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Swedish Art Deco Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superbly crafted rosewood chest of drawers with center panel of golden Carpathian elm, carved
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Rosewood
H 26.75 in W 39.5 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Marquetry Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Swedish Art Deco chest made of inlaid elm with rosewood and walnut veneer. having stylized
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
Vintage Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlaid Secretaire and Chest
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Intarsia secretaire of rosewood, flame birch and intarsia (inlay) of various exotic hardwoods with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
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Rosewood
Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
This Swedish grace chiffonier was designed by Erik Chambert during the 1930s for his own company
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Felt, Elm, Rosewood
H 43.31 in W 34.65 in D 18.9 in
Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Highboy Dresser, 1950s Sweden, Signed
By Urban Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Exoskeleton' high boy chest of drawers from 1950s Sweden would work great in a mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 47 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
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By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman
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Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
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Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Renzo Rutili design for John Stuart Furniture. This example has a rich dark mahogany case, with light brown burl drawer fronts, and concentric squared form metal pulls. The dresser i...
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
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Pair of Italian 1970s Burl Walnut Bedside Cabinets by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1970s bedside cabinets with geometric design on the front doors and interesting angled corners by Luciano Frigerio with burl walnut veneered tops and sides. Inside ...
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H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Wonderful Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Behind the left door is a fully mirrored bar with a glass shelf. Behind the right door is a refrigerator.
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Classic Walnut Cabinet, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Midcentury, 1950s
By A. J. Iversen, Kaare Klint, Jacob Kjaer, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
A fine high classic cabinet with focus on great quality and craftmanship. Beautiful nutwood veeners and a simple clean look. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s. The overall impre...
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H 51.97 in W 44.3 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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Guillerme et Chambron, Limed Oak Two-Door Armoire, France, Mid-20th Century
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Located in New York, NY
This midcentury, limed oak two-door armoire by the celebrated French designer Robert Guillerme, was created as part of a line of design he produced for the company Votre Maison. Hand...
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20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and brass, the birch wood has been painted with floral motifs and lacquered, the key i...
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Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label.
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Mid Century Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in solid oak with plenty of storage. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in ca 1950s. A nice carved front design.
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H 50.01 in W 77.56 in D 19.3 in
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Cabinet in Teak, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet with highlighted details, made in teak and birch. Designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s.
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Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk.
Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer.
Chrome-plated steel handles.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939.
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Chrome
H 30.71 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers by Eric Chambert, Circa 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco chest of drawers with neo-classical inlaid frieze. Front rendered in highly
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Flame Birch and Rosewood, 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco era chest of drawers in flame birch wood with rosewood accenting and ebonized
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers in Elm, Rosewood and Birch, circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers rendered in elm with rosewood inlay. Top in highly figured
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
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H 27 in W 36 in D 18 in
Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest by Erik Chambert, circa 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid chest by Erik Chambert, Norrköping, Sweden, circa 1920. Rendered in solid
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Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Rosewood Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully crafted period three-drawer commode of rosewood, dark flame birch and golden elm
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Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
, Uppsala, Sweden.
Rosewood, walnut and birch with geometric inlay and Kolmards marble top
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Art Deco Swedish 1930's marquetry chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical inspired Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers / nightstand with beautiful
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Swedish art deco 3-drawer chest by Erik Chambert, signed 1933
By Eric Chambert
Located in New York, NY
Swedish art deco 3-drawer chest by Erik Chambert in elm with stylized pattern in intarsia of
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Large Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Graphic Marquetry
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Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with marquetry in Macassar ebony, rosewood and other woods. The
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Later Deco Swedish Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Later deco Swedish birch inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1940.
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1950s Later Deco Swedish Elm Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality late Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1950.
Three-drawer chest in elm veneers
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Late Art Deco Swedish birch chest of drawers, circa 1935.
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20th Century Later Art Deco Birch Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Excellent quality later Art Deco Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1950.
Three-drawer chest, top
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1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Design Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning chest of drawers of small proportions, circa 1950.
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20th Century Birch And Ebonised Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine looking art deco birch chest of drawers circa 1940.
3 drawers with locks and key, dark and
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20th Century Birch Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning later art deco chest of drawers, circa 1950.
Three graduating drawers, the top drawer
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco rosewood secretary by Erik Chambert
Located in New York, NY
Erik Chambert's 1920's Swedish art deco secretary with upper folding cabinet and lower 2 drawer
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20th Century Swedish Secretaires
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Fine Swedish Grace Elmroot, Inlaid and Cross-Banded Commode, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Grace elmroot, rosewood and fruitwood inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1920s, there
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Art Deco Chest with Inlays by Carl Malmsten
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very elegant chest designed by Carl Malmsten and executed at NK in rosewood and stained birch
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Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Erik Chambert
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco chest with 3 drawers. Veneered in rosewood and finely detailed with bands of
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Art Deco inspired narrow chest of drawers, circa 1950.
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Art Deco inspired chest of drawers circa 1942.
Beautifully inlaid chest of drawers
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Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Dresser, 1950s Sweden, Signed
By Urban Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
art deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. This cabinet would also be an apt choice in a commercial
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Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Bedroom Set, 1950s Sweden, Signed
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
anthropomorphic 'Exoskeleton' set from 1950s Sweden which includes a wide chest of drawers, gentlemans dresser
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Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Dresser, 1950s Sweden, Signed
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco chest of drawers in birch, golden flame birch and rosewood with ebonized birch
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Flame Birch and Rosewood
Located in Richmond, VA
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Art Deco Storage Chest Rendered in Golden Flame Birch and Rosewood, Sweden 1930s
Located in Richmond, VA
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Golden Flame Birch and Rosewood
Located in Richmond, VA
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Swedish Art Deco/Neo-Classical Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco/neo-classical chest of drawers in elm with rosewood and mixed wood inlay.
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers in Elm, Rosewood and Birch Root, 1930s
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers/dresser (three drawers).
Crafted in South Sweden in the 1930s in
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H 27 in W 36 in D 16 in
Swedish Art Deco period small inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
palisander, rosewood and sycamore. Top and sides in elm, edge moldings and four tall stylized claw feet in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco Period Small Chest of Drawers
By Gustav Bergstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-drawer chest of excellent quality, most likely designed by Gustav Bergstrom, having a
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers att. to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hudson, NY
Exquisite three drawer chest, front of drawers are elmwood with inlaid designs of various woods and
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Swedish Art Deco Diminutive Commode
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite small chest with three drawers, of mahogany and rosewood. Its proportions make it
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Dresser in Golden Birch and Rosewood
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco dresser (two drawers)in golden flame birch wood with inlay composed of rosewood
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Swedish Inlaid Art Deco Chest or Dresser in Highly Figured Golden Flame Birch
Located in Richmond, VA
Three-drawer chest of drawers made in Sweden in the 1940s inlay in rosewood and other mixed woods
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 25 in W 36 in D 17 in
Swedish Grace Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant and understated Swedish Grace (Art Deco) small chest of two drawers raised on long tapered
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Swedish Neoclassical Grace Period Small Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
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Swedish grace commode made by Reiners Moblrfabric with Makers stamp.
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Desk/Chest by Reiners Möbler, circa 1930
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid secretary desk over drawers. Made by Reiners Möbler in Mjölby, Sweden
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Secretaire or Chest of Drawers by SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco era inlaid secretaire/chest of drawers in walnut, rosewood, ebony and birch woods
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Secretaire or Chest of Drawers by SMF
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco era inlaid secretaire/chest of drawers in walnut, rosewood, ebony and birch woods
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Swedish Inlaid Art Deco Era Chest of Drawers in Golden Flame Birch
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco era inlaid chest of drawers. Crafted in highly figured, book matched golden flame
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Secretaire / Chest of Drawers by SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art deco era inlaid secretaire/chest of drawers in walnut, rosewood, ebony and birch woods
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Pair of Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chests in Highly Figured Walnut, circa 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish art deco era inlaid chests in highly figured walnut. Inlay in bird and allegorical
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers or Dresser in Golden Flame Birch by SMF
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers. Drawers in highly figured, bookmatched golden flame birch
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 29 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Rosewood modernist chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carl Malmsten, Swedish Grace Period Birch and Marquetry Commode
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular figured birch top, above an inlaid rosewood frieze drawer and two figured birch
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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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