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Kittinger Mandarin

1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand, cream color lacquer and black pulls. Ready for a new home
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand
1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Nightstand
$1,800
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 18.75 in
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
$4,600
H 63 in W 46 in D 21 in
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
$5,900 / item
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Kittinger two-tone bachelor chest from Mandarin collection. In style of James
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Kittinger Mandarin Style Chest Dresser Black and White Lacquer Five Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser with Greek key motive by Kittinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Lacquer, Wood

Hollywood Regency Mandarin Greek Key Highboy Dresser By Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning 1940s Hollywood Regency highboy dresser by Kittinger Furniture company comes from
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Wood

Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oak, Hardwood

Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940's Modernist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous pair / chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive. Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin
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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Recent Sales

Kittinger Tall Chest in Chocolate Brown
By Kittinger
Located in Little Rock, AR
Newly redone tall chest by Kittinger from their Mandarin collection in CHOCOLATE BROWN. Signature
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests ...

Kittinger Mandarin Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Kittinger Mandarin Coffee Table designed by Theodore Muller refinished in off-white Lacquer with
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Kittinger Mandarin Vanity or Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
A flat top desk or vanity table from the 1940's Kittinger Mandarin series.
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Kittinger Mandarin Vanity or Desk
Kittinger Mandarin Vanity or Desk
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 20 in
Kittinger Mandarin Flat Top Desk or Vanity
Located in Hanover, MA
A flat top desk or vanity table from the 1940's Kittinger Mandarin series, freshly lacquered in
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Tall Greek Key Dresser from Kittinger Mandarin
Located in Hanover, MA
Greek Key two-tone lacquer tall dresser from the iconic Kittinger Mandarin Collection of 1947
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kittinger Mandarin Collection Twin Beds, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and gorgeous pair of twin beds from the 1940s Mandarin collection by Kittinger. The
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Nightstands
Located in Hanover, MA
American modernist nightstands from the celebrated Mandarin Collection by Kittinger circa 1947
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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Rare Kittinger "Mandarin" Desk with Greek Key Pulls
By Kittinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fully restored 6 drawer desk by Kittinger from the iconic "Mandarin Collection". New white lacquer
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Wood

Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Night Stands
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of nightstands from Kittinger's iconic Mandarin collection of the late 1940's, freshly
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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Kittinger Mandarin Coffee Table by Theodore Muller
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic Kittinger Coffee table by Theodore Muller with Ebonized base and gilt top with Oil Drop
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Pair of 1940s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests, Regency Modern
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous pair of oversized chest of drawers/ dresser manufactured by Kittinger from their earliest
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Blue Lacquer Faux Bamboo Mirror by Kittinger Mandarin Collection
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo mirror by Kittinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Hardwood

Pair 1960's Vintage Hollywood Regency Oversized Greek Key Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar to that of the Kittinger Mandarin items but I find these to me more aesthetically pleasing and
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mandarin Chests by Kittinger
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of satin ivory lacquer and parcel gilt three drawer chests by Kittinger from the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Mandarin Chests by Kittinger
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Match Pair of, 1940s Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Two three-drawer cabinets by Kittinger from the Mandarin series. Classic Greek Key designed pulls
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

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Wood

Pair of Three-Drawer Dressers by Kittinger, Expertly Restored, Greek Key Pulls
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two three-drawer cabinets by Kittinger from the Mandarin series. Classic Greek Key designed pulls
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Six Drawer Dresser
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Six Drawer Dresser, cream color lacquer and black pulls. Ready for a
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Kittinger Mandarin Linen Press
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
An impressive linen press or dressing chest by Kittinger for their Mandarin Collection of the late
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kittinger Mandarin Linen Press
Kittinger Mandarin Linen Press
H 61.5 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Kittinger Mandarin Pair of Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer Five Drawers
By James Mont, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser with Greek key motive by Kittinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Nightstands
By Big Rapids Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
and the Kittinger Mandarin collection. Note the pagoda form feet and geometric moulding on the doors
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1960's Hollywood Regency Greek Key Custom End Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar to that of the Kittinger Mandarin items but I find these to me more aesthetically pleasing and
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20th Century American Night Stands

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Brass

Rare 1940s Hollywood Regency 'Mandarin' desk / dressing table by Kittinger, USA
By Kittinger
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare 1940s Hollywood Regency 'Mandarin' desk / dressing table by Kittinger, USA. Greek key design
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Rare 1940s 'Mandarin' Vanity and Stool by Kittinger Mid-century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A rare and classic 1940's double pedastal vanity and stool by Kittinger. Their 'Mandarin' series is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Greek Key Mandarin Twin Beds Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Greek key Mandarin twin beds with their original finish. This is a very rare set we
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Lacquer

Kittinger 'Mandarin' Greek Key Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger 'Mandarin' Greek key dresser lacquered grey
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20th Century American Dressers

Vintage Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome vintage mid-century tall chest/cabinet from Kittinger's Mandarin series. having 2
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest
Vintage Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest
H 61.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
Pair Kittinger Mandarin 3 Drawer Commodes
Located in New York, NY
pair of iconic Hollywood Regency commodes from Kittinger's Mandarin collection. From a major Palm
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Kittinger Mandarin 3 Drawer Commodes
Located in New York, NY
pair of iconic Hollywood Regency commodes from Kittinger's Mandarin collection. From a major Palm
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly refinished pair of "Mandarin" commodes made and signed by Kittinger. Each have been
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Cabinets Restored, 3 drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1940s 'Mandarin' Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Hudson, NY
A Classic 1940s three-drawer chest by Kittinger. Their 'Mandarin' series is one of the most iconic
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s 'Mandarin' Tall Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Hudson, NY
a classic 1940's 5 drawer chest by Kittinger. Their 'Mandarin' series is one of the most iconic
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 1940's Kittinger 'Greek Key' Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding pair of 5 drawer chests by Kittinger. Their 'Mandarin' series is one of the most
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mandarin Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mandarin Kittinger Cabinets, Restored white and swiss coffee lacquer, 3 drawer
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Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Pair of Mandarin Cabinets
Pair of Mandarin Cabinets
H 34 in W 39 in D 21 in
Kittinger Mandarin Chest
By Kittinger, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kittinger Mandarin chest of drawers is ready to be used and enjoyed for years to come.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Paint

Kittinger Mandarin Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest
H 48.25 in W 36 in D 21 in
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of vintage Kittinger Mandarin chest of drawers are ready to be used and enjoyed for years to come.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Plywood, Lacquer

Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in

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Kittinger Mandarin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kittinger mandarin available at 1stDibs. A kittinger mandarin — often made from wood, lacquer and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kittinger mandarin — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kittinger mandarin, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made kittinger mandarin has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kittinger and Kittinger Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kittinger Mandarin?

Prices for a kittinger mandarin start at $875 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,600.

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.

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