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Teak Sewing Cabinet

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Sewing Cabinet/Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
was originally designed as a sewing cabinet to stow items. Exquisitely constructed in teak, this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Sewing Cabinet/Chest
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Sewing Cabinet/Chest
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.5 in W 27.75 in D 16.75 in
Danish Modern Rolling Teak Sewing Cabinet End Table by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson, FDB Møbler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern sewing end table in teak designed by Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Mobler, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Rolling Teak Sewing Cabinet End Table by Ejvind A. Johansson
Danish Modern Rolling Teak Sewing Cabinet End Table by Ejvind A. Johansson
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
H 23 in W 23.5 in D 15.75 in
Danish Teak Storage / Sewing Cabinet 1960's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very beautifully executed Teak compact cupboard from Denmark The cupboard has 2 functional
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Teak Storage / Sewing Cabinet 1960's
Danish Teak Storage / Sewing Cabinet 1960's
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 17.13 in
Elegant Dutch Teak Collectors Cabinet and Sewing Table
Located in Voorburg, NL
Gorgeous original Dutch Collectors Cabinet and Sewing Table in Teak. The Cabinet features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Elegant Dutch Teak Collectors Cabinet and Sewing Table
Elegant Dutch Teak Collectors Cabinet and Sewing Table
$1,195
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in
1960s Arne Vodder Rolling Cabinet or Sewing Chest in Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Sewing Cabinet in Walnut, initially designed by Arne Vodder in 1958. The piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Cabinets

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Teak, Plastic, Wood

1960s Arne Vodder Rolling Cabinet or Sewing Chest in Teak
1960s Arne Vodder Rolling Cabinet or Sewing Chest in Teak
$1,800
H 23.25 in W 27.75 in D 16.75 in
1960's Danish sewing box table
Located in London, Lambeth
A 'lovely teak sewing box from the 1960s made in Denmark The top extends with a fold out flap pull
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1960's Danish sewing box table
1960's Danish sewing box table
$1,212
H 35.04 in W 16.82 in D 24.34 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Sewing Cabinet/Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
This beautifully crafted rosewood chest, originally designed as a sewing cabinet, offers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Teak

1960s Sewing Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Sewing cabinet with teak wood lift-up top. This vintage piece of furniture can be used as a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Teak

1960s Sewing Table
1960s Sewing Table
$622
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 13 in

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Sewing Table in Teak
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Elegant and small sewing table with a single shelve underneath. Made in the 60s. Teak top with an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Beech, Oak, Teak

Sewing Table in Teak
Sewing Table in Teak
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Danish Vintage Sewing Commode, Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, DK
Sewing chest, Danish design. Produced circa 1960. Teak wood. Elements of the wheel and mounting
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Vintage Sewing Commode, Teak Wood
Danish Vintage Sewing Commode, Teak Wood
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in
Danish Teak Sewing Table in the Style of Ludvig Pontoppidan, circa 1940
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Danish Sewing table, wood and basketry, circa 1940. Delicate cabinet-making work in the style of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Danish Teak Sewing Cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s
By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Sewing Cabinet by HG Furniture, 1960s. This midcentury Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet
1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in L 22.05 in
1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Denmark - The item has been carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet, Denmark
1960s Teak Sewing Cabinet, Denmark
H 22.05 in W 29.14 in L 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Ejvind Johansson Danish Teak Sewing Cabinet Side End Table
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, sewing cabinet or side table on casters, with a basket drawer
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

1950s Danish Modern Teak Sewing Cart Cabinet by Ejvind Johannson
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Vitré of Denmark 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Danish sewing cabinet designed by Ejvind Johannson for Vitre, featuring a lift top
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Rosewood, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
H 20.87 in W 22.84 in L 20.87 in
1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
1960s Danish Teak Sewing Table
H 20.87 in W 22.84 in L 20.87 in
1960s Teak Sewing Table or Table with Built in Sewing Machine, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- sewing machine seems working - wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - can be used as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Sewing Box
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A useful Danish Modern sewing box in teak with birch interior. Slide the top open to reveal a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Sewing Box
Danish Modern Sewing Box
H 21 in W 23 in D 13 in
Midcentury Sewing Box, Scandinavia, 1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Elegant sewing box with lots of storage space. The box itself is veneered, the legs are solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury Sewing Box, Scandinavia, 1970
Midcentury Sewing Box, Scandinavia, 1970
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Hans Wegner AT-33 Sewing Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
is in solid teak and oak, designed by Hans J Wegner and made by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Hans Wegner AT-33 Sewing Table
Hans Wegner AT-33 Sewing Table
H 24 in W 23 in D 26 in
Hans Wegner Teak Sewing Table/Cabinet, Branded Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great classic design in this sewing /cabinet table with a basket and two drop leaf. very versatile
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Sewing Cabinet and Table with Basket
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plenty of storage and in great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Wicker, Teak

Teak Sewing Box, 1960s
By Simplex
Located in Den Haag, NL
Nicely designed Dutch sewing box in teak featuring a birch interior and a nigh-invisible piano
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Teak Sewing Box, 1960s
Teak Sewing Box, 1960s
H 18.51 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sewing Basket by Vitre of Denmark
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Vitré of Denmark 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wonderful Mid-Century Danish teak sewing basket is manufactured by Vitre of Denmark and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood, Teak

Wonderful Danish Modern Teak Cylindrical Roll Top Sewing Caddy Basket
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern style cylindrical roll-top sewing caddy/basket. We just love this unusual
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian 1950s Teak Sewing Table Cabinet
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome sewing box or cabinet was designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1950s to 1960s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian 1950s Teak Sewing Table Cabinet
Scandinavian 1950s Teak Sewing Table Cabinet
H 22.05 in W 24.22 in D 14.18 in
Adorable Danish Teak Plywood Sewing Box Distributed by Pastoe in the 1950s
By Pastoe
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Teak finished plywood sewing box was imported and distributed in The Netherlands by UMS Pastoe that
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Plywood

Teak Sewing Table, 1960s, Beautiful Danish Modern Teak Sewing Cabinet
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Teak sewing table, 1960s - elegant Danish modern folding sewing cabinet with three drawers, in good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare teak cabinet in very good vintage condition. This cabinet is less wider than usual witch makes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet
Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet
H 26.38 in W 20.87 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury Danish teak cabinet in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet, 1960s
Midcentury Danish Sewing Cabinet, 1960s
H 23.23 in W 26.38 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sewing Box Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon 1960s Danish modern V-legged teak sewing box table that could also serve as a compact
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sewing Box Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Sewing Box Table
H 21.63 in W 25.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Box Storage Chest, circa 1960s, Germany
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern teak sewing box storage chest, circa 1960s, from Germany in amazingly good
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Teak Craft Sewing Table/Cabinet
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This is like the giant version of the classic Danish sewing table! Beautifully constructed with all
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Formica, Plastic, Teak

Borge Mogensen Danish Midcentury Sewing Table Model D12, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish sewing cabinet made of teak, designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s - This Børge Mogensen teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Beech, Teak

Ejvind Johansson Teak and Walnut Sewing Cabinet with Wicker Yarn Basket Denmark
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Vitzè
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful, circa 1950s traditional knitting cabinet by Ejvind Johansson for Vitze, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak, Walnut, Cane

Danish Teak Sewing Table or Cabinet by Vitre
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Vitré of Denmark 1
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This stellar Danish modern teak sewing table was manufactured by Vitre and is attributed to Ejvind
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Rosewood, Teak

Danish Teak Sewing Table or Cabinet by Vitre
Danish Teak Sewing Table or Cabinet by Vitre
H 22.75 in W 23.5 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Teak Sewing Table Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Classic Danish modern sewing table designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s. Andreas Tuck, maker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Sewing Box Storage Drawers Case, Teak Plywood, 1960s
Located in Bremen, DE
Stunning original Danish modern midcentury 1950s-1960s sewing box / side table with handle on top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Sewing Box Storage Drawers Case, Teak Plywood, 1960s
Located in Bremen, DE
Stunning original Danish modern midcentury 1950s-1960s sewing box or side table with handle on top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Plywood, Synthetic

1950s Danish Modern Sewing Teak Table Cabinet Wicker with Basket Mid-Century
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1950s vintage sewing table box, fantastic condition, solid teak base, brass hinges, very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

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Teak Sewing Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teak sewing cabinet available at 1stDibs. A teak sewing cabinet — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a teak sewing cabinet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A teak sewing cabinet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made teak sewing cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Vitré of Denmark, Simplex and Vitzè are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Teak Sewing Cabinet?

Prices for a teak sewing cabinet start at $270 and top out at $2,500 with the average selling for $777.

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.

Questions About Teak Sewing Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many types of sewing cabinets – it’s really a matter of preference. It depends on how large your sewing work area is and the number of items you need to store. A sewing cabinet really helps to organize your sewing instruments. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage sewing cabinets in various sizes to meet your requirement.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Martha Washington sewing cabinets were named after Martha Washington, George Washington’s wife. They were created long after she had already passed away, but were named such because she was said to have had a cabinet that she sat and sewed at. Take a look at a variety of Martha Washington sewing cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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