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Mid Century Modern Oaxacan Black Clay Pottery Eames House Doorbell Mexico 1950s
Mid Century Modern Oaxacan Black Clay Pottery Eames House Doorbell Mexico 1950s

Mid Century Modern Oaxacan Black Clay Pottery Eames House Doorbell Mexico 1950s

By Maria Martinez

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage Oaxcan wedding bell attributed to Maria Martinez Mexico circa 1950's Adapted as a doorbell at the Charles and Ray Eames Case Study house Molded black clay four sided bell w...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Eames Desk by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Eames Desk by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Eames Desk by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Eames Desk Unit (ESU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The 2nd generation was a short lived collection being manufactured for only a few short years (1952...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames  Storage unit 2 modular bookcase by Vitra
Charles and Ray Eames  Storage unit 2 modular bookcase by Vitra

Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit 2 modular bookcase by Vitra

By Charles Eames

Located in Milano, IT

COD-CV174 Charles and Ray Eames Storage unit, 2 modular bookcase with 3 or 6 shelves in birch plywood with open compartments and compartments closed by colored metal panels. Vitra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA

Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk in Black Naugahyde Grey Frame
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk in Black Naugahyde Grey Frame

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk in Black Naugahyde Grey Frame

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples was produced in the 20...

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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Eames Case Study For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eames case study for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every eames case study was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect eames case study — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A eames case study is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful eames case study that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eames Case Study?

Prices for a eames case study can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,000.

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.