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Large Teak Cabinet and Writing Desk
Large Teak Cabinet and Writing Desk

Large Teak Cabinet and Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

, blending practicality with timeless elegance. Constructed from richly grained teak, the cabinet showcases a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Exotic Matched Grain Commode
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Exotic Matched Grain Commode

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Exotic Matched Grain Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century Austrian Biedermeier exotic matched grain commode. Beautiful polished finish

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sheet Music Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

grain pattern highlight the cabinet’s age and character. A versatile piece, ideal for storing sheet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Cabinet in Walnut
Italian Art Deco Cabinet in Walnut

Italian Art Deco Cabinet in Walnut

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

both secure and beautifully displayed. Crafted from exquisite grained walnut, the cabinet showcases a

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George III Hepplewhite Cabinet
George III Hepplewhite Cabinet

George III Hepplewhite Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

exotic figured woods, showcasing a rich blend of textures and grains. The cabinet is detailed with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Blonde Tiger Grain Birch Gents Wardrobe, England, circa 1930
Art Deco Blonde Tiger Grain Birch Gents Wardrobe, England, circa 1930

Art Deco Blonde Tiger Grain Birch Gents Wardrobe, England, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

This beautiful wardrobe exudes quality and style. Book paged veneers in a true blonde tiger grain

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Grete Jalk Tambour Cabinet for Sibast Mobler
Grete Jalk Tambour Cabinet for Sibast Mobler

Grete Jalk Tambour Cabinet for Sibast Mobler

By Grete Jalk

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully grained tambour door cabinet designed by Grete Jalk for Sibast Mobler.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Cabinets

Small Art Deco Cabinet with Marble Top
Small Art Deco Cabinet with Marble Top

Small Art Deco Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

Beautifully grained Art Deco cabinet (we believe this is rosewood but can't be certain) with open

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Hans J. Wegner Danish White Oak Cabinet
Hans J. Wegner Danish White Oak Cabinet

Hans J. Wegner Danish White Oak Cabinet

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

striped grain full of character. The cabinet is in great vintage condition, with nice age to the surface

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century New England Grain Painted Pine One-Drawer Blanket Chest
Late 18th Century New England Grain Painted Pine One-Drawer Blanket Chest

Late 18th Century New England Grain Painted Pine One-Drawer Blanket Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Late 18th century New England grain painted pine one-drawer blanket chest. Unusual size and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th C American Apothecary Cabinet
19th C American Apothecary Cabinet

19th C American Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

American 24 drawer apothecary cabinet in original grain paint, circa second quarter of the 19th C

Category

Antique 19th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two-tone vertical grain oak "Gold Label" Dunbar cabinet or bar. Interior has shelves and drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet
Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet

Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Expressively grained rosewood cabinet features two tambour doors concealing three compartments with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet
Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet

Hans Wegner Rosewood "President" Cabinet

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Expressively grained rosewood cabinet features two tamboured doors concealing a soaped oak interior

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Antique English "Fiddle Grain" Mahogany Campaign Style Secretaire Chest
Antique English "Fiddle Grain" Mahogany Campaign Style Secretaire Chest

Antique English "Fiddle Grain" Mahogany Campaign Style Secretaire Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary Quality Antique English "Fiddle grain" Mahogany Campaign or Military Style Secretaire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood, Cedar

Danish Modern Walnut Chest or Dresser with Beautiful Graining
Danish Modern Walnut Chest or Dresser with Beautiful Graining

Danish Modern Walnut Chest or Dresser with Beautiful Graining

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish modern walnut chest or dresser with beautiful graining, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Red Faux-Grain Painted Blanket Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
American Chippendale Red Faux-Grain Painted Blanket Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

American Chippendale Red Faux-Grain Painted Blanket Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the early red-wash and overall faux-grain painting in the salmon surface. This is delightfully worn

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman Burled Wood and Chrome Cabinet/Buffet
Milo Baughman Burled Wood and Chrome Cabinet/Buffet

Milo Baughman Burled Wood and Chrome Cabinet/Buffet

Located in North Miami, FL

The beautiful burled wood grain of this Milo Baughman cabinet is very alluring. the grain on the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Danish Vintage Cabinets by Poul Cadovius
Pair of Danish Vintage Cabinets by Poul Cadovius

Pair of Danish Vintage Cabinets by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

patterns throughout. Even the interiors have gorgeous wood grain. Each cabinet has two sliding doors and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage Wall Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage Wall Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage Wall Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

is well-crafted from teak wood with beautiful natural grain. The cabinet features an upper divided

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco rosewood cabinet - Stella Paris
Fine French Art Deco rosewood cabinet - Stella Paris

Fine French Art Deco rosewood cabinet - Stella Paris

Located in New York City, NY

A French Modern cabinet with three doors and bowed center. The cabinet features beautifully grained

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Mid Century Danish Modern Dark Wood Tall Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Modern Dark Wood Tall Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Modern Dark Wood Tall Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

wood and wood veneer with a rich, dark tone and distinctive grain patterning. The cabinet features

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Restored Rattan Bar with Wood Grain Formica Top and Mahogany Veneer Front
Restored Rattan Bar with Wood Grain Formica Top and Mahogany Veneer Front

Restored Rattan Bar with Wood Grain Formica Top and Mahogany Veneer Front

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pole rattan bar with a woodgrain formica top and Mahogany veneer front. The bar features two large shelves along the back for easy storage of spirits and glasses. Restored to new...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan

A Fine Teak Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
A Fine Teak Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

A Fine Teak Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

to taste. A pair of chromed recess fingerpulls provide a nice contrast against the teak grain. the

Materials

Steel

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Cabinet by Dominique, 1925
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Cabinet by Dominique, 1925

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Cabinet by Dominique, 1925

By André Domin

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

, its vertical grain giving the cabinet a bold, rhythmic presence. The doors are inlaid with elongated

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar

Kittinger Footed Silver Chest W/ Beautiful Figuratively Grained Mahogany
Kittinger Footed Silver Chest W/ Beautiful Figuratively Grained Mahogany

Kittinger Footed Silver Chest W/ Beautiful Figuratively Grained Mahogany

By Kittinger

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This elegant and beautifully made silver chest on stand is handcrafted by the renown furniture maker, Kittinger of Buffalo, NY. The Rococo style silver chest superbly copies the orig...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Postmodern Cream and Wood Grain Laminate Chest of Drawers
Postmodern Cream and Wood Grain Laminate Chest of Drawers

Postmodern Cream and Wood Grain Laminate Chest of Drawers

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional postmodern chest of drawers. Features a cream lacquer and Woodgrain laminate with 3 spacious drawer. Each drawer has a chrome knob. Additional information: Material: Wo...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chic Ebonized Amboyna Mastercraft Console Cabinet
Chic Ebonized Amboyna Mastercraft Console Cabinet

Chic Ebonized Amboyna Mastercraft Console Cabinet

Located in North Miami, FL

medallion and exaggerated hinge hardware. The magnificent grain is apparent throughout the cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Buffets

Materials

Amboyna

Dyrlund Rosewood Locking File Cabinet on Wheels with Key
Dyrlund Rosewood Locking File Cabinet on Wheels with Key

Dyrlund Rosewood Locking File Cabinet on Wheels with Key

By Dyrlund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Dyrlund Rosewood Locking File cabinet on wheels. Bottom drawer is set up for hanging files

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Display Cabinets, Pair
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Display Cabinets, Pair

Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Wood Display Cabinets, Pair

By Harvey Probber

Located in South Bend, IN

. Each cabinet has a unique rosewood grain. The cabinets can be push together or left separated as

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Walnut, Mahogany, Wall, Cupboard, Georgian
Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Walnut, Mahogany, Wall, Cupboard, Georgian

Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Walnut, Mahogany, Wall, Cupboard, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

supplied for ease of installation This is a fine antique corner cabinet with wonderful grain interest

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Mahogany
Danish Early 19th Century Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Mahogany

Danish Early 19th Century Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Mahogany

Located in Kastrup, DK

A handsome Danish Empire pedestal cabinet. Made in mahogany with beautiful wood grain. This cabinet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Henredon Walnut and Brass Campaign Side Cabinets
Mid-Century Henredon Walnut and Brass Campaign Side Cabinets

Mid-Century Henredon Walnut and Brass Campaign Side Cabinets

By Henredon

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Timeless, Classic, Mid-Century Henredon Scene One Campaign Side Cabinets. Beautiful grain offset

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets
Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets

Pair of Midcentury Korean Wood and Brass Side Cabinets

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Korean side cabinets with grained wood and contrasting ebony stained panels with brass trim

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Far East Collection Walnut & Brass Two-Door Cabinet
Baker Far East Collection Walnut & Brass Two-Door Cabinet

Baker Far East Collection Walnut & Brass Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Baker Far East Collection two-door cabinet in beautifully grained medium walnut. The case is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Faux Grain and Hand-Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Faux Grain and Hand-Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Faux Grain and Hand-Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

hand-painted finish of faux grain wood, cream boarder and delicate sprays of flowers, swags and bows

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Transitional Sheraton Grain Painted Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1830
Antique Transitional Sheraton Grain Painted Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1830

Antique Transitional Sheraton Grain Painted Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique transitional Sheraton chest of drawers features salmon grain painted finish with case

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet
Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Monumental Vintage Mid Century German Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

from teak wood with a rich, warm tone and beautiful natural grain. The cabinet features fully finished

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Lane 2-Piece Walnut Storage Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Lane 2-Piece Walnut Storage Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Lane 2-Piece Walnut Storage Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

cabinet. Crafted in rich walnut with beautiful grain, it features cane-front cabinet doors, open display

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Edwardian Antique Glazed Display Corner Cabinet, English, circa 1910
Edwardian Antique Glazed Display Corner Cabinet, English, circa 1910

Edwardian Antique Glazed Display Corner Cabinet, English, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an Edwardian antique glazed display corner cabinet, English dating to circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Showcase Cabinet by Gauthier-Poinsignon, Mahogany & Glass
Art Deco Showcase Cabinet by Gauthier-Poinsignon, Mahogany & Glass

Art Deco Showcase Cabinet by Gauthier-Poinsignon, Mahogany & Glass

By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon

Located in Detroit, MI

grain patterning. This unique cabinet features a setback middle section with center mirror and two black

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

and the cabinet is well-crafted from teak wood with beautiful natural grain. The cabinet features an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets in Burled Birch, c. 1840
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets in Burled Birch, c. 1840

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets in Burled Birch, c. 1840

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

49" wide x 19.5" deep x 62.5" high Pair of Biedermeier cabinets or armoires in burled birch

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets

Danish Modern Bookcase Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood
Danish Modern Bookcase Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood

Danish Modern Bookcase Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood

By Rasmus Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brazilian rosewood. Spectacular color and grain pattern. Ample cabinet space in an efficient footprint, with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Cabinet with Drawers, 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Cabinet with Drawers, 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Cabinet with Drawers, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

shade of brown with visible graining. The cabinet has two flat drawers at the top. It has a vertically

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Modernist Two Door Cabinet With Painted Blond Front
Art Deco Modernist Two Door Cabinet With Painted Blond Front

Art Deco Modernist Two Door Cabinet With Painted Blond Front

Located in Troy, MI

French Deco / Modernist era two door wood cabinet has beautifully grained top, feet and sides

Category

Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut / Brass Cabinet in the style of Widdicomb
Mid Century Walnut / Brass Cabinet in the style of Widdicomb

Mid Century Walnut / Brass Cabinet in the style of Widdicomb

By Ralph Widdicomb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A medium dark walnut cabinet with wonderful graining , cast brass pulls and tapered brass legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rudolf Bernd Glatzel bar cabinet in rosewood Fristho Netherlands 1956
Rudolf Bernd Glatzel bar cabinet in rosewood Fristho Netherlands 1956

Rudolf Bernd Glatzel bar cabinet in rosewood Fristho Netherlands 1956

By Fristho, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

sculptural form with precise functionality. Crafted from richly grained rosewood veneer, the cabinet’s front

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Two-Piece Teak Cabinet Hutch
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Two-Piece Teak Cabinet Hutch

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Two-Piece Teak Cabinet Hutch

Located in Detroit, MI

warm tone and beautiful grain patterning. This two-piece cabinet features an upper step-back hutch that

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Glass China Cabinet by Kai Winding
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Glass China Cabinet by Kai Winding

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Glass China Cabinet by Kai Winding

By Hundevad & Co., Kai Winding

Located in Detroit, MI

beautiful natural grain. The two-piece cabinet features a lower sideboard with two side doors opening on

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unique mid century modern bar cabinet by Wrighton, circa 1960s
Unique mid century modern bar cabinet by Wrighton, circa 1960s

Unique mid century modern bar cabinet by Wrighton, circa 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

legs, and aged wood grain. The top cabinet opens to reveal a mirrored dry bar, complete with original

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century French Rosewood Cabinet or Credenza
Mid Century French Rosewood Cabinet or Credenza

Mid Century French Rosewood Cabinet or Credenza

Located in Troy, MI

Dramatically grained French rosewood credenza or cabinet dates from the 1960s. Long and low, this

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini model 504 cabinet in rosewood Bernini Italy 1960
Gianfranco Frattini model 504 cabinet in rosewood Bernini Italy 1960

Gianfranco Frattini model 504 cabinet in rosewood Bernini Italy 1960

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

sophistication and a sculptural sense of proportion. Executed in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Bookmached Wood Grain Oiled Walnut 6 Drawers Tall High Chest Dresser
Bookmached Wood Grain Oiled Walnut 6 Drawers Tall High Chest Dresser

Bookmached Wood Grain Oiled Walnut 6 Drawers Tall High Chest Dresser

By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern oiled walnut stunning wood grain high chest dresser on square legs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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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