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MDF Italia Customizable Otto Totem by Studio Mist-o
MDF Italia Customizable Otto Totem by Studio Mist-o

MDF Italia Customizable Otto Totem by Studio Mist-o

By MDF Italia

Located in New York, NY

Sideboard Sideboard L174 D50 H56 Open compartment and one compartment with deep drawer (R or L).

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Riihimäki Mid Century Teal Art Glass Bottle Vase Attributed to Nanny Still
Riihimäki Mid Century Teal Art Glass Bottle Vase Attributed to Nanny Still

Riihimäki Mid Century Teal Art Glass Bottle Vase Attributed to Nanny Still

Located in Nottingham, GB

Standing 36 cm tall, the substantial height makes it well suited to an architectural sideboard or open shelving, serving either as an independent decorative statement piece or as a v...

Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Sarreguemines Majolica Shell and Leaf Oyster Plate
Vintage Sarreguemines Majolica Shell and Leaf Oyster Plate

Vintage Sarreguemines Majolica Shell and Leaf Oyster Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Display this plate on a dining table, sideboard, or open shelf, hang it as a wall accent, or use it to serve oysters, canapés, or small bites.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Leaf Pitcher
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Leaf Pitcher

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Leaf Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen counter, farmhouse table, open shelf, or sideboard, or use it as a vase for garden flowers, herbs, or branches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Painted Vegetable Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Hand-Painted Vegetable Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage Hand-Painted Vegetable Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen counter, farmhouse table, open shelf, or sideboard, or use it as a vase for garden flowers, herbs, or utensils.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aqua Ribbed Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Aqua Ribbed Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage Aqua Ribbed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen shelf, breakfast table, sideboard, or open hutch, or use it as a vase for garden flowers, herbs, or soft greenery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen shelf, dining table, sideboard, or open hutch, or use it as a vase for garden flowers, herbs, or dried branches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Handcrafted Green Studio Pottery Jug
Vintage Handcrafted Green Studio Pottery Jug

Vintage Handcrafted Green Studio Pottery Jug

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this jug on a kitchen counter, open shelf, dining table, or sideboard, or use it as a rustic vase for branches, dried grasses, or garden blooms.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Aqua Swirl Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Aqua Swirl Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage Aqua Swirl Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen shelf, breakfast table, sideboard, or open hutch, or use it as a vase for garden flowers, herbs, or soft greenery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Green and Brown Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Green and Brown Ceramic Pitcher

Vintage Green and Brown Ceramic Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Place this pitcher on a kitchen counter, open shelf, dining table, or sideboard, or use it as a rustic vase for garden blooms, branches, or dried grasses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Scalloped Majolica Flower Mugs
Vintage Scalloped Majolica Flower Mugs

Vintage Scalloped Majolica Flower Mugs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Display these mugs on a sideboard, open hutch, or tea tray, use them as small vases for garden blooms, or hold spoons, pens, or brushes on a vanity or desk.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

George Jones Majolica Ceramic Covered Dish With Fish Motif
George Jones Majolica Ceramic Covered Dish With Fish Motif

George Jones Majolica Ceramic Covered Dish With Fish Motif

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Display this covered dish on a dining table, sideboard, or open hutch, or use it as a keepsake box, a vanity catch-all, or a decorative accent on a bar cart or tea tray.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Art Pottery Vase with Sgraffito Fan and Geometric Decoration
Mid Century Italian Art Pottery Vase with Sgraffito Fan and Geometric Decoration

Mid Century Italian Art Pottery Vase with Sgraffito Fan and Geometric Decoration

Located in Nottingham, GB

Measuring 25 cm in height, the vase has strong proportions suitable for display on a sideboard or open shelving. We ship internationally, tracked.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Mid Century Pair of Retro Black Glazed Ceramic Charging Bull Figurines
Mid Century Pair of Retro Black Glazed Ceramic Charging Bull Figurines

Mid Century Pair of Retro Black Glazed Ceramic Charging Bull Figurines

Located in Nottingham, GB

The larger bull measures approximately 32.5 cm in length by 18.5 cm in height, while the smaller companion figurine measures approximately 18 cm in length by 9.5 cm in height, making...

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Belgian White Ironstone Earthenware Footed Soup Tureen with Lid & Ladle
Antique Belgian White Ironstone Earthenware Footed Soup Tureen with Lid & Ladle

Antique Belgian White Ironstone Earthenware Footed Soup Tureen with Lid & Ladle

Located in High Point, NC

Designed to serve soup, stew, chowder, or a favorite family recipe in style, this tureen is also a wonderful decorative accent when displayed on a buffet, sideboard, hutch, or open s...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Country Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Mid-Century Modern Wilton-Columbia, Ice Bucket, Cast Pewter, Streamline Design
Mid-Century Modern Wilton-Columbia, Ice Bucket, Cast Pewter, Streamline Design

Mid-Century Modern Wilton-Columbia, Ice Bucket, Cast Pewter, Streamline Design

By Dorothy Draper, Russel Wright, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Diego, CA

Use it to chill ice for entertaining, or let it stand as a decorative piece on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelf. It is a natural companion to vintage cocktail shakers, coupe glas...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cabinets, by Vichr a spol., Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cabinets, by Vichr a spol., Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Cabinets, by Vichr a spol., Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Vichr & Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The set consists of a tall cabinet and a lower sideboard with an open niche and doors, while the contrast of light surfaces and precise metal details gives the furniture a dynamic ex...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Heinrich Selb White and Gold Porcelain Vase Pair, Germany, 1960s
Heinrich Selb White and Gold Porcelain Vase Pair, Germany, 1960s

Heinrich Selb White and Gold Porcelain Vase Pair, Germany, 1960s

By Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in Berlin, DE

The restrained white-and-gold palette works well on open shelving, a bookcase, sideboard, or coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Vintage Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl

Vintage Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Generous yet cozy, this piece suits a kitchen counter, dining table, open shelf, or sideboard, where it can hold fruit, sugar, kitchen staples, or simply sit as a sculptural accent.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Turned Wood Pitcher
Vintage Turned Wood Pitcher

Vintage Turned Wood Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 6" W x 4.5" D x 9.25" H, this decorative pitcher serves as an elegant accent on a dining sideboard, kitchen island, open pantry shelving, or rustic bar cart.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Wood

Collection of 12 Shenango China Creamers in the Chardon Rose Red Pattern
Collection of 12 Shenango China Creamers in the Chardon Rose Red Pattern

Collection of 12 Shenango China Creamers in the Chardon Rose Red Pattern

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Displayed in a cabinet, on a sideboard, or across open shelves, the collection brings color, detail, and an intimate presence that can inspire curiosity and conversation.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Speckled Ceramic Footed Tureen
Vintage Speckled Ceramic Footed Tureen

Vintage Speckled Ceramic Footed Tureen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rather than functioning strictly as a serving vessel, this tureen reads as sculptural tableware, equally suited to active use at the table or as a standalone decorative object on an ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Collection of 24 Green and White Restaurantware Creamers
Collection of 24 Green and White Restaurantware Creamers

Collection of 24 Green and White Restaurantware Creamers

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Displayed in a cabinet, on a sideboard, or across open shelves, the 24 creamers take on a sculptural presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

UFO-Inspired Porcelain Vase – Heinrich & Co., 1960s
UFO-Inspired Porcelain Vase – Heinrich & Co., 1960s

UFO-Inspired Porcelain Vase – Heinrich & Co., 1960s

By Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in Berlin, DE

It works well as a standalone object on a sideboard, console or open shelf and can also be grouped with other white and gold porcelain pieces from the same period.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Organic Form Ceramic Bowl
Vintage Organic Form Ceramic Bowl

Vintage Organic Form Ceramic Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 9¼ inches wide, 8¾ inches deep, and 4¾ inches high, the bowl makes a substantial yet versatile accent for a coffee table, console, dining table, open shelving, or sideboard...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

French Sculptural Rattan Fruit Basket, France, 1950s
French Sculptural Rattan Fruit Basket, France, 1950s

French Sculptural Rattan Fruit Basket, France, 1950s

By Vivai del Sud, Roger Capron

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Both functional and decorative, it works equally well as a fruit basket, tabletop centerpiece, or catchall on a dining table, kitchen island, or sideboard. The open slatted construct...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Bonbonnière in Solid Walnut Wood, France 1930’s
Art Deco Bonbonnière in Solid Walnut Wood, France 1930’s

Art Deco Bonbonnière in Solid Walnut Wood, France 1930’s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Den Haag, NL

Art Deco Bonbonnière in solid Walnut Wood, France 1930’s Beautiful decorative object as addition for a table, open bookcase or sideboard. Lovely Wood grain.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Its unusual silhouette and dimensional decoration allow it to stand beautifully on a dining table, sideboard, or open shelf. A particularly distinctive addition to a collection of R...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Rococo Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Enamelware Cookware Collection with Red Trim, Set of 8
Vintage White Enamelware Cookware Collection with Red Trim, Set of 8

Vintage White Enamelware Cookware Collection with Red Trim, Set of 8

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The collection may be displayed in its stacked configuration on a kitchen island, open shelf, large table or sideboard. The pieces may also be arranged in a row, nested together or u...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Country Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Circa 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Beautiful displayed on a sideboard, cabinet, open shelf, or within a collection of French majolica, this pitcher brings together color, craftsmanship, and Belle Époque charm.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Green Pressed Glass Hen-on-Nest Candy Dish, Vintage Style Decor, USA
Green Pressed Glass Hen-on-Nest Candy Dish, Vintage Style Decor, USA

Green Pressed Glass Hen-on-Nest Candy Dish, Vintage Style Decor, USA

Located in Coral Gables, FL

It works beautifully on a kitchen shelf, breakfast table, sideboard, bar cart, open shelving, or inside a cabinet mixed with other colored glass, cottage pieces, country-style cerami...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Glass

Large Artisan Unglazed Ceramic Vase with Pale Blue White Ribbed Finish
Large Artisan Unglazed Ceramic Vase with Pale Blue White Ribbed Finish

Large Artisan Unglazed Ceramic Vase with Pale Blue White Ribbed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

At 19.5 inches high, the vase is substantial without being oversized, making it suitable for a console, pedestal, sideboard, open shelving, or a large tabletop. Its restrained palett...

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mason’s Vista Ironstone Pitcher, Red Transferware, England, 1940s
Mason’s Vista Ironstone Pitcher, Red Transferware, England, 1940s

Mason’s Vista Ironstone Pitcher, Red Transferware, England, 1940s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Its scale and rich pattern make it especially striking on a dining table, sideboard, open shelving, breakfast tray, or within a collection of red transferware.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl - Set of 2
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl - Set of 2

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring approximately 8.5” wide, 7” deep, and 2.75” tall (with slight variations between the two), these versatile vessels are perfectly suited for serving pasta, salads, or ramen,...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Cobalt Blue Jasperware Tea Set, 4-Piece, England, 1960s
Wedgwood Cobalt Blue Jasperware Tea Set, 4-Piece, England, 1960s

Wedgwood Cobalt Blue Jasperware Tea Set, 4-Piece, England, 1960s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The matte surface, crisp applied reliefs, and sculptural forms make the pieces especially beautiful when displayed together on open shelving, a tea table, sideboard, cabinet, or mant...

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Royal Selangor Silver Wine Goblets, 20th Century
Set of Four Royal Selangor Silver Wine Goblets, 20th Century

Set of Four Royal Selangor Silver Wine Goblets, 20th Century

By Royal Selangor

Located in San Francisco, US

On a bar cart, dining sideboard, or open shelving, they read as sculptural objects—equally at home in classic or modern interiors.

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Louis XVI Style Dining Room Set, Walnut, 19th Century, 8 Chairs
Louis XVI Style Dining Room Set, Walnut, 19th Century, 8 Chairs

Louis XVI Style Dining Room Set, Walnut, 19th Century, 8 Chairs

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The sides of the sideboard are open with marble shelves similar to Peach Blossom and ice bottom.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Sets

Materials

Nutwood

1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black
1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black

1970s Italian Ceramic Tea Set in the Style of Ettore Sottsass, Red and Black

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Nicolosi, IT

The graphic contrast and architectural silhouettes capture the era’s radical, design-forward attitude, making the set equally compelling for daily use or as a display-worthy statemen...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Enfilade scandinave
Enfilade scandinave

Enfilade scandinave

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The repeating diamond pattern gives the piece a sculptural quality, while the crisp white lacquered frame adds a contemporary contrast that enhances its graphic presence. The sideboa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

It would make a striking addition to a dining room sideboard, an open kitchen shelf, or a curated antique silver collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Biot Blown Bubble Glass Carafe or Pitcher, 20th Century
Biot Blown Bubble Glass Carafe or Pitcher, 20th Century

Biot Blown Bubble Glass Carafe or Pitcher, 20th Century

By Biot

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Both decorative and functional, this pitcher can be used as a water or wine jug, or displayed as a sculptural accent on a dining table, sideboard, or open shelving. Its timeless desi...

Category

20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th
French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

French Buffet / Cabinet / Credenza / Dresser - Gothic Renaissance - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The whole thing is very harmonious. The upper part opens to a door, with a drawer in the belt and at the bottom there is an open shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

'Diamante' Cabinet by Luciano Frigerio in Wood, Italy, 1968
'Diamante' Cabinet by Luciano Frigerio in Wood, Italy, 1968

'Diamante' Cabinet by Luciano Frigerio in Wood, Italy, 1968

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Unlike a conventional sideboard, it opens from the top with a hinged valve.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Buffets, 19th Century
Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Buffets, 19th Century

Renaissance Style, Carved Walnut Buffets, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Renaissance style walnut sideboard finely carved with chimeras. This sideboard opens with 4 doors and a drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl Hand-Painted Floral Motifs

19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl Hand-Painted Floral Motifs

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

It can be displayed on a table, sideboard, or open shelving, offering both utility and beauty.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

3 Doors Buffet Louis XV-18 ° Century
3 Doors Buffet Louis XV-18 ° Century

3 Doors Buffet Louis XV-18 ° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb 3 door buffet Louis XV style and period in oak from the 18th century Very elegant sideboard which opens with three doors with very beautiful molding as well as on the drawers...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Oak

Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze
Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze

Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

Placed on a console, sideboard, or open shelving, it serves as a striking standalone piece.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

E A Taylor for Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet with Heart Details
E A Taylor for Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet with Heart Details

E A Taylor for Wylie & Lochhead Arts & Crafts Display Cabinet with Heart Details

By Wylie & Lochhead, E.A. Taylor

Located in London, GB

An Arts & Crafts mahogany display cabinet or sideboard, with upper open shelf and gallery with capped uprights to the sides, a central upper cupboard Voysey style green glass tree de...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza (B) by George Nelson / Florence Knoll
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza (B) by George Nelson / Florence Knoll

Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza (B) by George Nelson / Florence Knoll

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

In the event the desire is to have open shelfs the rails to the sliding file drawers could be removed easily to have a sideboard with open space.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

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Open Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal open sideboard for your home. Each open sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without an open sideboard — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right open sideboard, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one open sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London and Jean Dunand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Open Sideboard?

The average selling price for an open sideboard at 1stDibs is $3,221, while they’re typically $1,062 on the low end and $24,975 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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