Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Lacquer And Credenza
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Hardwood
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Goatskin
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Credenzas
Lucite, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl
Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas
Other, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Lucite, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Cabinets
20th Century American Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Chrome
20th Century American Sideboards
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Wood, Acrylic, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Lacquer
20th Century North American Post-Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Marble, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Bamboo, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Dry Bars
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Sideboards
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Sideboards
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Buffets
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Sideboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Lacquer
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.