Midcentury Modern Secretary
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s French Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
2010s French Secretaires
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Ash, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Mirror, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak, Glass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Mirror, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1950s French Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood, Walnut
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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.
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.