Midcentury Office Storage

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Vintage Office Furniture Cabinets

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

$2,000

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking mid-century modern Danish bookcase and media cabinet crafted from richly grained teak. Tall and elegant, it features open shelving above and enclosed storage below, offering...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Rosewood Vanity with Triple Mirror

$2,500

Mid Century Rosewood Vanity with Triple Mirror

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice mid century modern vanity with a triple mirror. The vanity is constructed of a nice ribbon pattern rosewood. This piece is quite sculptural.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Veneer Bookcase

$1,600

Mid-Century Danish Teak Veneer Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish teak veneer bookcase / storage cabinet with six levels of adjustable shelving, two of which are concealed behind swinging doors. This piece has been installed with non-functio...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Chrome & Steel Storage Racks

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Chrome & Steel Storage Racks

Located in Napa, CA

Mid-Century chrome and steel storage rack with a large bottom rack. Circa 1960 from the United Kingdom. This storage rack is in good condition for it's age and wear and can be used...

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Mid-20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk

$2,200

Mid-Century Vintage Inlaid Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century style vintage secretary desk adorned with a colorful abstract inlay on the front. Fold down front reveals a large writing surface as well as shelves and drawers for organ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden

$1,350

Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Channel classic mid-century style with this elegant Writing Desk by Arden, a beautiful example of streamlined design and everyday functionality. Crafted with clean lines, warm wood t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Queen Anne Style Writing Desk

$1,050

Mid-Century Queen Anne Style Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sophisticated writing desk crafted in warm walnut, showcasing a streamlined form and elegant proportions. Designed with practicality in mind, it offers a spacious work surface along ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pine Storage Unit on Plinth

$1,043

Pine Storage Unit on Plinth

Located in London, GB

This Danish pine modular shelving unit offers a highly versatile and stylish storage solution. Crafted from solid pine, and set on a plinth stand, this unit showcases a warm, organic...

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Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Pine

Mid-century vintage étagère bookcase

$6,790

Mid-century vintage étagère bookcase

Located in MILL, NL

Mid-century bookcase/étagère. Probably from around the 1960s. Heavy metal frame with tinted glass shelves. Beautiful patina on the gold-coloured metal. In good condition! Glass has...

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Vintage 1960s Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Oak Bookcases Staved

$1,880 / item

Mid Century Brutalist Oak Bookcases Staved

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique mid century brutalist bookcases. Staved oak veneer bottom case pieces in nice patchwork design. Heavy. Nicely detailed fronts with period pulls. Black metal upper cradles beve...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

$1,200

Mid-Century Vintage American Walnut Bookcase

By Kent-Coffey, John Van Koert

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Store your stuff in style with this charming genuine mid-century bookcase. This vintage American Modern design features a veneered walnut construction with attractive contrasting oak...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small 1950's ash storage units

$8,934 / set

Small 1950's ash storage units

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of small ash storage units with perforated and lacquered wooden sliding doors, brass tracks and knobs, and internal shelves. Italian manufacture, ca. 1955.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century Hutch

$1,800

Mid-Century Hutch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing mid-century modern cabinet with shelving. Four glass doors enclose the display cabinet. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century

$6,909

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Mid-19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Secretary desk with exquisite ash veneer and a three-drawer commode base. Behind the leather-covered writing surface lies a spacious arched compartment, complemented by six small dra...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase

$2,000

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Teak Display Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern display bookcase crafted in warm teak and fitted with sleek glass doors. The piece offers a balanced blend of open visibility and enclosed storage, making it ide...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Office Credenza by Founders

$3,200

Vintage Office Credenza by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This uniquely sized vintage credenza offers a stylish combination of cabinet and drawer storage. Low profile height makes this perfect for use in an office or business environment, w...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase

$995

Mid-Century Classical American Stained Pine Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

An elegant Mid-Century Classical American solid Pine Bookcase in great vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 11" in depth and stands 42.5" tall.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Light Oak Office and Library Cabinet, France, 1950s

$4,485

Light Oak Office and Library Cabinet, France, 1950s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French workshop, three-door office and library cabinet, light oak, France, 1950s. Light solid oak with a warm, open grain and a natural finish. Three full-height hinged doors with f...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Bookcases

$1,450 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tall Bookcases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of mid-century modern Danish teak tall bookcases features a warm golden-brown wood grain and multiple adjustable open shelves. Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) w...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer

$150Sale Price / item|20% Off

1960s Tomado Wire Kitchen Storage Rack / Organizer

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

A practical and stylish Tomado kitchen wire storage rack / organizer, produced by Tomado in the Netherlands. These versatile wire racks were designed to keep kitchens and workspaces...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier

$850

Mid-Century Cedar Chest By Cavalier

By Cavalier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover the perfect blend of beauty and functionality with this exquisite cedar chest by Cavalier. Crafted with premium cedar wood, this chest not only offers ample storage space fo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

1950s Tambour Office Wooden Cabinet

$690

1950s Tambour Office Wooden Cabinet

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - visible old wormholes... the wood has been treated against worms - structurally sturdy and stable

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Desk by Svend Åge Madsen

$2,500

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Desk by Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern Danish desk crafted by Svend Åge Madsen from beautifully grained teak.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Finnish Mid-Century Birch Writing Desk with Integrated Magazine Holder

$3,180

Finnish Mid-Century Birch Writing Desk with Integrated Magazine Holder

Located in Helsinki, FI

A charming Finnish mid-century writing desk from the 1950s, combining clean Scandinavian design with thoughtful functionality.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Desks

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Wooden Shelves

$607 / item

Mid-Century Wooden Shelves

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Mid-Century Wooden Shelves, 3 available.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Victorian Burlwood Pop Up Davenport

$4,900

Mid 19th Century Victorian Burlwood Pop Up Davenport

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a highly decorated Davenport. Its made of a rich burl wood. The legs and feet are carved and it has bun feet. The top opens up to reveal a leather writing surface, that's ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcases

$1,600 / set

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcases

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Each unit offers four spacious shelves plus a lower display/storage section, making them perfect for books, vinyl, décor, or office storage.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Mid-Century Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

$5,000

Beautiful Mid-Century Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your workspace with this stunning mid-century teak desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, a masterful example of Danish modernism. Known for his clean lines, thoughtful proporti...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

$1,395

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid-20th Century Partial Ebonized Mahogany Low Bookcase. Measures 22.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 31" in height. Shelves height is 12".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Four Tier Stained Walnut Etagere

$1,195

Mid 20th Century Four Tier Stained Walnut Etagere

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Four Tier Stained Walnut Etagere. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and stands 48" tall. Shelves clearance is 12". Clean vintage

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

German Walnut "Desk in a Box" Home Office Cabinet, 1960s

$3,420

German Walnut "Desk in a Box" Home Office Cabinet, 1960s

Located in Berkeley, CA

A brilliant space-saving solution from 1960s Germany. Closed, this piece presents as a clean walnut cabinet just 32" wide. Open, it unfolds into a full 64.5" home office with a writi...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary Desk, Mid-18th Century

$4,646

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary Desk, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque slant-front secretary desk crafted from oak and cherry, featuring a three-drawer lower chest with a serpentine front and shaped apron feet. Above is a fall-front writing sect...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Chrome & Steel Storage Racks, Large Bottom

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Chrome & Steel Storage Racks, Large Bottom

Located in Napa, CA

Mid-Century chrome and steel storage rack with a large bottom rack. Circa 1960 from the United Kingdom. This storage rack is in good condition for it's age and wear and can be us...

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Mid-20th Century British Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Single Mid-Century Bookcase

$900

Single Mid-Century Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Listing is for a single bookcase (2 available) in walnut with black bamboo style trim. Four deep shelves on top with a two door wicker front base. ** Please advise which unit you are...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants

$2,020

Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants

Located in Kastrup, DK

Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design. Shape of elephants in amber lacquer between elephants, at the end decorated with vases and flowers in polychrome lacquer col...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Showcase Empire Style, Italy, mid-20th Century

$1,429

Vintage Showcase Empire Style, Italy, mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Showcase Empire Style is an original design furniture item realized in mid-20th Century. Friezes and trimmings in gilded and chiseled bronze. Brecciated marble top enclosed...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Desk, 1960s

$2,144

Mid-Century Modern Desk, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Desk, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Hutch Bookcase Cabinet

$1,295

Mid-Century Teak Hutch Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Fantastic mid-century teak, bookcase storage cabinet/hutch.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Kidney Shaped Desk

$3,995

Mid Century Modern Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Mid Century Modern Kidney Shaped Desk. Finished back. 74.5w 21d 30h

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk

$2,880

1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

- Origin: Provence, France - Period: Mid 20th Century - Materials: Oak - Dimensions: W 39.13" x D 19.63" x H 27.5" - apron clearance 25" - Condition: Structurally restored an...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

$8,275

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-19th century Chinese export camphorwood campaign chest with 3 drawers with inlaid ebony and fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies. One...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar

$2,975Sale Price|50% Off

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Lafayette, IN

Grand style and grand scale combine in this wonderful executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Desk features walnut construction, brass and mahogany pulls, and the renowned Dunba...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Wooden Wall-Mounted Console with Double Drawers, Europe Mid-20th Century

$4,750

Wooden Wall-Mounted Console with Double Drawers, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Wall-mounted furniture reflects the interest in clean, uncluttered living spaces. By lifting storage from the floor, designers created furniture that appeared lighter and more archit...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Bookshelf

$2,900

Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Bookshelf

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Bookshelf constructed in plywood veneered in Brazilian rosewood, featuring six shelves that can be installed at adjustable heights. Produced during the height of Brazilian modern fur...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Narrow Mid-century Bookcase

$1,100

Narrow Mid-century Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of a 3-piece set. Mid-Century Modern design with walnut grain throughout, sculpted handles. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Etagere

$12,159 / item

Mid Century Walnut Etagere

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century modern style walnut etagere. Constructed of American walnut with a transparent, lacquer finish. The doors feature quartered walnut veneer in a box pattern. The brass fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Encyclopedia Bookcase, Circa 1960s

$996

Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Encyclopedia Bookcase, Circa 1960s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Solid Mahogany Encyclopedia Bookcase. Measures 24" in width, 9" in depth and 28.5" in height. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Library Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Drawers 58"

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Mid Century Walnut Burl Carved Library Bookcase Bookshelf Cabinet Drawers 58"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid Century Bookcase, Circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame made from walnut with burlwood with three shelves over a lower cabinet that opens to drawers and shelf for accessory ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Danish Mid-century Oak Partners Desk

$8,400

Danish Mid-century Oak Partners Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

The Danish Mid-century Oak Partners Desk is a stylish and functional piece of furniture. Made of high-quality oak, this desk exudes a timeless elegance that is perfect for any retro-...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

$1,600

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautifully crafted mid-century Danish modern bookcase in richly grained teak, offering the perfect balance of simplicity, function, and timeless design. With its clean lines and w...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

$10,602

Baroque Slant-Front Secretary in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque secretary with three drawers and a serpentine front, featuring a fall-front writing surface and an upper tabernacle with a tall door and ten small drawers. The piece is crow...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

$1,600

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautifully crafted mid-century Danish modern bookcase in richly grained teak, offering the perfect balance of simplicity, function, and timeless design. With its clean lines and w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk

$1,352Sale Price|53% Off

Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was expertly crafted of teak in England.

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

$1,800

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Curved Lane Cedar Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This inlaid Mid-Century Modern curved Lane cedar chest is a true statement piece, showcasing the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. Crafted with precision, the chest featur...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

Italian Design Wooden Bookcase with Storage, 1960s

$3,335Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Design Wooden Bookcase with Storage, 1960s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This is a beautiful and sophisticated piece of mid-century furniture. The Italian design of the 60s is distinctive and evident in this wall bookcase.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Style Modern Open Shelving Bookcase

$2,350

Mid-Century Style Modern Open Shelving Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Features multiple spacious shelves perfect for books, décor, plants, office storage, or retail display. The open-back design makes it a great room divider or statement piece for any ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretary Cabinet in Walnut Veneer

$16,678

Mid-18th Century Baroque Secretary Cabinet in Walnut Veneer

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Baroque secretary cabinet from Saxony, crafted in the mid-18th century. The lower section consists of a three-drawer commode with a curved apron and S-shaped legs. Above, ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk

$1,600

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century Danish modern teak secretary desk featuring sleek Scandinavian lines, elevated styling, and versatile storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Etageres, Obelisk Form, USA, Gold Finial

$21,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Etageres, Obelisk Form, USA, Gold Finial

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Mid-Century ebonized etageres / display cabinets with obelisk form containing four square shelves in descending height topped by a large gold ball finial above an open lower ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Gold

American Mid-Century Parsons-Style Rectangular Mahogany Partners Desk

$8,500

American Mid-Century Parsons-Style Rectangular Mahogany Partners Desk

By Parsons

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Parsons-style rectangular partners desk / table with three low-profile drawers on each side.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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Midcentury Office Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of midcentury office storage you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 758 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of midcentury office storage you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of midcentury office storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of midcentury office storage over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Office Storage?

The average selling price for a piece of midcentury office storage at 1stDibs is $2,659, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.

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.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.