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Vintage Italian Wall Storage Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique storage unit with three center shelves flanked by a storage cabinet on each side and four smaller cabinets at the bottom. Brass hardware and brass inlaid complement the mahoga...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 64 in. W 83 in. D 21.5 in.
Italian Vintage Wall Unit Storage System by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Clivio, Varese
Striking vintage wall storage system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis, Italy, circa in the 1970s.
The wall system is made of six wall panels, which are mounted ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 87.41 in. W 165.36 in. D 16.74 in.
Italian Vintage Wall Unit Storage System by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s
By Roberto Monsani
Located in Clivio, Varese
Striking vintage wall storage system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis, Italy, circa 1970s.
The wall system is made of three wall panels, which are mounted directl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 87.41 in. W 82.68 in. D 16.74 in.
Joe Colombo White Vintage Plastic Boby High Portable Storage Container, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
A white vintage 3 high portable storage container, which was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969, Italy and executed by Bieffeplast, Padova, Italy. The white Joe Colombo Boby storage con...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
H 28.94 in. W 17.13 in. D 16.34 in.
Vintage Italian Bamboo Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice quality Italian vintage bamboo credenza. Nice finish on the top and tons of storage with drawers and shelves inside. Creates an interesting vibe!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Credenzas
Materials
Bamboo
H 25 in. W 80 in. D 25 in.
Vintage Italian Modern Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With unique two-tone center drawers and stylish cabinet and drawer pulls this vintage Italian server makes a wonderful addition to any home. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
H 34.5 in. W 80 in. D 17.5 in.
Vintage Wooden Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage wooden sideboard is an original design furniture realized in the 1960s.
Made in Italy.
Wood. Total dimensions: 80 x 45 x 245 cm.
Mint conditions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 96.46 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage Italian Glass Top Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fabulous midcentury Italian dresser that boasts an elaborate glass top, carved legs, and unique inlays on the drawer fronts. This well-made case piece shows attention to details wi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 28.5 in. W 68.25 in. D 18.5 in.
Amazing Vintage Modern Italian Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant midcentury Italian case piece features a lovely bookmatched rosewood front. A rare and unusual server that includes a drop-front desk with a mirror in it. The large open...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 59.25 in. W 71.5 in. D 21.25 in.
Vintage Italian Folding Wall Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black iron & gilt folding Italian wall shelf.
Category
20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 54 in. W 25 in. D 7 in.
Vintage Modern Italian Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza featuring brass finished pulls and sturdy tapered legs.
Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 34 in. W 79 in. D 16.5 in.
Vintage Cabinet in Mirror, Italy, 1980s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage cabinet in wood, entirely restored and customized with tainted mirrors and brass inlays. 2 doors and 4 brass feet.
Italy, 1980s
A second modele exists with different colors...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in. W 36.62 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage Cabinet in Mirror, Italy, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage cabinet in wood, entirely restored and customized with tainted mirrors and brass inlays. 2 doors and 4 brass feet.
A second modele exists with different colors to form a ful...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in. W 36.62 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage Italian Style Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage Italian style dresser. Interesting burl wood inlays span the six spacious drawers offering style and allowing for ample storage space. Sculpted legs and siding give th...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in. W 71.5 in. D 19.5 in.
Willy Rizzo Vintage Sideboard, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Willy Rizzo sideboard is a midcentury design living room set realized by by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in 1970s.
Structure is composed by solid wood laquered and veneered by red ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 27.76 in. W 59.65 in. D 18.31 in.
Italian Vintage Credenza or Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
A stunning three-door credenza or sideboard with internal drawer unit with 3 pull-out service drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in. W 68.12 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage "Giorgio Collection Italian Snakewood Credenza
By Giorgio Collection
Located in Livingston, NJ
From the "Giorgio Collection" this stunning credenza is signed and made in Italy. This piece features a black laquered base with straight, clean lines. The stunning details are are o...
Category
1990s Italian Streamlined Moderne Credenzas
Materials
Zebra Wood
H 28 in. W 72 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Modern Italian Twelve-Drawer Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish brown lacquer twelve-drawer dresser with sleek Italian modern styling, recessed drawer pulls, and chrome legs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Paint
H 27.75 in. W 75 in. D 19.5 in.
Vintage Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian writing table / desk with Rococo Revival handicarved solid wood frame accented by a scalloped apron and gilt embossed leather top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 63.0 in.
Ico Parisi Style Italian Vintage Cabinet
By Ico Parisi
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage cabinet in the manner of Ico Parisi with ceramic handles and cartouche decorations by Richard Ginori. There are two doors and four drawers. It is made of sycamore. Th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Sycamore
H 62.5 in. W 42 in. D 19 in.
Vintage Italian Bookshelf in Maple Wood and Pink Textile, Italy, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Italy, 1950s
Bookshelf in maple with pink textile.
Measures: H 78 x W 106 x D 25 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 30.71 in. W 41.74 in. D 9.85 in.
1970s Vintage Italian Sideboard by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s vintage sideboard. Designed and produced by Luciano Frigerio (For Frigerio Di Desio ltd) the item is made by solid wood veneered in radica. Decorative elements are made in soli...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in. W 66.93 in. D 22.05 in.
Cabinet Teak Veneer Brass Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drop-leaf and drawers. Teak veneer, brass ferrules. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 47.64 in. W 41.34 in. D 18.12 in.
Italian Vintage, Wood Modular Corner Shelves, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular corner cabinet from 1970s, with black painted shelves and creamy white wooden structure.
Entirely restored.
Single piece measures 70 x 40 x 45 height cm and total height 13...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in. W 27.56 in. D 15.75 in.
Vintage Italian Art Deco Exotic Wood Cabinet
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderfully crafted, this rare cabinet has an inlay lattice work in center drawer and two side doors. Features open center space perfect for today's T.V. equipment or books. Tapered ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
H 33.25 in. W 78.5 in. D 19.75 in.
Italian Vintage Sideboard by Consorzio Esposizmobili Cantu
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage wood veneer sideboard from 1950s in the style of Paolo Buffa or Vittorio Dassi.
Wood surface is varnished, the doors are decorated with brass handles and keys.
Side...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in. W 102.37 in. D 18.51 in.
Italian Vintage Solid Beech Wall Bookcase, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage solid beech wall bookcase, 1990s
Solid beech wall bookcase from 1990s, with tray shelves, two drawers and aluminum shelf support. Possibility to position it as a boo...
Category
1990s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 91.74 in. W 75.6 in. D 15.75 in.
Cupboard Walnut Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Midcentury walnut wood veneer vintage Italian cupboard, 1950s
Cupboard, walnut veneer. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
H 67.72 in. W 63 in. D 23.63 in.
Display Cabinet Oak Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Display cabinet with drawers inside. Oak veneer, beech drawers with Tanganyika walnut front side. Glass front and top. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in. W 70.48 in. D 22.84 in.
Cupboard Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Cupboard with hinged and sliding doors. Wood veneer and decorated glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 18.51 in. W 104.34 in. D 18.51 in.
Vintage Ebonized Italian Parchment Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage ebonized Italian desk with goatskin parchment drawers. This desk has a kidney-shaped top floating over two desk pedestals with splayed legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s South American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Goatskin
H 31 in. W 50.5 in. D 28.5 in.
Vintage Italian Dry Bar, circa 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian dry bar is an item of original design furniture realized in the 1950s by Italian Manufacture.
The item is composed of a bar counter, wall unit, and two stools.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 88.19 in. W 47.25 in. D 16.54 in.
Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage solid wood Italian credenza with linen lined drawers and cabinets. A stunning Italian design of solid wood makes this unique credenza a rare find. Cabinets open to expose p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Credenzas
Materials
Burl
H 37 in. W 92 in. D 21 in.
Vintage Italian Gilded Metal Étagères, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These tall domed étagères are substantial, simple enough in form yet interesting to the eye.
Quality solid pieces, no issues with frames at all. Likely from the late 1960s, and i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 82 in. W 30 in. D 14.5 in.
Italian Vintage Sideboard in Style of Paolo Buffa
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage wood veneer sideboard from 1950s.
Wood surface is varnished, the drawers are decorated with brass handles, side doors are with keys.
Legs are with decorative brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in. W 72.05 in. D 18.51 in.
Deco Cabinet Burl Veneer Glass Vintage, Italy, 1920s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with hinged doors and drawers. Burl veneer, door with decorated glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 41.93 in. W 72.84 in. D 23.23 in.
Rare Vintage Modern Italian Desk by Umberto Mascagni
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk is covered in a smooth synthetic material with metal trim wrapped around the top. An unusual design with three hefty drawers ensuring plenty of...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in. W 55 in. D 29.5 in.
96" Vintage Italian Credenza Breakfront Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft vintage Italian credenza breakfront sideboard
Features:
(2) Middle opposing cabinets doors with interior shelf
(2) Side cabinet doors with interior shelves in each side
Wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 35 in. W 96 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Desk by Claudio Salocchi for Somani, Italy, 1950s
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage desk is an original design furniture realized in the 1950s by Claudio Salocchi (Milan, 1930).
Created for Sormani. Made in Italy.
Wood. Total dimensions: 94 x 48 x 95 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Materials
Metal
H 37.01 in. W 37.41 in. D 18.9 in.
Vintage 1970s Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Sideboard
Located in London, London
Black lacquered sideboard
Brass handles
Brass base and corner detail
Two gold glass doors
Four drawers
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in. W 63.39 in. D 19.69 in.
Vintage Italian Bamboo Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fully clad in bamboo chest of 3 drawers. Finished all the way around with 3 easy sliding drawers.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
H 29.75 in. W 35.25 in. D 18.25 in.
Vintage Italian Inlaid Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Vintage Italian 3-drawer inlaid commode.
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 29.75 in. W 12.75 in. D 29.25 in.
Vintage Italian Painted and Gilt Serpentine Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage Italian painted and gilt buffet or cabinet with serpentine-profile sides and front, the canted corners with carved bracket details top and bottom, the whole raised on boldly-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 39.5 in. W 60 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Italian 1950s Mahogany Drinks Cabinet Featuring Bakelite Scene
Located in London, GB
This vintage, sleek Italian drinks cabinet from the late 1950s is a neat little design. The period typical materials and finishes include a main body in a French polished rosewood ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in. W 28.75 in. D 14.97 in.
Vintage Italian Geometric Dry Bar by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Paris, France
This exceptional and very rare Italian dry bar, cocktail cabinet, designed by Giovanni Offredi one of the most discreet but among the most ingenious designers who created for the Ita...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 21.66 in. W 21.66 in. D 51.19 in.
Italian Shelving Unit in Walnut, Bespoke Vintage Architect Piece
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tall architectural library, walnut, Postmodern, Italy, 1980s
Superb piece in beautifully grained italian walnut.
The height of this piece makes it Stand out from any other bookca...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 114.18 in. W 63 in. D 20.08 in.
Vintage Italian Bamboo and Brass Étagère with Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian bamboo and brass étagère with glass shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78 in. W 55 in. D 16 in.
1970s Frigerio Vintage Italian Black & Brass Freestanding Sideboard/Console
By Aldo Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in New York, NY
1970s Italian fine design black lacquered sideboard or cabinet, entirely handcrafted, a documented modern design: Vulcan by Aldo Frigerio for Gio' Frigerio (Desio - Milan). High qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 29.15 in. W 74.75 in. D 24.75 in.
Vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara Sideboard Manufactured by Cantu, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara sideboard manufactured by La Permanente Mobili Cantu, Italy, circa 1960. Walnut cabinet with sliding doors, drawers, and original brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 54 in. W 101.5 in. D 21 in.
Vintage Italian Art Deco Sideboard with Dry Bar, 1930s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Italian Art Deco sideboard.
The sideboard has two glass shelf with mosaic-mirrored veneered sides. The green glass top and the rear mirror has circular decorations. The two ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 59.5 in. W 70.75 in. D 17.5 in.
Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s Vintage
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lyon, FR
Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi and composed of a floating top with a green glass supported by 2 drawers on each side, made in walnut.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 29.53 in. W 75.99 in. D 36.23 in.
7ft Vintage Italian Sideboard Credenza Buffet
Located in Pasadena, TX
87" vintage Italian sideboard credenza buffet
(4) drawers with shelves inside and (2) small drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in. W 20 in. D 87 in.
Italian Vintage Travel Wardrobe, Rome, 1950s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Italian vintage travel trunk, Rome, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 55.12 in. W 22.05 in. D 22.05 in.
Vintage Italian Figured Walnut Serpentine Buffet with Thick Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding vintage Italian 2 drawers over 2 door buffet with its original limestone top. This serpentine shaped buffet is expertly constructed of exotic solid figured walnut. Built ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
H 41.25 in. W 67 in. D 21.25 in.
Italian Vintage Lacquered Birdseye Maple Minimalist Design Sliding Door Credenza
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Italian design credenza features a long top with rounded ends corresponding with a bottom of identical size and design. Between those two levels sliding doors open up to glass s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in. W 103 in. D 19 in.
Early Vintage Italian 1920s-1930s Art Deco Vanity by C-Bertero
Located in Pasadena, TX
5.5" Vintage Italian Art Deco Vanity by C-Bertero. This is a stunning Art Deco Vanity, sophisticated in design and constructed of burl wood. A beautiful design for a modern home or l...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Burl
H 75.5 in. W 65 in. D 22 in.
Vintage Italian Credenza, Brass Copper and Steel Geometric Design, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Italian credenza, brass, copper and steel Geometric design.
The top of the furniture, the handles and the legs are made of brass. The sides and the four front doors are made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
H 34.26 in. W 87.01 in. D 17.72 in.
Sublime Vintage Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Sideboard Mirrored Top
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Italian Burr walnut serpentine fronted sideboard with mirrored glass top and etched glass maiden
A very good looking well ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 34.06 in. W 64.38 in. D 20.28 in.
Vintage Italian Three-Section Wall Unit with Hand Painted Art
Located in East Hampton, NY
Signed Cesena - decorative painting of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Storage cabinet to right side. Glass shelves shown are a few but can take more (glass shelves are included) as well...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 75.25 in. W 95 in. D 17.5 in.
Vintage Parchment Cabinet with Wooden Molding and Brass Shoes, Italian, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Italy, 1950s
Parchment cabinet with wooden molding and brass shoes. Detailed wooden interior.
Measures: H 190 x W 204 x D 64 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 80.71 in. W 43.31 in. D 20.87 in.
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Vintage Italian Storage For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage italian storage you’re looking for. Each vintage italian storage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage italian storage, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage italian storage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Luciano Frigerio, Willy Rizzo and Joe Colombo each produced at least one beautiful vintage italian storage that is worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Italian Storage?
Prices for a vintage italian storage start at $402 and top out at $24,619 with the average selling for $4,190.
Finding the Right Storage Case Pieces for You
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 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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