Mod Century Credenza
Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Credenzas
Travertine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards
Chrome, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Carrara Marble, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Travertine, Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Wood, Scrap Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Burl, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite, Hickory, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Wood, Scrap Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Lacquer, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Mahogany, Rosewood, Zebra Wood
2010s American Art Deco Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Credenzas
Steel
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Cane, Rattan, Formica
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Resin, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Formica, Plastic, Wood
Mod Century Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mod Century Credenza?
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.