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Vintage John Herbert Low Teak Credenza
Vintage John Herbert Low Teak Credenza

Vintage John Herbert Low Teak Credenza

By John Hebert

Located in Berkeley, CA

This low credenza was designed by John Herbert and produced by A Younger Ltd in England during the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Coastal Parquet Rattan Credenza
Vintage Coastal Parquet Rattan Credenza

Vintage Coastal Parquet Rattan Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Don't miss the rare opportunity to own this collectible vintage credenza that promises to be a cherished addition to your home.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Gothic Influence Credenza - 16th Century
Gothic Influence Credenza - 16th Century

Gothic Influence Credenza - 16th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare 16th century credenza from the southwest of France with a Gothic influence The credenza opens with two doors.

Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Chestnut

Bernhard Pedersen Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Bernhard Pedersen Teak Tambour Door Credenza

Bernhard Pedersen Teak Tambour Door Credenza

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Berkeley, CA

This credenza was designed by Bernhard Pedersen and produced by Bernhard Pedersen and Søn in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Low Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Danish Modern Low Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

Danish Modern Low Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

By E. Pedersen & Søn

Located in Berkeley, CA

This low credenza was designed and produced by E. Pedersen and Søn in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza
Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza

Large French Midcentury Parchment Credenza

Located in Kent, Dover

A large French Mid-Century credenza, ebonised with parchment doors. The handles in brass fleur de lis and the interior has provision for two shelves, the options being wood or glass,...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sideboard with display case, 1980/1990
Sideboard with display case, 1980/1990

Sideboard with display case, 1980/1990

Located in Manzano, IT

Credenza con vetrina, 1980/1990 Mobile credenza, con vetrina cristalliera, in radica di betulla, con ripiani in vetro, maniglie in ferro verniciate oro, vetro molato.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza
Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza

Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish.

Category

20th Century Credenzas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Denton, TX

Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood

Vintage Coastal Rattan Trimmed Credenza
Vintage Coastal Rattan Trimmed Credenza

Vintage Coastal Rattan Trimmed Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used in a dining area, living room, or entryway, this credenza effortlessly combines function and coastal charm for a timeless, elegant look.

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Credenzas

Materials

Rattan

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza

By Jens Risom

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 20 deep x 26.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Credenza has Minor Scratches on Top Surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza File Cabinet
Mid-Century Modern Credenza File Cabinet

Mid-Century Modern Credenza File Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

This beautiful executive credenza cabinet is raised on stylish, sturdy legs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Large Carved Credenza, France
Large Carved Credenza, France

Large Carved Credenza, France

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Spectacular and unusual large two-door, blond wood sideboard, featuring intricately sculpted doors. The base has a superb, very graphic line. The doors are elaborately carved in reli...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gothic Credenza
19th Century French Gothic Credenza

19th Century French Gothic Credenza

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Credenza is a remarkable work of the cabinet maker's art, featuring tailored architecture melded with the timeless intricacies of the style that dates back...

Category

Antique 1870s French Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Knoll Style Credenza
Midcentury Knoll Style Credenza

Midcentury Knoll Style Credenza

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long sideboard with ample storage for home or office. Nine total drawers with chrome accents and cane front door. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Burl & Brass Credenza by Founders
Burl & Brass Credenza by Founders

Burl & Brass Credenza by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful mid-century modern credenza by Founders. Designed with a combination of bright burl wood grain and polished brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Credenza by Dyrlund
Mid-Century Teak Credenza by Dyrlund

Mid-Century Teak Credenza by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century credenza manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark. Made from teak wood with excellent warm wood tone and great grain throughout.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

John Stuart Midcentury Credenza
John Stuart Midcentury Credenza

John Stuart Midcentury Credenza

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful vintage sliding door cabinet with brass trim and accents. Twelve total drawers make for a great bedroom dresser. (Please confirm item location, NY or NJ, with dealer).  

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54
Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54

Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54

By Niels Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

Niels Vodder design credenza model NV54, Denmark. Niels Vodder was a premier cabinet maker that is best known for his execution of Finn Juhl's most successful and beautiful creations.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Faux Bamboo Credenza by Lea
Vintage Faux Bamboo Credenza by Lea

Vintage Faux Bamboo Credenza by Lea

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Lea Furniture faux bamboo credenza features a warm wood laminate finish, central woven-rattan cabinet doors, and brass-plated bamboo-motif hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Cane/Oak Mid Century Credenza
Cane/Oak Mid Century Credenza

Cane/Oak Mid Century Credenza

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Cane front with oak frame Sculpted wood legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cane, Oak

18th Century Tuscan Painted Credenza
18th Century Tuscan Painted Credenza

18th Century Tuscan Painted Credenza

$2,470Sale Price|35% Off

18th Century Tuscan Painted Credenza

Located in Carmine, TX

Stipo / Credenza hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged construction.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rustic Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful Danish modern teak tambour door credenza designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece features a well-crafted teak case with two tambour doors that smoothly glide open to r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Credenza by Maurice Villency
Rosewood Credenza by Maurice Villency

Rosewood Credenza by Maurice Villency

By Maurice Villency

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage four door credenza features a beautiful grain, rosewood body and a shiny lacquered finish .

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza
Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza

Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza

$4,960Sale Price|20% Off

Irish Victorian Burl Walnut Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step back in time with this magnificent Irish Victorian burr walnut credenza, a stunning antique that has been impeccably preserved and exquisitely crafted.

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Vintage Distressed Finish Pencil Reed Credenza
Vintage Distressed Finish Pencil Reed Credenza

Vintage Distressed Finish Pencil Reed Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage pencil reed credenza is a refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, blending clean architectural lines with the rich texture of natural materials.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Reed

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany credenza with solid brass hardware. Nine drawers with center cabinet.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

A pine custom made credenza
A pine custom made credenza

A pine custom made credenza

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

elegant customs made side board in pine

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Credenzas

Materials

Pine

Deco Style Brass & Chrome Credenza
Deco Style Brass & Chrome Credenza

Deco Style Brass & Chrome Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage deco style credenza with chrome and brass plating. Three cabinets with adjustable shelves.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Harvey Probber Wall Mount Credenza
Harvey Probber Wall Mount Credenza

Harvey Probber Wall Mount Credenza

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

The credenza is constructed of mahogany with teak inset doors, has been professionally refinished, and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza
Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza

Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza

By Ello Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

Ello Petite Herringbone design Travertine & Chrome Credenza. dual interior cabinets with adjustable shelf.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Patchwork Credenza by John Stuart
Patchwork Credenza by John Stuart

Patchwork Credenza by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Denton, TX

Patchwork credenza / dresser by John Stuart. Newly refinished ebonized wood with brass legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wooden and Rattan Credenza
Vintage Wooden and Rattan Credenza

Vintage Wooden and Rattan Credenza

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Vintage wooden and rattan credenza.

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns
Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns

Florentine Credenza with Corner Columns

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This small credenza, supported by two lion paws, opens with two leaves and a long drawer in the belt.

Category

Antique 16th Century Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza
Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza

Victorian Walnut Cross Banded Credenza

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian walnut crossbanded credenza the shaped top above the central cupboard door flanked by two bowed glazed doors enclosing upholstered shelved interior all raised up on a shap...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Paul Mccobb Credenza #7306-E
Paul Mccobb Credenza #7306-E

Paul Mccobb Credenza #7306-E

By Paul McCobb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Paul Mccobb Bi-fold door Credenza Original bleached Mahogany and Vitrolite glass top 16 drawers.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Large Mid-Century Modern Credenza

Large Mid-Century Modern Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rich woodgrain complements the credenza's minimal design and makes it a standout piece for any setting.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Credenza
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Credenza

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Credenza

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Ib Kofod-Larsen teak credenza.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Credenza or Chest
Danish Modern Credenza or Chest

Danish Modern Credenza or Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Credenza or Chest, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, cabinet, server, or bar in a living area, or as a chest or dresse...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Jack Cartwright For Founders Rosewood Credenza
Jack Cartwright For Founders Rosewood Credenza

Jack Cartwright For Founders Rosewood Credenza

Located in Toledo, OH

This 1970's rosewood credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders has highly grained, rosewood veneer sitting on sleek, minimal chrome legs and a black metal support base.

Category

Late 20th Century Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Italian Credenza at Sideboard height

Italian Credenza at Sideboard height

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset     The "credenza" is a typical piece of furniture from Italy.

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Boulle Credenza.
19th Century French Boulle Credenza.

19th Century French Boulle Credenza.

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th Century French boulle, serpentine fronted Credenza. Having gilded ormolu foliate mounts and mouldings.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Credenza
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Credenza

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar credenza, bronze sides with two file drawers and 3 pencil drawers.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Credenza
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Credenza

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Regency credenza. A chic wave front design with the most amazing hand painted faux marble top.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza
Stow Davis Two Bay Credenza

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 including flat stock legs that go through the teak case and the slender chrome pulls.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield Wood Credenza
Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield Wood Credenza

Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield Wood Credenza

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exemplifying stream-lined mid-century modern design, this authentic Heywood Wakefield wood credenza captures the timeless appeal of mid-20th-century American craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Credenza

Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Credenza

By Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Credenza This credenza measures: 74.25 wide x 20 deep x 28.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Credenza Stain is Faded Throughout.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza
Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza

Outstanding 17th Century Italian Credenza

Located in Round Top, TX

A very exceptional and outstanding 17th century Credenza from the Lombardy region of Italy. Wonderfully constructed from polychromed wood with a sloping top, 2 doors and interior she...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Rosewood Small Credenza
Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Rosewood Small Credenza

Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Rosewood Small Credenza

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Swedish modern rosewood small credenza / storage cabinet showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and material selection that defined Scandinavian furniture design during the 196...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

MCM "Flair" Burl Credenza by Bernhardt
MCM "Flair" Burl Credenza by Bernhardt

MCM "Flair" Burl Credenza by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1960s; Bernhardt Furniture - Lenoir, NC Striking Mid-Century Modern credenza from Bernhardt's sought-after Flair collection, showcasing dramatic book-matched burlwood veneer acro...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza
17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza

17th c. Italian Walnut Credenza

Located in Greenwich, CT

Substantial Italian Baroque walnut credenza, the top with thumb molded edge and canted corners over conforming cabinet with two drawers over two cupboard doors, the whole with good m...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Style Mahogany Credenza
French Art Deco Style Mahogany Credenza

French Art Deco Style Mahogany Credenza

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a sophisticated French Art Deco credenza/dresser crafted in richly figured mahogany, showcasing the sleek geometry and refined elegance characteristic of the period.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970's Walnut Credenza / Cabinet
Italian 1970's Walnut Credenza / Cabinet

Italian 1970's Walnut Credenza / Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Italian 1970's walnut and satinwood credenza featuring stunning design variations in the woods to create a magnificent graphic motif.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Exceptional "palms" rattan and raffia credenza
Exceptional "palms" rattan and raffia credenza

Exceptional "palms" rattan and raffia credenza

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Exceptional rattan and raffia credenza with palms patterns on the face and on the sides. 4 push system doors and 4 drawers with brass handles.

Category

1990s Credenzas

Materials

Rattan

Boho Chic Wavy Pencil Reed Credenza
Boho Chic Wavy Pencil Reed Credenza

Boho Chic Wavy Pencil Reed Credenza

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Boho Chic Wavy Pencil Reed Credenza With Sculpted Reed Front — textured woven storage piece with organic form for refined interiors.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Credenzas

Materials

Reed

Teak Credenza w/ Louvered Front
Teak Credenza w/ Louvered Front

Teak Credenza w/ Louvered Front

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This low profile sideboard features a louvered design throughout the front. Center bank of drawers are angled out for extra definition, plus the flanking doors with matching slat des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza
Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza

Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning burl wood patchwork credenza with chrome cabinet. Floating style sideboard with drawers, chrome cabinet with adjustable shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

$4,560Sale Price|22% Off

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Elegantly crafted credenza made of walnut. Credenza features distinctive half moon drawer and door pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage modern credenza by Lane featuring nine drawers total with sleek metal handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Exceptional Burl & Marble Mastercraft Credenza
Exceptional Burl & Marble Mastercraft Credenza

Exceptional Burl & Marble Mastercraft Credenza

By Mastercraft, William Doezema

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home the timeless elegance of Michigan's Mastercraft Furniture with this genuinely stunning credenza made of marble, brass, and burl. Seamlessly blending the classic elements o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

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Used Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the used credenza you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every used credenza was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used credenza — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each used credenza bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one used credenza that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll, Paul McCobb and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Credenza?

Prices for a used credenza can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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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