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20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Cabinet Mod. MB15 in Wood, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
- architectures, interiors, design pieces.
Here we have a wooden cabinet mod. MB15 designed in 1957 for Poggi. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 18.51 in
20th Century Hirozi Fukuoh for Gavina Double Cabinet mod. Archimede Wood, 1950s
By Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
and influences he brought to the field.
Here we have a cabinet designed by Hirozi Fukuoh for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 82.68 in D 16.93 in
Helios Cabinet in Makassar Ebony with Handle in Corno Italiano, Mod. 7015EBL
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A handsome housing for your prized belongings, the Helios horizontal cabinet is masterfully crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
Gianfranco Frattini fot Bernini Mod. "804" Rolltop Desk/Cabinet , Italy 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Naples, IT
Rare folding desk Mod. "804" designed by Gianfranco Frattini and produced by Bernini, Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 39.38 in
Georg Satink WK Mobel Teak Modular Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet German Danish Mod
By WK Möbel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georg Satink for WK Mobel teak modular wall unit credenza cabinet German Danish Modern. Item
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 72 in W 71 in D 15 in
Cosmopolitan Bar Cabinet in Glossy Black Lacquer and Corno Italiano, Mod. 6027
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Offering an array of exquisite characteristics, our Cosmopolitan bar cabinet will add a touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 57.09 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in
Stresa Cabinet in Glossy Water Blue Lacquer and Corno Italiano, Mod. 4418
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
burnished brass base. Two doors open to reveal the inside of the cabinet which is characterized by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 61.82 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Roberto Monsani Lighting Bookcase mod. Life for Acerbis, 70s
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Turin, Turin
the diffusion of light outside and inside the cabinet by means of a porthole in the back. Small
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 87.8 in W 83.86 in D 24.41 in
20th Century Florence Knoll Chromed Two Position Credenza Mod. 2544, 60s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1941 Florence moved to New York where she met Hans Knoll who was establishing his furniture company. With Florence’s design skills and Hans’ business acumen and salesmanship, the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 18.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Red Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Blue Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Green Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Grey Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Beige Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.i Concrete Bookshelf Ink Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Cream Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.i Concrete Bookshelf Brown Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 118.12 in
Exclusive Chrome Omega Shelf from Abhika Mod. Austin-Shelf
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive chrome Omega shelf from Abhika Mod. Austin-Shelf
Chrome shelf in timeless circular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Restored Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern M590 Server or Record Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, understated and classic modern cabinet embraces a transition from art deco design to mid-mod minimalism . The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 17.75 in
Giano Bookcase in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 4511
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Conceived to provide a generous display area for books, photos and objects of art, the Giano bookcase stands out for its sophisticated design and materials. The wooden structure in g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Angelo Mangiarotti modular sideboard travertine top mod 4D Molteni production.
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Molteni & C
Located in Vigevano, PV
Totally encased in walnut with a travertine base these pieces are finished on all four sides; this allows you to use them as coffee tables or to divide a room. Each piece has all edg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Credenzas
Materials
Travertine
H 28.35 in W 113.39 in D 18.9 in
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
rosewood used with thick brass banding at the bottom. I absolutely love these cabinets from this
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Ico Parisi Bookcase in wood and brass, mod. 457, Italy 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Ico Parisi bookcase, mod. 457, De Baggis production, lacquered wood, mahogany, brass, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Harvey Probber Flip-Top Bar Cabinet, 1950s, Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet.
This Harvey Probber bar cabinet would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Wood, Lacquer
Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System
By Depas E D'urbino, Kartell, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Memphis era modular shelf system named Brick for the stackable plastic up rights. Designed by Gionathan DePas, Donato D'Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi for Kartell, circa 1970. This set consis...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Cabinet in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, circa 1940s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Skokie, IL
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Mod 234 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1940s
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture cabinet with caning would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Restored Heywood Wakefield Wheat Finish M326 Cabinet Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
half century of use. You’ll be delighted to know that this pair of cabinets has been mostly restored
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Robert Whitley Sculptural Walnut Studio Craftsman Cabinet, New Hope PA, 1970s
By Robert Whitley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural walnut legs which extend upwards above the top of the cabinet giving this statement piece a bit of
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 65.75 in W 49 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Bookcase Cabinets
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Pair of Heywood Wakefield cabinets. Coffee bar, book case, or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Maple
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 11 in
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.49 in W 10.24 in D 18.9 in
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangular base with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Signed with Charak Modern label on the backside of the upper cabinet.
This refined and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Beveled Glass Bowfront Vitrine Display Cabinet, circa 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful circa 1930 art deco vitrine cabinet was constructed in gorgeous deep brown Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 74.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Caned Sideboard Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture c 1958, Signed
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 76.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 81.5 in D 19.5 in
Monumental Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet with Brass and Rose Lucite Pulls, c 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning and exquisite sideboard cabinet was expertly crafted from Rosewood with brass and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 107 in D 21.5 in
Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with Gold Leaf Doors, circa 1930s, Restored
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored art deco cabinet features gold leaf double doors, trim and base detailing with
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
very mid-century mod.
Dimensions: 54"W x 18"D x 30"H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Mid-Century Wall-Hanging Sideboard by Florence Knoll, Knoll international, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) from 1958, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 14.97 in
Italian mid-century Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Modular self
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 87.01 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Modular bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 98.43 in W 15.75 in D 121.26 in
Mid Century Modern White Bubble Front Dresser or Credenza after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek ultra mod look after Karl Springer. This 6 drawer dresser features semi-gloss white
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 28 in W 68.5 in D 22 in
Mobile Radio and Turntable, Grundig, Germany 1968
By Grundig
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
circuiti accordati: 7 Circuiti Mod. Amp. (AM) 13 Circuiti Mod. Freq. (FM)
Gamme d'onda: Onde medie (OM
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Teak Wood Floating Wall Shelf
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Pedersen & Hansen teak floating modernist wall shelf is from the Mid-20th Century and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 11.75 in W 35.25 in D 8.5 in
Dorothee Maurer Becker Uten, Silo II Wall-All Wall Organizer, West-Germany
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in St. Louis, MO
condition. Can ship UPS. Mod OP- POP design.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
H 26.5 in W 20.38 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield M-1542 Wheat Tambour Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
cabinet, or entryway console are just a few ideas. As a dry bar, the adjustable / removable shelf will
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
H 31.63 in W 50 in D 18 in
Triennale Dresser / Credenza Model L-32-6 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, c. 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
An iconic design by Arne Vodder, the mod. no. L-32-6 'Triennale' cabinet was produced by Sibast
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
H 32.25 in W 77.5 in D 19.5 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis "Arco" Office 3-Drawer Desk, Italy 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Naples, IT
Desk Mod. "Arco" designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Sintesis in 1963. The desk has an iron frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Credenza Buffet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Versatility abounds with this Heywood Wakefield credenza. Buffet, media cabinet, or entryway
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
H 31.75 in W 59.75 in D 18.25 in
Cork Sideboard / Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c. 1950s, Signed
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet, or in an office or living room as a credenza.
Perfect for a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 71.5 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl Dresser and Nightstand for Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Regency, Post-Modern or Mid-Century Modern or Classic Farm House home or penthouse apartment but could
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Chrome Glass and Oak Etagere in the style of Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Voguish 1970's Mod chrome etagere shelf unit, with tinted glass insert shelves that rest in oak
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Mounted 1952 Seagrass Teak by Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) from 1952, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 14.97 in
Organic Carl Auböck Authentic Vintage Brass Walnut Wall Shelf Book Shelf, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern authentic vintage wall shelf by Carl Auböck Mod. 124 from
brass and walnut 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 18.31 in D 6.89 in
20th Century Mackintosh Candle Holder Mod. Cranston Reproduced by Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Turin, Turin
Cabinet, Hill House” and other iconographical documentation owned bt the Hunterian Gallery, Mackintosh
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1950s Cerused Oak Desk with Brass Pulls
Located in Dallas, TX
Regency, Post-Modern or Mid-Century Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mod century cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mod century cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 217 options for an antique or vintage mod century cabinet now, or shop our selection of 58 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mod century cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mod century cabinet, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Modshop, Florence Knoll and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mod century cabinet that is worth considering.
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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
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