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Mid-Century Modern Abstract Door Pull Aluminum & Lucite
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern door pull made from aluminum and featuring a unique abstract black, white
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Door Pull Aluminum & Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Door Pull Aluminum & Lucite
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Atomic Era Door Pulls
Located in New York, NY
These European Atomic Era door pulls feature a Mid-Century Modern design. The rectangular fronts
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Atomic Era Door Pulls
Pair Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Atomic Era Door Pulls
$750 / set
H 10.5 in W 5.75 in D 3 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Red Glass & Nickel Door Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style door pulls made of bright red glass in a rectangular shape. The mounting
Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair Mid-Century Modern Red Glass & Nickel Door Pulls
Pair Mid-Century Modern Red Glass & Nickel Door Pulls
$550 / set
H 11.75 in W 7.75 in D 0.875 in
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France. A very simple
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, England
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in brass, mid-20th century, England. A simple handle, made up
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of Two Circular Push-Pull Door Handles in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handles in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze push or pull door handle with textured finish and smooth raised central band. Germany
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
$1,545
H 6.97 in W 6.97 in D 3.35 in
Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale polished copper and steel door handles, circa 1960s. These examples have wonderfully
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Copper

Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
$1,800 / set
H 16 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
By Pullcast
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
luxurious design complements. Hendrix is a series of Door Hardware with Mid Size Door Pulls, to create an
Category

2010s Portuguese Doors and Gates

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Nickel

Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
$1,359 / item
H 0.01 in W 8.82 in D 1.57 in
Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
By Pullcast
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
. Inspired by Mid-Century style with contemporary influences, Hendrix Mid-Size Door Pull is an appropriation
Category

2010s Portuguese Doors and Gates

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Nickel

Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
Hendrix Door Pull - Handcrafted Gold Plated - PullCast
$1,359 / item
H 0.1 in W 8.82 in D 1.57 in
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
$1,164
H 5.71 in W 6.11 in D 2.96 in
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Heavy Patina
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Heavy Patina
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Heavy Patina
$1,162
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.49 in
Pair Modern 10 in. Nickel Plated Recessed Door Pulls Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your doors with this pair of Modern recessed door pulls. The durable and sleek design adds
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Nickel

1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Modernist Square Door Pull Mexico stamped by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Fausto Melotti Pair of Abstract Glazed Ceramic Door Pulls
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of blue and white glazed ceramic door pulls attributed to Fausto Melotti (1901-1986). See his
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and highly decorative pair of large circular brass door pulls by renowned Mexican designer
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s Note seven units (7
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style bronze casted door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
Paul Evans Style Mid Century Brutalist Bronze Cabinet Handle Pull, Pair
$1,553 Sale Price / item
35% Off
H 4 in W 5.75 in D 1.8 in
Pair of Round Bronze Door Handles Push Pull with Flower Relief
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous large pair of cast round bronze door pulls with flower relief from the 1970’s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Organic Gilt Brass or Bronze Pull Handles for Doors, Drawers, Cupboards...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Handles - Heavy organic gilt metal (I think brass or bronze) pull handles for doors, drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
$296 / item
H 0.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.9 in
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Polished Brass Drawer Pull Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9035-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9035-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9035-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9035-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$226 / item
H 0.25 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Model #9063-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #9063-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9063-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9063-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$315 / item
H 0.5 in W 5 in D 0.625 in
Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9070-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$287 / item
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Carl Auböck Model #9031-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9031-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9031-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9031-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$299 / item
H 0.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.125 in
Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9060-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$230 / item
H 0.25 in W 2.15 in D 0.5 in
Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$253 / item
H 0.325 in W 1.925 in D 0.925 in
Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Carl Auböck Model #9061-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
$260 / item
H 0.325 in W 3.15 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Oversized 1950's Brass Door Pulls
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of mid-century oversized 1950's brass door pulls. Came of a pair of double closet doors in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Boho Mid-Century Modern Patinated Abstract Geometric Door Pulls - a Pr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Combining mid-century modern design with bohemian flair, these unique door pulls feature bold geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super clean condition Mid-Century Modern walnut and rosewood two doors compartment gentleman's high
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
By Seguso, Venini, Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Accordion" Doors Dresser by John Widdicomb Brass Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality folding doors dresser or credenza by John Widdicomb.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Marbled Glass Door Handle Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern pull & push door handle. Designed and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Double Door Olive Sideboard Credenza Large Brass Pulls MINT!
By James Mont, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
condition. Three drawers two doors set up.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Two 1960's Italian door pulls in solid brass in the form of stylised wings or feathers. New Old
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls
Two Italian Brass Door Pulls
$1,590 / set
H 8.25 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Large Venini Glass Rope Design Door Handle Pull Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent door handle by Venini in Diamante glass rope form. Thick, heavy glass with striated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Eddie Egan Mosaic Tile Door Pulls
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular door pulls by Eddie Egan. These pulls feature a mosaic colored tile inlay in tones of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Eddie Egan Mosaic Tile Door Pulls
Pair of Eddie Egan Mosaic Tile Door Pulls
$350 / set
H 2 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul Evans style Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knobs Door Pulls
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal

2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.13 in W 2.38 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Italian Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylized pair of 1950's Italian brass door pulls in the form of abstract wings. New Old Stock.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pulls
Pair of Italian Brass Door Pulls
$1,595 / set
H 7.25 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four vintage Italian door or drawer pulls in cast bronze with gilt eglomisse in a basket
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls
Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls
$1,400 / set
H 10 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Two Italian Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two vintage Italian hammered aluminum door pulls. New Old Stock. Both are left hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Two Italian Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls
Two Italian Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls
$995 / set
H 8 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
Primitive Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Primitive unlacquered brass cast brass door pulls attached to long, slim backplates. These have a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Primitive Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, A Pair
Primitive Unlacquered Brass Door Pulls, A Pair
$1,350 / set
H 15 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2
Located in Hanover, MA
Paif of vintage Italian hammered aluminum door pulls. New Old Stock. We have two pairs available
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2
Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2
$1,200 / set
H 8 in W 6 in D 1.5 in
1960's Italian Faux Marble Door Pull
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian faux marble lozenge-shaped door pull with cast aluminum mount. Lozenge appears to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Italian Faux Marble Door Pull
1960's Italian Faux Marble Door Pull
$1,200
H 8 in W 4 in D 2 in
Goatskin Parchment Two-Door Cabinet with Bronze Pulls & Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury goatskin parchment two-door cabinet with bronze pulls and bronze ball feet.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Goatskin

!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian door pull made of an 11.5" x 4" x 0.75" slab tile of painted and glazed earthenware
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull
!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull
$1,400
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of two 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of highly stylized modernist wings made of nickel
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
$1,350 / set
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Italian Brass Wing Form Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Italian brass wing form door pulls. New old stock
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Wing Form Door Pulls
Pair of Italian Brass Wing Form Door Pulls
$1,280 / set
H 5 in W 6.75 in D 1.5 in
Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four cast bronze door pulls in the form of stylized cornucopia similar to Gio Ponti's
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
$1,600 / set
H 5 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
1970s Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handles Door Pulls Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handle Pulls 3.25d x 10 h x 4 w plastic handle 1 diameter Pair of Lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
This pair is larger than the similar sets we have posted. 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
$1,800 / set
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief
Located in London, GB
Artistic bronze cast door handle with a textural relief like a wave, suitable for push and pull
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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Midcentury Door Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of midcentury door pulls for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct midcentury door pulls — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of midcentury door pulls available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical midcentury door pulls are consistently popular styles. Many midcentury door pulls are appealing in their simplicity, but Pepe Mendoza, Juliette Belarti and Florence Knoll produced popular midcentury door pulls that are worth a look.

How Much are Midcentury Door Pulls?

Prices for midcentury door pulls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, midcentury door pulls begin at $10 and can go as high as $10,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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.