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Vintage Metal Storage Cabinet, c. 1920's
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal storage locker. From chemist or apothecary shop. The top two shelves have glass doors, the second two shelves have metal mesh doors.
The bottom section is asymetrical...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 77 in. W 42 in. D 20 in.
Vintage Metal Storage Rack with Green Paint
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage metal storage rack on casters. Painted green; please see images for detail of surface patina.
Nine baskets for storage. Each 6 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches.
Category
20th Century Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 46.75 in. W 52.75 in. D 12 in.
French Metal Industrial Lockers/Vintage Industrial Metal Storage
Located in London, Lambeth
Fantastically functional locker unit strip metal with a gorgeous. patina
5 lockable units with good storage.
Category
20th Century French Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 74.81 in. W 19.3 in. D 19.3 in.
Vintage Industrial Metal Storage Cabinet with Glass Drawers
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage industrial glass front drawer storage apothecary cabinet. Measures: 25" in width, 20 1/8" in depth and 46" in height. Inside drawers measure 23 1/2" in width, 19 1/2" in dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 46 in. W 25 in. D 20.13 in.
Rare Vintage Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Construction Co.
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, NY around the turn of the century, this monumental desk is built like a battle...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Brass, Metal, Steel
H 52 in. W 65.5 in. D 39.5 in.
Distressed Stock Rack - Vintage Storage Unit Rack
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, vintage Industrial, American, stock rack with storage pegs on front and back with original distressed paint.
Category
20th Century American Primitive Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 77 in. W 23 in. D 26 in.
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial metal cabinets featuring four drawers in each. This set of cabinet can be used as nightstands or side tables.
Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 29 in. W 16 in. D 21.5 in.
Vintage Industrial Metal Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek vintage metal cabinet featuring two drawers, a spacious storage cabinet below.
The top hutch includes glass sliding doors and one shelf.
Please confirm item location with d...
Category
20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 68 in. W 36 in. D 21 in.
Vintage Industrial Metal Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This primitive industrial metal cabinet features ten drawers from small to large in size.
Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 31 in. W 20.5 in. D 15 in.
Vintage Multi-Drawer Wooden Storage Rolling Apothecary Distressed Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Apothecary Distressed Painted Multi-Drawer Wooden Storage Portable Rolling Cabinet on Wheels. 27 Drawers with metal pulls.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 72 in. W 26 in. D 35 in.
Vintage Industrial Doctors Medical Glass & Steel Vitrine Silver Storage Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic antique distressed metal and glass doctor's / medical / vitrine cabinet with cabriole legs and two glass shelves. Vintage steel / glass / cast iron storage cabinet is from ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Iron, Metal, Steel
H 52.5 in. W 23 in. D 18.75 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.
Vintage Industrial Ball Joint Pipe Shelving Storage Unit Rack Bookcase
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial steel pipe shelving unit with steel poles and cast iron ball joints.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
H 59 in. W 17 in. D 104 in.
1950s Vintage Retail Jewelry Display Showcase with Mirrored Back and Storage
Located in New York, NY
1950s jewelry showcase with glass shelves, a mirrored back and a storage compartment below. This can be viewed at our Scranton, Pennsylvania location. Please inquire for the exact ad...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 38 in. W 70 in. D 20 in.
Vintage Industrial Metal Cabinet by Aloe Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage medical cabinet stripped to bare metal and lacquered for a handsome industrial look. Two lower drawers, top cabinet featuring many glass shelves.
Please confirm item locat...
Category
20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in. W 20.5 in. D 16.5 in.
Vintage Painted Metal Kitchen Rack
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful vintage painted metal kitchen rack will bring utility and charm to your kitchen or butler pantry. A perfect piece to display all of your dishes and glasses.
Category
20th Century American Shelves
Materials
Iron
H 32 in. W 45.5 in. D 11.5 in.
Vintage Strafor Three-Door Metal Locker, circa 1975
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Strafor metal three-door locker, 20th century, circa 1975
Three doors with inner shelves. Stamp reads "Strafor, Forges de Strasbourg"
Category
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 68 in. W 36 in. D 12.5 in.
1970 Large Vintage Glass and Chrome Metal Showcase
Located in Marseille, FR
Large showcase in glass and chromed metal vintage 1970 height dimension 130 cm for a width of 120 cm and a depth of 21 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Vitrines
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in. W 51.19 in. D 8.67 in.
Large Vintage Retro Metal Tomado Shelving Rack
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Lovely Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, the rack comes with four ladders and nine shelves (B10).
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in. W 75.99 in. D 7.09 in.
Indian Vintage Wood and Metal Cabinet with Geometric Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian wood and metal cabinet from the mid-20th century, with geometric decor. Born in India during the midcentury period, this cabinet attracts our attention with its rich...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 23 in. W 42.5 in. D 19 in.
Large Vintage 1960s Sideboard Credenza, Belgium, Reversible Doors, Metal Base
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel, Martin Visser
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Great and large sideboard, Belgium or Netherlands, 1960s with a metal base, very detailed design and metal accents, the sliding doors are reversible, beautiful vintage piece with bea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in. W 94.49 in. D 17.72 in.
Vintage 1930s Raw Steel and Brass Industrial Metal 8-Drawer File Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful little file cabinet has been customized in our workshop with a hand-stripped, hand-polished, raw steel patina sealed with a semi-gloss lacquer finish. The polished gra...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 46.5 in. W 17.5 in. D 27.5 in.
Vintage Retro Red, Yellow and Grey Metal Tomado Shelving Rack
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Lovely Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, the rack comes with two ladders and three shelves (B21).
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in. W 27.56 in. D 8.27 in.
Pair of Vintage Metal Faux Bamboo Pagoda Étagères Glass Display Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of faux bamboo, original gold tone finish, metal étagères with 5 glass shelves per étagère. Listing is for the pair (set).
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.25 in. W 30.5 in. D 12.5 in.
Vintage Pair of Metal Faux Bamboo Pagoda Etageres Newly Powdercoated Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of vintage faux bamboo, Chinese Chippendale metal, newly powdercoated, pagoda étagères. Includes all new cut glass shelves, 5 per etagere. These are very sturdy, heavy a...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 80.5 in. W 34.5 in. D 14.25 in.
Vintage Metal Apothecary Cabinet on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Metal and glass medical/apothecary cabinet on wheels with nice patina.
This cabinet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
One upper glass shelves, two on the sides, six...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in. W 38.19 in. D 15.75 in.
1920-1930s Original Vintage Metal French Bread Shelving Rack / Shop Display
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Great industrial look,
1920-1930 original vintage French bread bakery shelving unit bread rack.
This outstanding shelving comes with five shelves, we would suggest to put a glass s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 63 in. W 45.28 in. D 20.87 in.
Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Set of nineteen metal modules and teak veneer. Modular Multistrux systems were commercialized in Spain during the 1960s and 1970s. The different modules allow you to create your own ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 48.04 in. W 96.86 in. D 8.67 in.
Large Vintage Retro Blue, Red, Yellow and Green Metal Tomado Shelving Rack
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Cowthorpe, North Yorkshire
Lovely Tomado rack in very good vintage condition, the rack comes with three ladders and four shelves, it is in mint condition! (B27).
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in. W 41.34 in. D 8.27 in.
Vintage American Industrial Steel Metal Narrow Medical Dental Bathroom Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Industrial steel metal narrow medical dental bathroom cabinet. Item features 3 glass shelves with rounded edges, nice narrow size, 2 swing doors, 1 drawer, very nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 60 in. W 20.75 in. D 16.5 in.
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage Army box or chest of drawers, eastern bloc, probably made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s-1960s.
Includes 3 pull-out wooden drawers that were added later.
Original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in. W 23.63 in. D 15.36 in.
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage army box or chest of drawers, Eastern bloc, probably made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s-1960s.
Includes 3 pull-out wooden drawers that were added later.
Origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in. W 47.25 in. D 15.36 in.
Vintage Industrial Steel Metal 30-Drawer Catalogue File Cabinet by Addressograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage industrial steel metal 30-drawer catalogue file cabinet by Addressograph, circa mid-20th century. Item features 30 drawers, steel metal construction, rubber wheels, top lift ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
H 41 in. W 20 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Chinese Elm Compound Wedding Wardrobe in Two Parts with Metal Hinges
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage elmwood compound wedding wardrobe in two parts, with two sets of double doors, lower drawers and metal hinges. Born in China during the mid-20th century, this large...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
H 103.5 in. W 56 in. D 22 in.
19th Century Vintage Chinese Wedding Painted Wardrobe with Metal Hinges
Located in Prato, IT
19th century vintage Chinese wedding painted wardrobe with two doors and metal hinges.
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 66.93 in. W 37.01 in. D 19.69 in.
Vintage Industrial Doctors Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage metal Doctor's cabinet, refinished in an industrial finish. Striking bare metal finish with glass windows and a wooden shelf.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 66 in. W 29.5 in. D 16 in.
Vintage Dutch Postal Cubbies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool and highly desirable enameled metal vintage postal sorting unit. In original condition with visible wear. Another similar curved postal unit available and listed separately...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 72.25 in. W 57.25 in. D 11.75 in.
Vintage Brutalist "Diamond" Credenza
Located in Burbank, CA
A visually stunning vintage Brutalist "Diamond" credenza designed and manufactured in the United States. This amazing piece has six geometric drawers with 3D texture that surrounds t...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in. W 79.5 in. D 21.25 in.
Vintage Art Deco Buffet
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Art Deco buffet from Lyon, France dating back to 1925. Buffet has two side cabinets and two front doors. Designed by Krass.
Category
Early 20th Century French Buffets
Materials
Metal
H 43.5 in. W 89 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Edwardian Haberdashery, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage Edwardian Haberdashery, 20th century.
Intriguing, potent and classic, this vintage Edwardian Haberdashery is a delight to look at, boasting original paintwork, beau...
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 74.41 in. W 36.23 in. D 16.93 in.
Vintage Waiter Station, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage waiter station, 20th century.
This multi-purpose vintage waiter station is the ideal purchase for an industrial style bar, restaurant, cafe or even a kitchen / dining ar...
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in. W 20.08 in. D 46.46 in.
Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive five-shelf etagere with faux bamboo design makes a perfect display shelf for home or business. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 81.5 in. W 31.25 in. D 15 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.
Vintage Industrial Wood, Metal Rolling Display Storage Retail Clothing Cart Rack
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wood, Cast Iron, Metal & Steel Factory Machine Age Rolling Display Cart, Rack Has Three Shelves Measuring 48" x 28" and is set on 10" Cast Iron ...
Category
2010s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron, Metal
H 60.5 in. W 77 in. D 32.5 in.
Vintage XL Industrial Cabinet by Mewaf, 1950s
By Mewaf
Located in Schagen, NL
This large industrial cabinet was manufactured by Mewaf in Belgium in the 1950s. It is believed that the cabinet was used in a Belgian coal mine. The cabinet features 42 lockers whic...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 83.47 in. W 98.43 in. D 18.51 in.
Vintage Cabinet 'Belmondo', High Gloss, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cabinet with shelves and drawers from 'Belmondo' collection made in high gloss. Made in Czechoslovakia by Novy Domov (marked) in the 1970s. Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 67.72 in. W 39.38 in. D 18.9 in.
Vintage French Steel Work Bench or Cabinet
By Renault
Located in Dallas, TX
Cabinet originally commissioned for a Paris Renault Factory.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 33 in. W 99 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Modern Circular Étagère in Brass Finish
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish modern two-piece étagère features a brass finish and unique Mid-Century Modern style design. A unique display shelf makes a striking addition to a home or business display, w...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 78.25 in. W 95 in. D 18.25 in.
Vintage Shop Fitting Jewelry Display Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Unusual shop fitting display cupboard for jewelry or silverware. The black painted cabinet has two sets of mirrored doors, unusually hinged to open from the center of the cabinet rat...
Category
20th Century European Cupboards
Materials
Metal
H 77.56 in. W 35.04 in. D 11.62 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.
Vintage Rotating Tiered Shop Display, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage rotating tiered shop display, 20th century.
Convenient for shops and cafeterias, this vintage rotating tiered shop display is the perfect item to display snacks and...
Category
20th Century European Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 74.81 in. W 24.41 in. D 23.63 in.
Vintage Desk by Claudio Salocchi for Somani, Italy, 1950s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
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.
Pair of Vintage Industrial Bedside Tables / Nightstands
By Textile Machine Works
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage steel riveted cabinets made by Textile Machine Works in Reading PA. Measures: 25 1/8" in width, 25 1/8" in depth (25 1/4" with knob) and 31" in height. Cabinet wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 31 in. W 25.13 in. D 25.25 in.
Vintage Wood Dresser, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage case piece with drawers; suitable for dresser, office and desk storage, or rustic sideboard.
Please inquire for condition specifics; fantastic patina, sturdy construction, a...
Category
Early 20th Century Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 31 in. W 78.5 in. D 24.5 in.
Vintage Cabinet by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Roma, IT
Willy Rizzo cabinet is an original design work realized in the 1970s by Willy Rizzo (Naples,1928 - Paris, 2013).
Created by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy.
Lacquered wood...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 29.93 in. W 47.25 in. D 18.9 in.
Vintage Modern Writing Desk by Wolfgang Hoffman
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish black lacquer writing desk features the unique vintage design of Mid-Century Modern designer Wolfgang Hoffman. Spacious drawers with tubular chrome handles, sculptural m...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in. W 44 in. D 24.5 in.
Vintage Walnut Credenza by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Burbank, CA
An elegant vintage walnut credenza designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s. This amazing credenza has two sliding doors with adjustable / re...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27.5 in. W 84 in. D 20 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.
Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic made in American vintage industrial steel parts sorting cabinet by "Lyon". Army green with eight shelves, eleven compartments wide. Each compartment is about 4' x 4'. Width...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 38 in. W 34 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Industrial Factory Sorting Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial metal steel rustic "Lyon" open file sorting storage unit.
Army green with eight shelves, eleven compartments wide.
Each compartment is 3" wide by 3 1/2" high. Th...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 38 in. W 34 in. D 18 in.
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Vintage Metal Storage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage metal storage available at 1stDibs. Each vintage metal storage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 98 options for an antique or vintage vintage metal storage now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage metal storage, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage metal storage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage metal storage over the years, but those crafted by Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia and Adriaan Dekker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Metal Storage?
The average selling price for a vintage metal storage at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $211 on the low end and $22,900 for the highest priced.
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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