Midcentury Credenza Bar
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Art Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Credenzas
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Regency Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dry Bars
Ash, Olive, Macassar
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mirror
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak, Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Burl
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
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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.