Studio California Cherub Chest Figured Acacia and Lacquer

1980s Charles Cobb Studio California Cherub Chest Figured Acacia and Lacquer

By Charles B. Cobb

Located in Camden, ME

rosewood pulls anchor cabinet doors on a medium white-painted body, balancing the composition with quiet

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Maple

Mid-Century Buffet Server
Mid-Century Buffet Server

Mid-Century Buffet Server

Located in Pasadena, TX

drawers, a spacious cabinet, and a pull-down shelf or work surface.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sideboard

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautifully restored sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet has plenty of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Credenza with Cane Door Front.
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Credenza with Cane Door Front.

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Toned Credenza with Cane Door Front.

Located in Seattle, WA

cabinet are three additional pull-out drawers, providing concealed and organized storage. Drawers are

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid century Danish modern Scandinavian white oak bookcase credenza
Mid century Danish modern Scandinavian white oak bookcase credenza

Mid century Danish modern Scandinavian white oak bookcase credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sculpted pulls. Lower cabinet has 3 doors and upper unit has numerous shelves including an area for LP

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza Console
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza Console

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Walnut Credenza Console

Located in Elkton, MD

The piece includes two center cabinet doors with round metal pulls and open shelving on both sides

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Oak Sideboard Buffet
20th Century French Oak Sideboard Buffet

20th Century French Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

skirt. Two narrow upper drawers sit above two cabinet doors, each brass pulls. The scalloped skirt is

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Model RY-25 President Rosewood Sideboard C. 1970s
Hans Wegner Model RY-25 President Rosewood Sideboard C. 1970s

Hans Wegner Model RY-25 President Rosewood Sideboard C. 1970s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Norwalk, CT

one enters the room where its stationed. This piece stands on steel legs and has matching steel pulls

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Bookcase with Drop-Down Secretary Desk

Located in Detroit, MI

sculpted handles and pulls. Cabinet sections stack freely and three-piece construction makes transport and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Mahogany Tall Secretary Bureau
19th Century Danish Mahogany Tall Secretary Bureau

19th Century Danish Mahogany Tall Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

work inconsistently; we recommend using the included keys as pulls for the cabinet doors and drawers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous walnut, with carved rosewood recessed drawer pulls. Each cabinet measures

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage
Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage

Vintage Drop Front Secretary with Ample Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

finish, ten drawers with carved wood pull, two storage cabinets, atop unique sculpted plinth base

Category

Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Dressers
Pair of Walnut Dressers

Pair of Walnut Dressers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of walnut cabinets with aluminum pulls. We found the aluminum pulls and made these cabinets

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Buffet by Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Company the Far East Collection
Buffet by Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Company the Far East Collection

Buffet by Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Company the Far East Collection

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Chicago, IL

a drawer that pulls out with silverware dividers and 2 additional drawers. The second cabinet has 2

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Nickel

Early 19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau

Early 19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

includes three large drawers topped by a narrow drawer, all opening with brass pulls. The upper cabinet is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Pine

Paul Frankl Buffet for Brown Saltman
Paul Frankl Buffet for Brown Saltman

Paul Frankl Buffet for Brown Saltman

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

oak felt lined tray for silverware storage. Each drawer has a brass 'x' pull while the cabinets

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

cabinet on one side and drawers on the other. The two pedestals that support the top can be switched to

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server
Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bowfront Buffet Sideboard Server

Located in Dayton, OH

. Drawers and cabinet feature beautiful oval brass pulls with flower at the center and fleurs along each end

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet
Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet

Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet

Located in Elkton, MD

. This Asian-inspired piece, likely from the 1970s or early 1980s, boasts four cabinet doors with brass

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard in Solid Knotty Pine, circa 1950s
Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard in Solid Knotty Pine, circa 1950s

Vintage Rustic Farmhouse Cupboard in Solid Knotty Pine, circa 1950s

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

with an early bone-style pull and two cabinet doors below for enclosed storage. Details such as the

Category

Mid-20th Century Colonial Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Pine

Large English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Secretaire
Large English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Secretaire

Large English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Secretaire

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870. Large English 19thC Ebonised Mahogany Glazed Bookcase Secretaire with 4 glazed cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

-door sectioned cupboard with a pull-out, ventilated cabinet for audio use. Our showroom has an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Dresser By Ejner Larsen And Aksel Bender Madsen
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Dresser By Ejner Larsen And Aksel Bender Madsen

Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza Dresser By Ejner Larsen And Aksel Bender Madsen

By Naestved Mobelfabrik, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

side. The cabinet features circualr recessed pulls and beautifully sculpted 12" height legs with cross

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.
Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.

Italian Rosewood Bookcase, circa 1960s.

Located in Houston, TX

shelving, drop down cabinet doors with glass shelves, base cabinet with sliding doors and pull out drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by R-Way Furniture, 1960s

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Raymondville, TX

-door cabinet with nickel pulls, and on the right there are four smooth gliding drawers with slender

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Country French Oversized Cream & Patinated Kitchen Cupboard
19th Century Country French Oversized Cream & Patinated Kitchen Cupboard

19th Century Country French Oversized Cream & Patinated Kitchen Cupboard

By IVV Handmade

Located in Asheville, NC

shelf tops & corner cabinets, with brass escutcheon pulls. Diminutive Queen Anne feet. If only this

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''
Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''

Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''

Located in Oakland, CA

offers a series of four drawers, each lined in green felt and finished with sculpted pulls. The cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Early Florence Knoll Credenza in Rosewood with Calacatta Gold Marble Top
Early Florence Knoll Credenza in Rosewood with Calacatta Gold Marble Top

Early Florence Knoll Credenza in Rosewood with Calacatta Gold Marble Top

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

Calacatta marble top. The 10 drawer Rosewood cabinet has been restored, chrome pulls and base polish

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Dresser
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Dresser

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Dresser

By American of Martinsville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dresser offers generous storage with six spacious drawers and a central cabinet fitted with three hidden

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

be used as pull for upper cabinet. Skeleton key and lock function for the desktop. The lower large

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Sideboard Server
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Sideboard Server

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Sideboard Server

Located in Rio Vista, CA

intricate patinated brass pulls. The cabinet is centered by a storage door with open storage inside

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Buffets

Materials

Brass

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson
Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson

Seldom seen Mahogany and Cork Desk by Paul Frankl for Johnson

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning mahogany and cork Mid-Century desk by Paul Frankl with three drawers above two cabinets

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century

Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century

By Thomasville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

drawer pulls. The entire cabinet is encased in walnut, and features nice touches like even borders and a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960

Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

, integrating substantial storage into the clean architectural volume of the cabinet. Subtle metal pulls provide

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

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Cabinet Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cabinet pulls available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cabinet pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 747 antique and vintage cabinet pulls in-stock, while there are 50 modern editions to choose from as well. Cabinet pulls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cabinet pulls bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many cabinet pulls are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Paul Frankl and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) produced popular cabinet pulls that are worth a look.

How Much are Cabinet Pulls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,225, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $85,000 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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