$6,846
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
$6,215
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
$2,402 / 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
$10,209 / 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
$5,405 / 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
$9,368 / 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
$2,162
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
$5,164
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
$6,966
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
Samara Bench by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, 1970
By Maisa
Located in Conversano, IT
Iconic Samara bench, designed by Derk Jan de Vries and produced by Maisa di Seveso around 1970, one
Beech
$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 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
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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
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
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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, 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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000 This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Oak, Teak, Walnut
$11,410
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 41.34 in
Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1975. The sofa is in a stunning original...
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,606
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
$5,765
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
$4,804 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...
Velvet
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
$4,780
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 45.28 in
Folding / Extendable dining Table by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1960s
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in amstelveen, NL
Walnut wood Folding table designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, circa 1960s. This sophisticated piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and functional innovation of pos...
Walnut
$4,564
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Paul Kingma slate and stone mosaic coffee table on steel base, 1967
By Paul Kingma
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking and sculptural coffee table by Dutch artist and designer Paul Kingma, 1967. This work features a hand-composed mosaic top made from carefully selected pieces of natural sla...
Stone, Slate
$7,206
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Introini “Pellicano” Sideboard for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Italian modern “Pellicano” sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, circa 1960s. This long, credenza features a beautifully proportioned architectural form, finished in...
Ash, Lacquer
$7,807 / set
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four “Lira e Liuto” Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional set of four Lira e Liuto (Cassina CAB-K5) chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980s. These iconic chairs exemplify Bellini’s sculptural approach ...
Leather
Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Ellaby Iroko with structure in solid iroko wood in oiled finish and with woven nautical rope in blue finish. With matress in L175xD79xH16cm with removable covering. Matres...
Fabric, Rope, Foam, Wood
$3,333
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s.
Wood
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.