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Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza/Console in Antique Bronze and Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza/Console in Antique Bronze and Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza/Console in Antique Bronze and Chrome

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

Probably one of two or three of these pieces have been produced. Paul Evans signed Cityscape

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape II" Sideboard in Chrome and Brass
Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape II" Sideboard in Chrome and Brass

Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape II" Sideboard in Chrome and Brass

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape II' sideboard, chromed steel, brass, glass, United States

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-Century Modern Patchwork
Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-Century Modern Patchwork

Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Chrome Etagere Shelf Mid-Century Modern Patchwork

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed PAUL EVANS (pictured) cityscape patchwork chrome etagere bookcase. Inside top lights up

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Collection Chrome, Brass, and Glass Shelf
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Collection Chrome, Brass, and Glass Shelf

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Collection Chrome, Brass, and Glass Shelf

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in South Bend, IN

, "Cityscape" Collection USA, 1970s Patchwork chrome and brass L-brackets, with glass top. Measures: 60"W x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome "Cityscape" Shelf Signed by Paul Evans
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome "Cityscape" Shelf Signed by Paul Evans

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome "Cityscape" Shelf Signed by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Part of the illustrious 20th century designer Paul Evans' celebrated "Cityscape" series, this

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Large Brass and Chrome Cityscape Sideboard by Paul Evans, USA, 1970's
Large Brass and Chrome Cityscape Sideboard by Paul Evans, USA, 1970's

Large Brass and Chrome Cityscape Sideboard by Paul Evans, USA, 1970's

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Large brass and chrome sideboard by Paul Evans from the Cityscape Collection for Directional, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975
Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975

Rare monumental Cityscape credenza with burl top attr. Paul Evans, circa 1975

By Paul Evans

Located in View Park, CA

An incredibly rare credenza attributed to Paul Evans from his “Cityscape” series, late 20th century

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cabinet
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cabinet

Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Bar Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

From Evans's iconic line for Directional, this versatile cabinet has a lifting top for storing bar

Category

20th Century American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s Brass and chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Midcentury Walnut Cabinet or Nightstand by Lane
Paul Evans Cityscape Style Midcentury Walnut Cabinet or Nightstand by Lane

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Midcentury Walnut Cabinet or Nightstand by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Cityscape line by Paul Evans. The cabinet features gorgeous walnut wood grain, with a unique patchwork

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Design Sideboard after Paul Evans, Lacquered Wood, Parchment, Italy circa 1970
Design Sideboard after Paul Evans, Lacquered Wood, Parchment, Italy circa 1970

Design Sideboard after Paul Evans, Lacquered Wood, Parchment, Italy circa 1970

By Paul Evans

Located in Regensburg, DE

the Style of Paul Evans CITYSCAPE II Faceted Cabinet, Model PE-354 for Directional furniture, New York

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

6ft Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mounted Console
6ft Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mounted Console

6ft Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mounted Console

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

A signed Paul Evans cityscape wall mount cabinet with rosewood top and a single drawer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Paul Evans, Wallhanging Pair of Mirrored "Cityscape" Cabinets, circa 1970
Paul Evans, Wallhanging Pair of Mirrored "Cityscape" Cabinets, circa 1970

Paul Evans, Wallhanging Pair of Mirrored "Cityscape" Cabinets, circa 1970

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wallhanging "Cityscape" cabinets. These cabinet where ordered as a pair by original owner

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant vintage sideboard by Paul Evans in metal with a two-tone cityscape design. The unique

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork
Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet in Chrome and Burl Patchwork

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Highland, IN

This stunning credenza by Paul Evans studio for Directional is from Evans' PE 400 Cityscape series

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Paul Evans Credenza
Paul Evans Credenza

Paul Evans Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Evans four-door cityscape cabinet, concealing two adjustable shelves with one pull-out drawer.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans
Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans

Patchwork Burl Credenza by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

A large-scale Cityscape cabinet in all burl veneer patchwork. Designed by Paul Evans for

Category

Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s
Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s

Paul Evans, Mid-Century Modern, Cityscape Sideboard, Brass, Chrome, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Stamford, CT

 cabinet, sideboard, cityscape brass and chrome, signed An Original Paul Evans. A cityscape cabinet in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Wall-Mounted Cabinets
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Wall-Mounted Cabinets

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Wall-Mounted Cabinets

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Highland, IN

This pair of uncommon wall-mounted Paul Evans cabinets are from the designer's PE 200 Cityscape

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Brass Cityscape Vertical Cabinet
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Brass Cityscape Vertical Cabinet

Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Brass Cityscape Vertical Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An unusual form. The cabinet encompasses both the sculpted bronze technique with a brass cityscape

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Flip-Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
Paul Evans Flip-Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet

Paul Evans Flip-Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Paul Evans Studio burl wood and chrome flip-top cityscape bar cabinet on castors and finished

Category

Mid-20th Century American Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Bar Cabinet, 1970’s
Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Bar Cabinet, 1970’s

Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Bar Cabinet, 1970’s

By Paul Evans

Located in Bridgeport, CT

castored bar cabinet fully covered in chrome facing. While the photography is reflecting the floor in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Marble Top Cityscape Brutalist Style Walnut Patchwork Credenza Dresser Cabinet
Marble Top Cityscape Brutalist Style Walnut Patchwork Credenza Dresser Cabinet

Marble Top Cityscape Brutalist Style Walnut Patchwork Credenza Dresser Cabinet

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice marble top cityscape style front credenza by Johnson for John Stuart

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Paul Evans Cityscape Hanging Credenza Cabinet for Directional
Mid-Century Paul Evans Cityscape Hanging Credenza Cabinet for Directional

Mid-Century Paul Evans Cityscape Hanging Credenza Cabinet for Directional

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning wall-mounted floating cabinet by Paul Evans for Directional. It features a chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Iconic "Cityscape" Pair of American Cabinets
Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Iconic "Cityscape" Pair of American Cabinets

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Iconic "Cityscape" Pair of American Cabinets

By Paul Evans

Located in Madrid, ES

An iconic Cityscape design made of brass and chrome patchwork surface Pair of Lounge Cabinets model

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza, American, circa 1960s. Executed in beautifully burled maple and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Highland, IN

This stunning credenza is from Evans' PE200 Cityscape series and has the most pleasing composition

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Highland, IN

for a low cabinet. Four doors conceal four adjustable shelves.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Credenza
Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Credenza

Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Pasadena, TX

Iconic cityscape credenza in mirrored chrome with eight drawers and two doors by Paul Evans

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Spectacular Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza
Spectacular Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

Spectacular Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

A chromium polished steel cabinet with three pairs of doors each concealing shelved interiors on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Diminutive Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Shelf
Diminutive Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Shelf

Diminutive Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Shelf

By Paul Evans

Located in Ferndale, MI

Paul Evans for Directional of The Cityscape Series

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Stainless Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Fireplace Shelf and Hood
Paul Evans Cityscape Style Fireplace Shelf and Hood

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Fireplace Shelf and Hood

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Chrome and brass Cityscape style fireplace exhaust hood and shelf. These two items wall mount and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Paul Evans Rare Cityscape Gunmetal Etagere
Paul Evans Rare Cityscape Gunmetal Etagere

Paul Evans Rare Cityscape Gunmetal Etagere

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful "Cityscape" etagere shelves designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Rare

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Shelves

Custom "Cityscape" Executive Desk by Paul Evans
Custom "Cityscape" Executive Desk by Paul Evans

Custom "Cityscape" Executive Desk by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Rare monumental "Cityscape" executive desk designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Custom order

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Copper, Steel

Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional
Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional

Paul Evans Burled Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding Paul Evans burled patchwork cityscape long low credenza on ebonized plinth base. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Burl

Paul Evans Chrome and Brass Cityscape Credenza
Paul Evans Chrome and Brass Cityscape Credenza

Paul Evans Chrome and Brass Cityscape Credenza

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

door cabinet covered in nickel and brass plated panels. Black satin interior is very clean and this

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Shelf Unit
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Shelf Unit

Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Shelf Unit

By Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful shelf unit, rarely seen by Paul Evans for Directional. A beautiful brass and chrome finish metal shelf unit with three glass shelves supported by six pillars.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit Patchwork Burl, Brass and Glass
Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit Patchwork Burl, Brass and Glass

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Unit Patchwork Burl, Brass and Glass

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Hard to find four vertical element example. Each vertical has brass supports, which hold the horizontal plate glass shelves (all original). The base has a cut away configuration, t...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Mid Century Cityscape Chrome Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Paul Evans Mid Century Cityscape Chrome Sideboard Buffet Credenza

Paul Evans Mid Century Cityscape Chrome Sideboard Buffet Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans mid century cityscape chrome sideboard buffet credenza. Credenza measures: 76.25 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional
Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional

Brass and Burl Patchwork Cityscape Credenza Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabulous cityscape credenza or sideboard by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. This cabinet

Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chrome Tile Paul Evans Directional Cityscape Style Credenza, circa 1970s
Chrome Tile Paul Evans Directional Cityscape Style Credenza, circa 1970s

Chrome Tile Paul Evans Directional Cityscape Style Credenza, circa 1970s

By Ello Furniture, Paul Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare 1970s 'Cityscape' style credenza is after the designs by Paul Evans produced by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Chest of Drawers
Paul Evans Cityscape Chest of Drawers

Paul Evans Cityscape Chest of Drawers

By Paul Evans

Located in Hanover, MA

A cabinet of four drawers by Paul Evans from the Directional Cityscape Collection, USA, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Signed Desk Designed by Paul Evans in the Cityscape Style
Signed Desk Designed by Paul Evans in the Cityscape Style

Signed Desk Designed by Paul Evans in the Cityscape Style

By Paul Evans

Located in Stamford, CT

A signed olivewood veneer desk rising from a metal tiled cityscape base. This desk was designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional ‘Cityscape' PE280 Sideboard in Steel and Brass
Paul Evans for Directional ‘Cityscape' PE280 Sideboard in Steel and Brass

Paul Evans for Directional ‘Cityscape' PE280 Sideboard in Steel and Brass

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape PE280' sideboard, from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome

Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Shelf or Console Table Glass & Chrome

By Paul Evans

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible design, a cityscape wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane
Paul Evans Cityscape Style Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane

Paul Evans Cityscape Style Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Cityscape line by Paul Evans. The credenza features gorgeous walnut wood grain, with a unique patchwork

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Brass and Chrome Cityscape Cabinet by Paul Evans
Brass and Chrome Cityscape Cabinet by Paul Evans

Brass and Chrome Cityscape Cabinet by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic custom Cityscape cabinet by Paul Evans. Two doors on the right conceal two adjustable

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Steel

Paul Evans, Cityscape Cabinet for Directional, USA, 1970s

Paul Evans, Cityscape Cabinet for Directional, USA, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Paul Evans experimented with mirrored and fractured surfaces to create his renowned Cityscape

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Chrome Cityscape Console by Paul Evans
Chrome Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

Chrome Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Patchwork chrome Cityscape console by Paul Evans. Four doors open to reveal custom chrome interior

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Floating Cityscape Shelf
Paul Evans Floating Cityscape Shelf

Paul Evans Floating Cityscape Shelf

Located in New York, NY

Paul Evans Cityscape Shelf, USA, circa 1970s. A well proportioned Floating "Cityscape" series

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rare Paul Evans Cityscape Chests

Pair of Rare Paul Evans Cityscape Chests

Located in New York, NY

A stunning pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Chests for Directional. Each cabinet features two doors

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Cityscape Wall Unit by Paul Evans
Cityscape Wall Unit by Paul Evans

Cityscape Wall Unit by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

A Paul Evans designed cityscape wall unit of polished and satin brass columns with grey-brown smoke

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chrome Cityscape Wall Mount Console by Paul Evans
Chrome Cityscape Wall Mount Console by Paul Evans

Chrome Cityscape Wall Mount Console by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Patchwork chrome Cityscape wall mounted console by Paul Evans. Two bi-fold doors. Black laminate

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

A Wall Hanging Cityscape Console by Paul Evans
A Wall Hanging Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

A Wall Hanging Cityscape Console by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

A Wall Hanging Cityscape Console by Paul Evans. USA c. 1970s. A gorgeous wall hanging console in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Cityscape Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cityscape cabinet for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and chrome, every cityscape cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cityscape cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cityscape cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Paul Evans, Directional and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful cityscape cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cityscape Cabinet?

Prices for a cityscape cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $895 and can go as high as $99,331, while the average can fetch as much as $10,750.

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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