Used Metal Storage Lockers
Antique industrial storage locker 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made around 1910 in France, this locker has three compartments to store all your belongings. The
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1910s French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
French Metal Locker Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 20th century French replica metal wine locker features 8 numbered locker doors within
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20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Black Three Door Locker
Located in Chesham, GB
Unusual industrial, vintage metal locker with three mesh doors.
Restored, finished and sealed
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1950' Industrial Metal Locker with Metal Rivets
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and pretty metal locker with rivets from the 50s. In riveted metal and with sliding doors. The
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1950s European Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Locker Cabinet 6 Lockers Fixed Shelves Latching Door on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage metal locker features a tall, slim design with 6 compartments. The exterior shows a
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Steel
H 69.75 in W 22 in D 16.25 in
Six Foot School Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall 6.5 foot locker unit taken from Brooklyn public school. Six storage cubes make for a great
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Locker Unit
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This is an item for lovers of factory elements in interior design. This durable industrial metal
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Mahogany Estate Office Lockers, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century English mahogany, multi-doored, large set of lockers, primarily would
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19th Century British Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1920s Early Original Three Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker, SNCF
By Forges de Strasbourg 1
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s early original three door Forge De Strasbourg Locker – SNCF
1920s early original three door
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1920s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Sheet Metal
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Factory Locker
By Lyon Metal Manufacturing
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Locker manufactured by Lyon Metallic MFG. CO.
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20th Century American Used Metal Storage Lockers
French Metal Lockers
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4, Metal Lockers
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20th Century French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Storage Bins/Cabinet/Lockers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful 1970's storage unit with twelve individual bins/drawers. This unit can be used in a
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1970s American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1930s American School Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s American school metal lockers. Original paint.
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1930s American Schoolhouse Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Swim or Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Swim/Gym Basket Storage Locker Unit. We have more available
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1950s American Schoolhouse Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Locker Unit
Located in New York, NY
5 Compartment Locker with original gray/green paint
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20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet/Locker
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a vintage industrial cabinet in as found condition with blue grey and green tones and a soothing nautical feel. The smaller compartments have glass or mesh doors. The large d...
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1930s British Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Early Century Industrial French Metal Locker
Located in Madrid, ES
Industrial four-part metal cabinet. It originates from a bank in France in the 1940s. There are
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1940s French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century American Bowling Alley Metal Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century American bowling alley metal lockers, eight available.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Antique American Bank Decorative Metal Locker
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American bank decorative metal locker.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Midcentury, Green Metal Industrial French Cabinet, Locker, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
This 4 door locker is one of those typical lockers that were used in factories and in other
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1950s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Two-Door Metal Locker Room Cabinet Industrial Scandinavian
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gray Industrial locker. This vintage locker was used by workers in a factory in Sweden.
Today it
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1950s Swedish Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
19th Century German Military Rust Metal Locker from Stuttgard, 1920-1930
Located in Milan, Italy
Extremely rare military locker. This cabinet comes from the 1920s-1930s and it has been used by the
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1920s German Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
H 78.75 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Vintage School Wood Lockers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage school 3 doors wood lockers with original color. 2 lockers available. Listed price is for
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1930s American Schoolhouse Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Cabinet Locker
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage industrial cabinet with fantastic blue grey colour and as found patina. This piece would be great fun for a beach house or city loft. There are chrome pulls and glass inserts...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
By Mauser Werke
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
steel patina sealed with a gloss lacquer finish. The original green and polished metal is beautifully
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1970s German Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet Steel Lockers Four Cabinets Loft Style Brushed Steel
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
steel patina sealed with a gloss lacquer finish. The original green and polished metal is beautifully
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1970s German Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 53 in W 16 in D 24 in
Vintage Double Locker from Seel, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
This midcentury double locker holds a shelf and a rail with hooks on the inside.
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1960s Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe
Located in Oakville, CT
Metal Industrial Storage Unit / Locker / Wardrobe.
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20th Century American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Locker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large green metal locker on wheels. Interior depth is 24.5". Beautiful patina!
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20th Century American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Pair Industrial Metal / Steel Cage, Mesh Lockers, Cabinets, Storage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair industrial metal / steel cage -mesh lockers, great design, color, patina.., two door, shelves
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1940s American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal, Steel
Metal French Army Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three door industrial army locker with bare metal exterior and painted grey interior.
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Early 20th Century French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Hallowell 6-Tier Metal Tall Beige Narrow Deep Storage Gym School Locker
By Hallowell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hallowell 6-tier metal 78" tall beige narrow deep storage gym school locker. Item features 6 tiers
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steel Metal Industrial 6 Section Gym Locker Warehouse Factory Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage steel metal industrial 6 section locker warehouse factory storage. Item features 3 locker
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Steel
H 66 in W 24 in L 66 in
Vintage 4 Door Metal Locker
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal locker with a lockable storage area inside.
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1950s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Stripped Metal Two Cabinet Locker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This locker has been stripped down to bare metal and lacquered, giving a brushed industrial look
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1950s American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Metal free standing single locker
By J. Lyons & Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
Simple standing metal locker in original finish. Solid working locking handle.
This was always a
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1950s Canadian Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Metal Locker Sideboard
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic raw and solid locker cupboard, in treated and polished metal. Industrial style. Ideal as
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1940s French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Lockers, 1930s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Vintage 1930s metal locker unit with 4 sections in a distressed bare metal finish.
Believed to be
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Steel
Industrial Green Metal Gymnasium Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of classic, industrial, green metal, school, gymnasium lockers feature an interior top shelf
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1900s French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
Characterized by the utilitarian aesthetic of the no-frills industrial design from the early 20th century, this 1900s French cabinet places an emphasis on practicality. It features t...
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20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Industrial Metal Locker
Located in High Point, NC
This metal storage cabinet combines practicality with elegance for an attractive Industrial accent
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20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica Metal Wine Locker Set
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20th Century French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Matt Black
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte black
1950s single industrial metal locker, matte
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1950s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Double Tier Locker Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome industrial eight door locker unit, perfect for storage. Unit has been striped, sanded and
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1950s American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Impressive Industrial Metal Locker w/ Compartments
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large aluminum metal locker made by the A.F. Jorss Iron Works has four doors and eight mini
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Vintage Industrial Metal Locker, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial brushed steel locker from former Czechoslovakia.
Brushed and cleaned.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker, Mint Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint Green
1950s Single Industrial Metal Locker – Mint
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1950s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Pair of German Industrial Metal Lockers, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of tall narrow lockers with upper and lower vents, latch locks and angle cut feet.
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1940s German Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial c1920 Pair of Metal Lockers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous design of a grid like cage. Numerous coatings applied during it's lifetime. Locking handles functions well. Hooks and a shelf on interior. Size of interior is 59 x 12 W x 15 D.
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1920s American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Industrial Metal Locker Style Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique looking industrial metal nightstands with door. Exposed rivets give a cool machine age look
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American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Locker Set In Brushed Metal Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Old heavy duty metal gym lockers newly stripped and lacquered for a modern industrial look. Six
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
1930s Original French Metal Four-Door Locker by Gantois
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original French metal fourdoor locker by Gantois. In the tradition of Forge des Strasbourg
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1930s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Small Early 20th Century French Metal Sideboard Locker
Located in Buisson, FR
Great and original locker with beautiful patina. Untouched interior. Great to use as a sideboard
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Iron
1930s Original Metal Industrial Four Door Locker, Otto Kind, Model 3
By Otto Kind
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original metal industrial four door locker - Otto Kind - Model 3
1930s original metal
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1930s Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1930's Original French Metal Four Door Mesh Locker by Gantois
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original French metal four door mesh locker by Gantois
1930’s Original French metal four
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1930s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1930s Original Metal Industrial Four-Door Locker, Otto Kind Model 1
By Otto Kind
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original metal Industrial four-door locker - Otto Kind model 1
1930s original metal
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1930s German Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden "Choir Boy" Lockers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Wooden "Choir Boy" Lockers. With Brass Hardware.
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20th Century American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1930's Original French Metal Four Door Mesh Locker by Gantois '1198.1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original French metal four door mesh locker By Gantois (1198.1)
1930’s Original French
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1930s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
H 69.3 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Two Tier Penco Co. Lockers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Penco Co. two tier, two column numbered locker unit. Perfect storage unit.
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1930s American Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Large Industrial Kelly Green Locker Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very tall functional metal industrial locker cabinet in a striking kelly green with cream colored
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1970s American Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1960s Industrial Distressed Locker Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 door 1960's locker room cabinet with distressed finish.
Please note we have 2 of these, you are
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Army Lockers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Metal Army Lockers with brass trim hand pulls.
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1940s English Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
French Steel Wine Crate or Locker
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French wine cage or wine locker of steel, featuring fitted slots for wine bottle
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20th Century French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers – Pair
1950’s Hanging Dutch Workroom Lockers – Pair. Amazing
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1950s Unknown Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
Industrial Vintage Locker by Strafor, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage locker was manufactured by the French company Strafor. It is made entirely from metal
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1920s Original Forge De Strasbourg, Strafor Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s Original forge de strasbourg – Strafor locker
1920s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor
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1920s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1920s Original Two-Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920's Original Two Door Forge De Strasbourg Locker
1920's original two door Forge de Strasbourg
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1920s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
1930s Original Forge de Strasbourg, Strafor, Four Door Locker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor – four door locker
1930s Original Forge de Strasbourg
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1930s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Sheet Metal
1930's Original Forge de Strasbourg, Strafor, Four Door Locker
By Forges de Strasbourg 1
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original Forge de Strasbourg – Strafor- Four door locker
1930’s Original Forge de
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1930s French Used Metal Storage Lockers
Materials
Metal
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Used Metal Storage Lockers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used metal storage lockers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used metal storage lockers — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used metal storage lockers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used metal storage lockers bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used metal storage lockers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Timothy Oulton, Otto Kind and Forges de Strasbourg are consistently popular.
How Much are Used Metal Storage Lockers?
Prices for used metal storage lockers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used metal storage lockers begin at $175 and can go as high as $9,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
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.
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