George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland, Michigan.
Walnut
Herman Miller CSS George Nelson Unit 48" Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This 48" wide desk showcases the iconic mid-century modern style and craftsmanship that Herman Miller is known for. This piece can be used as a stand alone on its own or you can easi...
Metal
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller.
Steel
George Nelson & Associates Custom CSS by Herman Miller, USA, 1959
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful George Nelson & Associates custom CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) for Herman Miller USA, 1959 Custom ordered directly from the factory with mail slots and four dra...
Aluminum
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
By George Nelson
Located in taranto, IT
Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...
Aluminum
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Introduced by Herman Miller in 1959, CSS was a refinement on Nelson's slightly earlier ‘OMNI' storage system for Structural Products Inc but retained and expanded upon its modular,...
Wood
$5,547Sale Price|40% Off
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system.
Aluminum
Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Grenoble, FR
Wall-mounted walnut CSS sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Wood
Unavailable
H 96 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This unit is complete. It is very well equipped with a lot of very rare pieces. This pole version example includes all the necessary hardware and pieces to set up exactly as shown. A...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 108.27 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
George Nelson Four De La Baie Css Mural Étagère Pour Herman Miller, 1959
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Grenoble, FR
Wall-mounted four Bay CSS (Comprehensive Storage System), designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, brushed steel, glass, wood.
Steel
Unavailable
H 20 in W 30 in D 7 in
Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
A rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 115.36 in W 207.68 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor and ceiling and used as a room divider. The elements can be installed on either sid...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller CSS unit. This piece is designed to be used as a room divider or placed anywhere in the room.
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller comprehensive storage system or CSS desk and wall unit combination.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s.
Aluminum
Mid-Century George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this extremely rare two sided CSS designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson For Herman Miller.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare George Nelson CSS wall unit for Hermann Miller, 1959, CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) off-white modular wall unit or room divider designed by George Nelson for Herman Mi...
George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular systems Omni and CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s.
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Steel
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum, Steel
Three-Bay CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Steel
George Nelson Four Bay Fully Loaded CSS System by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s.
Aluminum, Steel
1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson in 1957 and edited by Herman Miller between 1959 and 1973.
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a rare vintage comprehensive storage system wall unit, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1959. Made from aluminum, walnut, and laminate, this syste...
Metal
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H 90 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, compact shelving system, with nine shelves, three drawers and two cabinets, attributed to George Nelson CSS system. In excellent condition. The...
Sold
H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960's example with two bays of shelving Three shelves with adju...
Aluminum
Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson's 'Comprehensive Shelving System' for Herman Miller comprised of two uprights, rear hanging drop-front secretary with pigeon hole storage and two drawers with porcelain...
Steel, Aluminum
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H 115.36 in W 207.68 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor and ceiling and used as a room divider. The elements can be installed on either sid...
Aluminum
George Nelson Wall System
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
GEORGE NELSON for Herman Miller Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) This CSS unit features six uprights with four shelves, two drawer case, two closed storage cases with book matche...
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS wall-mounted unit, circa early 1960s.
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit, American, circa 1950s.
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'CSS' wall unit, brushed steel, glass and wood, United States, 1960s This very large storage system is designed by George Nelson in the 1960s.
Steel
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H 94 in W 97 in D 18.5 in
Handsome 3 Bay George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS 3 bay wall unit. This wonderful set consists of 2 flip down cabinets, 8 adjustable shelves, 1 desk shelf and 4 gunmetal finish poles alon...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)' wall unit, steel and aluminum, walnut, enameled masonite, laminate, United States, 1960s This storage system is...
Steel
George Nelson Four Bay CSS System
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller CSS (Comprehensive Storage Storage System) Features Alexander Girard Quatrefoil fabric design on bi-fold doors concealing mirror. 13.50 X 13.50" Twelve box...
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System CSS for Herman Miller Furniture. Such a useful and Great Design!
Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This 4 bay CSS wall unit is a Classic! Features 11 x 12'' shelves, one sliding door cabinet, one 4 drawer cabinet, one two drawer plus file cabinet. One pigeon hole cabinet, and one ...
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury George Nelson CSS Unit for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic and original CSS Unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965 Vintage modular wall unit crafted in white lacquered wood and Vintage modular wall unit crafted in white lacquered wood and alu...
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
VERY RARE GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT FOR HERMANN MILLER 1959 CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) off white modular wall unit or room divider designed by George Nelson for Herman M...
George Nelson & Associates CSS Wall System for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) for Herman Miller: The system is comprised of five aluminum uprights with six shelves, 2 with light sources, A Dropd...
Aluminum
CSS Herman Miller Mid-Century Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller provides a comprehensive storage system CSS that provides a completely flexible workspace.
Walnut
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall-Mounted Shelf for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare CSS wall-mounted version by George Nelson. 13 boards and five poles in total.
Aluminum
Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
An incredible piece of Mid-Century Modern design-- this five bay walnut George Nelson wall unit was designed for Herman Miller in 1959. This early example is very large and even more...
Steel
CSS Wall Unit with Vanity Mirror by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare CSS wall unit with residential modules, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 25 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern file cabinet made by George Nelson for Herman Miller's iconic Comprehensive Storage Systems line. This piece is made of wood with...
Wood
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H 111.42 in W 99.61 in D 20.87 in
CSS Modular Wall Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller & Mobilier International
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Mobilier International
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957 and edited between 1959 and 1973.
Stainless Steel
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This six pole storage system is comprised of eight drawers with dovetail joinery, four can lights ...
Walnut
George Nelson Herman Miller Three Bay CSS Shelf Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson for Herman Miller. Measures: 97” wide x 94" tall, plus four extensions. Shelves: 12” deep, cabinet: 19” deep.
George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large and exceptional CSS wall unit by George Nelson. This system has ten shelves, one magazine shelf, two large cabinets with sliding doors and an adjustable shelf, one small cabine...
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 100 in W 64 in D 14.5 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973.
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)' wall unit, steel and aluminum, walnut, United States, 1960s This storage system is designed by Nelson in the ...
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Shelving System
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Shelving System. A very nice example in excellent condition.
Aluminum
George Nelson / Herman Miller "css"
Located in Cathedral City, CA
THE PERFECT MODERN SHELVING SYSTEM FOR OBJECTS OR BOOKS.CONSISTS OF;
1 SWIVEL LAMP
3 BLACK ANODIZED POLES WITH ADJUSTABLE GLIDES.
10 REINFORCED 48" SHELVES/ WALN...
George Nelson/Herman Miller CSS
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Comprehensive Storage System consisting of;
4 anodized black poles/cross members 92"H
1 swivel lamp
4 bookends
5 shelves 32"W x 12"D
1 desktop 32"W...
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Unit
Located in New York, NY
Large CSS Unit Comes with original instruction Booklet
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson for Herman Miller four-bay CSS wall unit. Unit consists of three-drawer cabinet, single-drawer cabinet, drop front cabinet with interior light, two-drawer filling cabin...
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a super handsome walnut wall unit designed by George Nelson. It consists of 13 shelves, 1 double file cabinet, 1 file cabinet with drawers, 1 table/desk, 3 separate drawers (...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Mount Storage System
Located in Kensington, MD
Modular Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Multiple Configurations Possible.
Aluminum
Orange Steel and Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Asheville, NC
Unique 1960's steel and walnut desk, legs are similar in style to Herman Miller's CSS system, designed by George Nelson.
Steel
George Nelson CSS Comprehensive Storage System
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS wall unit, one of the most advanced storage systems of it's day and even now it's design has withstood the test of time.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) wall unit, one of the most advanced storage systems of it's day and even now it's design has withstood the test of ...
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak & Laminate CSS
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
George Nelson for Herman Miller 2 Bay CSS, unusual teakwood variant
Aluminum
George Nelson 3 Bay CSS. Herman Miller 1959
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BRIGHT LYONS specializes in George Nelson's CSS storage system of 1959. We currently have over 30 bays available with many different cabinet, lighting, and shelf options. Each bay is...
Aluminum
Poul Cadovius hanging Royal Wall System 1950s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale this iconic Royal System by Poul Cadovius 1950s in the rare African Bonkonko Wood Beautiful warm light color . 4 uprights 2 Cabinets 12 shelves ....
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,438 / set
H 78.75 in W 63 in D 14.97 in
Poul Cadovius, Teak Royal System, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Göteborg, SE
Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...
Metal
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Steel Pull Handles ________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take th...
Steel
$1,739 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$651Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 60.24 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Sliding Glass Door Bookcase Cabinet Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
We can ship directly to you - please contact us with your country & postcode for an accurate delivery price. Shipping to the US £450 in a custom made crate A beautiful long slim gla...
Hardwood
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil tray. Th...
Chrome
Whiskey Wall Mounted Console
By George Nelson, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hidden chamber for your rare bourbon collection. The base to an elegant living room. A centerpiece for those records you saved for that meditative time when you could look out in...
Walnut
$5,084
H 86.62 in W 18.31 in D 135.83 in
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit Manufacturer: Kai Kristiansen Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Metal
$8,091
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni, Brionvega 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Radiophonograph RR126 and Record Player by Castiglioni Brothers for Brionvega, 1960s. RR126 radio phonograph and turntable with a rectangular wooden base with dark brown prof...
Metal
$5,900
H 33.5 in W 66 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burl Wood Credenza for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Milo Baughman credenza for Thayer Coggin with burl wood patchwork square tiles design. This 3-door cabinet features 4 drawers, an adjustable shelf, and sits on a chrome fin...
Chrome
$3,570
H 80 in W 104 in D 18 in
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists of two large cabinets - 28.5" tall and 11" deep, 33 5/8" wide with two adjustable ...
Rosewood
$7,700
H 66.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Cado Bookshelf, Teak Wood, Danish Design, 1960s, Modular Unit
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes with drawers, sliding doors a...
Wood
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum standards incorporating half inch thick glass shelves and three white laminate cabi...
Aluminum
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
H 35 in W 24.25 in D 26.75 in
1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this vintage "early production year" model EA-416 swivel lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series...
Aluminum
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.