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Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century wall-mounted illuminated drop-front desk cabinet by Beaver & Tapley
Mid-Century wall-mounted illuminated drop-front desk cabinet by Beaver & Tapley

Mid-Century wall-mounted illuminated drop-front desk cabinet by Beaver & Tapley

By Beaver and Tapley

Located in London, GB

modern design and working with designers such as Robert Heritage of G Plan. They became particularly

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.
1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

1960s Drexel Genuine Walnut Mid-Century Secretary Chest With Drop-Front Desk.

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautifully crafted and richly grained, this 1960s Mid-Century Modern secretary chest by Drexel

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's

Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's

By Eero Saarinen, John Stuart Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Hideaway Desk
Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Mid Century Hideaway Desk

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Discover the perfect blend of style and practicality with this Mid Century hideaway desk. The desk

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk

By Maurice Villency

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955

Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955

By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence

Located in Camden, ME

Edmond Spence two piece drop front desk with a matched bookcase manufactured in Mexico by Industria

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau
Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant mid 20th century Danish oak drop‑front secretary desk / bureau featuring a classic fall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen
Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen

Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This Danish modern dresser–vanity features classic mid-century lines in warm teak with tapered legs

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

By Göran Strand

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk A stunning example

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant drop-leaf secretaire writing desk crafted from golden elm and glowing ribbon mahogany with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

An elegant Danish secretary desk from the mid-20th century, crafted in beautifully grained oak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy

By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern Writing Desk in Oak, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

reverse of the desk is equally well considered, with a central drop-front compartment — secured by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb 1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple T Pulls

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk
Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk

$4,250Sale Price|50% Off

Rare Johan Tapp for Gumps Desk

By Johan Tapp, Gumps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Johan Tapp designed this beautiful writing desk, constructed of Koa wood for San Francisco emporium

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

By Göran Strand

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Oak Secretary Desk, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Oak Secretary Desk, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Oak Secretary Desk, in style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

drop-front writing surface that opens to reveal a functional interior with open compartments and three

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

, including Scandinavian, Folk Art, Mid Century Modern, Country House, and antique spaces. A refined and

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet

Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet

By James Mont, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco  Secretary Cabinet  Desk in Book Matched  Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet 1960s

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century Danish modern teak secretary desk attributed to H.P. Hansen was made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s
French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s

French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in PARIS, FR

great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin's desks, chairs, cabinets, tables

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Birdseye or Tiger Maple Multifunctional Drop Front Cabinet Desk or Bar
Birdseye or Tiger Maple Multifunctional Drop Front Cabinet Desk or Bar

Birdseye or Tiger Maple Multifunctional Drop Front Cabinet Desk or Bar

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Interesting superb quality modern bird's-eye maple cabinet with many interesting feature and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birdseye Maple

A drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer - René-Jean Caillette - France
A drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer - René-Jean Caillette - France

A drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer - René-Jean Caillette - France

By René-Jean Caillette, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A beautiful drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer, designed by René-Jean Caillette for

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970
Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

$1,595Sale Price / item|44% Off

Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk c.1970

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Mid-century Danish Teak desk with drop down door that reveals a large work area and three

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw
1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw

1950s Mid Century Walnut Bookcase and Desk by Saginaw

By Saginaw

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern bookcase by Saginaw Furniture, made in the United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk that opens to

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Cavalier Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet.
Vintage Cavalier Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet.

Vintage Cavalier Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser Cabinet.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage mid century modern highboy dresser by Cavalier features a functional two-tier design

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet
Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

with burlwood front that opens via a drop front for use as a desk. Secretary desk interior has pigeon

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples
Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples

Mid Century Ladderax Six Bay Shelving System, Desk Drinks Cabinet Staples

By Robert Heal

Located in Norwich, GB

A substantial mid-century Ladderax teak and black metal six bay shelving system, with desk and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Forney, TX

case with drop-front secretary desk style slant-front bar work surface, over double-door cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards
Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards

Danish Modern Bookcase / Secretary Desk With Curio Top by P Westergaards

By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Danish Modern Secretary Desk blends elegant design with everyday functionality, bringing

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

$4,300Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers

By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century

Located in Milano, IT

the drop-down front unveils an inset of leather fabric, thoughtfully designed to delicately support

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble

George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

By Mobilier International

Located in Bridgeport, CT

units- a storage unit with tambour doors and shelves on the left, a drop front desk in the center with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage
Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage

Italian Wood desk Secretaire vintage

Located in Milano, IT

desk, a true gem of design and craftsmanship. Made entirely of fine wood, this unique piece features

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Mirror Interior, 1820
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Mirror Interior, 1820

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretary Desk with Mirror Interior, 1820

Located in Berlin, DE

-catcher for your antique, modern, space age or mid-century interior. If you have any more questions we are

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Oak secretary desk by Pierre Cruège, France, ca. 1950
Oak secretary desk by Pierre Cruège, France, ca. 1950

Oak secretary desk by Pierre Cruège, France, ca. 1950

By Pierre Cruège

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

unit. The drop-front opens to create a practical writing surface, supported by slender metal arms

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style

A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style

By Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Roger Landault, Marcel Gascoin

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

and oak veneer, this piece combines elegance and functionality. Its drop-down front opens to reveal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

two units with a drop front cabinet with fold down top which can be used as a desk or drinks bar if

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk
Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk

Incredible Carved Italian Luigi Frullini Narrow Figural Walnut Secretary Desk

By Luigi Frullini

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This incredible Italian secretary desk, attributed to the renowned 19th-century master carver Luigi

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Wooden and metal secrétaire by Raymond Loewy, Circa 1950
Wooden and metal secrétaire by Raymond Loewy, Circa 1950

Wooden and metal secrétaire by Raymond Loewy, Circa 1950

By Raymond Loewy

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

secretary desk is a rare example of mid-century American design at its finest—ideal for collectors and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

1960s Secretary Bookcase
1960s Secretary Bookcase

1960s Secretary Bookcase

Located in Victoria, BC

across the drawer fronts, writing surface, and cabinet doors. The upper section features glazed doors

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Mid Century Modern Drop Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern drop front desk available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern drop front desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the mid century modern drop front desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century modern drop front desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern drop front desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Raymond Loewy, Arne Wahl Iversen and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Drop Front Desk?

Prices for a mid century modern drop front desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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.