Vintage Dresser, Danish Mid Century, Teak, MCM, Tallboy, Five Drawers, Bedroom
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dresser, Danish Mid Century, Teak, MCM, Tallboy, Five Drawers, Bedroom, MidCentury Modern, High Boy Measurements: 45" H x 33.5" W x 18.25" D Elevate your bedroom decor with...
Teak
Rare MCM Paul Evans Cityscape large etagere freestanding shelves USA 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare signed iconic Paul Evans 'Cityscape' large freestanding etagere, USA 1970s. Chrome & brass clad patchwork design- even on the underside- with thick smoked glass slot-in shelve...
Brass, Chrome
Rosewood Low Credenza Sideboard Ladoga by Erik Wortz Sweden MCM 1960s
By Erik Wortz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This architectural low sideboard features a minimal profile elevated by a sculpted four-legged trestle base. The functional layout balances a double-door storage compartment with fou...
Rosewood
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking MCM Danish executive desk from the 1960s, expertly crafted from rich walnut and featuring a sophisticated floating top design. The desk is accented with elegant brass deta...
Walnut
Mid Century Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Triple Dresser & Mirror Credenza Buffet MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
A nine-drawer dresser with a matching landscape mirror, designed in an Asian-inspired or "Chinoiserie" mid-century modern style. Features trio of central cabinet drawers with thick, ...
Brass
Monumental Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Floating Wall Shelf Acrylic MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
This impressive 12-foot-long minimalist floating wall shelf is constructed entirely from three transparent, heavy-duty acrylic panels supported by polished aluminum chrome brackets. ...
Chrome
Petite Teak Dresser, Three Drawers, Nightstand, Mid Century, MCM, Danish Modern
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Petite Teak Dresser, Three Drawers, Nightstand, Mid Century, MCM, Bedroom, Danish Modern, End Table, c. 1960s Measurements: 33.5" W x 18.25" D x 29.25" H Add a touch of sleek mid-c...
Teak
Vintage MCM Dresser by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line Black Painted Frame
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
It would be BEAUTIFUL in your dining room used as a sideboard or buffet, in the family room as a cabinet for games, toys, and art supplies, or in an entry utilized as a credenza host...
Wood, Paint
Long Rosewood Sideboard Buffet with Sliding Doors Crafted in Denmark MCM 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist lowboard features a long rectilinear frame elevated by tapered peg legs. The four sliding doors glide open to reveal a spacious interior outfitted with adjustable woo...
Rosewood
Large Vintage Danish Scandinavian Rosewood Dresser & Teak Mirror Restored MCM
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, 12 gorgeous drawers & sleek cabinet in top grain and super expressive rosewood! And mounted too is a large teak frame mirror. A stunning and practical combo. Notice the sculptur...
Rosewood, Teak
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh
By Vanleigh Furniture, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh. The first drawer pulls out as a writing desk, the second drawer is also narrow but is a regular drawer. There are also...
Oak
MCM 1960s Teak and Wicker Rattan Swing Doors Dresser Sideboard
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and stacked teak wood design dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The be...
Rattan, Wood
Arne Vodder Teak Dresser Wooden Lowboy Chest of Drawers Denmark MCM 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist lowboy features a wide rectangular frame with a symmetrical configuration of nine stacked storage drawers balanced on elegant tapered legs. The clean lines and classi...
Teak
Borge Mogensen Model 160 Sliding Door Sideboard Teak Wood Denmark MCM 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional sideboard features a clean rectangular profile with smooth sliding doors. The dual-sectioned interior reveals adjustable shelving and four pull-out organizer trays. ...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser This dresser measures: 33.75 wide x 15.75 deep x 33.75 high We take our photos in a controlled ...
Teak
Paul Frankl MCM Debonaire Cork & Mahogany Sideboard with Hammered Brass Knobs
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co., elegant handsome mahogany sideboard with a lacquered creme tone thick cork top with round hammered brass knobs. Five center...
Brass
Teak Double Sideboard Highboard Danish MCM Style Desk Display Stand Media Unit
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in London, GB
A tremendous, gorgeous and rare Danish-Mid-Century-style teak double-tiered sideboard. Likely made in the early 21st Century in the style of Danish Design supremo Hans Wegner, this h...
Teak
MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
An original & iconic Mid-Century Modern credenza / wall unit model # C8506, designed by Paul Mc Cobb "The Irwin Collection" for Calvin Furniture, 1952. Condition is excellent! A ver...
Brass
Rare Conant Ball MCM 1960s Parquetry Oak 74" Long 6 Doors Credenza Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Conant Ball MCM 1960s Parquetry Oak 74" Long 6 Doors Credenza Dresser MINT!
Oak
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage c...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, MCM
By Wilhelm Renz, Rex Raab
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 90x46x78 cm (Width x Depth x Height) This small minimalistic mid century modern teak credenza was designed by Rex Raab and produced in the 1950s by Wilhelm Renz in Germa...
Teak
MCM Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by W. Lutjens, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Stick Shelving Unit by Willem Lutjens. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period. 4 Black lacquered steel rods with 5 solid birch wooden planks me...
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut, 1960s, Office, Crafting Slant o'matic Measurements: 43.5" L x 20" D x 31.25" H In overall very good...
Wood
MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) maple student desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon designed by Paul McCobb. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research ...
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb MCM Bleached Mahogany Cane Brass Highboy Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Bleached Mahogany, Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 34.5 wide x 20 deep x 40.75 inches high All pieces of furniture...
Mahogany
1970s Rattan Wicker MCM Waterfall Chest Dresser Nightstand, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, woven rattan wood design dresser set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design ...
Rattan, Wood
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
Vintage MCM Desk by Sligh Furniture Cross Country Line with Black Painted Frame
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Cross Country Line desk by Sligh Furniture composed of a black painted frame, 4 stacked dovetail drawers on the left with toe kick fr...
Wood, Paint
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18.5 deep x 49.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Chrome
John Widdicomb MCM Campaign Style 3 Piece Burlwood Dresser and Vanity Set
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Campaign Style 3 Piece Burlwood Dresser and Vanity Set Each of the two cabinets in this set is 36 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 inches high, and the middle drawer...
Brass
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza This credenza measures: 79.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Teak
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk This desk measures: 54.5 wide x 26 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches W...
Brass
Vintage 1970s Rosewood & Oak Dresser w/ Chrome Accents - Made in Canada, MCM
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This Vintage 1970s Rosewood and Oak Dresser with Chrome Accents is a stunning piece of mid-century modern furniture, made in Canada. Crafted from rich rosewood and oak veneer, this...
Oak
1960s MCM Edward Wormley for Dunbar Large Executive Desk & Return - Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Edward Wormley for Dunbar executive desk, ensuite return. Dark finish over mahogany, to be refinished prior to shipping. Rosewood drawer pulls, brass sabot ...
Brass
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome accents attributed to Bernhardt Flair. This piece has been attributed based upon a...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk by American of Martinsville. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vint...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Danish Teak 4-Drawer Dresser in the Style of Arne Vodder MCM Chest 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak chest of drawers dating to the 1960s, designed in the clean, architectural Mid-Century Modern style of Arne Vodder. This compact dresser features four smoothly operating ...
Teak
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture This amazing Cork and Wood Tall Dresser is a great piece to bring together any type of mid centur...
Wood, Cork
Italian MCM Six-Drawer Chest.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Italian six-drawer chest with floating display shelf showcases a refined balance of style and function. Crafted with a high-quality wood veneer, the case rests on distinctive sl...
Metal, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear MCM Walnut and Aluminum 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Mid Century Walnut and Aluminum Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 45 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Aluminum
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare MCM Danish Modern Mahogany Chest of 4 Side Table Stands by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A unique chest of drawers set containing four fold out side table stands used for tv dinners and party trays. Each "drawer" is a table and there are a total of 4. the set is designed...
Brass
MCM Floating Desk with shelves - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon & la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Ketch Wall Desk is a customizable floating desk handcrafted from solid North American wood. Inspired by the honest simplicity of Scandinavian modern design, its clean lines, roun...
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1950's MCM John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern freestanding sculptural pyramid form bookshelf or room divider designed by John Van Koert for Drexel and manufactured in 1956. The walnut frame and shelves, retai...
Walnut
MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA
By James David Furniture, Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern étagère comprised of a bow shape chrome frame and 5 bowed smoked glass shelves. Done in the style of James David or Design Institute of America aka DIA. B...
Chrome
$5,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room for multiple configuration possibilities! Creatively hold and display all of your vin...
Iron
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch The credenza measures: 54 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 inches high The hutch measures: 51 wi...
Brass
MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Credenza/Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture This amazing cork and wood credenza/sideboard is a great piece to bring togethe...
Wood, Cork
Westnofa MCM Danish Rosewood 14 Drawer Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Danish Rosewood 14 Drawer Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 45.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
Rosewood
MCM Bar Cart Or Server With Marble Inset Top, Great Color, Size, Very Textural.
Located in Buchanan, MI
The MCM credenza style bar cart or server has a center marble top, lower tiers with fixed shelves, 2 doors with interior storage, and one drawer. It has cane a wood sides and sits on...
Marble
MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by John Stuart Inc of New York and Grand Rapids has been newly painted and restored. This piece features lacquered white paint with three pul...
Wood
$2,750 / set
MCM Driftwood Chest by Sligh Furniture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Driftwood Nightstand by Sligh Cross Country Collection - Pair This classic Mid Century Modern driftwood finish matching pair of f2 drawer nightstands are ...
Driftwood
Midcentury Kommode EW Bach Teak Nachttisch Beistelltisch MCM
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne kleine Vintage Kommode aus den 1960er Jahren aus Dänemark zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Erling W. Bach und lässt sich dank seiner kompakten Größ...
Teak
1960s Broyhill Saga MCM Walnut Dresser Drawers Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long triple dresser or credenza from the iconic "Saga" line by Broyhill Premier. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and th...
Wood
Vintage MCM Bassett Interchangeable Diamond Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This iconic tallboy dresser by the esteemed Bassett Furniture Industries is a premier example of 1960s American Mid-Century Modern design. Crafted with a rich, warm walnut finish, th...
Plexiglass, Walnut
Pair Baumritter Birchcraft MCM Maple Five-Drawer Side Chests
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Baumritter Birchcraft Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Maple Side Chests of drawers. Very good vintage condition. Drawers opening and closing flawlessly. Measures 25" in w...
Brass
MCM Display Shelf, Floating Shelves Record Storage by Le Tenon et la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
The Clara Floating Shelf is a customizable solid wood display shelf designed to showcase everyday objects with quiet architectural presence. Perfect for kitchens, dining spaces or li...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Aluminum
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home with this stunning pair of American-style Vintage Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers. Exemplifying Robsjohn-Gibbings' signature cle...
Metal
1950-1960 MCM Hardwood Chest of Drawers Made in Brazil by Singer a Pair
By Singer
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of chests of drawers labeled Made in Brazil by Singer composed of hardwood frames with 7 drawers each, carved wood pulls, and veneered partic...
Hardwood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.