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Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel
Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet by Declaration from Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern china cabinet from the Declaration line by Drexel features hardwood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

47.5" Mid-Century Modern China cabinet Mid-Century Modern walnut china cabinet with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century 2pc China Cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville
Mid Century 2pc China Cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville

Mid Century 2pc China Cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern China cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville features

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine

1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern china cabinet for sale. It's in great original condition, and a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Two Piece China Cabinet

By Lane Furniture

Located in Trenton, NJ

This mid-century walnut china cabinet offers both elegance and practicality in a compact design

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern china cabinet features unique carved designs on cabinet door fronts

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak Bookcase China Cabinet
Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak Bookcase China Cabinet

Raymond Loewy Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak Bookcase China Cabinet

By Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Raymond Loewy for Mengel Mid Century Modern Sculpted Oak China Cabinet. Item features beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s
Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Manhasset, NY

Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Chinese Cabinet, 1960s A tall cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Brass, Bronze, 1970s
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Brass, Bronze, 1970s

Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Brass, Bronze, 1970s

By Mastercraft

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Four Chinese Dynasty's, Brass, Bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet

By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet The upper of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet

By Crawford Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 48 wide x 19.25

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Maple

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Curved China Display Cabinet Curio Tambour Doors
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Curved China Display Cabinet Curio Tambour Doors

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Curved China Display Cabinet Curio Tambour Doors

By Eva & Johannes Andersen

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional Vintage Scandanavian Modern Breakfront, Made in Denmark. Features a curved form

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch

Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut buffet China cabinet in great

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes
Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes

Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Cabinet Rococo style black and gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese lacquer scenes. Cabinet bar

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Walnut Buffet China Cabinet Broyhill Brasilia
Mid-Century Walnut Buffet China Cabinet Broyhill Brasilia

Mid-Century Walnut Buffet China Cabinet Broyhill Brasilia

By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Brasilia buffet China

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Brass

Patricia Urquiola Hayama Cabinet, Lacquered MDF, Mid-Century Modern
Patricia Urquiola Hayama Cabinet, Lacquered MDF, Mid-Century Modern

Patricia Urquiola Hayama Cabinet, Lacquered MDF, Mid-Century Modern

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Hayama Cabinet For Cassina With her unmistakable design signature, what Patricia

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, 1960, Minimalist Style
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, 1960, Minimalist Style

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Storage Cabinet, 1960, Minimalist Style

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak storage cabinet or bar cabinet was made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors
Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors

Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors

By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Walnut

Vintage MCM Ramseur Seagrass China Cabinet
Vintage MCM Ramseur Seagrass China Cabinet

Vintage MCM Ramseur Seagrass China Cabinet

By Ramseur Furniture Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ramseur china cabinet, featuring a sleek design with seagrass accents

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese Modern Style Cabinet Credenza by Baker Milling Road Furniture
Large Chinese Modern Style Cabinet Credenza by Baker Milling Road Furniture

Large Chinese Modern Style Cabinet Credenza by Baker Milling Road Furniture

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular two part cabinet by Baker Furniture as part of their Millertown Road collection. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Henredon Lit Burlwood China Cabinet
Henredon Lit Burlwood China Cabinet

Henredon Lit Burlwood China Cabinet

By Milo Baughman, Henredon

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

From the Henredon Scene Two Collection this stunning burlwood display cabinet features mirror

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Burl

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Storage or Bar Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak storage or bar cabinet was made in Denmark circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Vintage Mid Century French Teak Wall Unit Cabinet
Exceptional Vintage Mid Century French Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Exceptional Vintage Mid Century French Teak Wall Unit Cabinet

Located in Detroit, MI

This exceptional vintage mid century modern teak wall unit cabinet was made in France circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Serving Cabinet / China Hutch
Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Serving Cabinet / China Hutch

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Serving Cabinet / China Hutch

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century teak serving cabinet / china hutch with a rectangular lower cabinet with two

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak, Glass

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the early 20th century, this tall cabinet has a clean-lined form designed with straight

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mahogany Brass Ring China Cabinet
Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mahogany Brass Ring China Cabinet

Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mahogany Brass Ring China Cabinet

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Mahogany Brass Drop Ring China Cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Madrid, ES

are also added later. Manufactured by FDB møbler, model 232 or also known as 'China' cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire or Wardrobe Cabinet
Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire or Wardrobe Cabinet

Antique Chinese Elmwood Armoire or Wardrobe Cabinet

Located in Seattle, WA

Antique Chinese Elmwood armoire or wardrobe cabinet Dimensions. 41 W ; 75 H ; 19 D Top Shelf. 37

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

1960s Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
1960s Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

1960s Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Drexel

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet by Kipp Stewart for Dexel ✨ Transform your living space with this

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage China Cabinet After American of Martinsville
Vintage China Cabinet After American of Martinsville

Vintage China Cabinet After American of Martinsville

By American of Martinsville

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Martinsville, a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design. The cabinet's standout feature is the captivating

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Burl

Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet

Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of juxtaposition in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish Modern, Contemporary or

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase Union National

By Union National

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Scale Union National Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase. Hand-painted and signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles

MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Corner Bar Cabinet 1960s
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Corner Bar Cabinet 1960s

Mid Century Danish Teak Wood Corner Bar Cabinet 1960s

By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern teak corner bar cabinet by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun (attr

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Cabinet with Gilt Figural and Dragon Motifs
Chinese Red Cabinet with Gilt Figural and Dragon Motifs

Chinese Red Cabinet with Gilt Figural and Dragon Motifs

Located in Seattle, WA

This Chinese red cabinet features finely detailed gilt decoration depicting festive scenes, pagoda

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch
1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch

1930's German Deco China Cabinet Hutch

Located in Oakland, CA

1930s German Art Deco Cabinet crafted from walnut, featuring a pair of sliding glass doors and

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Thaden-Jordan Two Piece Sideboard or China Cabinet
Thaden-Jordan Two Piece Sideboard or China Cabinet

Thaden-Jordan Two Piece Sideboard or China Cabinet

By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co., Herbert Von Thaden

Located in Kansas City, MO

Herbert Von Thaden designed sideboard or china cabinet. All original, late 40's to early 50's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plywood, Wood

MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet

MCM Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet Introducing the Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Merton Gershun For Dillingham Walnut 2 Piece China Cabinet With Interior Lights
Merton Gershun For Dillingham Walnut 2 Piece China Cabinet With Interior Lights

Merton Gershun For Dillingham Walnut 2 Piece China Cabinet With Interior Lights

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This walnut two piece china cabinet by Merton Gershun for Dillingham exemplifies the clean lines

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet
1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Traditional style Tall Mahogany China/ Display Cabinet. The woodwork is beautiful. There is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Teak China Display Cabinets by Nathan Furniture
Pair of Vintage Teak China Display Cabinets by Nathan Furniture

Pair of Vintage Teak China Display Cabinets by Nathan Furniture

By Nathan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage pair of display cabinet were produced in England during the 1970s by Nathan Furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Low China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet With Chinese Blocks

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s
Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s

Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Mid century display/china cabinet, with lights, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s
Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s

Auffray & Company French Country China Closet Display Cabinet Vitrine, 1980s

By Auffray Furniture

Located in Hamburg, PA

Stunning vintage 1980s French Provincial china cabinet vitrine by Auffray & Co., in the style

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s
Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s

Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood Abattant Side Cabinets, Circa 1950s

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful Pair of Chinese Brass Mounted Elm Wood a Abattant Side Cabinets dating from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid Century Modern Bentwood Buffet

By Herbert Von Thaden

Located in Thiensville, WI

• Mid-century modern style • Buffet / China Cabinet / Bookshelf / Sideboard Design features the unique

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

Mid-Century "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen

Located in Lejre, DK

China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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Mid Century Modern China Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century modern China cabinets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern China cabinets — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 188 antique and vintage mid century modern China cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 44 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern China cabinets available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern China cabinets are consistently popular styles. Modshop, Børge Mogensen and C.M. Madsen each produced beautiful mid century modern China cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Modern China Cabinets?

Prices for mid century modern China cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern China cabinets begin at $290 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.