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Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Cabinet on Tapered Legs
Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Cabinet on Tapered Legs

Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Cabinet on Tapered Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for use as: - Small credenza - Bar cabinet - Record storage cabinet - Entryway storage - Bedroom cabinet - Accent piece for Scandinavian or mid century interiors Dimensions: ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century Industrial Parts Cabinet in Green
Early 20th Century Industrial Parts Cabinet in Green

Early 20th Century Industrial Parts Cabinet in Green

Located in Dekalb, IL

This is a turn-of-the-century American small-drawer cabinet, built for systematic storage rather than domestic display.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors
Small Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors

Small Teak Sideboard with Sliding Doors

Located in London, GB

Designed for sleek efficiency, the cabinet incorporates a brilliant mix of hidden storage: A wide, smooth-sliding top drawer perfect for smaller daily essentials, finished with integ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Edwardian inlaid Small Revolving Bookcase
Edwardian inlaid Small Revolving Bookcase

Edwardian inlaid Small Revolving Bookcase

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian inlaid mahogany Small table top Revolving Bookcase Square top with circular fan centre inlay, Slatted Mahogany Sides Two large openings each side Holds 12 paper back size ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Small Swedish Two Door Buffet
Small Swedish Two Door Buffet

Small Swedish Two Door Buffet

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th Century Swedish two door buffet with reeded details to the doors. 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Small Mahogany Banded Desk
Small Mahogany Banded Desk

Small Mahogany Banded Desk

Located in Annville, PA

A high quality Small Mahogany Banded Desk from Niagara Furniture made of mahogany and satinwood with solid brass drawer pulls. The two dovetailed drawers denote high quality construc...

Category

2010s Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Moored Shelving by Rosanna Ceravolo
Small Moored Shelving by Rosanna Ceravolo

Small Moored Shelving by Rosanna Ceravolo

Located in Geneve, CH

Small moored shelving by Rosanna Ceravolo Dimensions: W 140 x D 42 x H 200 cm Materials: Powdercoated metal with brass detailing. Also available in different dimensions and colors...

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard
Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Annville, PA

An ideal sideboard for use in smaller spaces in the dining room this version of the Small Federal Mahogany Sideboard is also designed to work with almost any decor. Ideal in a dining...

Category

2010s Federal Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase

Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...

Category

2010s Federal Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase

Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Annville, PA

This is Niagara Furnitures’ Small Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase. The figural mahogany cornice is beautiful and adds a sense of depth to the upper area of the case while hand carved acan...

Category

2010s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Campaign Chest
Small Mahogany Campaign Chest

Small Mahogany Campaign Chest

Located in Annville, PA

A Small Mahogany Campaign Chest in an English style. This Small Mahogany Campaign Chest works very well as a either a night stand or as an end table. Great quality construction featu...

Category

2010s Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

Small Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen
Small Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen

Small Plato Shelf by Antrei Hartikainen

By Antrei Hartikainen

Located in Geneve, CH

Small plato shelf by Antrei Hartikainen Materials: Maple, Natural oil mix Dimensions: W 60, D 10, H 3,5 cm Also Available: different sizes. The surface of the moon is the ins...

Category

2010s Finnish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Art Deco Sliding Door Display Cabinet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

This small Art Deco display cabinet was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Spruce, Plywood

Small English Housekeepers Cupboard
Small English Housekeepers Cupboard

Small English Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unusually small 4 door English painted pine housekeepers cupboard. 1810. Reference: 7839 Dimensions 56.5 inches (144 cms) Wide 14.5 inches (37 cms) Deep 86.5 inches (220 cms...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Wooden & Glass Display Cabinet with Three-Sided Glazing
Wooden & Glass Display Cabinet with Three-Sided Glazing

Wooden & Glass Display Cabinet with Three-Sided Glazing

Located in High Point, NC

Inside, two glass display shelves create three levels of storage—ideal for showcasing collectibles, ceramics, textiles, or small decorative pieces. The cabinet rests on a subtly step...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Founders Mid Century Cabinet by Jack Cartwright
Founders Mid Century Cabinet by Jack Cartwright

Founders Mid Century Cabinet by Jack Cartwright

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A two door smaller sized cabinet with birch wood case and dark chocolate doors having chromed U shaped finger pulls .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Small Teak Sideboard With Storage
Small Teak Sideboard With Storage

Small Teak Sideboard With Storage

Located in London, GB

This 1960s Danish teak sideboard is a quintessential example of Scandinavian functionalism, offering a compact yet highly efficient storage solution for the modern home. Combining cl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Frame Credenza Small by Luis Pons
Frame Credenza Small by Luis Pons

Frame Credenza Small by Luis Pons

By Luis Pons

Located in Geneve, CH

Frame credenza small by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 152.5 x D 53.5 x H 76 cm. Materials: lacquer, metal, wood, bronzed, cold-painted, hand-crafted. Also available in different colo...

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s
Vintage French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s

Vintage French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Small French oak cabinet with metal hardware made in the early 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors
Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors

Art Deco Italian Walnut Cabinet with Doors

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The cabinet has small dimensions, but the symmetry and balance of proportions make it a valuable and versatile object that can be inserted without difficulty in any type of environme...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Small Hanging Cupboard, 18th Century
Small Hanging Cupboard, 18th Century

Small Hanging Cupboard, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A rustic softwood hanging cupboard with a dark finish. The piece features a curved, arched top and fluted side panels. The central door with its arched panel opens to a functional in...

Category

Antique 18th Century Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Softwood

Small Gold Contemporary Shelf
Small Gold Contemporary Shelf

Small Gold Contemporary Shelf

Located in Geneve, CH

Small gold contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 40.4 x W 25.3 x H 12 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in black and silver. It is not always easy to determine what makes a des...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Small Black Contemporary Shelf
Small Black Contemporary Shelf

Small Black Contemporary Shelf

Located in Geneve, CH

Small black contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 40.4 x W 25.3 x H 12 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in silver and gold. It is not always easy to determine what makes a de...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Small French Empire bookcase/cabinet with framed glazed sides, featuring a molded wooden elongated X on the inside, one wire-mesh-inset door, the corners embellished by sculpted colu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modern Small Bookcase
Vintage Modern Small Bookcase

Vintage Modern Small Bookcase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century rustic short bookcase featuring three shelves in rich wood grain. Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia.

Category

Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size
1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Decorative Latvian Display Case – Small Size. We salvaged a number of well made display cases previously used to house balance scales at the VEF factory in Latvia.

Category

Vintage 1950s Latvian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech

Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s
Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s

Rustic Primitive Natural Pine Small Apothecary Chest, 1940s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

A handcrafted small-scale cabinetry piece constructed from solid pine, dating to the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Silver Contemporary Shelf
Small Silver Contemporary Shelf

Small Silver Contemporary Shelf

Located in Geneve, CH

Small silver Contemporary shelf Dimensions: L 40.4 x W 25.3 x H 12 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in black and gold. It is not always easy to determine what makes a des...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Antiques Small Spanish Trunk
Antiques Small Spanish Trunk

Antiques Small Spanish Trunk

$1,120Sale Price|65% Off

Antiques Small Spanish Trunk

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Antiques small Spanish trunk.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Buffets

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940s modernist solid wood shutter cabinets
Pair of 1940s modernist solid wood shutter cabinets

Pair of 1940s modernist solid wood shutter cabinets

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of time and use on both cabinets (nicks, small scratches etc. etc.), and a beautiful patina of age on the wood (see photos).

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Mirrored Cabinets with Inlay
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Mirrored Cabinets with Inlay

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Mirrored Cabinets with Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirrored doors open to reveal fitted interiors with shelving, offering practical storage within an elegant form. The cabinets stand on turned and carved front feet, with clean r...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern, Narrow Oak Cabinet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern, Narrow Oak Cabinet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern, Narrow Oak Cabinet, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

The warm oak grain and handcrafted details lend the piece a rustic yet refined character, making it equally suitable as a small cupboard, bedside cabinet, or accent piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Sheraton Revival Bonheur du Jour Console Desk 1930s
French Sheraton Revival Bonheur du Jour Console Desk 1930s

French Sheraton Revival Bonheur du Jour Console Desk 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

In furniture terminology, 'Bonheur du jour' signifies a ladies' writing table with small cabinets and a writing surface. Adorned with brown leather tabletop, this piece features a s...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard
Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Antique Georgian Style Small Breakfront Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A compact and beautifully made antique Georgian style small breakfront sideboard. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s period. It is a very useful size and has ...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Small Drawers
Small Drawers

Small Drawers

Located in London, GB

Perfect as a bedside cabinet, occasional piece, or small storage solution, this chest combines practical function with timeless craftsmanship, making it a stylish and versatile addit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century vintage woven rattan two‑tier bedside cabinet
Mid-Century vintage woven rattan two‑tier bedside cabinet

Mid-Century vintage woven rattan two‑tier bedside cabinet

Located in London, GB

This is a mid-20th century compact curved front woven bedside cabinet, also suited for use as a bedside table, lamp table or small storage cabinet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rattan

Small 1950's ash storage units
Small 1950's ash storage units

Small 1950's ash storage units

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of small ash storage units with perforated and lacquered wooden sliding doors, brass tracks and knobs, and internal shelves. Italian manufacture, ca. 1955.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Ash

A Pair of Parchment-Clad Cabinets or Nightstands, C. 1960.
A Pair of Parchment-Clad Cabinets or Nightstands, C. 1960.

A Pair of Parchment-Clad Cabinets or Nightstands, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each case features a central small drawer above two cabinet doors opening to a shelved interior, all raised on short, square tapering legs that lend an elegant architectural presence.

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Cabinets

Materials

Brass

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment
c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

Located in Dekalb, IL

Small-scale cabinet in traditional Chinese form, finished in a timeworn red lacquer with hand-painted decorative scenes now softened and partially worn through use.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Hanging Cabinet, Antique, 25x13 Inches
19th Century French Bamboo Wall Hanging Cabinet, Antique, 25x13 Inches

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Hanging Cabinet, Antique, 25x13 Inches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Primarily used as spice cupboards, apothecary storage, or small hanging medicine cabinets. A rare find in good original condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Small Teak Buffet, 1970s
Small Teak Buffet, 1970s

Small Teak Buffet, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Teak material excellent quality, Italy 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Buffets

Materials

Teak

Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard
Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard

Biedermeier Style Small Italian Sideboard

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Exceptional and valuable small Italian Biedermeier style sideboard in Sapele wood with birch inlays; the massive upper top is rectangular and follows the profile of the cabinet; belo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sideboards

Materials

Sapele Wood

Small Swedish oak Jugendstil sideboard, 1930s.
Small Swedish oak Jugendstil sideboard, 1930s.

Small Swedish oak Jugendstil sideboard, 1930s.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1930s Swedish Jugendstil cabinet crafted from solid oak. The piece features two drawers above a double-door cupboard, raised on elegantly tapered legs. The doors are decorated with h...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Jugendstil Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany 22 Drawer Country Store Spool Cabinet C1900
Antique Mahogany 22 Drawer Country Store Spool Cabinet C1900

Antique Mahogany 22 Drawer Country Store Spool Cabinet C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

This piece was likely used in a country store for organizing spools of thread or other small items. The cabinet showcases a rich mahogany finish, with glass-fronted drawers that allo...

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Bauhaus Kitchen Wall Cabinet with Glass Bar 1930s
Bauhaus Kitchen Wall Cabinet with Glass Bar 1930s

Bauhaus Kitchen Wall Cabinet with Glass Bar 1930s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

This small wall cabinet is a kitchen cabinet from the early 1930s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Moroso ROWS Small Table by Patricia Urquiola
Moroso ROWS Small Table by Patricia Urquiola

Moroso ROWS Small Table by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With linear forms and clear-cut symmetries, the Rows collection by Patricia Urquiola is geometrical and minimalist, expressing a refined artistic concept. Doors, side panels and tabl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra
Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra

Small Ball Knob By Mike Ruiz Serra

By Mike Ruiz Serra

Located in Stamford, US

The original finish of the iron may wear and oxidize over time to reveal a distinctive patina. If preferred, use a quality metal wax to restore a consistent black finish. Re-waxing w...

Category

2010s American Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Italian Parchment Three Piece Storage Suite
Mid Century Italian Parchment Three Piece Storage Suite

Mid Century Italian Parchment Three Piece Storage Suite

Located in Chicago, IL

The other small cabinet has three parchment-veneered drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet by Hille
Art Deco Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet by Hille

Art Deco Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet by Hille

By Hille

Located in London, GB

Additionally there is a small central drawer below the cabinet section.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Small 18th Century Lorraine Dresser
Small 18th Century Lorraine Dresser

Small 18th Century Lorraine Dresser

Located in Charmes, FR

pretty little two-door dresser in light oak, 18th century from the Lorraine region, iron hardware, has two keys in very good condition

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Wood

Small Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Armario
Small Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Armario

Small Spanish Baroque 17th Century Walnut Armario

Located in Troy, NY

Small two-door wardrobe with an interesting conceptual look. The geometrically paneled and molded doors with an iron bolted lock opening to an interior featuring a top shelf above a ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Small Oak Danish Modern Brutalist Chests, Henning Kjaernulf Style, Pair
Small Oak Danish Modern Brutalist Chests, Henning Kjaernulf Style, Pair

Small Oak Danish Modern Brutalist Chests, Henning Kjaernulf Style, Pair

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Miami, FL

Small Oak Danish Modern Brutalist Chests, Henning Kjaernulf Style, Pair Offered for sale is a vintage pair of small Danish Modern Brutalist oak cabinets created in the style of Henn...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period “1926–”
Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period “1926–”

Japanese Vintage Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period “1926–”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

It works naturally as a small cupboard, display cabinet, collection cabinet, or storage piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Fine French Art Deco Roller Doors Music Cabinet
Fine French Art Deco Roller Doors Music Cabinet

Fine French Art Deco Roller Doors Music Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French 1930s small music cabinet in walnut with 2 tambour doors, 1 drawer and bronze details.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Baroque Cabinet, Southern Germany, Mid-18th Century
Miniature Baroque Cabinet, Southern Germany, Mid-18th Century

Miniature Baroque Cabinet, Southern Germany, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small baroque cabinet with multiple curved top and frame and volute decorations on the corners.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Small Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of small cabinets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct small cabinets — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 2077 antique and vintage small cabinets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Small cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Small cabinets made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul McCobb, Arne Vodder and Florence Knoll each produced beautiful small cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Small Cabinets?

Small cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,501, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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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