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Drexel Heritage Credenza

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 65.75"W x 19"D x 29.38
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double Doors 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Mid-Century Modern double doors 9 drawers dresser credenza MINT! C. 1970s cabinet
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Painted Chinoiserie Two Doors Server Cabinet by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double door chinoiserie style small credenza server cabinet by Drexel Heritage.
Category

20th Century American Federal Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Vintage Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Hartville, OH
Fabulous vintage hand painted Chinoiserie Credenza from Drexel Heritage. This is a rare one. Not
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Lacquer

Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Spanish Colonial Solid Pine Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Colonial style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Twelve-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Palazzo Walnut Bar Buffet Console Cabinet 40"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1960s Drexel Heritage Palazzo collection Regency style bar cabinet / buffet / console
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Drexel Heritage Empire Style Sideboard or Bar Cabinet With Carved Lions
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire or Egyptian Revival style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Walnut, Giltwood

Campaign Style 9 Drawers Two Doors Compartment Paint Decorated Dresser Credenza
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 9 drawers two doors compartment paint decorated dresser credenza. Faux painted
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Banded Mahogany Federal Style Compact 50" Wide Sideboard Credenza Buffet MINT!
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Mahogany Federal Style Compact 50" Wide Sideboard Credenza Buffet MINT!
Category

20th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

8-Drawer Dresser in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Drexel's Declaration Line, USA, 1960's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Drexel Heritage out of North Carolina, Directional Furniture through the Modernage Company in New York
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
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An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist Armoire or Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Tiki Brutalist armoire or cabinet. Unusual cabinet featuring sculpted panel doors, four large cubbies and four drawers, handsome brass pull.
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Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
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A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts. The upper cabinet with two doors that open to reveal 2 shelves, 4 pigeon holes flanked by small drawer with butterfly form hardwar...
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Asian Chinoiserie 3-Drawer Decorated Cabinet, circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Scarlet paint with chinoiserie paint decoration. Three drawers Very good condition. Measures: 34 25"W. x17.25"w. x 29.5"H W5.
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Henredon Campaign Style 7 Drawers Compact 64" Long Dresser Credenza Brass MINT!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Campaign Style 7 Drawers Compact 64" Long Dresser Credenza Brass MINT!
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Kindel Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard buffet or credenza By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
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1 Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
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Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this compact piece captures...
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Drexel Heritage Mahogany Chinoiserie Connoisseur Sideboard Buffet Credenza 68"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage Connoisseur sideboard / buffet / credenza / console. Made of mahogany
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Two Heritage Mid Century Walnut Credenzas w/Tambour Doors
By Drexel
Located in San Francisco, CA
By Heritage, showing one of two that we have in stock. Handsome curved front, dark Walnut credenzas
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Drexel Heritage Georgian Carved Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage, "Devoncourt
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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, circa 1970s chinoiserie decorated mahogany, with original brass hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Sideboard or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Hollywood Regency style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By Drexel Heritage
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Long Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Dynasty Collection by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and beautiful
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 70.5"W x 19"D x 29"H. Very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Georgian Banded Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer long dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage
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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers

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Brass

Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style long dresser or credenza By Drexel Heritage
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Drexel Heritage French Carved Burled Walnut Marble-Top Sideboard Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French carved marble-top sideboard by Drexel Heritage. The sideboard features
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards

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Drexel Heritage Georgian Flame Mahogany Twelve Drawer Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian flame mahogany twelve drawer triple dresser or credenza By Drexel
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

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Legacy by Drexel Heritage Sideboard Credenza Cabinet Buffet Dresser 213-120
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Legacy by Drexel Heritage sideboard credenza cabinet buffet dresser 213-210. Item features curved
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Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Measures
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers

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Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza. By Drexel Heritage
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser Buffet Sideboard Credenza MCM
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Heritage lowboy dresser or buffet / server. Made of walnut featuring
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Asian Chinoiserie "Dynasty" Dresser by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
dresser, credenza or sideboard.Drexel Heritage "Dynasty" dresser. Nice designer piece with that extra
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burled Walnut Marble-Top Dresser or Sideboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial dresser, sideboard, or credenza By Drexel Heritage USA, late
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Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Or Credenza By Kipp Stewart For Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Drexel for their Heritage series circa 1965. In outstanding vintage condition having one tiny mark on
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Mid century campaign pecan wood sideboard by Drexel, circa 1970
By Drexel
Located in View Park, CA
Drexel Heritage Furnishings, circa 1970. Featuring engraved framing along the edges of the facade doors
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Drexel Declaration 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc. They continued to add to their styles and lines and were sold again and
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MCM Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
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10-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Declaration by Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Drexel Heritage out of North Carolina, Directional Furniture through the Modernage Company in New York
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Credenza Sideboard Buffet Sketchbook by HERITAGE
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Drexel Heritage
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Long Walnut Mid-Century Modern Dresser Credenza w/ Brass Buckle Shape Pulls
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tri legged base rounded triangular shape carved walnut stand lamp candle table. Fully restored condition. Gorgeous solid brass buckle shape pulls. Two long drawers and pair of doubl...
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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Long Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza By Drexel Heritage, "Dynasty" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with painted Asian
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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser or Credenza, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
By Drexel Heritage USA, circa 1970s Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 70.5"W x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Long Dresser or Credenza
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
credenza By Drexel Heritage "Dynasty" Collection USA, 1970s Walnut, with painted Asian nature
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Drexel Heritage Burl Wood Chinoiserie Twelve-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous burl wood chinoiserie long dresser or credenza by Drexel Heritage. The dresser features
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Henredon Light Walnut Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Long Dresser Hammered Brass
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern seven drawers long credenza dresser with hammered brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid Century "Parallel" Tambour Door Credenza by Barney Flagg for Drexel, c1960s
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Chino Hills, CA
history with this Barney Flagg for Drexel "Parallel" credenza?a statement of style and a hallmark of mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Drexel Declaration 6-Drawer Dresser & Mirror by Kipp Stewart &Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Enterprises became Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Inc. They continued to add to their styles and lines and were
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Drexel Declaration China Hutch Cabinet by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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DREXEL HERITAGE Sketchbook Collection Mahogany French Country Buffet Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An oversized, French country style, credenza by Drexel Heritage, from their Sketchbook Collection
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Brass

Modernist Walnut and Black Lacquered Credenza or Cabinet after Mastercraft
By Drexel
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional quality credenza or cabinet by Drexel Heritage. The wood is a highly figured lacquered
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Unique Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Hutch, Two-Piece, Shipping Included
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Marietta, GA
Very uncommon Mid-Century Modern credenza with hutch. This item is marked Heritage which would be
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Drexel Heritage Campaign Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Drexel Heritage enjoys a rich history of crafting quality furniture with exacting standards that
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Drexel Heritage Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drexel heritage credenza you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every drexel heritage credenza was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the drexel heritage credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A drexel heritage credenza made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drexel heritage credenza that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Heritage Furniture and Heritage-Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Drexel Heritage Credenza?

Prices for a drexel heritage credenza start at $2,495 and top out at $7,600 with the average selling for $3,698.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.