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Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs.
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Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
1970's SteelCase 5-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet - Refinished in Green and Cream
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Luxury meets utility with this vintage 1970s Steelcase 5 Drawer vertical file, freshly refinished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Steel
$750
H 59 in W 15 in D 28.5 in
Carved Oak Oversize 5 Doors Long Credenza Cabinet Sideboard w/ Shelves Drawer
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Oak Oversize 5 Doors Long Credenza Cabinet Sideboard w/ Shelves Drawer MINT!
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Oak
$8,400
H 65 in W 105 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mere-Dew Style 5 Drawer Dresser Cabinet Storage
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mere-dew Style 5 Drawer Dresser Cabinet Storage
Dimensions. 40 W
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
$1,296 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Console Serving Cabinet 5 Drawers, Walnut Solids with Burr Walnut Drawer Faces
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a handsome console serving cabinet with 5 drawers, walnut solids with burr walnut drawer
Category
20th Century Dutch Queen Anne Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$3,000
H 33.5 in W 39.25 in D 21 in
Cute Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser with carved handles. Great Modern Danish small dresser
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Birch, Teak
Antique American 5 Drawer Dresser or Chest with Flame Mahogany Wooden Drawer
Located in Seattle, WA
handles, adding a touch of sophistication. The top drawer is smaller includes contrasting inlaid veneer
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
$3,595
H 46.5 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.
Located in Seattle, WA
includes 5-drawer dresser and 9-drawer dresser adorned with sculpted rosewood “X” inlays that double as
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Rosewood
$8,490 / item
H 30.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser
This highboy measures: 18 wide x 19 deep x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Cypress
Lane Perception Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
Available for purchase is this , all-original high boy dresser crafted by Lane Perception.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe. Has five drawers on the right and a
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Felt, Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45 in W 48 in D 19 in
Scandinavian Modern 5 Drawer Highboy with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian modern highboy dresser features hardwood construction, teak veneer with original finish, five dovetailed drawers with unique wooden pulls, brass lock with key, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Teak
$1,162 Sale Price
25% Off
H 40.75 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk
Category
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish 5-Drawer Chest, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Danish 5-Drawer Chest, 1960s
Very elegant and in good condition.
Minor signs of aging.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
Vintage Art Deco 5-drawer and 6-drawer Dresser Set with Mid Century Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco highboy dresser set in style of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This early representation is at the turning point between machine age and modern. The mahogany finish has ag...
Category
1970s Art Deco Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
$4,295 / set
H 33.5 in W 52 in D 18 in
Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Walnut Basic Cabinet Series 5 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern highboy dresser features hardwood construction, teak veneer with original finish, five dovetailed drawers with unique wood pulls, brass lock with working key, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Teak
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
H 43 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Made by Johnson Furniture
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage dresser made by Johnson Furniture CO. Grand rapids NY. The dresser was made around 1960s-1970s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
Mid century 5 Drawer Tall dresser with round Brass pulls
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers Blonde finish with large round brass pulls. Very clean ready for use made in USA circa 1950.
Measures 47" H x 36" W x 19" D
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid 5- Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
This stylish vintage modern dresser features a walnut finish and spacious five drawer configuration
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$2,195
H 43.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern tall solid Oak 5 Drawer dresser Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
blonde oak wood grain with solid oak round carved pulls. Can be used as a tall 5 drawer or comes apart as
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Oak
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 50 in W 34 in D 17 in
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
This chest of drawers measures: 39.75
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak tall 5 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Postmodern Aqua / Jade Lacquer Laminate Tall Drawer Cabinet, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning postmodern 1980s lacquer laminate tall drawer cabinet with 5 large drawers, in a
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Laminate, Wood
$1,925 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection 5-Drawer Maple Chest of Drawers
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple chest of dfrawers.
Properly functioning drawers with dovetail construction.
Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$1,495
H 48 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser by Stanley Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser by Stanley Dovetail Drawers
Dimensions. 38 W ; 18 D
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 5-drawer dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Aluminum
$9,500
H 40.5 in W 39.75 in D 18.5 in
5 Drawer Vintage Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Rail Gallery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
front, inlaid stringing, and original brass drawer pulls, unmarked. While this may be considered a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$1,650
H 46 in W 72 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 drawer high tall dresser. A Merton Gershun for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$1,375 Sale Price
50% Off
H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Walnut Wood Dresser by Broyhill
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern walnut highboy dresser with the signature "star" inlays that the Broyhill Saga line is known for.
In good vintage one owner condition with original finish.
Dimens...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$2,995
H 46.5 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk blonde maple finish Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$3,250
H 29 in W 53 in D 26 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Chrome
$2,395
H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in
Vintage Art Deco 5 Drawer Dresser with Mid Century Design Elements
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco highboy dresser chest of drawers in style of Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This early representation is at the turning point between machine age and modern. The mahogany...
Category
1970s Art Deco Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Legs & Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptural Legs & Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Mahogany
$4,400
H 48 in W 39 in D 20 in
Vintage 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers with brass handles
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers with brass handles
Antique - Decoration - 20th
Measures
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burl Veneer 5-Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco wooden chest with beveled top, five pullout drawers (each front inlaid with four equidistant burl segments), antiqued brass escutcheons in a decorative floral moti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
Cane Double Door Compartment 5 Drawer High Gentleman Chest Dresser Walnut MINT!
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Double Door Compartment 5 Drawer High Gentleman Chest Dresser Walnut MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Aluminum
$4,400
H 44.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Tall teak 5 drawer dresser Black leather pulls plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
$2,100 Sale Price
40% Off
H 39 in W 32 in D 19 in
Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Modern Five Drawer Chests.
Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs.
Made by Aristo Bilt.
Minimally
Category
1950s Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$6,500
H 40 in W 40 in D 19 in
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$4,800
H 47 in W 38 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass 5 Drawer Highboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 44.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Mid century Paul McCobb #1561 5 Drawer Desk Red Lacquer Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1561 double pedestal 5 drawer desk with a Red Stained finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$3,250
H 29 in W 53 in D 26 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 5 Drawer tall wide Dresser by Brouer
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very clean Mid Century Danish modern rosewood 5 tall wide drawer dresser wardrobe. All 5 drawers
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47 in W 46 in D 18 in
Italian Nicely-Detailed Wood Credenza w/Pull-Out Drawer Storage (5 Ft Length)
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top with underside outlined in a lamb's tongue trim. The upper
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
$4,760
H 40 in W 61 in D 21.5 in
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
By Heal's
Located in Dereham, GB
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
Heals ivorine Button badge
Plain Walnut Top,
5
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
H 41.74 in W 30.12 in D 18.9 in
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser
This dresser
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
$2,595 / item
H 46 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Recent UK Import Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser Mere-dew Style
Located in Seattle, WA
A recent UK Import this Possibly 1970s era 5-drawer dresser in the style of British brand Mere-dew
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wood
$1,620
H 43.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Located in Seattle, WA
double as drawer pulls. The dresser’s sculptured legs and aprons, paired with its warm Carmel Walnut
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Rosewood
$3,995
H 45 in W 42 in D 18 in
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
$5,500
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Lane Altavista Walnut & Rosewood 5 Drawer Tall Dresser or Armoire w/ Chrome Legs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, this set is reminiscent of Paul McCobb's work with Lane. While no direct attribution exists, we think it's not only possible, but likely, that...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,000
H 58.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
By Drexel, George Nelson, Jens Risom, American of Martinsville, Florence Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Walnut Mid Century Modern Long Credenza Sliding Doors 5 Drawer File MINT!
Finished back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$6,800
H 27 in W 70 in D 20 in
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall High Chest Dresser MINT
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall Gentleman's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Walnut
$4,600
H 46.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$4,800
H 48 in W 42 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Walnut Toned Dresser With 5 drawer Storage.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern highboy dresser featuring five drawers with original unique hardware and subtle elements of traditional woodworking, including dovetail joinery and trim de...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$1,128 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Brass
$2,400
H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Tall Dresser by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
practicality to rival any contemporary piece. Notice the finely carved drawer pulls, the base with sculptured
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
$3,000
H 47.125 in W 42.125 in D 20 in
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Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage 5 drawer cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each vintage 5 drawer cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage 5 drawer cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage 5 drawer cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage 5 drawer cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Lane Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage 5 Drawer Cabinet?
A vintage 5 drawer cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,932, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $102,339.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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