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Vintage French Teal Wood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming vintage French wooden cabinet painted in a lovely teal hue. The perfect cabinet for a cozy bedroom or a bohemian hallway.
Category
Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 65.5 in. W 43 in. D 18.5 in.
Vintage Wood Bar Cabinet in Black Wash Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage wooden cabinet features two front doors and an interior shelf with plenty of space for storage. The height is perfect to set this pieces up as a bar, or use for addition...
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 37.75 in. W 33.5 in. D 23.5 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 Brazilian Painted Wood Cabinet with Lovely Repeating Arch Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large sized vintage Brazilian painted wood cabinet. This impressive display cabinet features a heavily molded cornice and base, and nicely arched tops framing the upper display cab...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 94.75 in. W 99 in. D 27.75 in.
Pair of Chinese Vintage Brown Wood Cabinets with Partitioned Removable Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage cabinets from the mid-20th century, with partitioned removable scroll shelves, drawers and doors. Created in China during the midcentury period, this pair o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 64 in. W 27 in. D 15 in.
Grosfeld House Black Lacquer over Wood, Brass and Glass Cabinet Vintage
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and rare restored and two part cabinet, buffet, console is beautiful. It is by Grosfeld House and rarely seen. It is from the 1940s and is Hollywood Regency yet modern a...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 71 in. W 57 in. D 19 in.
Lacquered Wood, Gold Leaf and Brass Cabinet, Credenza or Buffet Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This restored lacquered wood with gold leaf and brass hardware cabinet, credenza or buffet vintage cabinet is dramatic. It is stunning and newly restored vintage 1960s cabinet or buf...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 32 in. W 82 in. D 19.5 in.
Vintage Chinese Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Nibe, Nordjylland
Vintage Chinese cabinet, 1950s
This beautiful wardrobe was bought in China and brought to Denmark in the 1950s. The carvings and hand painted panels appear to be much older, and is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 66.93 in. W 39.38 in. D 22.05 in.
Vintage Display Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French medicine cabinet with glass shelving in the display area, drawer, and cabinet storage. Perfect for displaying anything your heart desires ranging from antique china to decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 67 in. W 23.5 in. D 16 in.
Vintage French Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wood and glass medicine cabinet with readjustable glass shelving.
Comes with original metal key.
Category
20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 88 in. W 31 in. D 15 in.
Pair of Vintage Cabinets
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage wooden cabinets, entirely restored and customized with old Murano glass and brass inlays.
2 doors.
Italy, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in. W 32.29 in. D 12.6 in.
Vintage Estate Handpainted Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Estate Handpainted Cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 55 in. W 32 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Vintage Custom Wood Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of decorative custom cabinets made of solid wood, front door with mirror glass. Each cabinet is divided by four compartments each compartment size is: 8” high x 5”.5 wide x 5”.7...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cupboards
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 38.25 in. W 9 in. D 7.5 in.
Vintage Hand Carved China Cabinet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage display cabinet features hand carved detailing in an acanthus leaf motif. Good vintage condition with minor imperfections consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 86 in. W 80 in. D 18 in.
Vintage White Painted Side Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage white painted side cabinet would make a great entry piece or fireplace mantel if your home does not have a fireplace. Interior depth of cabinet is 10.5". Both interior and ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 52 in. W 62 in. D 16 in.
Vintage Tambour Door Danish Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak storage cabinet with tambour door and two adjustable beech shelves. Danish furniture makers mark. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 26 in. W 27.75 in. D 16.75 in.
Vintage Two-Door Lacquered Patina Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage two-door lacquered patina cabinet
One of a kind piece imported by our sourcing team from Europe.
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 33 in. W 29 in. D 18 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 Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a beautiful blue hutch/ display cabinet in excellent condition. It has the original brass lock hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 68.5 in. W 45 in. D 18 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 Library 72 Drawer Card File Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century library 72 drawer wooden card file cabinet on a plinth base.
Dark Oak finish with brass pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 65 in. W 39.5 in. D 19 in.
Vintage Bar Cabinet by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- designer is Jindrich Halabala
- made of wood, glass
- complete renovation
- very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 38.59 in. D 17.72 in.
Green and Yellow Vintage Iron Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Porto, PT
Green and yellow vintage iron Industrial storage cabinet Industrial cupboard of iron with character, with 8 drawer's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 47.25 in. W 36.23 in. D 20.48 in.
Herrick's Antique Vintage Wood Ice Box / Refrigerator
Located in Tulsa, OK
Wonderful vintage wood refrigerator by Herrick's. The wood has a lot of character and patina.
The dimensions are:
18'' x 34'' x 41'' H.
Category
Vintage 1930s North American American Craftsman Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 41 in. W 31 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Cabinet by B. Landsman & H. Nepozitek for Jitona, 1960s
By Bohumil Landsman
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage cabinet with sliding door, where one part is equipped with it't original mirror. Designed by Bohumil Landsman and Hubert Nepozitek for Jitona in former Czechoslovakia in the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in. W 43.31 in. D 13 in.
Vintage Italian Style Wooden Four-Door Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American made, Italian design inspired, console cabinet. This vintage Italian style buffet cabinet features a fluid demi-style top, whose shape is mimicked in the body beneath, an...
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.25 in. W 83.25 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Wooden Mesh Front Pantry Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Rustic wooden painted freestanding cabinet with planked shelves and mesh to the front and sides, making it ideal as storage in a pantry or kitchen. Chips, bumps and knock commensurat...
Category
20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 53.55 in. W 37.41 in. D 12.6 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.
Vintage Cabinet by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
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 Chinese Chippendale Greek Key Pagoda China Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage pagoda top with Greek key motif. Glass doors with Chinese Chippendale wood fret design on doors. Brass detailed pulls. 4 Newly cut adjustable glass shelves. Lights up ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 84 in. W 38 in. D 17 in.
Vintage Korean Two-Piece Display Cabinet with Latticed Mullions
Located in Peabody, MA
An unusual two-piece vintage Korean cabinet with glass display doors behind finely latticed mullions. Finely detailed brass work on this six foot tall display cabinet, comes with loc...
Category
20th Century Korean Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 71 in. W 41 in. D 19.75 in.
Chinese Vintage Cabinet with Fretwork Design, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage cabinet from the mid-20th century, with fretwork design, doors, drawers and tall legs. Created in China during the midcentury period, this wooden cabinet features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 66 in. W 35.5 in. D 17 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 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 Regency Style Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet with Brass Grillwork
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Regency-style ebonized breakfront cabinet with brass grillwork
Offered for sale is a 2-piece vintage Regency style ebonized wood breakfront cabinet with open shelves and bra...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 85.5 in. W 91.5 in. D 14.5 in.
White Lacquered and Gold Leaf Console or Cabinet Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and unusual vintage yet sophisticated low console and or cabinet has original inserts on each door of cut-out wood with real gold leaf applied. Quite stunning! It is n...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 24 in. W 72 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Drexel Accolade II Cabinets
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of armoires, wardrobes or closets are in the traditional "Campaign" style, with recessed hardware and no overhanging crown or top to be portable for military officers. The wood ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 80 in. W 24 in. D 19 in.
Midcentury Vintage Small Cabinet by František Jirák, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960s. It was designed by František Jirák and was manufactured by Tatra Nábytok Company in the former Czechoslovakia. In very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 30.71 in. W 41.74 in. D 18.51 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 Dutch Colonial Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Mirrored Front
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial style cabinet from the mid-20th century, with doors, drawers and mirrored front. Crafted in Indonesia during the midcentury period, this Dutch Colonial cabin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 73.5 in. W 33 in. D 15 in.
Vintage English Georgian Yew Wood Small Corner China Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Georgian yew wood small corner China cabinet cupboard. Item features beautiful wood grain, 2 swing doors, working lock and key, 3 wooden shelves, very nice vintage it...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Yew
H 72 in. W 22.5 in. D 17 in.
Vintage Oriental Hand Painted Black Lacquer Japanned Low Credenza Cabinet
By Ray O'Donnell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage oriental hand painted 90" long black lacquer Japanned low credenza cabinet. Item features hand painted door fronts, black lacquer finish, gold painted trim, wood construction...
Category
20th Century American George III Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 27.5 in. W 90 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie / Oriental style three piece display cabinet by Jasper Cabinet Company. Item features high quality solid wood construction, red painted finish with gold trim, han...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 74 in. W 78 in. D 18 in.
Tall English Four-Door Vintage Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves, Pullout Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite tall English natural wood vintage cabinet. This tall cabinet with very linear profile features two hideaway doors at the top flanked with Doric style columns over two lo...
Category
20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 87 in. W 56.5 in. D 30.25 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 Chinoiserie Pagoda Top Wooden Curio Display Cabinet Beehive Ming Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage chinoiserie Pagoda top wooden Curio display cabinet beehive top Ming style legs. Item features glass to sides, stacked "beehive" top, solid wood construction, lighted interio...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 82 in. W 25 in. D 25.5 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.
Pair of Vintage Asian Style Painted Cabinets, Red Mottled Effect Finish
Located in Geneva, IL
Striking pair of vintage and high end 1960s, Asian style two-door cabinets. Simple and elegant form, set on Ming style feet. Central panels on each door feature Asian calligraphic mo...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 30 in. W 34 in. D 20 in.
Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Side Cabinet with Dark Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Ming Dynasty style side cabinet from the mid-20th century, with round medallion hardware and dark brown patina. Created in China during the midcentury period, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 31 in. W 31 in. D 19.5 in.
Vintage Dixie Cane Rattan Campaign Style White Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dixie Cane rattan Campaign white long dresser credenza cabinet. Item features laminate top, chrome campaign style handles, rattan and cane front, 9 dovetailed drawers, white/...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
H 30.5 in. W 70 in. D 18.5 in.
Chinese Vintage Small Red Lacquered Cabinet with Carved and Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese small vintage red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with golden tones and hand painted details. Born in China during the midcentury period, this small cabinet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 20 in. W 26.5 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Industrial All-Wood Filling Cabinet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet, rescued from a factory in former Czechoslovakia. Thoroughly cleaned and partially sanded.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40.16 in. W 70.48 in. D 18.9 in.
Vintage Burled Walnut Wood and Brass Vitrine or Display Cabinets
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Campaign style display cabinets. The cabinets feature two beveled glass doors which open to an interior with a mirrored back. There are four thick glass shelves in each and o...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 78.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 15 in.
Vintage Round Slate Top Mahogany Pedestal Classical Column Cabinet Storage Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage round slate top mahogany pedestal classical column cabinet storage stand. Item features a round slate top, black painted details, beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, 1 wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Classical Greek Cabinets
Materials
Slate
H 27 in. W 16 in. D 16 in.
Chinese Vintage 1940s Wooden Cabinet with Two Doors and Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese wooden cabinet on legs from the mid-20th century, with two doors and carved panels. Showcasing a linear Silhouette and a brown patina, this Chinese cabinet features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 52.5 in. W 43.5 in. D 25.5 in.
French Vintage Painted Wood Console Cabinet w/ Center Drawers Flanked By Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted console cabinet with drawers from the mid-20th century. This vintage 6.25 foot long cabinet from France features a four drawers, set vertically, between a pair of si...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 41.25 in. W 75 in. D 21.50 in.
Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Bi-fold Accordion Door Cabinet with Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage black lacquer bi-fold accordion door cabinet from the mid-20th century, with brass medallion and drawers. Created in China during the mid-century period, this tall ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 75 in. W 50.5 in. D 19.5 in.
White Lacquer over Wood Gentlemen's Chest Cabinet or Dry Bar Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing sculptural Brutalist meets organic modern meets modern vintage cabinet, gentlemen's chest or dry bar has been newly restored with high gloss white lacquer over wood some...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 57 in. W 40 in. D 21 in.
Vintage Rosewood Brass Campaign Chest of Drawers Cabinet John Stuart ON SALE
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in CH
Original beautiful piece with little wood damages shown on the photo with option for restoration by the custom wish. No structural damages
Number 3380.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 49.22 in. W 35.04 in. D 19.69 in.
Vintage Painted Wood Buffet Sideboard Cabinet in Grey with Soft Green Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American painted wood buffet sideboard cabinet. This American cabinet is simplistically designed with nice, clean lines. It features three recessed paneled doors with accen...
Category
20th Century American Buffets
Materials
Metal
H 37.25 in. W 63.75 in. D 19.5 in.
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Vintage Wood Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage wood cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage wood cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 287 antique and vintage vintage wood cabinets in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage wood cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage wood cabinets bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage wood cabinets are appealing in their simplicity, but American of Martinsville, Henredon and Century Furniture produced popular vintage wood cabinets that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Wood Cabinets?
Vintage wood cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,012, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $24,038.
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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