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Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson
Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson

Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of rosewood "Thin Edge" nightstands / end tables with a single drawer and adjustable shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest , 2 drawers over 2 doors with adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Large George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Buffet Cabinet
Large George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Buffet Cabinet

Large George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Buffet Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Stunning George Nelson walnut buffet/credenza in walnut with porcelain pulls and tapered cast

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza

George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

"Thin Edge" range of furniture . Two doors on the left open to reveal an adjustable shelf , 4 drawers to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza in the Style of George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza in the Style of George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Le Shoppe Too is excited to present this monumental and professionally made Rosewood thin edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands
Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands

Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

has a thin, dark scratch along its right hand side (see photos).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson primavera Thin Edge cabinet
George Nelson primavera Thin Edge cabinet

George Nelson primavera Thin Edge cabinet

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Exceptional George Nelson for Herman Miller three door cabinet in primavera. Stainless tube feet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

GEORGE NELSON ROSEWOOD THIN-EDGE CHEST
GEORGE NELSON ROSEWOOD THIN-EDGE CHEST

GEORGE NELSON ROSEWOOD THIN-EDGE CHEST

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , Rosewood four drawer chest with porceain pulls and fluted

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Credenza , 2 doors to the left , 4 drawers to the right

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet Model 5723 for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet Model 5723 for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet Model 5723 for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Amarillo, TX

George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ten drawer cabinet Herman Miller Rosewood veneer, aluminum

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of four-drawer "Thin Edge" chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut with porcelain

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza/Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza/Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza/Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

A rare Rosewood Thin Edge credenza/cabinet designed by George Nelson, Produced by Herman Miller in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Credenza for Herman Miller, circa 1960
George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Credenza for Herman Miller, circa 1960

George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Credenza for Herman Miller, circa 1960

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nelson & associates rosewood "Thin Edge" Credenza for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Beautiful

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Exceptional and rare version of the George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge cabinet for Herman

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superb sleek Mid-Century Modern design by the iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller, thin edge

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson
Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson..Newer production

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edged Cabinet
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edged Cabinet

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edged Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rosewood Cabinet with 3 doors and 4 drawers. Pull out cutting board. Black knobs and legs

Category

American Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished 10 drawer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller
George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

of design excellence and timeless elegance. Part of the celebrated Thin Edge collection, this chest

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This lovely, rare rosewood dresser is a modernist's dream! Great vintage condition with slight signs of use, no scratches or veneer issues. Lovely flaming in the rosewood. Aluminium ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Nightstand
George Nelson Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Nightstand

George Nelson Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Nightstand

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic nightstand by George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Thin Edge"line. Rosewood, aluminum legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Highboy
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Highboy

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Highboy

By Herman Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

beautifully grained walnut case and drawer fronts. Original thin edge legs and pulls.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa and Pair of Chairs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

(Crimson) Knoll Classic bouclé fabric. The wide flat arms double as a side tables. Cast aluminum thin edge

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Westport, CT

The exquisite Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller has been meticulously

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

"Thin Edge" Rosewood Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
"Thin Edge" Rosewood Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller

"Thin Edge" Rosewood Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s. Just like the rest of his 'Thin Edge' collection for Herman Miller, this beautiful rosewood chest

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Thin Edge cabinet by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge cabinet by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge cabinet by George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully grained rosewood four drawer cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A Rosewood, eight drawer dresser with porcelain pulls. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Rosewood thin edge cabinet by George Nelson
Rosewood thin edge cabinet by George Nelson

Rosewood thin edge cabinet by George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully grained rosewood four drawer cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Nightstands with Custom Thin Edge Legs
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Nightstands with Custom Thin Edge Legs

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Nightstands with Custom Thin Edge Legs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

drawers. The hardware is brushed steel and the original custom ordered thin edge legs are brushed steel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Mid Century
1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Mid Century

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Mid Century

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A fully restored vintage thin edge cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A 1950s stunner with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Rosewood Chest of Drawers by M.I.M, circa 1960
Italian Rosewood Chest of Drawers by M.I.M, circa 1960

Italian Rosewood Chest of Drawers by M.I.M, circa 1960

By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, all made of rosewood. Very similar in look to Florence Knoll’s credenzas and George Nelson’s Thin Edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Italian Rosewood Bachelors Chest of Drawers by M.I.M., circa 1960
Italian Rosewood Bachelors Chest of Drawers by M.I.M., circa 1960

Italian Rosewood Bachelors Chest of Drawers by M.I.M., circa 1960

By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, all made of rosewood. Very similar in look to Florence Knoll’s credenzas and George Nelson’s Thin Edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, (it has the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinets for Herman Miller
Pair of Mid-Century George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinets for Herman Miller

Pair of Mid-Century George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinets for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular pair of 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, (they

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Storage Cabinet
Beautiful George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Storage Cabinet

Beautiful George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Storage Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Attractive storage cabinet by Nelson from his Thin edge line for Herman Miller. The case is

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Chests
Pair of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Chests

Pair of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Chests

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Very nice matched pair of rosewood 5 drawer chests designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson For Herman Miller "Thin-Edge" Cabinet
George Nelson For Herman Miller "Thin-Edge" Cabinet

George Nelson For Herman Miller "Thin-Edge" Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic mid-century secretary/cabinet by George Nelson. Perfect for a home office. Door drops

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Thin Edge Five Drawer Chest by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Five Drawer Chest by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Five Drawer Chest by George Nelson

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rosewood Thin Edge Five Drawer Chest by George Nelson or Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest
George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest

George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

example in rosewood for the "Thin Edge" series. Extruded aluminum legs and white pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest
Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest

Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest

Located in Phoenix, AZ

George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut thin edge chest of drawers circa late 1950's. This example

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge dresser by Herman Miller
George Nelson rosewood thin-edge dresser by Herman Miller

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge dresser by Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The most refined line of case goods designed by the Nelson office, the rosewood thin-edge group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge cabinet by Herman Miller
George Nelson rosewood thin-edge cabinet by Herman Miller

George Nelson rosewood thin-edge cabinet by Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The most refined line of case goods designed by the Nelson office, the rosewood thin-edge group

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Stunning Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Stunning Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

Stunning Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

An stunning design by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A ten drawer unit sporting the original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of "Thin Edge" Chest By George Nelson For Herman Miller
Pair of "Thin Edge" Chest By George Nelson For Herman Miller

Pair of "Thin Edge" Chest By George Nelson For Herman Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of walnut " thin edge " chest by GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Peabody, MA

Thin Edge Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, ca. 1950s, in walnut with porcelain pulls.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Rare George Nelson Small Thin Edge Rosewood  Chests
A Pair of Rare George Nelson Small Thin Edge Rosewood  Chests

A Pair of Rare George Nelson Small Thin Edge Rosewood Chests

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of rare George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" chests in rosewood. Four drawers-19"W

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of "Thin Edge" Beds by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of "Thin Edge" Beds by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of "Thin Edge" Beds by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

George Nelson designed "Thin Edge" platform beds in Birch with Cane headboards and white enameled

Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Credenza
George Nelson Credenza

George Nelson Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller, Thin Edge Credenza Ribbon teak veneer, Aluminum tapered legs. Cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare George Nelson and Associates design "Thin Edge" miniature jewelry cabinet, Model #5211

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George Nelson & Associates Cabinet Model 5245
George Nelson & Associates Cabinet Model 5245

George Nelson & Associates Cabinet Model 5245

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Amarillo, TX

George Nelson & Associates. Thin edge cabinet, model 5245. Herman Miller, USA, 1952

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Rosewood George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboard
Vintage Rosewood George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboard

Vintage Rosewood George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboard

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful vintage Rosewood twin headboard. designed by George Nelson as part of the thin edge line

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

GEORGE NELSON
GEORGE NELSON

GEORGE NELSON

Sold|$9,500

GEORGE NELSON

Located in Chicago, IL

NELSON for Herman Miller, Ten Drawer Thin Edge case GEORGE NELSON & ASSOCIATES

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

GEORGE NELSON
GEORGE NELSON

GEORGE NELSON

Sold|$12,000

GEORGE NELSON

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, Thin Edge Sofa. Seat is 16.5" high

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser Combed Oak Ceruse Finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson Thin Edge nightstands for Herman Miller. Iconic design for Nelson's Thin Edge series

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Nelson Thin Edge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson thin edge you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, every nelson thin edge was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson thin edge — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nelson thin edge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nelson thin edge that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Georges Mathias produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Thin Edge?

Prices for a nelson thin edge start at $795 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $7,578.

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.