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Wooden Glass-Front Cabinet Open Base Display Cabinet
Wooden Glass-Front Cabinet Open Base Display Cabinet

Wooden Glass-Front Cabinet Open Base Display Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

This charming wooden glass-front cabinet offers a warm, rustic presence and versatile function. Crafted from solid wood with a naturally aged finish, it features a single glass door ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Clizia Wood Cabinet
Clizia Wood Cabinet

Clizia Wood Cabinet

$8,430 / item

Clizia Wood Cabinet

By Guerra Vanni

Located in Milan, IT

Charmingly alluring in its timeless design defined by a harmonious combination of traditional and modern styles, this exquisite cabinet will make a captivating addition to an elegant...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Eden Bar Cabinet
Eden Bar Cabinet

Eden Bar Cabinet

$26,580 / item

Eden Bar Cabinet

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Milan, IT

Eden depicts the relationship between rationality and instinct within ourselves. When instinct takes over, the wildest part of our nature emerges, represented by the porcelain flower...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Two-Tier Oak and Glass Display Case
Antique Two-Tier Oak and Glass Display Case

Antique Two-Tier Oak and Glass Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique display or show case with glass shelving. This piece features a single glass shelf inside, with the option to adjust the height or add more shelves by way of metal brackets ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood

Pharmacy Cabinet 1950s
Pharmacy Cabinet 1950s

Pharmacy Cabinet 1950s

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Metal cabinet from the 20th century, made in the 1950s for a doctor’s or dentist’s office. Once serving as a medical cabinet, this cabinet was made with an industrial mid-century eth...

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Cabinet
Biedermeier Cabinet

Biedermeier Cabinet

$10,200Sale Price|59% Off

Biedermeier Cabinet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Bookcase-Cabinet, Biedermeier. Walnut, birdseye, ebony, intarsia, 2 doors, 2 drawers, 2 glazed doors, shelves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Antique Hobart Cabinet Co. Industrial Steel Apothecary Cabinet c.1930
Antique Hobart Cabinet Co. Industrial Steel Apothecary Cabinet c.1930

Antique Hobart Cabinet Co. Industrial Steel Apothecary Cabinet c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original army green industrial 27 drawer filing cabinet with curved handles, original maker's label and inserts. CREATOR Hobart Cabinet Co., Troy, OH. DATE OF MA...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Display Case

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in High Point, NC

This refined Mid-Century Danish Modern teak display case exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the era.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Champagne rack cabinet
Champagne rack cabinet

Champagne rack cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inside, three adjustable wooden shelves provide adaptable storage, making it ideal for a variety of uses—from a sophisticated liquor cabinet to a stylish display case.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Bon Sai Cabinet
Bon Sai Cabinet

Bon Sai Cabinet

$32,845 / item

Bon Sai Cabinet

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Milan, IT

The contemporary theme of becoming, where changes do not signify a loss of identity but positive evolution, inspires the cabinet Bon Sai whose stylistic references are oriented towar...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet
Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet

Mahogany Collector’s Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

A compact and highly practical mahogany collector’s cabinet of two-stage form, designed for the orderly storage of small items and specimens. The upper section is enclosed by a pair ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case
Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case

Antique Painted Two-Tier General Store Display Case

Located in Dekalb, IL

Countertop wooden display case with an upper slant-front glazed showcase above a lower rectangular display compartment, both enclosed with sliding mirrored rear doors. The case retai...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Peter Hvidt Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Cabinet

Peter Hvidt Cabinet

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1960's cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Two level tambour doors conceal spacious interior with adjustable shelf. Beautifully constr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Antique Austrian Wooden Wall Display Case, Brown, 1900s Craftsmanship
Antique Austrian Wooden Wall Display Case, Brown, 1900s Craftsmanship

Antique Austrian Wooden Wall Display Case, Brown, 1900s Craftsmanship

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s cabinet from Austria is worked in brown wood, its case built with the joinery typical of Austrian workshops of the period.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

A Levantine Cabinet
A Levantine Cabinet

A Levantine Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Levantine Cabinet, Egypt, Circa 1870 The form divided into three levels, the bottom with two large rectangular drawers inlaid with bone and ebonized wood with two Hispano-Moorish ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Wood

1920s antique cabinet
1920s antique cabinet

1920s antique cabinet

Located in Ravenna, IT

Oriental cabinet made in two wood colors. The upper part is embellished with numerous decorative brass details, and is connected to the lower support table, also with inlaid legs and...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sketched Cabinet

Sketched Cabinet

$3,530 / item

Sketched Cabinet

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Sketched is a collection of design furniture inspired by his passion for abstract Expressionist paintings. The workshop is where Joost engages with the experience of designing as an ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Indo Portuguese- Cabinet
Indo Portuguese- Cabinet

Indo Portuguese- Cabinet

Located in Mexico City, MX

These exquisite cabinets were crafted primarily in Goa and Diu, key Portuguese colonies in India.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Silver

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Our workshop has cleaned and serviced the cabinet and the counterweighted doors open well. The listing is for one case as shown.

Category

Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Our workshop has cleaned and serviced the cabinet and the counterweighted doors open well. The listing is for one case as shown.

Category

Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

Napoleon III Cabinet
Napoleon III Cabinet

Napoleon III Cabinet

Located in Beaune, FR

A Napoleon III period sideboard/cabinet dating from the 19th century, featuring a single door decorated with a painting on silk. A very beautiful and rare piece. Original white marbl...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Multifunctional storage cabinet / Display cabinet Riva 1920 Cambusa Evo
Multifunctional storage cabinet / Display cabinet Riva 1920 Cambusa Evo

Multifunctional storage cabinet / Display cabinet Riva 1920 Cambusa Evo

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Cambusa Evo Design by: Giuliano & Gabriele Cappelletti The Cambusa Evo is a multifunctional storage cabinet crafted from laminated wood, featuring double smo...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish Architects Cabinet
Danish Architects Cabinet

Danish Architects Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

This exquisite cabinet was a custom production, with drawers and file inserts built to an architect’s exact specifications. The richly patinated brass hardware is accentuated by the ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Taula Cabinet #1
Taula Cabinet #1

Taula Cabinet #1

$12,110 / item

Taula Cabinet #1

By Albedo S.r.l. Unipersonale 1

Located in Milan, IT

A brilliant blend of contemporary minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship, this splendid sideboard will imbue a living area with subtle sophistication. Handcrafted of wood sh...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Taula Cabinet#2
Taula Cabinet#2

Taula Cabinet#2

$13,875 / item

Taula Cabinet#2

By Albedo S.r.l. Unipersonale 1

Located in Milan, IT

Minimalism and traditional craftsmanship effortlessly collide in this splendid sideboard handcrafted of wood defined by a ribbed texture. Comprised of three drawers on the top and th...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Swedish Bedside Cabinet
Small Swedish Bedside Cabinet

Small Swedish Bedside Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small late 19th Century Swedish painted bedside cabinet. 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet
George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet

George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Details Designer: George Nelson Style: Mid-Century Modern Materials: Rift-sawn walnut, white porcelain pulls, and powder-coated metal Configuration: Six shallow storage drawers Fini...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Solid oak filing cabinet
Solid oak filing cabinet

Solid oak filing cabinet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Solid oak filing cabinet with air abrasive finish. Height between shelves: 6 cm. Possibility to remove levels.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Bar Cabinet
Sculpted Bar Cabinet

Sculpted Bar Cabinet

By Jacques Jarrige

Located in New York, NY

This rare vintage bar cabinet, titled Carnac, is an early and significant work by Jacques Jarrige, created in 2000 at the beginning of his acclaimed Carnac series. It already reveals...

Category

Early 2000s French Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Restored softwood trade cabinet
Restored softwood trade cabinet

Restored softwood trade cabinet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Restored softwood trade cabinet. 6 drawers in height. Lower section opening with two doors. Original handles and hardware. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )
Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )

Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )

By Gilbert Rohde, Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare cabinet by Gilbert Rohde on the petite side for scale. Model 4020 for Kroehler. All the pieces from this collection were designed with space saving in a room in mind. The sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Glazed Kitchen Cabinet
English Glazed Kitchen Cabinet

English Glazed Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th Century English glazed kitchen cabinet with sliding top doors and vast storage options. 1830

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Ebony Glass Cabinet
Ebony Glass Cabinet

Ebony Glass Cabinet

$86,490 / item

Ebony Glass Cabinet

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

Part of a series of furniture pieces in ebony that boasts impeccable craftsmanship, noble materials, and a bold and unique design, this stunning glass cabinet will be an eye-catching...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Celine Straw Cabinet
Celine Straw Cabinet

Celine Straw Cabinet

$35,110 / item

Celine Straw Cabinet

By Koket

Located in Manassas, VA

The Celine Straw Cabinet is a refined expression of contemporary artistry and craftsmanship. Its doors feature intricate straw marquetry in a radiant sunburst pattern, brought to lif...

Category

2010s Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

vintage Munch Mobler cabinet
vintage Munch Mobler cabinet

vintage Munch Mobler cabinet

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage cabinet sideboard 1960s Danish period 1960s design Munch Møbler Denmark condition good light signs of use dimensions 66 x 80 x 40 (h x w x d) details oak; item n...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Notary Cabinet
French Notary Cabinet

French Notary Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful and rare piece came from a Parisian lawyer office to hold the confidential files. French oak cabinet with 24 removable cardboard drawers/boxes with brass latches (box ...

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Two mobile filing cabinets
Two mobile filing cabinets

Two mobile filing cabinets

Located in Porto, PT

Two mobile filing cabinets. Made of painted sheet metal; consisting of 14 elements. Portuguese manufacture from the 20th century. Dimensions: 134x46.5x50 cm.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Cléone Spinoza" cabinet
"Cléone Spinoza" cabinet

"Cléone Spinoza" cabinet

By Alessandro Mendini

Located in Paris, FR

The Cléone Spinoza cabinet, designed in 1993 by Alessandro Mendini, reflects his vision of design as a narrative and philosophical language. A leading figure of postmodernism and a t...

Category

1990s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large cabinet - 18th century

Large cabinet - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Large cabinet - 18th century. Dutch; from the 18th century; in painted wood with two paneled doors; iron hardware. Dimensions: 223x198x80 cm

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bertu Storage Cabinets, Outdoor Storage Cabinets, Mahogany, Modern
Bertu Storage Cabinets, Outdoor Storage Cabinets, Mahogany, Modern

Bertu Storage Cabinets, Outdoor Storage Cabinets, Mahogany, Modern

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Storage Cabinets, Outdoor Storage Cabinets, Mahogany, Modern This indoor outdoor industrial buffet is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each unit is handmad...

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Rustic cabinet - 19th century
Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; carved chestnut wood. With two drawers and two doors. Iron hardware. Small. Dimensions: 113.5x135x58 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic cabinet - 18th century
Rustic cabinet - 18th century

Rustic cabinet - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 18th century. Portuguese; from the 18th century, made of painted and gilded wood, with traces of treated woodworm. Dimensions: 90x77x24 cm.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic cabinet - 17th century
Rustic cabinet - 17th century

Rustic cabinet - 17th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 17th century. Portuguese 17th-century carved chestnut wood; with two paneled doors and paneled sides. Iron hardware. Small. Dimensions: 147x120x40 cm.

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet
Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet

Primitive Industrial Tool Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

Rustic early 20th century shop cabinet with brass drawer pulls. This piece is of wooden construction and features a semi-chippy appearance. Drawers (x4): 16.75" W x 13" D x 5.5" H

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

China cabinet - 19th century
China cabinet - 19th century

China cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century Portuguese china cabinet; made of mahogany wood. Upper section with two glass doors. Lower section with two drawers and two large drawers. Dimensions: 194x92x44 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

China cabinet - 19th century
China cabinet - 19th century

China cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century Portuguese china cabinet; made of mahogany wood; composed of two glass doors; two doors and two drawers. Flaws and imperfections. Dimensions: 200x136x61.5 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vestment cabinet - 19th century
Vestment cabinet - 19th century

Vestment cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Vestment cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century, made of chestnut wood with two paneled doors. Interior with compartments for vestments. Iron hardware. Dimensions: 100x131x...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910
English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910

English Office Cabinet or Shops Cabinet, circa 1910

Located in Hixson, TN

English office cabinet or shops cabinet A fantastic Edwardian era office cabinet or called shops cabinets. The top divided into eight sections. Filing or shirts. Great cabinet for a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch cabinet - 17th century
Dutch cabinet - 17th century

Dutch cabinet - 17th century

Located in Porto, PT

Dutch cabinet - 17th century. From the 17th century; made of oak wood with carvings and two doors. Dimensions: 124x152x64 cm. Provenance: Ilda Mégre Casimiro Barbosa Bizarro Collection

Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic cabinet - 19th century
Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century, made of walnut wood; with four doors and two padded drawers. Iron hardware and traces of woodworm. Dimensions: 169x103x67.5 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

China cabinet - 19th century
China cabinet - 19th century

China cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century Portuguese china cabinet; made of mahogany wood. Upper section with 2 glass doors; lower section with 2 doors. Upholstered interior; with glass shelves. Dimensions: 220x...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic cabinet - 19th century
Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; carved chestnut wood; with two paneled doors and a large drawer. Iron hardware. Small traces of woodworm treated. Dimensions:...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Two-section display cabinet
Two-section display cabinet

Two-section display cabinet

Located in Porto, PT

Two-section display cabinet. 20th-century Portuguese; made of mahogany and mahogany root. Upper section with three glass doors; interior with shelves. Lower section with three doors....

Category

20th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Crab Tall Cabinet
Crab Tall Cabinet

Crab Tall Cabinet

$18,495 / item

Crab Tall Cabinet

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

A tribute to the Italian design of the 1950s, the Crab collection is characterized by pieces with a unique supporting structure that can be rotated to change the height of the cabine...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1930s French Mahogany Cabinet
1930s French Mahogany Cabinet

1930s French Mahogany Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning mahogany cabinet from France, 1930s. Beautiful carved wood cabinet with bookmatch detail. Two doors open to original adjustable shelving with one drawer for additional stora...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

China cabinet - 19th century
China cabinet - 19th century

China cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

19th-century Portuguese china cabinet; made of mahogany and mahogany root wood. Upper section with two glass doors. Lower section with two drawers and two doors. Metal hardware. Dime...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rustic cabinet - 19th century
Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Rustic cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rustic cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century, made of chestnut wood; decorated with plant motifs; with two drawers; two doors and three shelves. Iron handles. Small traces...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Display cabinet - 19th century
Display cabinet - 19th century

Display cabinet - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Display cabinet - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; carved brown wood with three glass doors and five drawers. Interior with shelves. One door has broken glass and the handle i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Show Walnut Cabinet
Show Walnut Cabinet

Show Walnut Cabinet

$22,866 / item

Show Walnut Cabinet

Located in Paris, FR

Cabinet Show Walnut with solid walnut structure and with solid blackened pigmented solid oak frame. Drawers and shelves assembled with traditional dovetail joints inside, with a gro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Tree Cabinet in Walnut
Tree Cabinet in Walnut

Tree Cabinet in Walnut

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

TREE CABINET A sculptural statement that blurs the line between furniture and art, this piece is defined by its bold geometry and refined craftsmanship. Composed of two arched volume...

Category

2010s Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Casement Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of casement cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique casement cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. We have 133116 antique and vintage casement cabinets in-stock, while there are 6567 modern editions to choose from as well. Casement cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Casement cabinets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made casement cabinets over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Casement Cabinets?

Prices for casement cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, casement cabinets begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,372,884, while the average can fetch as much as $4,447.

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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