Large Cado
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Hardwood, Softwood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
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Aluminum
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Textile
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
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Wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
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Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
20th Century Danish Shelves
Teak
Antique 1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s European Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s European Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Canvas
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century Danish Cabinets
20th Century Danish Cabinets
20th Century Danish Desks
Rosewood, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Vitrines
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century Danish Bookcases
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.