Mid Century Wood Etagere
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Italian End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Plywood, Lacquer, Wood, Paint, Gesso
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Cane, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Shelves
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Gueridon
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency End Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pedestals
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Shelves
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Resin, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Glass, Resin, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian French Provincial Buffets
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shelves
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables
Satinwood, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Adam Style Cabinets
Glass, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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