Circular Art Deco Liquor Cabinet With Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Dekalb, IL
Striking two-part liquor cabinet defined by its dramatic circular upper case, framed in richly
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Wood
Circular Art Deco Liquor Cabinet With Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Dekalb, IL
Striking two-part liquor cabinet defined by its dramatic circular upper case, framed in richly
Wood
$2,689
H 50.4 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A wonderful 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
Bakelite, Glass, Walnut
$3,379
H 48.82 in W 44.1 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Beautiful Walnut Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Glass, Walnut
$3,379
H 50.79 in W 45.28 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Glass, Walnut
$8,200Sale Price|22% Off
H 41 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
A Semi-circular French Art Deco Bar Cabinet With Mirrored Interior
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant semi-circular bar cabinet, which is clad on the outside with book-matched walnut burl
Glass, Walnut
$1,310
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco English Mid Tone Walnut Circular Drinks Trolley Cart, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period
Metal, Chrome
$15,010
H 35.44 in W 57.49 in D 43.31 in
Art Deco Semi-Circular-Bar with reel wood veneer and marble top, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
French Art Deco semi-circular bar, meticulously restored to its former glory. Originating from the 1940s
Metal
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 52.76 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Circular Shouldered Display Cabinet Bookcase in Walnut
Located in London, GB
Art Deco display cabinet of circular shape with shouldered side, the glazed doors with a silvered
Walnut
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 53.15 in D 12.21 in
British Walnut Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet with Cloud Design
Located in London, GB
Art Deco display cabinet bookcase. A circular shouldered cabinet in a beautiful light walnut with
Walnut
Unavailable
H 49.61 in W 53.15 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet Bookcase with Glass Rods Central Column
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Art Deco circular display cabinet in walnut with shouldered sides and silvered design
Walnut
Unavailable
H 66 in W 42 in D 18 in
Art Deco H&L Epstein Blonde Burr Walnut Semi Circular Fluted Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
This is the best and most popular Cocktail Cabinet made in the UK in the Art Deco Period. Veneered
Wood
Unavailable
H 66 in W 48 in D 18 in
Art Deco Blonde Burl Maple Semi Circular Cocktail Cabinet Bar by H&L Epstein
Located in London, GB
mirror interior.. This is the best and most popular Cocktail Cabinet made in the UK in the Art Deco
Wood
Art Deco Rosewood Circular Side Table with Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage cylindrical Art Deco side table or pedestal in rosewood with an interior cabinet.
Rosewood
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
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H 50.4 in W 48.04 in L 50.4 in
Original English 1930s Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Every Art Deco interior should have one of these bad boys! An English 1930s Art Deco circular
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
English Art Deco round display cabinet from circa 1930s-1950s. The piece is veneered with walnut
Walnut
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Every Art Deco interior should have one of these lovely 1930s English circular display cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Glass, Walnut
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H 49.22 in W 48.04 in L 49.22 in
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
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H 49.22 in W 48.04 in L 49.22 in
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
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H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
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H 50.4 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Honey Oak Circular Vitrine Display Cabinet, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A lovely 1930's Art Deco circular display cabinet of high quality, with ample storage on 3 glass
Bakelite, Oak
Sold
H 49.22 in W 49.02 in D 11.62 in
English Art Deco Golden Walnut Circular Display Cabinet Circa 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous Art Deco circular figured walnut display cabinet on splayed base. Circa 1930's
Walnut, Glass
Sold
H 53.94 in W 50.2 in D 12.8 in
English Art Deco Circular Walnut 'Rocket' Display Cabinet Silk Backing 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous English Art Deco circular figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet on ebonised plinths
Glass, Walnut, Fabric, Silk
Sold
H 49.61 in W 53.35 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Art Deco Japanese Style Pinewood Circular Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early-20th Century Art Deco cocktail cabinet dating back to the 1930's. Totally restored and
Glass, Pine
An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item.
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item. I sincerely hope the photos do this piece
Burl
Sold
H 65.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Art Deco Modern Chrome Glass and Brass Circular Shelving Unit Étagère
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sensational, chrome and brass shelving unit étagère, with four glass shelves, circa 1940s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 48" W x 14.5...
Chrome
Harry & Lou Epstein 1930's Art Deco Round Bar Drinks Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Hartford, CT
Circular 1930's art deco drinks cabinet by H & L Epstein with signature bakelite handles. Can be
Bakelite, Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 51.19 in W 49.41 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb example of an English made Art Deco display cabinet, dating to the 1930's and very
Glass, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 45.28 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
1930s French Art Deco Semi-Circular and Polygon Bar with Glass Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
nickel-plated metal fittings Interior with door and mirrored compartments Original Art Deco, France
Chrome
Sold
H 51.19 in W 49.22 in D 13 in
High Style 1930s English Art Deco Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Walnut, Glass
Italian Circular Bookcase, Early 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Circular bookcase early 1950s Italian production in Art Deco style.
Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 13.47 in
Art Deco Matching Pair of Demi Lune Bedside Night Stands, Cabinets, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these fabulous matching pair of Art Deco circular bedside cabinet tables
Chrome
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous and original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Lead
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Vitrine, Cabinet, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered honey mid
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 50.79 in W 45.28 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Walnut Display Vitrine Cabinet, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous, original 1930s Art Deco display cabinet. This lovely figured walnut veneered mid-tone
Glass, Walnut
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H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Lead
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H 50.6 in W 48.04 in D 12.21 in
Art Deco Spectacular Circular Display Cabinet Vitrine In Walnut, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 51.97 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Walnut Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this superbly stylish and totally original 1930s English Art Deco
Glass, Walnut, Bakelite
Sold
H 49 in W 41.25 in D 12.25 in
1930's English Art Deco Circular Light Walnut Illuminated Display Cabinet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This spectacular English light walnut display cabinet features a circular body resting on elegantly
Glass, Walnut
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H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 11.03 in
1930s English Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
This is a superb 1930s Art Deco cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've chosen to call a
Glass, Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, Circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've
Lead
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H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 11.97 in
Art Deco Walnut & Glass Circular Display Cabinet, Vitrine, England, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
This is a superbly stylish 1930's Art Deco display cabinet. This walnut cabinet is what we've
Glass, Walnut
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H 48.82 in W 35.04 in D 13.39 in
20th Century French Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet or Vitrine, 1930's
Located in Paris, FR
A French 20th-century vintage demi-lune vitrine or display cabinet composed of oak and sitting on
Oak
1930s English Art Deco Display Cabinet in Blonde Walnut
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930s Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco English Mid Tone Walnut Circular Drinks Trolley Cart, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and iconic English Art Deco Hostess trolley cart dating from the 1920s-1930s period
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Round Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Iconic circular period 1930's Art Deco display cabinet with three internal glass shelves with lots
Glass, Ebony, Walnut, Plywood
Sold
H 38.98 in W 29.53 in D 17.92 in
1940s Oak Bleached Cabinet with Central Door with Geometric Circular Detail
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A 1940s bleached oak cabinet in the style of Charles Dudouyt with central door with geometric
Brass
Sold
H 78 in W 76 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Art Deco Brass Pair of Etageres Circular D Hollywood Regency Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency style. Vintage, Hollywood Regency, Mid Century Modern, Art Deco
Brass
Sold
H 78 in W 76 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Art Deco Brass Pair of Etageres Circular D Hollywood Regency Shelf
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Milo Baughman brass pair of display shelves or étagères. This can be made into one étagère as pictured or the étagères can be separated into a pair. Great piece! Mid-Century ...
Brass
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Matching Blonde Pair of Circular Drum Shaped Bedside Cabinets, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these high end fabulous matching pair of Art Deco circular bedside
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Matching Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these fabulous matching pair of Art Deco circular bedside cabinet tables
Satinwood, Walnut
Sold
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Cylindrical Chinese Burl Ash Cabinet, France, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this hugely stylish and rare Art Deco circular cabinet in the rare
Glass, Ash
Reserved items
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Circular Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, 1930s English + 1930s Art Deco Walnut Cocktail
Walnut
Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco round display cabinet in walnut with original bakelite handles. Re polished to an
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Walnut Shouldered Circular Display Cabinet
Art Deco Circular Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco circular display cabinet, beautiful applied walnut.
Art Deco Figured Walnut Circular Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Art deco circular shouldered cabinet with cloud design fretwork. Two glazed doors separated by
Walnut
Art Deco Design Circular Inlaid Desk
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco design fitted desk, with intense radial Inlay to the top, with similar attention to all
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$3,241
H 64.38 in W 43.71 in D 23.82 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's dressing table with tri folding mirrors which is part of a sm...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,614 / set
H 20.67 in W 26.97 in D 26.97 in
Art Deco Super Stylish Walnut Nest of Five Tables, English, c1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
This is a beautiful and original 1930's Art Deco set of five tables in Burr Walnut. This gorgeous set comprises one large central octagon edged table with four matching sectional tab...
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$5,211Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
$192,135Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
Fabric, Oak
$4,803 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$4,909Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist bed in walnut, walnut burl and maple. The lines echo the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. The manufacturer is Vezzani of Pescia. Internal measurement...
Maple, Walnut, Burl
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.