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Sculptural Sideboard by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural sideboard by Ángel Mombiedro Cm : 103 x 33 x 80 cm. Inches: 40.5 x 13 x 32 in. RAL
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Sculptural Sideboard by Ángel Mombiedro
Sculptural Sideboard by Ángel Mombiedro
$3,658 / item
H 31.5 in W 40.56 in D 13 in
Modernist Sculptural Sideboard with Top Cabinet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Mid Century Modern Sideboard with Top,,Chestnut or Pearwood,, Beautiful color and patina
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modernist Sculptural Sideboard with Top Cabinet
Modernist Sculptural Sideboard with Top Cabinet
$4,400 / set
H 60 in W 78 in D 18 in
“Janus” Black Lacquer & Gold Leaf Sculptural Sideboard by Karpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking blend of art and function, the “Janus” sideboard by Karpa is a masterwork of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hollywood Regency Buffets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard by Dixie Furniture of Lexington
By Dixie Furniture Co., Broyhill Brasilia, Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add an airy feel to any room with this beautiful vintage sideboard built by Lexington, North
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard in Meranti and Wrought Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, meranti, mahogany, wrought iron, Europe, 1960s This sideboard, dating from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Sideboard in Caviúna Wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
notable designs is a small sideboard made in caviuna wood, which exemplifies Scapinelli's sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

STUNNING BURR MAPLE & THUYA WOOD ANDREW VARA ART DECO SCULPTURAL SiDEBOARD
By Andrew Varah
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Andrew Varah Burr Maple and Thuya wood sideboard Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Paolo Buffa Style Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian sculptural sideboard from the 1960s featuring a scalloped apron in the style of Paolo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Style Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Style Sideboard
$6,080
H 36 in W 63 in D 20 in
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Oak Sideboard for Votre Maison, France
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural sideboard by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Curved Wooden Sideboard in the style of Michael Coffey
By Michael Coffey
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Sculptural Sideboard in very good original condition. This Sideboard is made by hand in
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Oak with Geometric Leather Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, oak, leather, brass, Europe, 1960s Mid-century modern sculptural sideboard featuring
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Credenza Sideboard of Church, Larch, Restored Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sculptural sideboard in solid larch from the early 19th century. With two doors with musical organ
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Brazilian Solid and Veneered Imbuia Sideboard by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sculptural sideboard by Móveis Cimo, circa 1960, crafted in solid and veneered imbuia wood. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Lifeways Sideboard
By Fabian Bolliger
Located in Timisoara, RO
Experience — A Sculptural Sideboard That Visualizes The Arc Of Life Through Form, Color, And Light. Rendered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Lifeways Sideboard
Lifeways Sideboard
$25,295
H 32.68 in W 6.3 in D 16.54 in
Luciano Frigerio 'Diamante' Sideboard with Graphic details, Italy 1970s
By Frigerio Di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Sittard, LI
Sculptural sideboard by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio. Crafted from rich African mahogany, it
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
$7,000
H 38.98 in W 71.86 in D 21.07 in
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sculptural sideboard holds a quiet monumentality—its façade a study in balance, depth, and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
$6,800
H 38.98 in W 71.86 in D 21.07 in
Italian Sideboard attributed to Vittorio Dassi in Walnut, Glass and Brass, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mid-Century Italian Sculptural Sideboard in Walnut – Attributed to Dassi, 1950s 10 drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural 17th century ebonized Italian sideboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A sculptural 17th century Italian sideboard with a panelled central door flanked by pilasters and a
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Sideboards

Materials

Softwood

Sculptural 17th century ebonized Italian sideboard
Sculptural 17th century ebonized Italian sideboard
$6,710
H 41.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Lacquered Sculptural Credenza Sideboard Server
Located in Dallas, TX
, set on a delectable base. Complete your living space with this sculptural and functional work of art
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Lamp with Laurel Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
velvet lounge or perched atop a sculptural sideboard, it commands attention like a gallery piece. Lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
By Giovanni Guerrini
Located in Montelabbate, PU
mirror is housed. Measures: Cabinet H 103 x 20 x P 66 height with mirror 210 The sideboard is in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
Sculptural Walnut Sideboard and Mirror, 1920s
$13,658 Sale Price / item
36% Off
H 82.68 in W 79.93 in D 25.6 in
Sculptural Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By BIOSCA, Paul Evans, De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A quiet monument in wood, this mid-century French sideboard unfolds like a façade—its rhythmic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Sculptural Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
$9,850
H 37.01 in W 86.62 in D 18.9 in
Sculptural Credenza-Sideboard by Giuseppe Scapinelli , Brazil 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Credenza-Sideboard by Giuseppe Scapinelli , Brazil, 1950s The elegant base and finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of monumental geometry, this French Art Deco sideboard attributed to Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
Large Sculptural French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
$10,926
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Sieling Modern Dresser/Sideboard/Credenza with Sculptural Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dresser in bedroom, credenza in living room, or sideboard in dining room. Ample functional storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
Lola sideboard is a Made in Italy piece with a Capital letter. It is made of two volumes that seem
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
$12,470 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
masterful artisans. The sculptural façade features raised pyramid panels and concentric rings, hallmarks of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
$8,750
H 39.38 in W 86.82 in D 23.82 in
1960s Sculptural Art Deco Style Sideboard Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning cabinet you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it b...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sculptural Danish Teak H.P. Hansen Sideboard Credenza
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern sideboard credenza by H.P. Hansen in teak, circa 1960s, made in Denmark. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Sculptural Danish Teak H.P. Hansen Sideboard Credenza
Vintage Sculptural Danish Teak H.P. Hansen Sideboard Credenza
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 87 in D 19.75 in
Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard Exceptional Art Deco Amsterdamse School credenza
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard
Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard
$4,400
H 46.07 in W 65.75 in D 22.45 in
Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty — Sereno Collection Design by Joel
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty
Functional Art Sideboard 21, Sereno by NONO, Sculptural Beauty
$10,307 / item
H 18.12 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Elegance Sideboard 18, Sereno by NONO, Minimalist Aesthetic
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Elegance Sideboard 18, Sereno by NONO, Minimalist Aesthetic — Sereno Collection Design
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Sculptural Elegance Sideboard 18, Sereno by NONO, Minimalist Aesthetic
Sculptural Elegance Sideboard 18, Sereno by NONO, Minimalist Aesthetic
$9,624 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s Walnut High Sideboard Cabinet with Sculptural Brass Handles, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A refined Italian high sideboard, circa1960s, crafted in walnut with elegant proportions and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Styled Credenza / Media Stand / Sideboard
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern styled Handmade Credenza / Media stand featuring exquisite sculptural hand pulls
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural vintage Danish midcentury walnut sideboard by Piet Hein, 1960s
By Piet Hein
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular walnut sideboard by Piet Hein, Denmark 1960s is a rare beast. Striking exoskeleton
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sideboard 8, Serene Design, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona's Sculptural Elegance
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sideboard 8, Serene Design, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona's Sculptural Elegance — Sereno Collection
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Sideboard 8, Serene Design, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona's Sculptural Elegance
Sideboard 8, Serene Design, Solid Wood, Joel Escalona's Sculptural Elegance
$7,730 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Sereno Sideboard 15 by Joel Escalona, Modern Simplicity, Sculptural Touch
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sereno Sideboard 15 by Joel Escalona, Modern Simplicity, Sculptural Touch — Sereno Collection
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Sereno Sideboard 15 by Joel Escalona, Modern Simplicity, Sculptural Touch
Sereno Sideboard 15 by Joel Escalona, Modern Simplicity, Sculptural Touch
$7,730 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Guillerme et Chambron Sculptural Carved Sideboard in Solid Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, brass, France, 1960s This sideboard in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Inspired Sculptural Wall Mounted Sideboard in Solid Elm & Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted sideboard, solid elm, brass, Europe, 1992 A beautiful European sideboard made from
Category

1990s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm

+55design Curva Sideboard with Stone Top and Sculptural Symmetry in Wood
By Martin Corullon
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Curva Sideboard by Metro Architects brings together the elegance of architectural design with
Category

2010s Brazilian Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Low-Slung Sideboard Ft. Two Oversized Textured Supports-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece rooted in nature, the Black Forest Sideboard is defined by its bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Composition

A Composition of Sculptural Reserve: French Cocobolo Sideboard with Diamond base
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in disciplined elegance, this French sideboard reveals a language of linear clarity and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
“esme-ralda” is a sculpural modular sideboard, a sophisticated mix of technology and crafts, a true
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch

"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
"Esme-Ralda" Modern Sculptural Wood Crafted Curved Sideboard Made in Italy
$14,252 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 76 in W 46 in D 18 in
Exposed Sculptural Legs Walnut Three Drawers Two Doors Credenza Server Sideboard
By Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century exposed sculptural legs walnut three drawers two doors credenza server sideboard
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Layered Wood Sideboard with Unusual Blackened Metal and Brass Sculptural Base
Located in New York, NY
Layered wood sideboard with unusual blackened metal and brass sculptural base by Zenilli and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Statement Sideboard In Bronze Patina w/ High Gloss Melting Black Base
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
distinctive texture that contributes to its depth and personality. The sideboard is equipped with doors that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Resin, Wood, Lacquer

Swivel Centre Bar Walnut Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Sculptural Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kagan influence sculptural legs Mid-Century Modern three compartment side board credenza with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Sculptural Diamond-Front Sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, Italy, 1950s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and elegantly proportioned six-drawer sideboard produced by ABV (Arredamenti Borsani Varedo
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

21st Century Shinto Sideboard with Sculptural Bases in Lost-wax Cast Brass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Characterized by sculptural shapes, the pieces of furniture of the Shinto line combine the essence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Console Table, Sideboard Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Narrow Console
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Console made of solid walnut wood stained with a water-based dye and finished with matt polyurethane. —— NONO is a Mexican design brand with more than 10 years of experience dedicat...
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sculptural Console Table, Sideboard Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Narrow Console
Sculptural Console Table, Sideboard Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Narrow Console
$10,433 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Diamond Faced Credenza / Sideboard With Leather Top, Italy, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
one-of-a-kind piece inhabits. Ideal for designers and collectors alike this remarkable sideboard can
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Art Deco buffet
Located in Haaltert, BE
Sculptural Art Deco sideboard in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, origin France 1940s and made of oak
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Art Deco buffet
Sculptural Art Deco buffet
$5,047
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in
Contemporary Coastal Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
its sculptural design. This sideboard seamlessly combines function and artistry, making it a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Coastal Sideboard
Contemporary Coastal Sideboard
$12,015 / item
H 36 in W 72.125 in D 18.125 in
Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted from high-quality and certified materials, his gorgeous sculptural Oak sideboard emphasizes
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Oak Sideboard Cabinet
$7,195 / item
H 33.071 in W 73.228 in D 17.717 in
Walnut Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted from high-quality and certified materials, his gorgeous sculptural solid Walnut sideboard
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Sideboard Cabinet
Walnut Sideboard Cabinet
$9,026 / item
H 33.071 in W 73.228 in D 17.717 in
Sunburst Rustic Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
and texture, while the deep black frame enhances its sculptural presence. The sideboard is supported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Sunburst Rustic Buffet Sideboard
Sunburst Rustic Buffet Sideboard
$1,951 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 34 in W 60 in D 18 in
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Sculptural Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sculptural sideboard you’re looking for. A sculptural sideboard — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 47 variations of the antique or vintage sculptural sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sculptural sideboard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sculptural sideboard, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Dassi, Thomasville and Beithcraft each produced at least one beautiful sculptural sideboard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sculptural Sideboard?

Prices for a sculptural sideboard start at $1,900 and top out at $140,430 with the average selling for $7,200.

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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