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1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System
1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

Located in London, GB

beautiful colour and striking grain patterns. This shelves and cabinets are all adjustable and can be placed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Compact Mid-Century Modern Mcm Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard 1960
Vintage Compact Mid-Century Modern Mcm Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard 1960

Vintage Compact Mid-Century Modern Mcm Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard 1960

Located in Portland, OR

handles which provides an attractive contrast with the highly figured teak grain of the cabinet. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch

Located in Emeryville, CA

the beauty of teak wood grain accentuated by two sliding cabinet doors. Within, two adjustable shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection
1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection

1970s Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schweitzer for Pace Collection

By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-shelf lamp, and the wall-mounted burl cabinet. Each honey-colored burl wood cabinet has dramatic grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Rosewood Marble Top Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Rosewood Marble Top Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Rosewood Marble Top Credenza

By Florence Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

. The beautiful wood grain details of the rosewood cabinets, with the polished chrome legs and drawer

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s

Vintage Danish Rosewood Sideboard by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s

By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen

Located in Asaa, DK

cabinet with vivid grain pattern. Double hinged doors with brass hinges and locks with keys. Inside is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, showcasing richly figured, bookmatched wood with warmth and movement throughout the grain. The detached

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Dresser by American of Martinsville
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Dresser by American of Martinsville

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Dresser by American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Burbank, CA

Martinsville, and has been professionally refinished. It's made of walnut, and has beautiful walnut grain

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Sideboard
Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Sideboard

Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Sideboard

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

beautifully grained walnut throughout. The left cabinet doors open to generous storage with adjustable

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving
Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving

Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Highclere, Newbury

there commensurate with age. It features beautifully figured wood grain and comprises a drinks cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

Danish Modern 1-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

grain pattern. The cabinet with the double sliding doors features two shelves and a drawer, that are

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in North Hollywood, CA

detailed figures at each angle. A completely smooth design with a unique grain reflected throughout the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Enfilade
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Enfilade

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

mahogany grain on the cabinet doors to animate the linear formality of the wide case, forgoing any

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble

1930s Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Sideboard
1930s Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Sideboard

1930s Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Sideboard

Located in London, GB

fabulous grain to the wood. The cabinet is of stepped and break fronted form with a short back. The

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Narrow Sideboard Buffet
19th Century French Bleached Oak Narrow Sideboard Buffet

19th Century French Bleached Oak Narrow Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

natural grain of the wood. The cabinet features four panel doors. The far left and right doors have square

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Iron

French symmetric sideboard walnut and brass France 1960
French symmetric sideboard walnut and brass France 1960

French symmetric sideboard walnut and brass France 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

symmetric sideboard is made of beautiful grained walnut wood. The cabinet is supported by a solid walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Solid Oak Enfilade
French Louis Philippe Solid Oak Enfilade

French Louis Philippe Solid Oak Enfilade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

in style, with rich wood tones and handsome grain patterns, this cabinet will anchor any room. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Brass

1940s French Art Deco Sycamore Maple Sideboard
1940s French Art Deco Sycamore Maple Sideboard

1940s French Art Deco Sycamore Maple Sideboard

Located in Astoria, NY

, framed by linear-grain panels. The cabinet is raised on tapered legs with original brass sabots and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Brass Accent Sideboard Credenza by White Fine Furniture
Midcentury Walnut Brass Accent Sideboard Credenza by White Fine Furniture

Midcentury Walnut Brass Accent Sideboard Credenza by White Fine Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

arches, inlays, contrasting wood tones and grain to create this handsome cabinet. The fit, finish and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Distressed Turquoise Sideboard with Interior Shelving
Distressed Turquoise Sideboard with Interior Shelving

Distressed Turquoise Sideboard with Interior Shelving

Located in High Point, NC

turquoise, and exposed grain that echo the cabinet’s long life. Disclaimer: Please note that the age

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Deco Style Wardrobe
Fantastic Deco Style Wardrobe

Fantastic Deco Style Wardrobe

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unusual armoire with louver front cabinet and mahogany wood grain. Three tall cabinets with mirror

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Mid Century Rosewood Dry Bar
Mid Century Rosewood Dry Bar

Mid Century Rosewood Dry Bar

By Harvey Probber

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Dry Bar or Desk with exquisite wood grain. Multi-use compact Cabinet with Black Lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe

By Kling Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cedar lined wardrobe cabinet, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, original label, 5 dovetailed drawers

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe
Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe

Kling Factories Waterfall Art Deco Armoire Mahogany Dresser Cedar Lined Wardrobe

By Kling Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cedar lined wardrobe cabinet, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, original label, 5 dovetailed drawers

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

1800s, French, Bleached Oak Armoire
1800s, French, Bleached Oak Armoire

1800s, French, Bleached Oak Armoire

Located in High Point, NC

prominent cornice hangs over a locking double door cabinet with delicately grained recessed panels across

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Rolling Bar Cart in Mahogany with Pullout Ends by Stanley
Midcentury Rolling Bar Cart in Mahogany with Pullout Ends by Stanley

Midcentury Rolling Bar Cart in Mahogany with Pullout Ends by Stanley

By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sharp looking rolling bar cart with beveled mirror inset top, satin black cabinet with

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wardrobe, Walnut, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Dimensions: H x W x D: 181 x 139 x 53 cm Description: Antique cabinet with beautiful grain and warm colour

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wardrobe, French, Pine, Compactum, Cupboard, circa 1900
Antique Wardrobe, French, Pine, Compactum, Cupboard, circa 1900

Antique Wardrobe, French, Pine, Compactum, Cupboard, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

century, circa 1900. Attractive French provincial cabinet Pine with grain interest in a wax polished

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Transition Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe
French 18th Century Small Louis XV Transition Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe

French 18th Century Small Louis XV Transition Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe

Located in Berlin, DE

beautiful grain of the wood. The cabinet is topped by a shaped and profiled Rouge Royale marble slab. The

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rosewood chest of drawers
Rosewood chest of drawers

Rosewood chest of drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully grained rosewood cabinet with six drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Brazilian Rosewood Chest
Brazilian Rosewood Chest

Brazilian Rosewood Chest

Located in London, England

Large Brazilian rosewood dresser with bowed front and stunning, exotic grain from unknown Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Teak Bookcase with Sliding Glass Doors, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

with beautiful natural grain. The cabinet has been cleaned and treated with oil to enhance the wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Glass

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Wardrobe for ABV, Label
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Wardrobe for ABV, Label

Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Wardrobe for ABV, Label

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

wood grains. The cabinet displays 3 large doors, each of which has a round brass knob in original

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual chest of drawers in rosewood Mid-Century Denmark 1960
Unusual chest of drawers in rosewood Mid-Century Denmark 1960

Unusual chest of drawers in rosewood Mid-Century Denmark 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

modernism combined with refined craftsmanship. Executed in beautifully grained rosewood, the cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Louis van Teeffelen nightstand in teak Webe The Netherlands 1960
Louis van Teeffelen nightstand in teak Webe The Netherlands 1960

Louis van Teeffelen nightstand in teak Webe The Netherlands 1960

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

by Webe Meubelen, The Netherlands 1960. Crafted from warm, richly grained teak, the cabinet embodies

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

18th Century English Burr Elm and Laburnum Antique Chest of Drawers
18th Century English Burr Elm and Laburnum Antique Chest of Drawers

18th Century English Burr Elm and Laburnum Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

with the cabinet maker opting more often than not to use a cheaper grade straight grain veneer. Also

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Børge Seindal
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Børge Seindal

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Børge Seindal

By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik, Børge Seindal

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

visible grain. The cabinet has four drawers with oblong wooden handles. The base is made of low turned

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Art Deco Bedside Cabinets

Art Deco Bedside Cabinets

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of French walnut bedside cabinets in straight grain walnut veneer to sides, figured walnut

Category

Vintage 1930s Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Inset Kang Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Inset Kang Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Inset Kang Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

richly grained northern elmwood, the cabinets are handcrafted with rounded moldings and accented with

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Assembled Pair Of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Assembled Pair Of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Assembled Pair Of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Located in Bradenton, FL

hardware and grain patterns give each cabinet its own character. These pieces come from the Vanderbilt and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Bedside Cabinet Nightstands - Pair
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Bedside Cabinet Nightstands - Pair

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Bedside Cabinet Nightstands - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

front cabinets, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, 1 drawer, clean modernist lines. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Pair Antique French End Table Cabinet White Marble Regency Carved Oak Nightstand
Pair Antique French End Table Cabinet White Marble Regency Carved Oak Nightstand

Pair Antique French End Table Cabinet White Marble Regency Carved Oak Nightstand

Located in Shreveport, LA

frame, all having stunning tiger oak grain and patina. The cabinets have large turned ‘trumpet’ legs on

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Small Console Table
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Small Console Table

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Small Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Scandinavian Modern rosewood console or small cabinet. Beautiful rosewood grain throughout two

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Lucite cantilevered desk
Lucite cantilevered desk

Lucite cantilevered desk

Located in New York, NY

Desk composed of a bent clear lucite panel over a faux wood grain lucite file cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Small Dressers or Night Stands
Midcentury Small Dressers or Night Stands

Midcentury Small Dressers or Night Stands

By Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attractive pair of bedside cabinets in walnut grain with sculpted window front, tapered legs and

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Danish Rosewood Nightstand Bedside Tables with Drawers
Danish Rosewood Nightstand Bedside Tables with Drawers

Danish Rosewood Nightstand Bedside Tables with Drawers

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oakland, CA

dynamic pattern matched grain. Each cabinet with two drawers raised on solid rosewood legs.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Front Nightstands
Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Front Nightstands

Pair of Mid-Century Diamond Front Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two vintage-modern nightstands, features beautiful walnut grain two-door cabinets with interior

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Albert Parvin Sculptural Nightstands
Albert Parvin Sculptural Nightstands

Albert Parvin Sculptural Nightstands

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of spectacular sculpted front bedside tables with dramatic tapered legs and rich walnut grain

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

50s Art Deco Nightstand 1 of 2
50s Art Deco Nightstand 1 of 2

50s Art Deco Nightstand 1 of 2

Located in Ljubljana, SI

veneer with striking, symmetrical grain patterns. These cabinets are full of character and timeless

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Burl

Gianfranco Frattini Secretaire with Wooden Flap
Gianfranco Frattini Secretaire with Wooden Flap

Gianfranco Frattini Secretaire with Wooden Flap

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

compartments and two small drawers well crafted. Beautiful wood grain. The cabinet is suitable for study

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Teak Bar Cart by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
Teak Bar Cart by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway

Teak Bar Cart by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in San Diego, CA

underside of the cabinet. Featuring richly grained teak, with a fully finished back and teak interior. The

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique Edison Oak Amberola Cylinder Phonograph C1910
Antique Edison Oak Amberola Cylinder Phonograph C1910

Antique Edison Oak Amberola Cylinder Phonograph C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

by vertical oak slats, revealing the speaker area. The oak cabinet showcases rich graining and a warm

Category

Early 20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

18th Century Style Regency Mahogany English Nesting Tables, Set of Three
18th Century Style Regency Mahogany English Nesting Tables, Set of Three

18th Century Style Regency Mahogany English Nesting Tables, Set of Three

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

of nesting tables display a lovely grain pattern that the cabinet makers such as Chippendale

Category

20th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Model FA-66 Cabinet for Faarup Møbelfabrik
Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Model FA-66 Cabinet for Faarup Møbelfabrik

Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Model FA-66 Cabinet for Faarup Møbelfabrik

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Dallas, TX

in the grain. Cabinet features four drawers above four doors concealing three adjustable shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Two-Piece Hutch
Danish Two-Piece Hutch

Danish Two-Piece Hutch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Teak grain cabinet with bookcase topper. Features ample storage with drawers, shelving, pull down

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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Grain Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic grain cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every grain cabinet was constructed with great care. Find 130 options for an antique or vintage grain cabinet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the grain cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right grain cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one grain cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Thomas Hayes Studio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Grain Cabinet?

Prices for a grain cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $410 and can go as high as $24,975, while the average can fetch as much as $3,917.

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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