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Colima White Oak Credenza
Colima White Oak Credenza

Colima White Oak Credenza

By Casa Quieta

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Credenza Colima follows the concepts of functionalism with its two shelf surfaces and storage

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Finely Restored Danish White Oak Credenza Sideboard
Finely Restored Danish White Oak Credenza Sideboard

Finely Restored Danish White Oak Credenza Sideboard

Located in Oakland, CA

This impressive Danish credenza is expertly handcrafted from white oak, featuring fine joinery with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design
Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design

Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design

By Izm Design

Located in Edmonton, Alberta

Ennah by Izm design is a versatile design that would be at home in modern, transitional, or traditional settings. This elegant sideboard features an sculpted base that gives the piec...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design
Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design

Ennah Solid White Oak Credenza by Izm Design

By Izm Design

Located in Edmonton, Alberta

Ennah by Izm design is a versatile design that would be at home in modern, transitional, or traditional settings. This elegant sideboard features an sculpted base that gives the pie...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Bleached White Oak "Credenza B" by Last Workshop, Made to Order
Bleached White Oak "Credenza B" by Last Workshop, Made to Order

Bleached White Oak "Credenza B" by Last Workshop, Made to Order

By Last Workshop

Located in Chicago, IL

"Credenza B" by Last Workshop, bleached white oak finish. Shown with dimensions of: 96"L x 16"D x

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Solid White Oak Wood Credenza by Last Workshop, 2023
Contemporary Solid White Oak Wood Credenza by Last Workshop, 2023

Contemporary Solid White Oak Wood Credenza by Last Workshop, 2023

By Last Workshop

Located in Chicago, IL

Contemporary solid white oak credenza in a natural finish. Complete with (6) soft-close doors

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Lake Credenza, in White Oak, by August Abode
Lake Credenza, in White Oak, by August Abode

Lake Credenza, in White Oak, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, of white oak with exposed joinery details, this piece celebrates the natural beauty of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Credenza in White Oak and Cork
Contemporary Credenza in White Oak and Cork

Contemporary Credenza in White Oak and Cork

By Studio Melrose

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the Riff Sawn White Oak in contrast to the rustic cork top and surround. Two pairs of doors stacked in

Category

2010s American Credenzas

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode

Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Angeles, of white oak with exposed joinery details, this piece celebrates the natural beauty of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Wood, Walnut

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Rey Credenza, in Natural White Oak and Rojo Marble, by August Abode
Rey Credenza, in Natural White Oak and Rojo Marble, by August Abode

Rey Credenza, in Natural White Oak and Rojo Marble, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-suited as a dresser, sideboard, or credenza. Shown here in our Natural White Oak with Rojo Marble top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Contemporary White Oak Cork Credenza Buffet Storage Unit by Studio Melrose
Contemporary White Oak Cork Credenza Buffet Storage Unit by Studio Melrose

Contemporary White Oak Cork Credenza Buffet Storage Unit by Studio Melrose

By Studio Melrose

Located in Brooklyn, NY

distinctive landscape is referenced in the linear feel of the Riff Sawn White Oak in contrast to the rustic

Category

2010s American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Cork

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company, Bernhardt, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior

Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior

By Florence Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Oak

C-210WB Solid White Oak and Powder-Coated Cantilevered Credenza with Brass Knobs
C-210WB Solid White Oak and Powder-Coated Cantilevered Credenza with Brass Knobs

C-210WB Solid White Oak and Powder-Coated Cantilevered Credenza with Brass Knobs

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

are made from white oak with a bleached and white stained oil finish. The remainder of the piece is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pickled White Oakwood Credenza/Dresser with Nine Drawers
Pickled White Oakwood Credenza/Dresser with Nine Drawers

Pickled White Oakwood Credenza/Dresser with Nine Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Nine drawer dresser/credenza in pickled white oak wood. The piece has nine drawers and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Lake Sideboard, in Natural White Oak, by August Abode
Lake Sideboard, in Natural White Oak, by August Abode

Lake Sideboard, in Natural White Oak, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

materials & finishes. Bench made, in Los Angeles, of white oak with exposed joinery details, this piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Wood, Walnut

C. 2006 Florence Knoll Credenza with White Marble Top and Ebonized Wood
C. 2006 Florence Knoll Credenza with White Marble Top and Ebonized Wood

C. 2006 Florence Knoll Credenza with White Marble Top and Ebonized Wood

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

frame, and has a white marble top. This credenza measures 18.25 inches deep, 74.75 inches wide, and

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

Apollo Cabinet - Hand carved from Solid White Oak
Apollo Cabinet - Hand carved from Solid White Oak

Apollo Cabinet - Hand carved from Solid White Oak

By Bricker & Beam

Located in Columbia, SC

aesthetic. It’s shown here in solid White Oak, but is available in all our signature finishes and finish

Category

2010s American Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Lake Sideboard, in Summer Aged White Oak, by August Abode
Lake Sideboard, in Summer Aged White Oak, by August Abode

Lake Sideboard, in Summer Aged White Oak, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

materials & finishes. Bench made, in Los Angeles, of white oak with exposed joinery details, this piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Wood

French Antique Oak & Iron Low Buffet Blue & White Patinated 18th Century
French Antique Oak & Iron Low Buffet Blue & White Patinated 18th Century

French Antique Oak & Iron Low Buffet Blue & White Patinated 18th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French antique oak and iron low buffet. Two doors, one shelf in the cabinet. The interior of the

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Iron

White Oak Solid Wood Screen Door Pivot Hinge Minimalism
White Oak Solid Wood Screen Door Pivot Hinge Minimalism

White Oak Solid Wood Screen Door Pivot Hinge Minimalism

By George Nelson, George Nakashima

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. A modern sculpture handcrafted for performance and longevity. Available in white oak, walnut, and

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Bespoke White Oak Geometric Sideboard or Credenza, Italy
Bespoke White Oak Geometric Sideboard or Credenza, Italy

Bespoke White Oak Geometric Sideboard or Credenza, Italy

Located in New York, NY

and veneered in wood with White Oak veneer, this custom sideboard is handmade in Florence by skilled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay
COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay

COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

COCO CREDENZA - Modern White Oak with Polished Bronze Inlay The Coco Credenza is a stunning piece

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base
DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base

DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

DOT CREDENZA - Modern Bleached White Oak Body and Base The Dot Credenza is a contemporary piece of

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Sombra Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza
Sombra Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza

Sombra Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza

By Cotidiano

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Credenza Sombra takes inspiration from the quiet architecture of Chipperfield. Composed of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Colima Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza
Colima Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza

Colima Steel and White Oak Veneer Credenza

By Capital Studio

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Credenza Colima follows the concepts of functionalism with its two shelf surfaces and storage

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Modern Curved Credenza Sideboard Oak Wood White Lacquer Polished Stainless Steel
Modern Curved Credenza Sideboard Oak Wood White Lacquer Polished Stainless Steel

Modern Curved Credenza Sideboard Oak Wood White Lacquer Polished Stainless Steel

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

, full of light and personality. It is oval, with oak and white lacquered wood interconnected on its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard in White Lacquer & Brushed Stainless Steel
Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard in White Lacquer & Brushed Stainless Steel

Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard in White Lacquer & Brushed Stainless Steel

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The Credenza Sideboard ExCentric 1.0 is made of white lacquered wood and brushed stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Steel

Abstract in White credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors
Abstract in White credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors

Abstract in White credenza by Morgan Clayhall, mix media artwork on doors

By Morgan Clayhall

Located in Toronto, CA

The Abstract in White credenza is meticulously crafted and painted by hand in our Toronto studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Customizable Modern Credenza Providencia, Venner Wood and Metal.
Customizable Modern Credenza Providencia, Venner Wood and Metal.

Customizable Modern Credenza Providencia, Venner Wood and Metal.

By Comité de Proyectos

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

have a pattern of perforations which allow for remotes to control interior devices. It's made of white

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Modern Swell Credenza in Oak Travertine and Steel by Ordinal Indicator
Modern Swell Credenza in Oak Travertine and Steel by Ordinal Indicator

Modern Swell Credenza in Oak Travertine and Steel by Ordinal Indicator

By Mike White

Located in Saugerties, NY

Custom modern storage unit incased in white oak, patina'd steel with hand sculpted travertine feet

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Sliding Doors, Customizable
Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Sliding Doors, Customizable

Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Sliding Doors, Customizable

By Rather Well Design

Located in Louisville, KY

rubbed oil and wax finish. Shown in quarter-sawn white oak and blackened brass.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Made To Order White Oak Cane Credenza
Made To Order White Oak Cane Credenza

Made To Order White Oak Cane Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

veneer white oak. Finished on all sides. Three shelves inside. We can add holes to run wires through. 4

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cane

Made To Order White Oak and Cane Credenza Three Panels
Made To Order White Oak and Cane Credenza Three Panels

Made To Order White Oak and Cane Credenza Three Panels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and white oak veneer. The doors feature wooden accents with a cane mesh backdrop. Item does have one

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

MEDIA CREDENZA in white oak featuring a push to open turntable shelf.
MEDIA CREDENZA in white oak featuring a push to open turntable shelf.

MEDIA CREDENZA in white oak featuring a push to open turntable shelf.

Located in East Hampton, NY

other end a solid white oak sliding shelf opens using the same push system. The shelf extends 15” and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Phoebe Credenza Modern Sideboard in Bleached and Oxidized White Oak Brass Pull
Phoebe Credenza Modern Sideboard in Bleached and Oxidized White Oak Brass Pull

Phoebe Credenza Modern Sideboard in Bleached and Oxidized White Oak Brass Pull

By Cedric Martin

Located in Kingston, NY

an oxidized white oak case and bleached white oak front with brass pulls. The colors are achieved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Three Drawers, One Door, Customizable
Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Three Drawers, One Door, Customizable

Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Three Drawers, One Door, Customizable

By Rather Well Design

Located in Louisville, KY

ebonized white oak. The interior features a centered cord exit and an adjustable shelf. Perfect for

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak

Finn Leg White Cerused Credenza
Finn Leg White Cerused Credenza

Finn Leg White Cerused Credenza

Unavailable|$10,700 / item

Finn Leg White Cerused Credenza

By Irwin Feld

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional four door credenza by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern. Shown in a reversed white

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Credenza M04 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy
Credenza M04 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy

Credenza M04 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy

By 2K1M

Located in Toronto, CA

Credenza is made with a contrasting wood finish the dark Walnut & natural white Oak in solid wood and

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Credenza M02 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy
Credenza M02 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy

Credenza M02 Contemporary Cabinet Lacquer White Oak Marble top Made in Italy

By 2K1M

Located in Toronto, CA

Credenza is made with a contrasting wood finish the dark Walnut & natural white Oak in solid wood and

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Angela Adams Sea Chest Sidecase, White Oak, Handcrafted, Modern
Angela Adams Sea Chest Sidecase, White Oak, Handcrafted, Modern

Angela Adams Sea Chest Sidecase, White Oak, Handcrafted, Modern

By Sherwood Hamill

Located in Portland, ME

Inspired by a love of the sea, the Sea Chest is a four-door, three-drawer sidecase that also functions as a sideboard. This piece features selected North American solid wood and vene...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Custom Compact Sideboard in Oak
Custom Compact Sideboard in Oak

Custom Compact Sideboard in Oak

Unavailable|$3,200 / item

Custom Compact Sideboard in Oak

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed and made in-in house using a combination of solid oak wood and white oak veneer. Credenza

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Custom Made White Oak & Cane Credenza
Custom Made White Oak & Cane Credenza

Custom Made White Oak & Cane Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made To Order & Designed In house. Beautiful solid white oak and white oak veneer, doors feature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Furniture

Materials

Cane

Hennessy Collaboration Contemporary White Oak and Brass Bar Pantry Credenza
Hennessy Collaboration Contemporary White Oak and Brass Bar Pantry Credenza

Hennessy Collaboration Contemporary White Oak and Brass Bar Pantry Credenza

By Hachi Collections

Located in Brooklyn, US

Materials : Solid white oak Solid brass hardware Size[inch] : W 48x D 24” x H 36”.

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Walnut and white oak credenza with leather pulls, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza after Henning Kjaernulf Solid White Oak
Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza after Henning Kjaernulf Solid White Oak

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Credenza after Henning Kjaernulf Solid White Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Beautiful quarter sawn solid white oak credenza / sideboard in the manner of Henning Kjaernulf

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Kai Winding White Oak Danish Credenza
Kai Winding White Oak Danish Credenza

Kai Winding White Oak Danish Credenza

By Kai Winding

Located in Oakland, CA

Mid-century Danish Oak credenza designed by Kai Winding in 1958, Denmark. This finely crafted

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

LUNA CREDENZA TABLE - Bleached White Oak SHO MODERN
LUNA CREDENZA TABLE - Bleached White Oak SHO MODERN

LUNA CREDENZA TABLE - Bleached White Oak SHO MODERN

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

- 84" width x 20" depth x 31.50" height - Bleached White Oak Body with Fractured Bleach White Rift

Category

2010s Indian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Long White Oak Mid Century Credenza
Long White Oak Mid Century Credenza

Long White Oak Mid Century Credenza

Located in Westwood, NJ

Precision-crafted, this exquisite piece boasts Oak veneers in a pristine white finish, complemented

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Sideboard Credenza
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Sideboard Credenza

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Sideboard Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak sideboard buffet or credenza By Baker

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Rosewood & White Oak Four Door Credenza
Dunbar Rosewood & White Oak Four Door Credenza

Dunbar Rosewood & White Oak Four Door Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Most likely a Roger Sprunger design, this rosewood and white oak side board or credenza features

Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Diagonal Black and White Lacquer Oak Credenza
Unusual Diagonal Black and White Lacquer Oak Credenza

Unusual Diagonal Black and White Lacquer Oak Credenza

Located in Pasadena, CA

Unusual oak credenza in black and white lacquer with brass-plated hardware. Unique diagonal design

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Credenza, Blonde Oak Case, White Marble Top, Original, Signed
Florence Knoll Credenza, Blonde Oak Case, White Marble Top, Original, Signed

Florence Knoll Credenza, Blonde Oak Case, White Marble Top, Original, Signed

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Florence Knoll credenza in oak with Carrara marble top and chromed steel frame. This is one of the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Large Black and White Brutalist Credenza, 1970s
Large Black and White Brutalist Credenza, 1970s

Large Black and White Brutalist Credenza, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Ebonized black Brutalist credenza with 4 white lacquered graphical door panels. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

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White Oak Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal white oak credenza for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every white oak credenza was constructed with great care. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage white oak credenza now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a white oak credenza — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A white oak credenza made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one white oak credenza that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll, Fort Standard and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a White Oak Credenza?

The average selling price for a white oak credenza at 1stDibs is $9,015, while they’re typically $2,045 on the low end and $32,950 for the highest priced.

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.

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