Mid Century Floating Wall Unit
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Travertine, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas
Granite, Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak, Felt
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Teak
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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.