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Mid Century Modern Teak G plan Media Record Vinyl Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Teak G plan Media Record Vinyl Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Teak G plan Media Record Vinyl Cabinet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous media/record cabinet is the perfect cabinet for your vinyl storage needs. Made my G

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tambour Door Media Cabinet
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tambour Door Media Cabinet

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Tambour Door Media Cabinet

By Lou Hodges

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design on this solid walnut tambour door media cabinet designed by Lou Hodges, circa 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Modern Mixed Media Metal Glass Etagere Shelf
Modern Mixed Media Metal Glass Etagere Shelf

Modern Mixed Media Metal Glass Etagere Shelf

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice quality mixed media etagere.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Brass

Ebonized Walnut Florence Knoll Credenza Media Cabinet
Ebonized Walnut Florence Knoll Credenza Media Cabinet

Ebonized Walnut Florence Knoll Credenza Media Cabinet

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early credenza or media cabinet by Florence Knoll features an ebonized walnut body, chrome legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Midcentury Lacquered Credenza Dresser Media Cabinet
Vintage Midcentury Lacquered Credenza Dresser Media Cabinet

Vintage Midcentury Lacquered Credenza Dresser Media Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

Vintage midcentury lacquered credenza dresser media cabinet. Finished by our Carrocel Craftsmen in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Modern Leather Wrapped Media Cabinet, Light Overcast
Modern Leather Wrapped Media Cabinet, Light Overcast

Modern Leather Wrapped Media Cabinet, Light Overcast

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern shagreen embossed leather wrapped media cabinet, in our lighter overcast finish, with four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass Tone & Shagreen Media/Sideboard Cabinet
Modern Brass Tone & Shagreen Media/Sideboard Cabinet

Modern Brass Tone & Shagreen Media/Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and beautiful media or sideboard embossed in shagreen with a brass tone base and hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood and Tiger Maple Media Armoire Cabinet
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood and Tiger Maple Media Armoire Cabinet

Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood and Tiger Maple Media Armoire Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style media cabinet or armoire By L. & J.G. Stickley USA

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Maple

"Carrel" Modern Walnut Media Shelf by Christiane Lemieux
"Carrel" Modern Walnut Media Shelf by Christiane Lemieux

"Carrel" Modern Walnut Media Shelf by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

This open media shelf in wood makes an artful, architectural storage option with asymmetrical walls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Media Cabinet Lift Top Credenza
Mid Century Walnut Media Cabinet Lift Top Credenza

Mid Century Walnut Media Cabinet Lift Top Credenza

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful lift top media cabinet credenza. Quality craftsmanship with wonderful attention to detail

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund
Danish Teak Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

Danish Teak Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

By Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund, Erik Buch

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Exquisitely crafted vintage 1970s Danish teak credenza by Dyrlund. This is the perfect media center

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Restoration Hardware French Panel Grey Media Sideboard by Luay Al-Rawi
Restoration Hardware French Panel Grey Media Sideboard by Luay Al-Rawi

Restoration Hardware French Panel Grey Media Sideboard by Luay Al-Rawi

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Restoration Hardware French Panel Grey Media Sideboard, a stunning creation by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors
Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Chinese Ming Style Elmwood Media Entertainment Unit with Retractable Doors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

(1368-1644) furniture style, the inside of this cabinet is altered specifically for the storage of

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dyrlund Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Credenza, Media Console, 1970s
Dyrlund Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Credenza, Media Console, 1970s

Dyrlund Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Credenza, Media Console, 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in The Hague, NL

out of sight. There is a large cupboard at the top and a sliding shelf and pull-out storage tray

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Dixie Furniture Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Media Cabinet Credenza
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Media Cabinet Credenza

Dixie Furniture Mid Century Teak Sliding Door Media Cabinet Credenza

By Dixie Furniture Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Dixie Furniture mid century teak sliding door media cabinet credenza Credenza measures: 48 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Extending Credenza or Media Cabinet
Danish Modern Rosewood Extending Credenza or Media Cabinet

Danish Modern Rosewood Extending Credenza or Media Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Danish modern rosewood extending credenza, media cabinet, or record cabinet. The cabinet

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Swedish Extending Sideboard or Media Cabinet
1960s Swedish Extending Sideboard or Media Cabinet

1960s Swedish Extending Sideboard or Media Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very versatile vintage rosewood sideboard. This was made in Sweden, it dates from the 1960s-1970s. It comes in two sections and is cleverly designed so that the top s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Low Media Bookshelf By Bernhard Pedersen
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Low Media Bookshelf By Bernhard Pedersen

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Low Media Bookshelf By Bernhard Pedersen

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Las Vegas, NV

doors is the perfect choice. Versatile and elegant, it can serve as a storage cabinet or media unit in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Record Player Media Cupboard Sideboard Housed in Military Campaign Drawers
Record Player Media Cupboard Sideboard Housed in Military Campaign Drawers

Record Player Media Cupboard Sideboard Housed in Military Campaign Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

house and hide other media equipment inside The top folds back, the front middle folds down, you then

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Teak Tambour Entertainment Center Media Cabinet Credenza
Danish Teak Tambour Entertainment Center Media Cabinet Credenza

Danish Teak Tambour Entertainment Center Media Cabinet Credenza

By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Concealing storage is a breeze with this versatile teak credenza. If you are looking for a media

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Media Record Vinyl Danish Display Cabinet
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Media Record Vinyl Danish Display Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Media Record Vinyl Danish Display Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At Mid Century Traders, uncover the timeless elegance of our this Mid Century Modern Danish Media

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Media Cabinet by Dyrlund, Denmark
Danish Modern Rosewood Media Cabinet by Dyrlund, Denmark

Danish Modern Rosewood Media Cabinet by Dyrlund, Denmark

By Dyrlund

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine rosewood Scandinavian Modern credenza / media cabinet. Exceptional book-matched rosewood

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Split Bamboo Reed Credenza Sideboard TV Media Console
Split Bamboo Reed Credenza Sideboard TV Media Console

Split Bamboo Reed Credenza Sideboard TV Media Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage split reed and bamboo credenza, sideboard, TV media console table. Brass faux bamboo

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Long Walnut And Black Lacquer Sideboard/Media Cabinet
Long Walnut And Black Lacquer Sideboard/Media Cabinet

Long Walnut And Black Lacquer Sideboard/Media Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This Asian-influenced sideboard/media cabinet has made a delightfully unexpected transition from

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Media Size Sideboard Credenza
Mid-Century Danish Teak Media Size Sideboard Credenza

Mid-Century Danish Teak Media Size Sideboard Credenza

Located in Peabody, MA

, perfect for use as a media cabinet or television stand.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Shaker Cherry Wood Bookcases or Media Cabinets, Pair
Shaker Cherry Wood Bookcases or Media Cabinets, Pair

Shaker Cherry Wood Bookcases or Media Cabinets, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Shaker or Arts & Crafts style bookcases or media cabinets USA, Circa 1990s

Category

Late 20th Century American Shaker Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Extra Large Media Credenza with an Industrial Vibe
Extra Large Media Credenza with an Industrial Vibe

Extra Large Media Credenza with an Industrial Vibe

Located in Chicago, IL

This extra large media credenza was custom made for a tech company in Chicago's West Loop and used

Category

2010s American Industrial Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Vinyl Media Cabinet by Dyrlund
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Vinyl Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Vinyl Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous cabinet made by Danish furniture maker Dyrlund is a truly stunning piece. With its tambour doors and striking design it is a true statement piece. The slide out drawers...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Rare Pair of Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinets
Rare Pair of Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinets

Rare Pair of Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinets

By Dialogica, Sergio Savarese

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Dialogica wood cabinets. These handsome cabinets from Dialogica feature an all wood construction. These cabinets are finished on all sides, including the back. The wood app...

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Rare Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinet Wood Cabinet
Rare Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinet Wood Cabinet

Rare Modern Dialogica Monique & Sergio Savarese Media Cabinet Wood Cabinet

By Sergio Savarese, Dialogica

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Dialogica wood cabinet. This handsome cabinet from Dialogica features an all wood construction. This cabinet is finished on all sides, including the back. The wood appears to have ...

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century 2 Door Media Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century 2 Door Media Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century 2 Door Media Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller mid century 2 door media cabinet Media cabinet is: 40 wide x 18.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench

Mid-Century Modern Stereo Media Record Console/Credenza Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Storage: Spacious interior, perfect for storing records, media, or other essentials Versatile can also be

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Media Cabinet
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Media Cabinet

Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Credenza Sideboard Media Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Arne Vodder

Located in Chattanooga, TN

charming Primitive aura that makes this credenza warm and welcoming. Ideal as a credenza, sideboard, media

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Custom Modern Stone Top Sideboard Media Cabinet by Carrocel
Custom Modern Stone Top Sideboard Media Cabinet by Carrocel

Custom Modern Stone Top Sideboard Media Cabinet by Carrocel

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Carrocel custom made sideboard media cabinet with a stone top. Finished with accent espresso wood

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stone, Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Two-Door Media Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Two-Door Media Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Two-Door Media Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century two-door media cabinet Measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Handmade Solid Mahogany Cinema TV Media Entertainment Stand
Handmade Solid Mahogany Cinema TV Media Entertainment Stand

Handmade Solid Mahogany Cinema TV Media Entertainment Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

solid mahogany media entertainment stand If quality is what your after then look no further, this

Category

2010s Great Britain (UK) Regency Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet
T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet

T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

design, making it perfect as a media cabinet for a flat screen TV. The three doors open to offer a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Credenza or Media/TV Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

design, making it perfect as a media cabinet for a flat screen TV. The three doors open to offer a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA
HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA

HARRODS KENNEDY FAUX DRAWER HARDWOOD MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRiNKS CABINET TV MEDIA

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fronted Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign drinks cabinet or media TV unit Please note the delivery fee

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lane Furniture Dovetailed Walnut Credenza or Media Console
Lane Furniture Dovetailed Walnut Credenza or Media Console

Lane Furniture Dovetailed Walnut Credenza or Media Console

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

This piece looks to be walnut with dovetailed edges and chrome pulls. It is signed by Lane. Dimensions: 48" W x 18" D x 32" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Stow Davis low media Credenza
Mid Century Modern Stow Davis low media Credenza

Mid Century Modern Stow Davis low media Credenza

By Attributed to Stow-Davis

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Cool Stow and Davis Midcentury Modern low credenza with two file drawers , two drawer and a bar cabinet. This little work of art would be perfect as a TV console as well. Profess...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Rosewood Long Credenza or Media Console
Danish Modern Rosewood Long Credenza or Media Console

Danish Modern Rosewood Long Credenza or Media Console

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Long Danish Modern Credenza or Console. Shelves and drawers behind doors. 95.25w 16.25d 32h

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Military Campaign Style Mahogany TV Media Table Stand with Drawers
Vintage Military Campaign Style Mahogany TV Media Table Stand with Drawers

Vintage Military Campaign Style Mahogany TV Media Table Stand with Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Military Campaign style tv stand This is part of a suite, in total I have a large side table with single drawer, TV medium s...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Style Media Record TV Cabinet G Plan
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Style Media Record TV Cabinet G Plan

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Style Media Record TV Cabinet G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic teak media cabinet by G Planthat can have various uses. Hidden in the cabinets there is

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Media Cabinet Television Stand Chest of Drawers
Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Media Cabinet Television Stand Chest of Drawers

Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Media Cabinet Television Stand Chest of Drawers

By Brights of Nettlebed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this 1 of 2 lovely Brights of Nettlebed media cabinets in Burr

Category

20th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Harvey Ellis Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak and Leaded Glass Media Cabinet
Stickley Harvey Ellis Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak and Leaded Glass Media Cabinet

Stickley Harvey Ellis Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak and Leaded Glass Media Cabinet

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts style media cabinet By Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire
Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire

Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Thomas O'brien

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautifully crafted media cabinet and armoire, designed by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair, brings

Category

Early 2000s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire
Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire

Hickory Chair Furniture Designed by Thomas O’Brien Large Media Cabinet Armoire

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Thomas O'brien

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautifully crafted media cabinet and armoire, designed by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair, brings

Category

Early 2000s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Military Campaign Hardwood Record Player TV Media Stand Table with Drawers
Rare Military Campaign Hardwood Record Player TV Media Stand Table with Drawers

Rare Military Campaign Hardwood Record Player TV Media Stand Table with Drawers

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage Bevan Funnell Military Campaign media table

Category

20th Century English Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Door TV Media Cabinet
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Door TV Media Cabinet

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations MCM Walnut Tambour Door TV Media Cabinet

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declarations mid century walnut Tambour door TV media cabinet This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

"Carrel" Modern French Oak Media Cabinet 'Large' by Christiane Lemieux
"Carrel" Modern French Oak Media Cabinet 'Large' by Christiane Lemieux

"Carrel" Modern French Oak Media Cabinet 'Large' by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

This large modular media cabinet in wood takes cues from Hans Wegner and Charlotte Perriand to make

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Driftwood

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Media Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of media storage for your home. An item from our selection of media storage — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of media storage, we have 132 options in-stock, while there are 64 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of media storage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of media storage bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made piece of media storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Blake Tovin and Matt Richmond are consistently popular.

How Much is a Media Storage?

Prices for a piece of media storage start at $637 and top out at $23,840 with the average selling for $3,498.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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