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Teak Expanding Cabinet
Teak Expanding Cabinet

Teak Expanding Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern server with fold down top. Ample cabinet storage and flip top bar space

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls

By Milo Baughman, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet Serving Cart on Wheels Campaign Pulls MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Compact Danish Teak Expandable Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund
Vintage Compact Danish Teak Expandable Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund

Vintage Compact Danish Teak Expandable Bar Cabinet by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern compact dry bar cabinet in teak model no. 7739 manufactured by Dyrlund

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet
John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Regency Walnut Expanding Top Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet by Mount Airy
Regency Walnut Expanding Top Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet by Mount Airy

Regency Walnut Expanding Top Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet by Mount Airy

By Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Regency style expanding top buffet server or bar cabinet By Mount Airy Furniture Co

Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Buffets

Materials

Brass

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet Walnut
John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet Walnut

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet Walnut

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in Miami, FL

John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart sold through John Stuart. Walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut, Formica

Century Furniture Traditional Expanding Bar
Century Furniture Traditional Expanding Bar

Century Furniture Traditional Expanding Bar

By Century Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Century Furniture Traditional Expanding Bar This bar measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 32.5 inches

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood Server
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood Server

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood Server

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency expandable burl wood server. This well crafted, sturdy server features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Expanding Captain's Bar in Rosewood Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark
Expanding Captain's Bar in Rosewood Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark

Expanding Captain's Bar in Rosewood Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare expanding captain’s bar by unknown designer. Produced by Dyrlund in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman
Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

Vintage Art Deco Half Moon Expandable Étagère by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage art deco style two-piece semi-circular expandable étagère shelving by Milo Baughman, in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk
Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk

Exquisite Louis XVI English Style Expanding Mahogany &.Leather Top Desk

By Maitland Smith, Jonathan Charles, Theodore Alexander

Located in Bensalem, PA

Very nice Maitland Smith desk with expanding sides, authentic leather top and shiny brass detail

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Leather

Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System
Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System

Shelving Storage Expandable Wall Unit Modular Custom Bookcase System

By Tim Byrne

Located in Oakville, CT

Custom modular shelving storage bookcase system by Get Back Inc. In the vintage Industrial style. System as shown includes ten 8″ shelves, three beams, two top mounting bars, two bot...

Category

2010s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal, Steel

Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves
Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves

Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket Unit on Casters With Expanded Metal Shelves

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Custom-made shelving unit with three triple-wide locker baskets. Top shelves are made of expanded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid 20th Century Expandable Dia Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman
Mid 20th Century Expandable Dia Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman

Mid 20th Century Expandable Dia Brass Etagere in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Design Institute America

Located in Elkton, MD

and alternating clear glass shelves in varying sizes. This expandable design draws inspiration from

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Antique Jacobean Carved Oak  Cabinet
Antique Jacobean Carved Oak  Cabinet

Antique Jacobean Carved Oak Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

bun footed supports, the lower section supporting an upper cabinet with an expanded lip and two arches

Category

Antique 1890s American Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen

By Grete Jalk

Located in Baltimore, MD

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern serving expandable bar cart by Grete Jalk for Paul Jeppesen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Willy Rizzo Expandable Black Lacquer Steel Dry Bar with Integrated Poufs, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Expandable Black Lacquer Steel Dry Bar with Integrated Poufs, 1970s

Willy Rizzo Expandable Black Lacquer Steel Dry Bar with Integrated Poufs, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Milano, IT

Willy Rizzo (Italy, 1928 – France, 2013). Rare dry bar with two leather poufs, circa 1970s. Black cow leather, black lacquered wood, satin steel and mirror glass. Designed and made i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Stainless Steel

Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s
Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s

Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in San Antonio, TX

1960s. This mid-century modern bar cabinet offers an expandable top that latches onto both door doors

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Oakland, CA

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen expanding midcentury rosewood bar cabinet with two sections that slide

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet
Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet

Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet

By Dunbar Furniture, Tomlinson, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet Clean!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Brass

Thomasville Expandable Bar Cart Server
Thomasville Expandable Bar Cart Server

Thomasville Expandable Bar Cart Server

Located in Pasadena, TX

Thomasville Expandable Bar Cart Server Expandable bar cart with center cabinet and room for

Category

Mid-20th Century Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe
Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe

Paul Evans Style Chrome-Plated Wardrobe

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall cabinet with expanding coat rack, drawers and adjustable shelves. Polished and matte chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso & Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s

By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Noti Massari, Stilwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

versatile use, the desk's top elegantly slides open to reveal an expanded work surface. Concealed cabinets

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Storage Cabinet, Sliding Doors, circa 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Storage Cabinet, Sliding Doors, circa 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Storage Cabinet, Sliding Doors, circa 1960s

By Vantinge Møbelindustri

Located in Houston, TX

A Danish Mid Century expandable rosewood bar cart / cabinet, designed by Niels Erik and Glasdam

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen
Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Located in New York, NY

you’re expanding your mineral cabinet or searching for a unique natural‑history gift, this Native Copper

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton
Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton

Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton

Located in Dekalb, IL

produced wood type, Hamilton Mfg eventually expanded to other products like cabinets, furniture, and even

Category

Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Bert England Forward Trends Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart
Bert England Forward Trends Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart

Bert England Forward Trends Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart

By Bert England, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in St. Louis, MO

Bert England for Johnson Furniture walnut bar cart with expandable top, lower shelves flank cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Bar Trolly with Expandable Top
Danish Teak Bar Trolly with Expandable Top

Danish Teak Bar Trolly with Expandable Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rolling Danish modern bar is in great condition. The unit features a pullout formica covered serving or chopping surface.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels
Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels

Mahogany Banded Inlay Drop Leaf Silver Drawer 5 Drawers Server Cart on Wheels

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mahogany Banded Inlay drop leaf silver drawer 5 drawers Expandable server cart cabinet on wheels

Category

20th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s
Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

Expandable Art Deco Secretary Desk, 1930s

By Jitona

Located in Prague 8, CZ

qualities of the interwar design era. Though compact in its base form, it features expandable side wings

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Illuminated Expandable Bar
Beautiful Illuminated Expandable Bar

Beautiful Illuminated Expandable Bar

Located in Bronx, NY

Rolling feature can be added to this exceptional server, buffet dry side bar with sliding top and wine rack, the small yet functional design is a great addition to any setting. This...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Three-Tier Expanded Metal Shelf Unit, Custom Made to Order
Three-Tier Expanded Metal Shelf Unit, Custom Made to Order

Three-Tier Expanded Metal Shelf Unit, Custom Made to Order

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Handy and well-made three-tier shelving unit composed of steel and expanded metal shelves

Category

2010s American Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Ventra Buffet for Storing Table Leaves for Expandable "Spin Dining Table"
Ventra Buffet for Storing Table Leaves for Expandable "Spin Dining Table"

Ventra Buffet for Storing Table Leaves for Expandable "Spin Dining Table"

Located in Chicago, IL

This buffet is designed to hold the table leaves for an expandable of our round Spin Dining table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Copper

Danish Modern Expandable Bar or Tea Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen
Danish Modern Expandable Bar or Tea Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

Danish Modern Expandable Bar or Tea Cart by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen

By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A Danish modern bar or tea cart on casters. This unique piece slides open or expands to reveal

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Masonite, Wood

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet
Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Unavailable|$2,150

Swedish Desk in a Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Handsome, compact and practical. This teak cabinet opens and expands into a desk with a writing

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Circular Rolling Bar Cabinet, Expandable
Mid-Century Modern Circular Rolling Bar Cabinet, Expandable

Mid-Century Modern Circular Rolling Bar Cabinet, Expandable

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mid-Century Modern circular rolling bar- Expandable. Bar cabinet has a circular shape in closed

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Laminate

Art Deco Walnut 1940s Flip Out Cocktail Bar
Art Deco Walnut 1940s Flip Out Cocktail Bar

Art Deco Walnut 1940s Flip Out Cocktail Bar

Located in Hudson, NY

A rare expandable bar cabinet which we describe as an "envelope" bar. The cabinet can be stored in

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

century, this antique bookcase features a glazed upper tier for display and an expanded cabinet below with

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Drexel Expandable Dry Bar Cabinet
Drexel Expandable Dry Bar Cabinet

Drexel Expandable Dry Bar Cabinet

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in San Diego, CA

Expandable top dry bar with rosewood handles by Drexel. Top measures 60" long when fully expanded

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet Sweden
Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet Sweden

Teak Stereo Record Expandable 2 pc. Entertainment Cabinet Sweden

By Viborg Stolefabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An expandable stereo record cabinet with two drawers, record slots, turntable area and storage for

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Expandable Danish Modern Dry Bar with Floating Expandable Top
Expandable Danish Modern Dry Bar with Floating Expandable Top

Expandable Danish Modern Dry Bar with Floating Expandable Top

Located in West Hartford, CT

that the top expands left and right with each side moving up to an additional ten inches left or right

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960
Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960

Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

expandable steel rail system by Watertown is found beneath the top. The drop in leaf blends seamlessly with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Midcentury Expanding Audio Sideboard
Swedish Midcentury Expanding Audio Sideboard

Swedish Midcentury Expanding Audio Sideboard

Located in London, GB

An expanding audio unit - sideboard. Vinyl storage. Very unusual. 1960’s Sweden. Extends to fit

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table
Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table

Saginaw Vintage Expandable Pullout Buffet Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Acquisitions Of A Saginaw Vintage Mid Century Expandable Pullout Buffet Table Approximate Measurements in

Category

Vintage 1950s Federal Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

DIA Baughman Expandable Rolling Bar Cart
DIA Baughman Expandable Rolling Bar Cart

DIA Baughman Expandable Rolling Bar Cart

By Design Institute America

Located in West Hartford, CT

Gorgeous Design Institute of America (DIA) expandable chrome, brass and glass rolling bar cart

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Expandable Dry Bar
Mid-Century Danish Expandable Dry Bar

Mid-Century Danish Expandable Dry Bar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Naugahyde top. Cabinet opens to a full dry bar with shelving and drawer. Rich teak wood grain throughout

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Expandable Chrome Etagere by Milo Baughman for DIA
Expandable Chrome Etagere by Milo Baughman for DIA

Expandable Chrome Etagere by Milo Baughman for DIA

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

unit expands from 48" to 81". Features varying height glass shelves and vertical magazine or record

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Expandable Bar Cart
Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Expandable Bar Cart

Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen Expandable Bar Cart

Located in Denton, TX

Bar cart with expandable design by Niels Erik Glasdam Jensen. Measures: 34.75" W, expands to 53" W

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Teak, Masonite

Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Expandable Bar / Server
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Expandable Bar / Server

Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Expandable Bar / Server

Located in Dallas, TX

Sophisticated mid-century rolling bar / server with expandable top and faux bamboo legs. Roll front

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Expanding Bar Cart
Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Expanding Bar Cart

Bruksbo Mid Century Teak Expanding Bar Cart

By Bruksbo

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Bruksbo mid century teak expanding bar cart The bar cart measures: 60.5 wide x 16.25 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel
Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

Barney Flagg “Parallel” Expanding Writing Desk for Drexel

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Barney Flagg. Manufacturer: Drexel “Parallel.” Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 29″H x 72″L x 26.5″W. Materials: W...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Portable, Expandable, Rosewood Bar Cart or Dry Bar
Portable, Expandable, Rosewood Bar Cart or Dry Bar

Portable, Expandable, Rosewood Bar Cart or Dry Bar

Located in Kansas City, MO

lock the expanded top to the cabinet when open. Also retains the original interior drawer which is

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Gunmetal Glass Expandable Shelving Unit Étagère
Mid-Century Modern Gunmetal Glass Expandable Shelving Unit Étagère

Mid-Century Modern Gunmetal Glass Expandable Shelving Unit Étagère

By Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, expandable, gunmetal shelving unit étagère, with glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

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Expandable Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal expandable cabinet for your home. An expandable cabinet — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 45 options for an antique or vintage expandable cabinet now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an expandable cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each expandable cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Design Institute America and Naihan Li each produced at least one beautiful expandable cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Expandable Cabinet?

An expandable cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $92,126.

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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