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19th century Scandinavian painted wall cabinet
19th century Scandinavian painted wall cabinet

19th century Scandinavian painted wall cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian painted wall cabinet circa 1870. Large pine hand painted Swedish wall

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Cabinets, Finland, 1960s
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Cabinets, Finland, 1960s

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Cabinets, Finland, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of Scandinavian Modern cabinets, manufactured in Finland, 1960s. Teak. The inside of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Paint

White Painted Modern Side Cabinet
White Painted Modern Side Cabinet

White Painted Modern Side Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

both stylish and practical. Perfect for any space, this cabinet complements modern coastal, mid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard
19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard

19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian painted cupboard circa 1870. Blue painted cupboard with multiple uses

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Painted Danish Sliding Door Cabinet
Painted Danish Sliding Door Cabinet

Painted Danish Sliding Door Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Denmark. Two tone doors with full wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Painted Scandinavian Log Box
Painted Scandinavian Log Box

Painted Scandinavian Log Box

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Scandinavian faux oak grain painted log box with a lift up lid and two false doors at

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Swedish Folk Art Wall Cabinet for A. Lagerberg, Early Scandinavian Art Nouveau
Swedish Folk Art Wall Cabinet for A. Lagerberg, Early Scandinavian Art Nouveau

Swedish Folk Art Wall Cabinet for A. Lagerberg, Early Scandinavian Art Nouveau

Located in Stockholm, SE

This expressive allmoge-inspired cabinet reflects the renewed Swedish interest in vernacular craft

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard
Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard

Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Scandinavian painted cupboard circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this

Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard
Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s
Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s

Rare Swedish Grace Cabinet in Paint and Wood, 1920s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

for its harmonious balance of elegance and utility. The cabinet is painted in a muted green tone

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scandinavian Modern Otto Meyer Figured Birch Sideboard Bar Cabinet
Scandinavian Modern Otto Meyer Figured Birch Sideboard Bar Cabinet

Scandinavian Modern Otto Meyer Figured Birch Sideboard Bar Cabinet

By Meyer

Located in New York, NY

Striking Scandinavian Modern figured birch demi lune sideboard/bar cabinet signed Otto Meyer

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th century Scandinavian painted pine double door cupboard
19th century Scandinavian painted pine double door cupboard

19th century Scandinavian painted pine double door cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian painted small sideboard circa 1870. Good example of a practical antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest
Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine strongbox circa 1840. Good quality rustic swedish pine

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Mid century Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza with Key
Mid century Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza with Key

Mid century Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza with Key

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza or sideboard. Has 3 top drawers with 3 lower doors with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard in Birch with Hand-Painted Op-Art Pattern, 1960s
Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard in Birch with Hand-Painted Op-Art Pattern, 1960s

Vintage Scandinavian Sideboard in Birch with Hand-Painted Op-Art Pattern, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

sideboard has a pair of sliding doors with longwooden handles. The front is decorated with hand-painted

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Birch

Tiger Cabinet - Custom Marble Cabinet - Tiger Design Modern Cabinet
Tiger Cabinet - Custom Marble Cabinet - Tiger Design Modern Cabinet

Tiger Cabinet - Custom Marble Cabinet - Tiger Design Modern Cabinet

Located in İnegöl, TR

Custom Marble Cabinet The Legend of Yan Baihu, in your home! More than 10,000 pieces of natural

Category

2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790

Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An 18th century Scandinavian chest with a painted white/grey finish consisting of five drawers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Pine

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers
18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1790. Made from solid

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th century Scandinavian painted baroque chest of drawers Fine quality solid oak chest of drawers

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian 18th Century Bureau, c.1790
Scandinavian 18th Century Bureau, c.1790

Scandinavian 18th Century Bureau, c.1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Scandinavian bureau dating to circa 1790, crafted in pine with a beautifully aged painted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian 19th century pine wall cupboard
Scandinavian 19th century pine wall cupboard

Scandinavian 19th century pine wall cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian 19th century pine wall cupboard circa 1890. Rustic painted Swedish wall cupboard made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten, “Visingsö” Cabinet in Pine, Svensk Fur, Swedish Modern, 1950s
Carl Malmsten, “Visingsö” Cabinet in Pine, Svensk Fur, Swedish Modern, 1950s

Carl Malmsten, “Visingsö” Cabinet in Pine, Svensk Fur, Swedish Modern, 1950s

By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten

Located in Odense, DK

A charming cabinet with writing flap from the “Visingsö” series, designed by Carl Malmsten and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe
Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe

Custom Made Scandinavian Style Wardrobe

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Custom made Scandinavian style wardrobe / food cupboard. Can be fitted with hanging rails or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with four particularized carved doors in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue
Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue

Rustic Swedish Cabinet in Blue

Located in Dekalb, IL

(Likely) 19th century Swedish or other Scandinavian rustic painted pine cabinet. This piece

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French 4-Door Red Scandinavian Design High Sideboard, by Eric Gizard Paris
French 4-Door Red Scandinavian Design High Sideboard, by Eric Gizard Paris

French 4-Door Red Scandinavian Design High Sideboard, by Eric Gizard Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

, designed by the Parisian designer Eric GIZARD who here adopts the refined codes of Scandinavian design

Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Ash, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1790s  Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
1790s  Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers

1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scandinavian light/medium grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1790 with carved panel and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Cabinet by Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Cabinet by Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Cabinet by Bernhard Pedersen & Son

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Vienna, AT

Bernhard Pedersen & Son cabinet from the 1980 in lacquered wood. "push to open" function. Measures

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden
18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden

18th Century Original Painted Writing Desk Secretary, Sweden

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A late 18th Century Folk Art Baroque Scandinavian original painted writing desk secretary. This

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Scandinavian Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
19th Century Scandinavian Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

19th Century Scandinavian Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scandinavian Neoclassical style painted chest from the 19th century with three drawers, carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Danish Blue Painted Pine Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Danish Blue Painted Pine Secretary Bureau

Early 19th Century Danish Blue Painted Pine Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Danish pine secretary with newer professionally applied layered blue painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or

Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish
19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish

19th Century Danish Pine Large Chest of 4 Drawers with Original Painted Finish

Located in Round Top, TX

painted finish in tones of brick red with brown undertones. Drawer edges and side corners are trimmed in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Model Formula Sideboard, Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB, 1960s
Model Formula Sideboard, Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB, 1960s

Model Formula Sideboard, Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB, 1960s

By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Formula sideboard, design Olof Ottelin, manufactured by Oy Stockmann AB, 1960s. Painted wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Palisander, Paint

Archivo JH43 Shelf in Black Grey Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Archivo JH43 Shelf in Black Grey Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition

Archivo JH43 Shelf in Black Grey Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition

By Jaime Hayon, &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

and solid oak edges. The Sky Blue are coated with water-based paint. Designer Jaime Hayon Renowned

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Paint

Archivo JH43 Shelf in Sky Blue Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Archivo JH43 Shelf in Sky Blue Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition

Archivo JH43 Shelf in Sky Blue Oak by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition

By &Tradition, Jaime Hayon

Located in Dubai, AE

and solid oak edges. The Sky Blue are coated with water-based paint. Designer Jaime Hayon Renowned

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak, Paint

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

Pair of Model 112B Shelves, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model 112B shelves, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s. Painted birch. Later

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Petite 3 Drawer Teak Dresser, circa 1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple yet elegant petite Teak dresser with 3 drawers for storage. Small chip on lower left side bottom edge. This will be repaired. Otherwise in very good vintage condition...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Teak, Paint

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Original condition, heavy

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Paint

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

Rare Wardrobe, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare wardrobe by Alvar Aalto for the Varkaus Hospital. Manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and birch plywood. Completely restored. Gorgeous condition,...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Plywood, Paint

Red Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Red Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard, Paris

Red Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

adopts for this piece the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials, elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Green Lacquered Large French Secrétaire, Designed for a Durable Teleworking
Green Lacquered Large French Secrétaire, Designed for a Durable Teleworking

Green Lacquered Large French Secrétaire, Designed for a Durable Teleworking

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

adopts for this piece the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials, elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Tobacco Leaf Lacquered Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
Tobacco Leaf Lacquered Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris

Tobacco Leaf Lacquered Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

adopts for this piece the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials, elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Tobacco Leaf Coloured Secretaire Desk, design Eric Gizard, Paris
Tobacco Leaf Coloured Secretaire Desk, design Eric Gizard, Paris

Tobacco Leaf Coloured Secretaire Desk, design Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris
Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris

Yellow Secretary Desk with storage, design by Eric Gizard - Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Blue gray secretary desk in wood, with storage - design Eric Gizard, Paris
Blue gray secretary desk in wood, with storage - design Eric Gizard, Paris

Blue gray secretary desk in wood, with storage - design Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

Gizard. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Gray design Secretary desk designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France
Gray design Secretary desk designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France

Gray design Secretary desk designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Chocolate Gray Secrétaire, design Eric Gizard, Paris - handcrafted
Chocolate Gray Secrétaire, design Eric Gizard, Paris - handcrafted

Chocolate Gray Secrétaire, design Eric Gizard, Paris - handcrafted

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Light blue French secretary desk, designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
Light blue French secretary desk, designed by Eric Gizard in Paris

Light blue French secretary desk, designed by Eric Gizard in Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Red Secretary Desk, designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France
Red Secretary Desk, designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France

Red Secretary Desk, designed in Paris by Eric Gizard, made in France

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

. Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combining natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

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Scandinavian Paint Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian paint cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian paint cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian paint cabinet, we have 83 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian paint cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian paint cabinet, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Baroque or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian paint cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Patrick Schols, La Famiglia Furniture and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Paint Cabinet?

Prices for a Scandinavian paint cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $419 and can go as high as $113,554, while the average can fetch as much as $3,562.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

Questions About Scandinavian Paint Cabinet
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Yes, you can paint your Chinese cabinet, though unless it is in poor condition, doing so is usually frowned upon. You will have to sand down the surface beforehand, as most Chinese cabinets have a lacquer finish.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, painting kitchen cabinets is a great idea. Painting kitchen cabinets is quite economical and can give your kitchen a stylish, updated look.

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