$6,870
H 67.72 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Wood
$6,238
H 59.85 in W 59.85 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan De Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries for Domus, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
$10,246 / set
H 30.71 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
Ash
$2,410 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s. This modular storing unit consists of three volumes and
Ash
$5,424 / set
H 44.89 in W 61.03 in D 14.97 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit in cream white painted wood by Dutch designer Derk Jan de
Ash
$16,500 / set
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s
Glass, Ash
$8,739
H 61.03 in W 105.12 in D 18.9 in
Italian modern modular bookcase Samara by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular bookcase Samara by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s Wooden modular
Metal
$9,402 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Italy, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Samara modular system by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Milan, Italy, 1970s. Crafted
Cane, Glass, Ash
$2,169
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 3 Modular White Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries,1960s
Wood
$5,183
H 44.89 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Derk Jan De Vries for Maisa Italian Midcentury Ash Bookcase 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
elements, two of which are open storage units and one drawer unit, stackable at will designed by Derk Jan
Ash
$6,991
H 23.23 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Italian / Dutch Design Derk Jan De Vries, Samara Storage Unit – 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Renens, CH
The Samara storage unit was designed by Dutch-born Derk Jan de Vries, who relocated to Italy in the
Glass, Ash
$2,400 / item
H 15 in W 15 in D 15 in
Dutch ‘Samara Series' Wood Side Table by Derk Jan De Vries, 1970s - 4 Available
By Maisa
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Dutch ‘Samara Series’ side table designed by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa. The cube
Wood
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 14.97 in D 45.28 in
Italian modern modular bookcase "Samara" by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Modular Wall Unit by derk Jan de Vries, 1980s Product details Dimensions D
Cane, Glass, Wood
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries Modular wall unit, 1980s Mid-Century Modern shelves. Dimensions : 76 x 38 x
Wood
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s Dimensions : 76 x 38 x 38cm 38 x 38 x 38cm.
Wood
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wooden Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries modular wooden wall unit, 1980s Mid-Century Modern shelves 23 pieces
Wood
Derk Jan de Vries Cabinets
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. The cabinets show the refined craftsmanship typical of Derk Jan de Vries: clean lines, smooth corners
Glass, Wood
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H 59.85 in W 44.89 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan De Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s.
Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 89.77 in D 14.97 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
Ash
Sold
H 30.71 in W 119.69 in D 17.72 in
Modular "Samara" storage wall unit by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Modular wooden Samara storage wall unit by Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries, created in the 1970s
Ash
Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Samara Storage Unit by Derk Jan de Vries is a modular piece from the 1970s, designed for Maisa
Wood, Oak
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H 59.85 in W 59.85 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Set of Modular Wooden Black Cubes by Derk Jan De Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury set of modular wooden black cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy,1960s.
Wood
Sold
H 59.85 in W 44.89 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century set of modular wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Wood
Sold
H 59.85 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy , 1960s Measures
Wood
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H 59.85 in W 44.89 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of Modular Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s Dimensions : Cube
Wood
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H 59.85 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Set of Modular Green Wooden Cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century set of modular green wooden cubes by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands, 1960s
Wood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Derk Jan De Vries Bedroom Nightstand, Spiral Bed, Long & Tall Closet
Located in Oirlo, LI
Derk Jan De Vries Bedroom Nightstand, Spiral Bed, Long & Tall Closet The design is by Derk Jan De
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 29.93 in
Derk Jan De Vries Wall Unit with Display Case and Loose Elements, Italy 1980
Located in Oirlo, LI
The design is by Derk Jan De Vries, a designer born in the Netherlands. This designer is Dutch
Beech
Vintage Sofa Bed Derk-jan Devries 1980s, Italy
Located in Oirlo, LI
The design is by Derk Jan de Vries, a designer born in the Netherlands. This designer is Dutch
Beech
Derk Jan de Vries Modular Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Derk Jan de Vries modular wall unit, 1980s.
Wood
Derk Jan De Vries Modular Wooden Storage Wall Unit, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Derk Jan de Vries; modular; wood; wall unit; bookcase; wall piece; 1980s; dutch design; storage
Wood
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H 47.25 in W 90.95 in D 14.97 in
Italian modern Wooden modular bookcase or sideboard by Derk Jan De Vries, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden modular bookcase or sideboard by Derk Jan De Vries, 1980s Modular bookcase or
Wood
$7,646Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 76.97 in W 54.34 in D 12.01 in
PAIR OF LARGE MID CENTURY MODERN POUL HUNDEVAD 1960's DANISH TEAK OPEN BOOKCASES
By Poul Hundevad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this stunning pair of original, fully stamped Poul Hundevad mid century modern Danish Teak circa 1960 open librar...
Teak
$7,580 / item
H 70 in W 76 in D 12 in
Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal
$6,629
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinde...
Travertine, Marble
$2,770
H 13.39 in Dm 13.78 in
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the amazing Cocoon Balloon Lamp by Cazal Creation, a vibrant pendant light that stands out in any room. Unlike classic cocoon lamps, this unique design features different...
Leather
$5,786
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
Sold|$17,478
H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in dark brown cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, brown velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features mu...
Fabric
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11 sofa, manufactured in 1975 in Switzerland. This patchwork modular sofa consists of...
Leather
Solid Pine Brutalist sideboard, France 1970s”
By Pierre Chapo
Located in amstelveen, NL
A beautiful example of French craftsmanship from the 1970s, this solid pine credenza embodies the rustic elegance and honest design typical of the era. With its strong geometric for...
Pine
$1,808 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Finale 1790 Travertine Coffee Table by Peter Draenert, 1970s
By Peter Draenert
Located in amstelveen, NL
Finale 1790 travertine dining table by German designer Peter Draenert. From the 1970s. Characterized by its sculptural presence and refined materiality, this table embodies the perf...
Travertine
Custom Framed 1950's Elementary School Teaching Charts
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The perfect pop of mid-century whimsy. Produced by the Ideal School Supply Company, these classroom teaching charts have bright colors and bold graphics. Each is custom framed in a ...
Wood, Paper
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Quadrifoglio table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Quadrifoglio lamp, Harvey Guzzini, 1970s. A stunning and very rare early edition vintage table Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini in Italy. This model is called the 'Quadrifoglio' lamp...
Chrome
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...
Fiberglass
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches All piece...
Chrome
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.