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Mid-20th Century Low Table Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Low Table Cabinet

Mid-20th Century Low Table Cabinet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Mid-20th century low table cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Empire Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950. Fine quality low open bookcase

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for adding Mid-Century style to any bedroom. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern French 1960s Long, Low Cabinet, Ameublement NF
Mid-Century Modern French 1960s Long, Low Cabinet, Ameublement NF

Mid-Century Modern French 1960s Long, Low Cabinet, Ameublement NF

By N.F. Ameublement

Located in New York City, NY

French four door long and low sideboard / buffet featuring dark brown ebonized accents, side brass

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Palisander

Mid-Century Danish Modern low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2 door
Mid-Century Danish Modern low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2 door

Mid-Century Danish Modern low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2 door

By Arne Vodder, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century low short Rosewood cabinet credenza 2-door with beautiful carved finger pull

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch, Rosewood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Low Concave Compact Credenza Cabinet by Young and Company
Mid Century Modern Low Concave Compact Credenza Cabinet by Young and Company

Mid Century Modern Low Concave Compact Credenza Cabinet by Young and Company

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Mid Century Modern Low Concave Compact Credenza Cabinet by Young and Company! This Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase
Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf
Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf

Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-Mid-20th Century Oak Low Bookcase / Bookshelf. Adjustable shelves. Dimensions: 31.5" in width

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase
Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase

Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Good quality bookcase from Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Superb quality mid century Scandinavian

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase
Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid century elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality stylish piece of mid century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet
Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet

Danish Teak Low Console Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern Danish made cabinet with sliding glass doors. Teak wood with white back. Great

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Good example of swedish design, which

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s
Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s

Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s

By Officina Rivadossi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Low Sideboard by Officina Rivadossi, 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid century Scandinavian satin birch low open bookcase
Mid century Scandinavian satin birch low open bookcase

Mid century Scandinavian satin birch low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian satin birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality bookcase/cupboard

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Vista of California Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
Vista of California Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

Vista of California Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

By Vista of California

Located in Fulton, CA

condition. Classic California Mid-Century Modern design. 57.25 inches wide. 30 inches high. 1763 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm
Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm

Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian low open bookcase in elm circa 1950. Here we offer a Swedish small

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase
Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid century burr elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine quality example of this type of

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase sideboard circa 1950. Elegant piece of Swedish

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Low Cabinet, Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s
Low Cabinet, Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s

Low Cabinet, Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A compact wood cabinet designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. Crafted with a warm natural grain and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase
Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase

Mid century shaped Scandinavian elm low open bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase circa 1950. Stunning piece of Swedish design and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch, Elm

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern low dresser features a long, streamlined case with nine drawers

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Kent Coffey Cerused Walnut Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
Kent Coffey Cerused Walnut Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

Kent Coffey Cerused Walnut Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Fulton, CA

Cerused walnut 6 drawer low dresser by Kent Coffey. Circa. 1950's. Features 6 large drawers. Fine

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''
Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''

Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza 68 ''

Located in Oakland, CA

Handcrafted from beautifully grained old-growth teak, this mid-century Danish low credenza features

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist

Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist

By Ferdinand Lundquist

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist circa 1950. Very good quality sideboard

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase

Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Low Credenza Bookcase This credenza bookcase measures

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest
Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest

Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century teak 12-drawer low chest with three sections of four drawers each with

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer long low dresser Nils Jonsson
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer long low dresser Nils Jonsson

Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer long low dresser Nils Jonsson

By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer long low dresser or credenza by Nils Jonsson. Danish Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch, Teak

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful mid-century low credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group. 1 adjustable shelve

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955
Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A minimalist rosewood piece with softened edges and an open shelf. Understated and finely proportioned, it reflects Tenreiro’s belief in beauty through simplicity and craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s

Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Østervig

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

John Van Koert Drexel K4 Low Dresser, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern

By Karl Johan, Drexel, Henredon, John Van Koert

Located in Chattanooga, TN

K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1970s Danish Oak Low Cabinet / Sideboard, Henning Kjærnulf style
Vintage 1970s Danish Oak Low Cabinet / Sideboard, Henning Kjærnulf style

Vintage 1970s Danish Oak Low Cabinet / Sideboard, Henning Kjærnulf style

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

from classic mid-century and Art Deco collections to starkly modern or minimalist spaces, where it adds

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid century American modern low blonde Solid maple dresser 11 drawer
Mid century American modern low blonde Solid maple dresser 11 drawer

Mid century American modern low blonde Solid maple dresser 11 drawer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern blonde solid maple low 11 drawer dresser. Has curved details with tapered dowel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch, Maple

Mid Century 4 Drawer Low Profile Dresser/Credenza by Paul McCobb
Mid Century 4 Drawer Low Profile Dresser/Credenza by Paul McCobb

Mid Century 4 Drawer Low Profile Dresser/Credenza by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Rare Paul McCobb 4 drawer dresser/credenza is made of solid maple wood with original aluminum circle metal pulls and tapered maple legs. This piece is part of the McCobb Planner Grou...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

Mid-Century Teak Low Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1960s

By Søborg Møbler 1

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Danish mid century modern low bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Søborg Møbler in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Kurt Østervig, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Kurt Østervig, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

Kurt Østervig, Low Teak Sideboard, VAMO, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Kurt Østervig, Vamo Sonderborg

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful example of mid-century Danish design, this low teak sideboard was crafted by renowned

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern, Low Oak Sideboard with Paneled Doors, Mid 20th Century
Danish Modern, Low Oak Sideboard with Paneled Doors, Mid 20th Century

Danish Modern, Low Oak Sideboard with Paneled Doors, Mid 20th Century

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautifully crafted Danish sideboard in solid oak, featuring a restrained yet characterful design that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The facade is composed of four pan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal
Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal

Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

A seamless blend of modern minimalism and functional elegance, this low-profile credenza is a

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 9 Drawer Low Dresser by Brouer

By Brouer Mobel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very clean mid-century Danish modern rosewood 9 drawer credenza or dresser. All drawers slide

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch, Rosewood

1960s Vintage Low Sideboard / Crezenda Cabinet in Oak, Danish
1960s Vintage Low Sideboard / Crezenda Cabinet in Oak, Danish

1960s Vintage Low Sideboard / Crezenda Cabinet in Oak, Danish

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

lot of storage in the cabinets. Pair this type of mid-century Danish design furniture up with other

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Low Sideboard in Oak by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s, Mid Century Modern
Low Sideboard in Oak by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s, Mid Century Modern

Low Sideboard in Oak by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s, Mid Century Modern

By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A refined Danish low oak sideboard from the 1960s, crafted by a skilled cabinetmaker and defined by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen

By IKEA, Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bench Cabinet Credenza Attributed Arne Wahl Iversen

By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 2 drawer low bench, dresser, cabinet, or credenza

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid century Danish rosewood low dresser - hall chest
Mid century Danish rosewood low dresser - hall chest

Mid century Danish rosewood low dresser - hall chest

By Erik Brouer

Located in Liberty, NY

Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood four drawer low dresser or hall chest. Niely figured rosewood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 3 Cabinet Doors
Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 3 Cabinet Doors

Low KABOT Sideboard in Walnut with 3 Cabinet Doors

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

crafted here in Los Angeles, California. LOW CABINET OPTION: 60” Width X 18.5” Depth X 32” Height HIGH

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Low Six Drawer in Walnut by Stanley
Mid Century Low Six Drawer in Walnut by Stanley

Mid Century Low Six Drawer in Walnut by Stanley

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top) Measurements: 52" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall

Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet
1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet

1950's John Keal design for Brown-Saltman Low Credenza Cabinet

By John Keal

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-century four-door very low cabinet designed by John Keal for Brown-Saltman. Gorgeous walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer
Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer

Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer

By Kibaek Mobelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century low wide Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak tabour door credenza or dresser. This credenza has 1

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

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Low Mid Century Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic low mid century cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and walnut, every low mid century cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a low mid century cabinet, we have 557 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer low mid century cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A low mid century cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made low mid century cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Glenn of California are consistently popular.

How Much is a Low Mid Century Cabinet?

The average selling price for a low mid century cabinet at 1stDibs is $2,728, while they’re typically $407 on the low end and $66,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.