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Vintage Audio Cabinet

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
-door sectioned cupboard with a pull-out, ventilated cabinet for audio use. Our showroom has an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal, Aluminum

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Danish Design Teak Record Player or Audio Cabinet, Denmark 1960's
By Dyrlund
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cabinet has one drawer, and storage for your records and audio equipment. It stands on four wheels. It
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Mid Century Wall Mounted Media Record Audio Cabinet after Jens Risom
By Knoll, Dunbar Furniture, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent custom wall mounted media cabinet attributed to Jens Risom; 1950's. In clean original
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Walnut

Late 20th Century ELCO Audio or Storage Cabinet, ca. 1970s
By Elco
Located in Schagen, NL
Ideal cabinet to store a record player and records, which now make their return! The piece was
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Chrome

Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
use the furniture for audio equipment. The cabinet has a cable hole located on the back wall
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
H 22.45 in W 34.26 in D 16.54 in
Cabinet Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
the space has been filled with a practical shelf with adjustable height. The cabinet has a practical
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Rosewood

Cabinet Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
Cabinet Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
H 37.8 in W 34.65 in D 11.42 in
Bookcase Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
cabinet for audio / stereo equipment. Condition: Shelf surface after refreshing. Visible small
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Rosewood

Bookcase Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
Bookcase Rosewood, Danish Design, 1970
H 50.4 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Peter Nishanian "Mikado" Walnut & Black Lacquer Cabinet
By Bsa Systems, Peter Nishanian
Located in Chicago, IL
This Asian-influenced and very well constructed audio cabinet was designed in 1961 by furniture
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1960s American Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Wood

Vintage brass drawer cabinet, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
two larger storage compartments. This was probably formerly used as a televsion or audio cabinet
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage brass drawer cabinet, 1980s
Vintage brass drawer cabinet, 1980s
H 63 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
vintage vinyl cabinet audio furniture 1960s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage vinyl cabinet audio furniture 1960s Sweden period 1970s design unknown Sweden
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1970s Swedish Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

vintage audio furniture radio cabinet 1960s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage audio furniture radio cabinet 1960s Sweden period 1960s design EIA Stockholm Regent
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1960s Swedish Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Oak, Teak

Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen Rosewood and Metal Audio System Cabinet, 1980s
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is the small version of the music sideboard or audio system cabinet designed by Jacob Jensen
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Iron

Swedish Midcentury Expanding Audio Sideboard
Located in London, GB
An expanding audio unit - sideboard. Vinyl storage. Very unusual. 1960’s Sweden. Extends to fit
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak, Walnut

Vintage Audio Furniture Locker Bang & Olufsen MC30
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage audio furniture locker Bang & Olufsen MC30 Period 70s Designs Jacob Jensen Bang
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1970s Danish Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
and door on the right. This would make an amazing audio or tv components cabinet. Maintains original
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Aluminum

70s White and Stainless Steel System Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
System cabinet / audio furniture designed by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen. This minimalist and
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Monumental Credenza by Paul McCobb
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
door cabinet, one speaker section with pull out Hifi system to house a record player and other audio
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Aluminum

Monumental Credenza by Paul McCobb
Monumental Credenza by Paul McCobb
H 34 in W 110.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
be styled to look like a fabulous credenza or perfect to be used as a audio visual cabinet. It has
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Rattan

Bang & Olufsen Brazilian Rosewood Media Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Audiophile delight...very rare MC40 audio component cabinet, this custom open front cabinet
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

Stunning Midcentury Harvey Probber Credenza Sideboard Audio Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly crafted Harvey Probber Stunning Midcentury credenza, sideboard or audio cabinet. Retains
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Brass

1970s Teak MC30 Audio Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, Denmark
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent 1970s audio cabinet designed by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen in teak. This media
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Steel, Stainless Steel

1970's Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen Audio / Hi-Fi Cabinet in Rosewood
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Palisander audio cabinet in combination with stainless steel. It's a absolutely
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Palisander

70s White and Stainless Steel System Cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely rare system cabinet / audio cabinet in white combined with stainless steel stands and
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen Home Audio System Cabinet with Components
By Jacob Jensen, Bang & Olufsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Bang & Olufsen Jacob Jensen designed Danish cabinet with Beovox S45-2 speakers, Beogram 3404
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal, Chrome

George Nakashima Sliding Door Cabinet, 1964
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
was commissioned as an audio cabinet and has pull-out shelves on either side and small cutouts to the
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1960s Vintage Audio Cabinet

Danish Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
record LP storage cabinet 1 x tambor audio cabinet 1 x 4 drawer dresser cabinet 1 x open door cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Rosewood

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hi-Fi Cabinet Media Credenza
By Jens Risom, Foster-McDavid
Located in Chattanooga, TN
" LP record storage. This is a true masterpiece and unlike most audio cabinets, this one Does Not come
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Walnut

1960, E. W. Bach for Sejling Skabe Slim Teak Audio Sideboard, Denmark
By Sejling Skabe, E.W. Bach
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This extremely rare and slim sideboard by E. W. Bach for Sejling Skabe in beautiful teak with four dovetailed drawers is in very good condition with her beautiful tall tapered legs t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Massive Oak Cabinet Custom Made Speakers by Olson, 1960s
By Olson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
for nearly any audio requirement. -- Restored oak cabinets -- Re-built and painted plinth bases
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Oak

Vintage Walnut 4 Piece Media / Audio Cabinet by Custom Woodwork
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage walnut four piece media cabinet with smoked glass cabinet doors. It comes with a base for
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Walnut

Small Rosewood Audio or Bar Cabinet by Chr. J, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A audio cabinet on wheels which can also be used as a bar cart / serving trolley or as a nice
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Rosewood

Solid Walnut Credenza by J. Muckey
Located in North Miami, FL
custom-designed as an audio cabinet, circa 1975.
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1970s American Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Media Cabinet with Chrome Plinth Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
floated if desired. Great for entry or media/audio cabinet or smaller spaces. Measures 66" W x 12" D x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Chrome

Kuba Tango Motorized Audio Entertainment Console
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Originally a furniture maker, Kuba began to create cabinets for home audio components, and later, televisions
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC40 Audio of Hi-Fi Cabinet in Oak, Denmark
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage cabinet, model MC40, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal

Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis 1980s Furniture 'Play Center' for Audio and Video
By Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in Parma, IT
wood with interior in metal and wood. Designed for audio and video systems. Large sliding door with
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Metal

Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
. Perfect for use as clothing and linen storage, bar, china cabinet, or audio visual equipment.
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1960s Danish Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
H 52 in W 39 in D 17 in
Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
furniture for audio equipment. Additionally, the cabinet has a practical space above the shelf which is
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in L 38.59 in
Military Blue Lacquer Cabinet with Pewter Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Military Blue Lacquer Cabinet with Pewter Hardware Three open cabinets - Great for audio
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1950s American Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Pewter

Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1970s, Designer Emil Clausen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
sliding door is an ideal solution to use the furniture for audio equipment. Additionally, the cabinet has
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Cabinet Teak, Danish Design, 1970, Designer Niels J. Thorsø
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Cabinet was made in the 1960s-1970s by the well-known Danish designer Niels J. Thorsø
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Mid Century Danish teak record cabinet sideboard TV Unit By Salin Möbler Nyborg
By Salin Møbler
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
cabinet or hifi audio use and will hold Vinyl fantastic round shapes pull-out shelf compartment for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Bookcase Teak with Lighting, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
as a cabinet for audio / stereo equipment. Condition: Shelf surface after refreshing. Visible
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Teak

Bookcase Teak with Lighting, Danish Design, 1970
Bookcase Teak with Lighting, Danish Design, 1970
H 49.22 in W 35.04 in L 49.22 in
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
one hole in the back plate, dedicated for cables. Previously it was also used as a cabinet for audio
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Audio Cabinet

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Glass, Teak

Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Bookcase Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 57.88 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in

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$4,036
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Vintage Audio Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage audio cabinet you’re looking for. A vintage audio cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage audio cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage audio cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage audio cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen and Acerbis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Audio Cabinet?

A vintage audio cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,548, while the lowest priced sells for $870 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

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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