MCM Design Burl Walnut and Brass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant MCM sideboard crafted in rich burl walnut, accented with refined brass hardware.
21st Century and Contemporary European Sideboards
Walnut
MCM Design Burl Walnut and Brass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant MCM sideboard crafted in rich burl walnut, accented with refined brass hardware.
Walnut
MCM Walnut Rolling Sideboard Bar Cart by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM walnut rolling sideboard buffet bar cart by KROEHLER.
Walnut
MCM Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Calvin Credenza Sideboard Leather Brass Walnut
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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
Two - Gerry Zanck Gregori Walnut Buffet Cabinets with Brass & Travertine Top
By Gerry Zanck, Gregori Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Gerry Zanck, Gregori Furniture, Gerry Zanck Sideboard, Mid-Century Travertine Credenza, Walnut and Travertine Buffet, Gerry Zanck Concave Legs, Bi-Fold Door Sideboard, Gregori Walnut...
Travertine, Brass
Mid Century Dresser by LA Period Furniture, Nine Drawers, Credenza
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Dresser by LA Period Furniture, Bedroom, Nine Drawers, Credenza, Sideboard, 1960s, MCM, Walnut Measurements: 72" L x 18.5" D x 30 3/4" H The top has a dark spot with so...
Wood, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist MCM Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist midcentury walnut sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 54 wide x 19 deep x 65 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist MCM Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet/Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid century walnut sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 54 wide x 19 deep x 65 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Walnut
Sold
H 65 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist MCM Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid-century walnut sideboard credenza buffet and Hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 54 wide x 19 deep x 65 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
Brass
Sold
H 71.5 in W 66 in D 19 in
Warren Church/Lane Perception MCM Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet/Hutch
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Church for Lane Perception Mid Century walnut sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measure: 66 wide x 19 deep x 71.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...
Walnut
Vintage MCM Henredon Walnut & Marble Credenza Sideboard Buffet
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage Mid-Century Modern Henredon circa 1960 walnut & polished Travertine marble credenza sideboard bu...
Marble
Sold
H 64 in W 54 in D 19 in
American MCM Walnut Brasilia Collection Sideboard / Credenza / Hutch by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic American MCM walnut Brasilia Collection sideboard / credenza / hutch by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill, cira 1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 60.25 in D 20 in
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Buffet / Sideboard by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous MCM walnut buffet / sideboard designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s.
Walnut
Sold
H 65 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist MCM Offset Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid-century offset walnut sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measures: 54 wide x 19 deep x 65 inches high Buffet measures: 54 wide...
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 50 in L 31 in
Merton Gershun/American Martinsville MCM Walnut/Cane Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville midcentury walnut and cane sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 50 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high All pieces of furniture can...
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 95 in L 27 in
Standard Furniture Company MCM Walnut Brass Tambour Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Standard Furniture Company mid century walnut and brass Tambour sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 95 wide x 21 wide x 27 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 68.25 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet or Credenza
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
In exceptionally clean, newly restored condition. Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet or Credenza would enhance any setting.
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Sideboard Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser sideboard credenza Credenza measures: 72 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Walnut
Sold
H 80 in W 36 in D 19 in
Ramseur MCM Inlaid Walnut Thin Bookcase Sideboard Credenza Buffet and Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur Furniture mid century inlaid walnut thin bookcase display sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet and hutch measure: 36 wide x 19 deep x 80 inches high All pieces of f...
Brass
Sold
H 78 in W 62 in D 20 in
Kent Coffey Perspecta MCM Walnut and Rosewood China Cabinet Sideboard Buffet
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood China cabinet sideboard buffet and hutch The base unit is 66 long x 20 deep x 30 high. The hutch is 62 long x 16 deep x 48 hi...
Glass, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 17 in D 60 in
Broyhill Sculptra Walnut Slate Mid-Century Modern Buffet Sideboard Credenza MCM
By Broyhill
Located in Dayton, OH
Broyhill Premier Sculptra collection buffet or credenza, circa 1960s. Made of walnut with slate top and Mid-Century Modern styling. The bottom doors open to reveal four drawers, thre...
Slate
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gurshun for American Martinsville MCM Black and Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gurshun for American of Martinsville mid century black and walnut sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 18.5 deep x 30 inches high ?All pieces of furnitur...
Brass
Sold
H 80.5 in W 36 in L 80.5 in
Ramseur Furniture MCM Walnut and Rattan Inlaid Sideboard Credenza Buffet Hutch
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ramseur furniture mid century walnut and rattan inlaid sideboard credenza buffet and hutch Buffet with hutch measures: 36 wide x 19 deep x 80.5 inches high Buffet without hutch mea...
Nickel
Sold
H 31.25 in W 71 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Walnut Travertine Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century walnut and Travertine marble top sideboard buffet credenza Credenza measures: 71 wide x 19 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can...
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut Long Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection mid century walnut long sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches wide ?All pieces of furniture can b...
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 52 in L 32 in
John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut 3 Door Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Stuart For Mount Airy Janus Collection mid century walnut 3 door sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 52 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can...
Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Compact Mid-Century Modern Mcm Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard 1960
Located in Portland, OR
A good vintage Mid-Century Modern teak credenza/sideboard, 1960s. The credenza of unusual compact and bijou Size and having twin cupboards at each end, the cupboard to the right sid...
Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 76 in D 32 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Lowboy Dresser Buffet Sideboard Credenza MCM
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Heritage lowboy dresser or buffet / server. Made of walnut featuring seven drawers and one cabinet. 16-152-38.
Walnut
Vintage Mcm Walnut Rolling Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM walnut rolling sideboard buffet dry bar Featuring solid wood construction, brass accents ...
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Sideboard Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser sideboard credenza Credenza measures: 72 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can ...
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 66 in D 19 in
1960s MCM Walnut Buffet Sideboard Credenza by Heritage for JH Biggar Pasadena Ca
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful 1960s Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Buffet, Sideboard or Credenza Made by Heritage For J.H. Biggar Furniture Store, Pasadena, CA. This Piece Is From A Beautiful 1960s Mid...
Brass
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm hand-rubbed finish. Dimensi...
Wood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by John Kapel for Jon Stuart
By John Stuart, John Kapel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart by John Stuart. Walnut with black formica top surface. The cart has two cabinet doors and one top ...
Brass
$4,995
H 34.75 in W 48 in D 19.02 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany Sideboard, Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, dresser, or bar cabinet By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Mahog...
Brass
$700Sale Price|36% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Walnut Bar Cart by Thomasville with Drop-Down Leaves
By Thomasville
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Walnut Bar Cart is a stylish and versatile piece that's ready to elevate your style and service game to the next level. Combining versatile storage, display, and ser...
Wood
$1,296Sale Price|28% Off
H 25 in W 31 in D 18 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak extension Bar Cart Server
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple mid century Danish modern teak bar cart server with two drawers and a lower shelf on casters. Solid teak wood construction top extends to reveal a black laminate center top. O...
Teak
$3,595 / set
H 32.38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Cabinets or Bedside Chests, Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign bar cabinets or bedside chests By Mastercraft Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut case, with original brass hardware. Each measures: ...
Brass
$1,038
H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Bar Cart With Extension Made In Oak By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Lejre, DK
This Danish-designed bar cart, crafted from durable oak, epitomizes the functional elegance of the 1960s. Created by Hundevad Furniture, known for its quality craftsmanship, this pie...
Oak
Pace Carpathian Elm-Burl Floating Wall Mounted Sideboard
By Pace Collection
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Pace Carpathian Elm-Burl Floating Wall Mounted Sideboard
Wood, Burl
$6,850
H 34.5 in W 48.25 in D 19 in
Vintage "Irwin Collection" Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Paul McCobb
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “Irwin Collection” mahogany and brass credenza by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This piece is a true representat...
Brass
Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart
By Edward Wormley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted smaller sized Mid Century rolling bar cart in a well grained mahogany with black wheels . The cart has one upper drawer ,lower inset shelve and bottom platform sh...
Mahogany
$1,075Sale Price|34% Off
H 22 in W 27.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Rolling Table Bar Cart After Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Danish rolling bar cart attributed to the iconic designs of Poul Hundevad ( Danish 1917 -2011), reflecting the impeccable craftsmanship and minimalist elegance o...
Teak
1940-1949 France Deep Walnut Brown Art Deco Bar Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Art deco bar cart in Deep Walnut Brown. Its deep walnut brown finish sets off glass shelves, curved handle, casters, a hallmark of of the art deco period France craftsmanship in the ...
Metal
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 79.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Brass and Burl Credenza Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Wood construction (5) opposing cabinet doors with interior adjustable shelves Brass pull handles Brass trim around the bottom
Brass
$7,800
H 29.5 in W 66.188 in D 18.25 in
Edward Wormley Walnut Sideboard with Leather Wrapped Base 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Sophisticated mid-century modern buffet cabinet or sideboard designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s–1960s. Executed in richly figured walnut, the cabinet features a clean...
Brass
$4,600
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Long Walnut Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Credenza Dresser Double Door Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long walnut Mid-Century Modern 9 drawers credenza dresser double door cabinet. Gorgeous walnut wood pattern super clean original condition.
Walnut
$3,250
H 35 in W 35 in D 22 in
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Danish rosewood extension Bar cart with key. Made by Drylund Mobler. An exceptional design by Johannes Andersen is this Rosewood bar cart. The cart has a black syn...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$9,091 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$4,937 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Art deco bar cabinet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco bar cabinet with glass tray. Professionally stained and repolished.
Walnut
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated brass details.
Mahogany
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 81 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf top element. The shelf has its original white glass insert surfaces and four thin dra...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$750
H 25 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak with sculptural handles on either side. The cleve...
Teak
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.
Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood
$29,012
H 61.82 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Bo Lindahl Cabinet in Walnut and Rosewood Marquetry, Sweden, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional cabinet was designed and handcrafted by Bo Lindahl in Sweden. This unique masterpiece was created as a journeyman's piece at the Central Workshop School in Häggvik, ...
Brass
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.