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Modern Architectural Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Architectural sideboard, big, bold and inspired by classic Brutalism Architecture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Modern Architectural Sideboard
Modern Architectural Sideboard
H 34 in W 81 in D 20 in
Fornasetti Raised Small Sideboard Cabinet Architettura Celeste Architectural
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The sideboard cabinet is handcrafted using original artisan techniques, like all Fornasetti pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Contemporary Architecture and Jungle Decor Wooden Sideboard
By Massimiliano Giornetti
Located in Scandicci, Florence
High lacquer black 6-door sideboard with jungle motif and cast brass handles. Brilliant vermilion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by classic Brutalism Architecture with an unusual interlaced pattern. The four-door
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Sideboard
Mid Century Modern Sideboard
H 34 in W 74 in D 18 in
Crescent Sideboard - Modern White Lacquered Sideboard with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
between them to bring its architectural majesty into our houses. It's a structure made of lacquered wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Point Credenza - a Modern Geometric Sideboard with Inlay
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Point is a modern sideboard of geometric lines. Precious inlays handcrafted. A metal handle of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Modern Biloba Marble Sideboard, Cocktail Cabinet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Biloba modern sideboard started with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Modern Biloba Marble Sideboard, Cocktail Cabinet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Biloba modern sideboard started with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass

Modern Biloba Sideboard, Calacatta Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Biloba modern sideboard started with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brazilian Modern Low Sideboard in Hardwood by Celina, c. 1960
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Low Sideboard made in Hardwood by Celina is beautiful. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Laurameroni "Talento Lounge" Modern Low Sideboard in Bronze Liquid Metal
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
design. An architectural jewel designed and equipped to store objects.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Modern Walnut Concrete and Brass Audiophile Sideboard Credenza
By Jessie Nelson Studio
Located in New York, NY
throughout this piece. Although not limited to, the sideboard was designed with the serious audiophile in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Concrete, Brass

21st Century Mid-Century Modern Figen Figen Sideboard Walnut Root
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Malabar designed the Figen contemporary sideboard inspired by baroque ornaments in architecture and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

TALL Bouk Mayer Made and Designed Modern Contemporary Sideboard / Room Divider
Located in Markington, GB
divider This architectural (contemporary / modern) designed unit has three superb retro surf board
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sideboards

Materials

Tulipwood

Scandinavian Modern Figured Birch Sideboard Bar Cabinet by Otto Meyer, 1918
By Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Striking Scandinavian Modern figured birch demi lune sideboard/bar cabinet signed Otto Meyer
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser / Sideboard by Harvey Probber 1960s Harvey Probber
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Modern Manhattan Sideboard Made with Ebony and Brass, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
developments of modern architecture. Classically inspired in modern style, the Manhattan sideboard offers a
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Geometric Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
patterned facade, reminiscent of the classic styling of brutalism architecture, and offers a tactile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Geometric Sideboard
Contemporary Geometric Sideboard
H 34 in W 72 in D 18 in
Homeland Sideboard by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Homeland Sideboard by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 45 x W 129 x H 118 cm. Materials: Wooden
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Homeland Sideboard by InsidherLand
Homeland Sideboard by InsidherLand
H 46.46 in W 50.79 in D 17.72 in
Horizonte Sideboard by Lia Siqueira
By Lia Siqueira
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by Rythm, architecture and visual arts, the Horizon sideboard emerged from the
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Horizonte Sideboard by Lia Siqueira
Horizonte Sideboard by Lia Siqueira
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 20.47 in
Spanish Dark Oak Sideboard, 1960s
By BIOSCA
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an exceptional Spanish brutalist sideboard with intricately carved squares on the door
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Spanish Dark Oak Sideboard, 1960s
Spanish Dark Oak Sideboard, 1960s
H 33.08 in W 93.71 in D 16.54 in
Luna Sideboard by Pietro Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
A bold combination of materials brimming with architectural flair define this sideboard by designer
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Luna Sideboard by Pietro Meccani
Luna Sideboard by Pietro Meccani
H 54.73 in W 46.46 in D 11.42 in
Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, stained ash, iron, Spain, 1960s This cabinet originates from Spain and shows the
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Oak
H 27.17 in W 93.71 in D 20.08 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, sideboard with lamp, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s Credenza with lamp in oak
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
H 86.23 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler Dimensions: D 173 x W 48.5 x H 81 cm Materials: Semigloss hand
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Ash, Olive

Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Twin Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
H 31.89 in W 19.1 in D 68.12 in
Oliver Sideboard by Ding Dong
By DING DONG
Located in Matosinhos, 13
An elegant and timeless sideboard, original design by the Portuguese Architecture & Interior Design
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Oliver Sideboard by Ding Dong
Oliver Sideboard by Ding Dong
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Correspondence Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Correspondence Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler Dimensions: D 250 x W 28 x H 91,5 cm Materials: hand
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Correspondence Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
Correspondence Sideboard by Gisbert Pöppler
H 36.03 in W 11.03 in D 98.43 in
Honor Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Honor Sideboard by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 90 cm. Materials: Gold leaf
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Honor Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Honor Sideboard by Memoir Essence
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
By Maarten van Severen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sideboard model LK94 made by Maarten Van Severen in his own studio in Ghent. This postmodern
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
Maarten van Severen Lk94 Sideboard
H 16.15 in W 93.71 in D 16.15 in
Unveil Sideboard 200 by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Unveil Sideboard 200 by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 85 cm. Materials: Wooden
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Unveil Sideboard 200 by InsidherLand
Unveil Sideboard 200 by InsidherLand
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Kate Noakes, 'C-Foam' Sideboard
Located in Newmarket, GB
A mid-century sideboard that has been reconditioned and reimagined by designer and maker Kate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Kate Noakes,  'C-Foam' Sideboard
Kate Noakes,  'C-Foam' Sideboard
H 29 in W 57 in D 16 in
Bernhardt Credenza Dresser Sideboard
By Bernhardt Design
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated Asia Modern style credenza made by Bernhardt as part of their celebrated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Secret Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Secret Sideboard by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 90 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf

Secret Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Secret Sideboard by Memoir Essence
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Unveil Sideboard 180 by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Unveil Sideboard 180 by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 50 x W 180 x H 85 cm. Materials: Wood structure
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unveil Sideboard 180 by InsidherLand
Unveil Sideboard 180 by InsidherLand
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
One Sideboard, Handmade in Limestone Ashwood
Located in New York, NY
of Western architectural techniques. The sideboard is crafted of limestone ash on the upper unit and
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

One Sideboard, Handmade in Limestone Ashwood
One Sideboard, Handmade in Limestone Ashwood
H 35.44 in W 79.14 in D 18.12 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
production postwar. Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule and graduated first
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
H 72.84 in W 79.53 in D 18.9 in
Sideboard Modell "Arco", Studio BBPR 1963
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Berlin, DE
A sideboard of the System "Arco" designed by Studio BBPR in year 1963. Its construction is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Sideboard Modell "Arco", Studio BBPR 1963
Sideboard Modell "Arco", Studio BBPR 1963
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 70.87 in
Lacquered Sculptural Credenza Sideboard Server
Located in Dallas, TX
asymmetrical notched doors giving movement to this architectural form. Perfect for a light and airy aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, ca. 1960 This free
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard
H 34.65 in W 80.32 in D 17.33 in
Honor Gradient Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Honor Gradient Sideboard by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 90 cm. Materials: Gold leaf
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Gold Leaf

Honor Gradient Sideboard by Memoir Essence
Honor Gradient Sideboard by Memoir Essence
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Unique Yaprak Sideboard by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Yaprak sideboard by Ekin Varon Dimensions: W 200 x D 50 x 90 H Materials: Wood Veneer
Category

2010s American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood

Unique Yaprak Sideboard by Ekin Varon
Unique Yaprak Sideboard by Ekin Varon
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Oak Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Enzo sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo Dimensions: W 220 x D 46 x H 68 cm Materials: Solid
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
Oak Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
Ash Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Enzo sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo Dimensions: W 220 x D 46 x H 68 cm Materials: Solid
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash

Ash Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
Ash Enzo Sideboard by Rosanna Ceravolo
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 53 x W 200 x H 95 cm. Materials: Wooden
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Stainless Steel

The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 53 x W 200 x H 95 cm. Materials: Wooden
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
The Special Tree Sideboard by InsidherLand
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grid sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Beige outdoor powder-coated steel Dimensions
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 14.18 in
Tangara Sideboard Set by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Tangara sideboard set by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 259 x D 44 x H 95.5 cm. Materials: metal
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Tangara Sideboard Set by Luis Pons
Tangara Sideboard Set by Luis Pons
H 37.6 in W 101.97 in D 17.33 in
Frame Curved Sideboard by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame curved sideboard by Luis Pons Dimensions: W 251.5 x D 61 x H 107 cm Materials: Metal
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Frame Curved Sideboard by Luis Pons
Frame Curved Sideboard by Luis Pons
H 42.13 in W 99.02 in D 24.02 in
Paolo Buffa Elegant Sideboard in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa sideboard, walnut, brass, Italy, circa 1950 An outstanding piece that breathes
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Elegant Sideboard in Walnut
Paolo Buffa Elegant Sideboard in Walnut
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This exceptionally
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Sideboard in Oak
H 57.29 in W 141.54 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Sideboard, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
condition. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Sideboard, circa 1960, Italy
Mid-Century Sideboard, circa 1960, Italy
H 34.5 in W 62 in D 17.9 in
Henning Kjærnulf-Style Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
: the Henning Kjærnulf-Style Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet. A piece that is as much an objet d'art as it
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
H 37.8 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sizable Sideboard in Stained Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sideboard, stained oak, Italy, 1960s This striking sideboard by Giuseppe
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Homo Erectus Sideboard by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Homo Erectus Sideboard by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 3 Dimensions: D 45 x W 110 x H 190 cm
Category

2010s Russian Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Homo Erectus Sideboard by Taras Yoom
Homo Erectus Sideboard by Taras Yoom
H 74.81 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Tangara Fabric Panels Sideboard by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Tangara fabric panels sideboard by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 274.5 x D 44 x H 213.5 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Tangara Fabric Panels Sideboard by Luis Pons
Tangara Fabric Panels Sideboard by Luis Pons
H 84.06 in W 108.08 in D 17.33 in
Heritage Giwa Sideboard by Lee Jung Hoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Heritage Giwa sideboard by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 163.2 x W 53 x H 41.1 cm Materials: Red
Category

2010s Korean Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Heritage Giwa Sideboard by Lee Jung Hoon
Heritage Giwa Sideboard by Lee Jung Hoon
H 16.19 in W 20.87 in D 63.86 in
Tangara Sideboard Water Blue by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Tangara sideboard water blue by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 139 x D 44 x H 79 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Tangara Sideboard Water Blue by Luis Pons
Tangara Sideboard Water Blue by Luis Pons
H 31.11 in W 54.73 in D 17.33 in
Pierre Chapo 'R08' Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, sideboard, model 'R08', elm, France, circa 1964. This R08 cabinet is one of the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo 'R08' Sideboard in Solid Elm
Pierre Chapo 'R08' Sideboard in Solid Elm
H 33.08 in W 71.86 in D 21.26 in
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak with Ceramics
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, ceramics, France, 1960s Credenza in oak by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

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Modern Architectural Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern architectural sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modern architectural sideboard — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 358 variations of the antique or vintage modern architectural sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 196 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern architectural sideboard — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A modern architectural sideboard, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern architectural sideboard over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison and Pierre Chapo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Architectural Sideboard?

Prices for a modern architectural sideboard start at $1 and top out at $184,000 with the average selling for $7,497.

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.

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