Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome credenza by Stow Davis is extremely well built and chock full of pleasing details
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel
Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome credenza by Stow Davis is extremely well built and chock full of pleasing details
Steel
74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large storage
Steel
$19,495
H 28.25 in W 95.75 in D 22 in
SOLD 12/19/25 M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Chrome and Walnut Credenza
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
M.F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza This credenza measures
Chrome
$7,800 / set
H 25.5 in W 76.25 in D 20 in
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
By Stow Davis
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful credenza with matching file cabinet designed by Giacomo Buzzittan for Stow Davis. The
Marble, Steel
Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Stow Davis Dark Walnut Knee Hole Credenza Desk Midcentury Stow Davis walnut kneehole credenza
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century 72" wide Stow Davis Leather Chrome Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Mid Century 72"W Stow Davis Leather Chrome Desk Vintage Mid Century Stow Davis Desk A
Leather
Custom Long Credenza by Alex Yermakov
By Alex Yarmakov, Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Launched in 1964, the "Transition" line became a mainstay for Stow & Davis for years. The sideboard
Steel
Pair of Stow Davis Lacquer and Chrome Side Table and or Cabinet
By Stow Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer and chrome tables or nightstands by Stow Davis Grand Rapids, MI
Chrome
Ebonized Stow Davis Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern credenza made by Stow Davis. An ebonized walnut case with chrome pulls and
Chrome
Large Stow Davis Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
A breath taking walnut credenza by Stow Davis. Credenza features one file drawers, two regular
Stow Davis Marble-Topped Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacturer Stow Davis, of Grand Rapids. The outermost compartments each have a sliding walnut shelf, while
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage Midcentury Stow Davis Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
. 6.5ft vintage midcentury Stow Davis walnut credenza An early example of a classic walnut credenza by
Walnut
Sold
H 26.5 in W 79 in D 20 in
Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Credenza by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis has everything going for it. With its
Chrome
Stow and Davis Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow and Davis mid-century walnut and brass sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 78 wide x
Brass
Mid Century Modern Stow Davis low media Credenza
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Cool Stow and Davis Midcentury Modern low credenza with two file drawers , two drawer and a bar
Walnut
Sold
H 25.25 in W 64.25 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Walnut Credenza TV Stand by Alexis Yermako
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis is full of unique features. Designed by
Walnut
Walnut & Teak Knoll Style Credenza Cabinet Attributed to Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut and teak veneer Knoll style credenza cabinet attributed to Stow Davis
Teak
Modern Walnut Stow Davis Four-Drawer Credenza with Chrome Hardware
By Stow Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous deep walnut credenza by Stow Davis. This sideboard features four drawers, perfect for
Chrome
Oak Credenza Solid Wood by Division of Stow Davis, Davis Allen
By Davis Allen, Stow Davis
Located in South Charleston, WV
now of Stow Davis Davis Allen likely designer Credenza Matched desks available as well other
Oak
72" Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis Credenza by Alexis Yermakov Features walnut with aluminum trim. One file drawer, four
Walnut
Ebonized Mahogany & Bronze Credenza by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized Mahogany & Bronze Credenza by Stow Davis.
Mahogany
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H 26.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis has everything going for it. With its
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 76 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Chrome White Credenza, 1960s Florence Knoll Style
By Stow Davis, Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and two shelves, by Stow Davis. In great condition. The dimensions are 76" W x 20" D x 26" H.
Sold
H 26.5 in W 74 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and chrome Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cm) Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm) ⸻ Mid-century walnut veneer credenza, Stow Davis Electa Series, Alexis
Chrome
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H 28.5 in W 55.25 in D 19.5 in
Dark Walnut Credenza with Tambour Pull Up Door in the Style of Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark grained walnut credenza with double sliding doors and a dark anodized
1960s Walnut Credenza by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Stow Davis' "Electa" line. This credenza features a large 78x20 top surface, flanked by sleek walnut
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Walnut Credenza. Featuring a straight line
Chrome
Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A medium colored walnut tamber door credenza with adjustable middle shelve and four pull out
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H 26.5 in W 75 in D 21 in
Mid Century Walnut Credenza with the Original Vinyl Top and Chrome Detailing
By Stow Davis
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from walnut and chrome polished steel. The cabinet is great for the office or for use at home. The top of the cabinet is found in it's original vinyl. The far left and ri...
Walnut
1960's Walnut and Chrome Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Denver, CO
clean mid century modern lines on this exceptionally crafted walnut credenza. Not stamped or marked
Steel, Chrome
72" Stow Davis Leather Top Wood Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Known for superb quality, this Stow Davis desk is fit for any office or home office. The desk
Walnut
Long Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger, Stow Davis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a long credenza. Walnut wood with ebonized walnut and solid brass
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 84 in D 19.5 in
Unusual Modern Bookmatched Walnut Credenza, Leather Pulls by Stow and Davis
By Stow Davis, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful walnut credenza or sideboard file manufactured by Stow and Davis in the manner or
Metal
1968 Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis Executive Office Suite
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
, each with rounded solid walnut banding. The credenza has 4 drawers and 2 cabinets, with Stow Davis
Aluminum
Walnut Executive Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Alexis Yermakov, Stow Davis
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Yermakov for Stow Davis' "Electa" line. This desk features a large 36x70 work surface, flanked by sleek
Aluminum
M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chairs and Table Suite
By Stow Davis, M. F. Harty
Located in Culver City, CA
An incredible living room suite by M. F. Harty for Stow Davis. The set is in incredible condition
Chrome
Oak and Steel Desk by Domore for Ashland Oil
By Davis Allen
Located in South Charleston, WV
of Stow Davis and Steelcase. Davis Allen likely designer. Matching credenza is available. Measures
Oak
Mid Century Stow Davis Small Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Mid Century small credenza in medium dark walnut with satin black leatherette
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis is full of unique features. With its
Aluminum, Chrome
73" Stow Davis Walnut Chrome Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis Vintage Mid Century 73" Stow Davis Credenza A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Stow Davis Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Credenza An early example of a Classic walnut credenza by Stow Davis. Dark walnut credenza with 2
Walnut
Stow Davis Solid Wood Credenza, Restored
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
A superb Stow Davis credenza constructed of solid wood, newly restored. The credenza features two
Wood
Vintage Stow Davis Solid Walnut Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft vintage Stow Davis solid walnut credenza Light ebony finish Chrome handle pulls
Walnut
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H 27.5 in W 59 in D 18.75 in
Petite Mid-Century Walnut Credenza / Dual Filing Cabinet by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive American Modern walnut credenza By Stow Davis featuring an open storage compartment with
Metal
Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large
Steel
Vintage Dark Walnut Stow Davis Modern Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
6.5 ft vintage stow Davis credenza. Dark walnut credenza with eight drawers. The four bottom
Chrome
Sold
H 25.5 in W 96 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Stow Davis Walnut Credenza TV Stand by Alexis Yermakov
By Stow Davis
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis is full of unique features. Designed by
Walnut
Stow Davis Chrome Legs Walnut Mid-Century Modern Credenza
By Stow Davis, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern credenza by Stow Davis.
Stow and Davis Ebonized Walnut and Copper Credenza
By Stow Davis
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern black bar cabinet, featuring tambour doors, raised on slender, tall legs with
Copper
Stow Davis Walnut Credenza in the Style of Knoll
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
by Giacomo " Jack " Buzzittan for the Stow Davis Furniture company manufactured in the manner of
Walnut
Stow Davis Small Credenza in the Manner of Knoll
By Stow Davis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pulls. Finished on the back side and can be used in the home or office manufactured by the Stow Davis
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H 28.5 in W 93 in D 22 in
M.F. Harty for Stow Davis "Tomorrow" Floating Pedestal Executive Credenza, 1974
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and special Executive Credenza designed by M. F. Harty and produced by Stow
Chrome
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H 28.5 in W 96 in D 22 in
'Tomorrow' Floating Executive Credenza by M.F. Harty for Stow Davis, 1974 Signed
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evans futuristic executive credenza / sideboard/ cabinet would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
Chrome
Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Credenza by Stow & Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sleek midcentury credenza / cabinet by Stow and Davis accentuated by chrome accents. Originally
Chrome
Oak Credenza by Domore Stow Davis for Ashland Oil
Located in South Charleston, WV
division now of Stow Davis. Davis Allen likely designer. We have a matching desk for this credenza also
Oak
Ebonized Credenza by Alexis Yermakov
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ebonized credenza by Alexis Yermakov.
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 76.5 in D 20 in
Beautiful Midcentury Abstract Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer by Stow Davis
By Florence Knoll, Stow Davis
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and sophisticated Stow Davis low credenza in black lacquer. Featuring two deep lower file
Marble, Chrome
Credenza Custom Built for Ashland Oil by Davis Allen for DoMore
By Davis Allen
Located in South Charleston, WV
division now of Stow Davis, Davis Allen likely designer. Build with ash and weighing in at about 225 pounds
Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis
By Stow Davis, Alexis Yermakov
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminium Desk by Alexis Yermakov for Stow Davis 1970s Clean lines
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 94 in D 37 in
M.F. Harty for Stow Davis "Tomorrow" Floating Pedestal Executive Desk, Signed
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accessories, and hallmarked with the Stow Davis placard. High gloss French polished walnut give extreme depth
Chrome
M.F. Harty Black Lacquer and Stainless Steel Executive Desk and Credenza
By M. F. Harty, Stow Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental executive desk and credenza set by M.F. Harty. Black lacquer cases appear to float on
Stainless Steel
Reserved: Domore Desk by Davis Allen for Domore in Red Oak
By Davis Allen
Located in South Charleston, WV
"DoMore" a sub division now of Stow Davis Davis Allen likely designer Credenza 64.75" wide, 20.5
Oak
Custom Oak Desk with Double Pedestal Feature for Ashland Oil
By Davis Allen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Custom produced for Ashland Oil of Kentucky by "DoMore" a sub division now of Stow Davis and
Oak
$1,918 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Pair of Nightstands in the Style of Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of nightstands in the style of Boris Tabacoff, circa 1970.
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$5,116 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
Robert John Credenza
By Robert John
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert John Credenza, five drawers 2 pencil drawers with locks, one file drawer with notch pulls, sliding doors with removable adjustable shelf. Walnut veneer with white laminate to...
Steel
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. The clean modern lines and quiet texture of this piece are perfect for b...
Oak
$2,134 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,355 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely well cared for in its original factory finish. Cabinet is finished with Burl veneer on all sides, chrome is in perfect condition. No pitting or rust. No label present. ...
Chrome
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$3,366 / item
H 9.45 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in Amber by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.