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Floating Storage Cabinet
Floating Storage Cabinet

Floating Storage Cabinet

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This floating storage cabinet from the Cali collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Floating Frames Cabinet
Floating Frames Cabinet

Floating Frames Cabinet

By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

mantel clock, wall clocks and a high cabinet, as an addition to the existing Floating Frames collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1973 Paul Evans Floating Cabinet
1973 Paul Evans Floating Cabinet

1973 Paul Evans Floating Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A stunning Paul Evans cabinet or credenza adorned in figural burl veneer and mirrored chrome tiles

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Burl

Paul Evans Floating Cabinet
Paul Evans Floating Cabinet

Paul Evans Floating Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern credenza by Paul Evans for "Directional". Burl walnut veneer patch work panels with metal patch work base. Signed on the left side base. (Please confirm item loca...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors

Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique smaller foot print floating credenza. Real walnut veneer. Great for entry way, media

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Elevate your interior with these exquisite mid-century floating cabinets, masterfully designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet
Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

Paul Evans Mid Century Burl Wood Floating Display Cabinet

By Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans Mid Century burl wood floating display cabinet. Measures: 24.5 wide x 13.75 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase
American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase

American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant wall floating cabinet by Lane Furniture with double glass shelves with groove to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza
Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza

Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Mid-century modern burl wood and travertine floating cabinet. Doors open to reveal open

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Blackened Stainless Steel + Oak Bar with Floating Glass Cabinets
Amuneal's Blackened Stainless Steel + Oak Bar with Floating Glass Cabinets

Amuneal's Blackened Stainless Steel + Oak Bar with Floating Glass Cabinets

By Amuneal

Located in New York, NY

Amuneal's Blackened Stainless Steel + Oak Bar with Floating Glass Cabinets blends individual

Category

2010s American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Mid-Century Floating Wenge and White Laminate Banz Bord Single Cabinet
Mid-Century Floating Wenge and White Laminate Banz Bord Single Cabinet

Mid-Century Floating Wenge and White Laminate Banz Bord Single Cabinet

By Banz bord

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century floating cabinet by Banz Bord. Wenge with white laminate door and interior in original

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Wenge

Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders
Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders

Baughman Style Chrome Floating Bar Cabinets Credenza Mid-Century Modern Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful set of four Milo Baughman style chrome mirror clad floating cabinets by Founders. Two

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet
Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet

Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet

By Johnson Brothers, Bert England

Located in Chicago, IL

By Bert England for Johnson Furniture, this long walnut sideboard cabinet has flush drawers over

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls

Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hans J. Wegner floating cabinet or chest, designed for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully constructed

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair
Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair

Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of small floating walnut display cabinets. Each cabinet has one white Formica covered shelf

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

By Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

floating storage cabinet with a large file drawer and a smaller utility drawer for organization and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet

Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

features long pulls on the six drawers and two pair of doors. Illuminated upper cabinet with parabolic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet
Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet

Custom Martin Visser Floating Wenge Wall Mount Credenza w/ Record Player Cabinet

By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century floating wall mount credenza by the iconic and innovative designer Martin Visser

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Wenge

Floating Square Dresser
Floating Square Dresser

Floating Square Dresser

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Floating Square Dresser embodies the perfect balance between visual lightness and material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Connect Floating Dresser
Connect Floating Dresser

Connect Floating Dresser

By New Format Studio, Henry Norris

Located in Vancouver, BC

The Connect Floating Dresser is designed to express the process by which each piece is created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet
Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet

Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet

By Eugenio Diez

Located in Hanover, MA

***SATURDAY SALE*** Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires, Argentina intarsia Inlaid two part bar cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit  Still Life Floating Shelf
Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit  Still Life Floating Shelf

Dark Stained Oak Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture
Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture

By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Floating Shelf
Paul Evans Floating Shelf

Paul Evans Floating Shelf

By Paul Evans

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This cityscape floating wall shelf designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's features a brass patchwork

Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Mahogany 3 Piece Cabinet With Mirror and Floating Bar
Art Deco Style Mahogany 3 Piece Cabinet With Mirror and Floating Bar

Art Deco Style Mahogany 3 Piece Cabinet With Mirror and Floating Bar

Located in Locust Valley, NY

mirror and shelves, bar storage in a matching base cabinet, and a coordinating freestanding bar, all

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns

Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns

By Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Illusion Floating Dry Bar by Luis Pons
Illusion Floating Dry Bar by Luis Pons

Illusion Floating Dry Bar by Luis Pons

By Luis Pons

Located in Geneve, CH

Illusion floating dry bar by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 101.5 x D 44 x H 124.5 cm Materials: metal

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

“floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom sizes and finishes

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard

1940's Floating French Sideboard

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous 1940's French Oak Sideboard floating on a plinth with intricate solid bronze hardware

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Dieter Rams 606 Series Floating Credenza for Vitsoe, 1960s Design
Dieter Rams 606 Series Floating Credenza for Vitsoe, 1960s Design

Dieter Rams 606 Series Floating Credenza for Vitsoe, 1960s Design

By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

minimalist style for Vitsoe, is a wall mounted floating credenza, consisting of two out of production

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

floating base Key opens 2 doors to reveal open shelving and center drop down door to reveal glass

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns
Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns

Ledge Floating Console in Bone White by Simon Johns

By Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a clear glass top. It stems

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Ledge Floating Console (61") in Black by Simon Johns
Ledge Floating Console (61") in Black by Simon Johns

Ledge Floating Console (61") in Black by Simon Johns

By Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Ledge Floating Console (73") in Black by Simon Johns
Ledge Floating Console (73") in Black by Simon Johns

Ledge Floating Console (73") in Black by Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Silas Seandel Floating Wall Shelf
Silas Seandel Floating Wall Shelf

Silas Seandel Floating Wall Shelf

By Silas Seandel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silas seandel wall shelf Steel and bronze Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Steel

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

“floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom sizes and finishes

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

“floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom sizes and finishes

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark
Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark

Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

system .You cane chance the position of the shelves and de Cabinets easily . Lots of storage room ,and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns
Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns

Ledge Floating Console (40") in Black Ash by Simon Johns

By Simon Johns

Located in East-Bolton, Quebec

Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk
Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk

Hans Wegner GETAMA Executive Floating Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hans Wegner for Getama Executive Floating Desk. Finished back so can float on room. Key included

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Gino Russo Carved Wood & Slate Floating Credenza
Gino Russo Carved Wood & Slate Floating Credenza

Gino Russo Carved Wood & Slate Floating Credenza

By Gino Russo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This floating credenza by Gino Russo is characterized by a long, horizontal wall-mounted form with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Stone, Slate

Roberto Aloi Floating Sideboard with Geometric Front
Roberto Aloi Floating Sideboard with Geometric Front

Roberto Aloi Floating Sideboard with Geometric Front

By Roberto Aloi

Located in Hanover, MA

Incredible unicorn! Rare 1950s Italian sideboard attributed to Roberto Aloi. Floating case

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Wood

Ello Floating Nightstands with Travertine Fronts and Tops, a Pair, Rare
Ello Floating Nightstands with Travertine Fronts and Tops, a Pair, Rare

Ello Floating Nightstands with Travertine Fronts and Tops, a Pair, Rare

By Ello Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

ordered to be floating and attached to the wall with the word cleat. (Original cleats included). They were

Category

1990s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs
Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs

Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Lacquered 6-drawer dresser on recessed acrylic legs. Shown in white violet color in high gloss finish and acrylic handles in chrome finish. The inside of the drawers is finished in t...

Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen

Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen

Located in Geneve, CH

Ash Comet Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 110 x D 14.5 x H 7 cm Materials: Ash

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Ash

Modern Floating Blossom Console by Ercole Home
Modern Floating Blossom Console by Ercole Home

Modern Floating Blossom Console by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Modern Floating Blossom 3-Door Buffet is made up of 3 touch latch doors decorated with hand-cut

Category

2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Lacquer

Modern Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet
Modern Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet

Modern Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Floating Starry Night 3-Door Buffet illustrates the evolution of the buffet with its curved

Category

2010s American Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard
Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard

Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard

By Daniel Oates

Located in Sharon, CT

When floor space is limited hang it on the wall. Hang low below your flat screen TV, a bit higher in the dining room or entryway, or higher still combining mutiples as shelving. This...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1960s Floating Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1960s Floating Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

1960s Floating Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Beerse, VAN

, dining area, or office, this floating sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe offers both

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza

Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Burlwood Wall Floating Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Toledo, OH

Paul Evans Cityscape patchwork burlwood floating credenza. This stunning long mid-century Paul

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Ambianic Floating Credenza Mahogany Leather and Brass
Ambianic Floating Credenza Mahogany Leather and Brass

Ambianic Floating Credenza Mahogany Leather and Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Custom Modern Floating Credenza Style MCM Mahogany Wood with Leather & Brass Exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Display 3 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril
Display 3 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril

Display 3 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril

Located in Geneve, CH

Display 3 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 100 cm. Materials: Brushed

Category

2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Display 2 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril
Display 2 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril

Display 2 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril

Located in Geneve, CH

Display 2 Floating Stone by Georgiev Kiril Dimensions: D 30 x W 60 x H 80 cm. Materials: Brushed

Category

2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Floating Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Floating Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Floating Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Beerse, VAN

Floating sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. What makes this sideboard unique is the

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

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Floating Storage Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of floating storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique floating storage cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 387 antique and vintage floating storage cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Floating storage cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating storage cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many floating storage cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Kai Kristiansen and Paul Evans produced popular floating storage cabinets that are worth a look.

How Much are Floating Storage Cabinets?

Floating storage cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,973, while the lowest priced sells for $473 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.

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.

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