Loewy Mengel
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Oak
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Oak, Glass
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Aluminum
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Iron
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Metal
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Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
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Aluminum
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Metal
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Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
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Iron
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Aluminum
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Iron, Metal
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Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
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Aluminum, Steel
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Metal
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Oak
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Textile
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Lacquer, Plywood, Teak, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
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Rosewood
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Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dressers
Metal
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Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Straw, Wood
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Resin
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Teak
Mid-20th Century Irish Country Cupboards
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Papercord, Oak
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
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Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum, Steel
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Oak
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Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass, Wrought Iron
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Wood
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Brass
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Brass
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Metal
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Desks
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak, Upholstery
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Wrought Iron
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Oak, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Iron
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Oak
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Steel, Wrought Iron
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Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
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Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Iron
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Footstools
Wood, Upholstery
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Oak
20th Century American Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Iron
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Iron
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
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Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Birch, Wood
Early 20th Century Dressers
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.