Mid Century Modern Wicker Tall Cabinet
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets
Rattan, Formica
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Coat Racks and Stands
Rattan
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Commodes and Ches...
Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Shelves
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Bamboo, Reed, Wicker, Wood
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.