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Hans J. Wegner Credenza RY-45 President Ry Møbler Highboard Rosewood Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Rare Highboard designed by Hans J. Wegner model “RY-45” for Ry Møbler in the 60s. Also known as the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 52.76 in W 70.87 in D 19.3 in
Danish Modern Hans Wenger RY Mobler Occasional Chest
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern chest of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. Teak case with patinated
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
RY 16 dresser by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Denmark Design: Hans J. Wegner, manufacturer: Ry Møbler (branding on the rear).
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner Large Wall Shelf in Pinewood Made at Ry Mobler Denmark, 1954
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Hans J. Wegner wall shelf made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1954. Rare and early edition in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Hans J. Wegner Large Wall Shelf in Patinated Oak Made at Ry Mobler Denmark 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare wall shelf made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1950s. The shelf was designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 81 in W 122.5 in D 19.5 in
Hans Wegner President Sideboard for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenza by Hans Wegner. Stunning credenza with tambour doors which
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by RY Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Teak Sideboard, Model 20, by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, this double sideboard exemplifies Danish Modernism. Solidly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau pine wardrobe by Danish Architect Hans Karl Kristensen, Denmark 1910
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll, Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in København K, 84
Kristensen during the years 1910-1920 in Ry, Denmark, stands as a captivating exemplar of the Jungen style, a
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 79.14 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Oak and cane sideboard RY20 by Hans J. Wegner, RY Møbler, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
High board or double cabinet model RY20 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Cane, Maple, Oak
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 80.71 in W 102.76 in D 19.3 in
Hans Wegner Model Ry 100 Wall Unit / Room Divider Shelving with Drop Down Desk
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J Wegner
RY 100 Room divider / wall unit
Ry Møbler, Denmark
circa 1965
Teak, plated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 81 in W 41.5 in D 15 in
Hans Wegner RY-25 Rosewood Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Hans J. Wegner rosewood credenza model RY25 for RY Mobler Denmark.
The rarest and most
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
“RY26” Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely sideboard, model 26, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by RY Mobler in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rare Hans Wegner RY-25 Rosewood Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
is a trademark of its quality and pedigree.
Stamped by Ry Møbler A fine example of Danish Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Teak Credenza Model RY-26 for RY Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design teak credenza model RY-26 for RY Mobler, Denmark. High quality construction and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wegner Teak Dresser from Ry Møbler '1950s'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a timeless treasure - a Mid-Century Modern Danish Wegner Teak dresser from Ry møbler
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Wall Mounted Shelf Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelf designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Sideboard ‘RY25 president’ by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Rare sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in Denmark starting from 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Hans Wegner Ry-25 Rosewood President Sideboard/Credenza Produced by RY Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Produced in 1959, this Hans J. Wegner 'President' Tambour door credenza Model Ry-25 came in teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 78 in D 19 in
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
in used condition.
The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner RY-32 Desk, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner RY-32 desk, circa 1960.
Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by Ry Mobler
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Commodes in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Nightstands by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of well worn and patinated oak nightstands, stamped on bottom, made in denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, Danish Design 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in oak, designed by Hans J Wegner for RY cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Shelves Produced by Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelves designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner RY26 Sideboard by RY Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A Hans Wegner RY26 sideboard, manufactured by RY Møbler, mid-1950s.
Oak construction with rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Pair of shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Teak and oak chest of drawers RY16 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Chest of drawers model RY16 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by RY Møbler during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak
Set of nine shelves in oak, RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of nine shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Pair of large shelves in oak RY21 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of shelves model RY21 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Hans Wegner Teak Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Hans Wegner teak sideboard for Ry Mobler. Model Ry-20. Cabinet has six drawers on the bottom and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Cabinets for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Hans Wegner Designed Cabinets for Ry Mobler of Denmark. Teak with Oak Runners
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Teak and Oak Chest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous teak and oak chest, designed by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. A streamlined design, with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner / RY Møbler.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Teakwood Chest of Drawers Ry Møbler, Hans Wegner, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner teak chest of drawers for Ry Møbler, 1955; a simplistic, sturdy and aesthetic design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid century modern teak Hans Wegner RY 16 dresser
By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This Danish teak chest of drawers was designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s. This 4 drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Credenza Wall Unit, Teak, 1958
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the mid-century magic with this Hans Wegner-designed wall unit from Ry Mobler, a true
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Early RY25 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard, model RY25 in finest oak by Hans J. Wegner for RY Møbler 1950s In front with sliding
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Teak Sideboard, Model 20, by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this handsome double sideboard as model 20 for Ry Møbler. Solidly constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Oak Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Cabinet RY100 in Oak. Top sits on bottom. Rattan fronts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Oak
RY 25 linen presse cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY tall cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner / Ry Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Linen Presses
Materials
Steel
Oak Sideboard with Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Oak Sideboard with bookcase top designed by Hans J. Wegner
for Ry Mobler.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Teak Tall Double Modular Bookcase with Sliding Doors Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Ry Mobler in vintage old growth teak, with an oil finish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak, Glass
1950s Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler Teak Credenza / Hutch
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Hans J. Wegner Danish teak credenza is the perfect addition to any modern home
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Pair of Hans Wegner Chests or Nightstands in Oak by Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of nightstands or chests of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. These
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Oak Sideboard RY26 by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful Sideboard in Pale Oak with Rattan doors by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rattan, Oak
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Refinished Oak Wall Shelf, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner RY 23 wall mounted double Oak shelves by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Featuring sturdy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Teak President Tambour Door Credenza Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant President credenza in teak designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Ry Mobler
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner "President" Credenza With Teak Tambour Doors
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Hans Wegner
Manufacturer: Ry Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table in Teak and Legs in Metal, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak coffee table, designed by the iconic Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.33 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Hans J. Wegner "President" Brazilian Rosewood Tambour-Door Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most sought after credenzas from Denmark is this iconic "President" model designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Hans J Wegner Danish Teak Mid-century Dresser
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak double dresser designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler, Denmark, in 1958. This finely crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak RY430 Pair of Nightstands by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark ca. 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare minimalist pair of teak nightstands by famous designer Hans J. Wegner and produced by RY
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Side Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Hans Wegner Tall Rosewood Cabinet c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
, recessed door pulls probably produced by RY Mobler and designed by Danish mater Hans Wegner. The cabinet is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Presidential Long Sideboard by Hans Wegner in Stunning Brazilian Rosewood
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Long sideboard with brilliant Brazilian rosewood by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. Patterned figuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 79 in D 19.5 in
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Ry Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ry Denmark available at 1stDibs. Each ry Denmark for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a ry Denmark — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ry Denmark is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ry Denmark that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler and Illums Bolighus produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ry Denmark?
A ry Denmark can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,875, while the lowest priced sells for $473 and the highest can go for as much as $22,873.
Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs
Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs, for example the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat, bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room. Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
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.