$1,495
H 30 in W 48 in D 12 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Sliding Door Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Calvin Furniture, "Linear Group" USA, 1950s Walnut, with sliding glass front doors. Interior shelves
Glass, Walnut
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front
Pine
$2,795
H 34.5 in W 48 in D 15 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Glass Front Bookcase
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Bleached mahogany, with glass front doors and original brass
Brass
1950s wooden chest
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This wooden chest of drawers dates from the 1950s. It opens through two front doors. The condition
Wood
$6,500
H 32.75 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Troy, MI
California circa 1950s Fully restored three panel front door cabinet on a floating base of solid sculpted
Walnut
$9,500
H 48 in W 61.5 in D 16 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Bookcase or Room Divider, Newly Refinished
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Mahogany, with glass front door, and iconic carved
Glass, Mahogany
Guillerme et Chambron Sideboard with Lamp
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- France, 1950s Cabinet has two sliding front doors and four drawers along with a drop down door that
Oak
Italian 1950s Bookshelf with Dry Bar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian bookshelf with dry bar from 1950s. Teakwood, laminated front door, glass and nickel metal
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Midcentury Tapered Three-Piece Sideboard in Teak from the 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three-piece sideboard from the 1950s. Fronts with doors and drawers. Behind the doors with shelves
Teak
Arch. Ico Parisi Multifunctional Wardrobe, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Arch. Ico Parisi gentlemens multifunctional wardrobe, Italy, 1950s. Front door structure
Glass, Wood
1950's Large Belgian Glass Fronted Pine Two Door Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Belgian Glass Fronted Pine Two Door Cabinet 1950’s Large Belgian Glass Fronted Pine
Pine
1950s Bow Front Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely crafted Danish teak cabinet boasts a bow front, elegant tambour doors and edging details
Teak
Sliding Glass Two Front Door Oak Cabinet, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950's French two door sliding glass front cabinet. Two interior shelves. Oak with brass trim
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 46.13 in W 36 in L 46.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Drop Front Desk with Sliding Door Credenza, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
sliding door credenza By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid
Brass
Large Door Handle, Push and Pull in Mosaic on Brass, Italy 1950's
Located in London, GB
grey to frosted white and nougat to ebony brown motives is designed in the 1950's Italy for an
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Credenza ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish Modern teak sideboard, ca 1950s. Sliding book-matched door fronts, with row of (book
Teak
Mid Century IKEA Teak Cabinet from the 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very nice IKEA cabinet in teak, birch and other wood from the 1950s. In front with 2 doors. Behind
Brass
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
, 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Shelves are adjustable
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 7.49 in
Large Pair of Curved Tubular Brass Double Door Push & Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
glass double doors on both sides. These door handles were designed in the 1930-1950's for front doors
Brass
Large Glass and Brass Pendant by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and very large glass pendant produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. New wiring. Global front door
Brass
Drexel Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
, 1950s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Upper cabinets lock, and
Brass
Sold
H 54.73 in W 39.77 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century cabinet bar or sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. On the front
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 49 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley Chest Designed for Dunbar with Sliding Front Doors, circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Madison, WI
accordion front doors can work from the middle, inside out, or from the outside in. A strikingly
Walnut
Raised Diamond-Front Lacquered Credenza, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully finished 1950s credenza with raised diamond front doors flanking three center drawers
Brass
Borsani Rosewood Cabinet, Made in Milan, 1950s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Osvaldo Borsani rosewood cabinet made in Milan, 1950s. The front of the cabinet's doors
Sold
H 37.41 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in
Italian Rare Couple of Exclusive Cabinets, Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
designer Ico Parisi; designed between 1950s and 1960s. The two front doors have an interesting
Brass
Simple Modernist Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
An clean straight forward design in this compact case good from the 1950s. Front sliding doors that
Wood
Børge Mogensen Teak and Oak Sideboard for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Teak and oak wooden small sideboard, designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik 1950s. Front
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Rare and Fine Italian Wood Cabinet, attributed to Ico Parisi, Milano, 1960
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Parisi; designed between 1950s and 1960s. The two front doors have an interesting asymmetrical design
Brass
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$7,630
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$1,850
H 23.5 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
Mexican Modernist Michael Van Beuren Woven Rope Cord Triangular Table
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Round Top, TX
Muebles Austin was founded in 1944 in Mexico City by Austin Sulzburger (Switzerland) and was a successful furniture production company throughout the Mid-20th Century, producing qual...
Cord, Rope, Wood
$3,250 / item
H 15 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Jet Black Ash
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid ash wood, in "jet black" ash finish. Current Production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Jet black ash Customers can choose fro...
Hardwood, Ash
$6,221 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,590
H 48.42 in W 46.45 in D 11.81 in
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Vitrine, Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut bookcase features an upper part topped by a cornice above two glazed doors opening up to a shelved interior great fo...
Walnut
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Leather, Wood
Josef Frank Table Lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass coated pewter lamp by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Model #2332. Conical wicker shade of later vintage. Two available. Only one shade.
Brass, Pewter
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Bow Front Bookcase Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Glass, Oak
$13,800
H 30.71 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s This exquisite writing table, a creation of Italian Art Deco design, dates back to the 1940s. Crafted by a skilled Italian artisan, it ...
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 44.49 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Bookcase in Teak & Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in teak and oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Oak, Teak
$17,957
H 45.28 in W 33.86 in D 15.56 in
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning fall-front desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from mahogany with sculpted, darker wood details. Generously decorated with inlays, beautifully executed. Multiple small drawers a...
Mahogany
$8,900 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 12 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from below. Beautiful walnut case with a base wrapped in the original leather which sho...
Walnut
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Stylish Mid-Century Small Bookcase by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish small bookcase for the Planner Group designed by architect and furniture designer Paul McCobb. Great to use in a children's room to keep all their books within reach for the...
Birch
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950 12.6" x 13.77" (height shade only) x- 53" overall height as pictured Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp made from rope and br...
Brass
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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