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Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza
Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Vintage Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Cabinet/Shelf/Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique smaller foot print floating credenza. Real walnut veneer. Great for entry way, media

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Floating Storage Cabinet
Floating Storage Cabinet

Floating Storage Cabinet

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This floating storage cabinet from the Cali collection is made in the heart of Ohio with locally

Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase
American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase

American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase

By Lane Acclaim

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant wall floating cabinet by Lane Furniture with double glass shelves with groove to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets
Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets

Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Dressers Console Cabinets

By Harvey Probber, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair HANGING Walnut Mid-Century Danish Modern Dressers Floating Console Cabinets MINT! Featuring

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet
Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet

Bert England Walnut, White and Brass Sideboard with Floating Wall Cabinet

By Bert England, Johnson Brothers

Located in Chicago, IL

By Bert England for Johnson Furniture, this long walnut sideboard cabinet has flush drawers over

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf
Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

Walnut Floating Shelving Unit Still Life Floating Shelf

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in natural walnut or stained

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case

Category

2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard
Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard

Live Edge Claro Walnut Floating Sideboard

By Daniel Oates

Located in Sharon, CT

highly figured live edge claro walnut with three sliding doors. The frames of the doors are integral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Elevate your interior with these exquisite mid-century floating cabinets, masterfully designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza
Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza

Wonderful Mid-Century Burl Wood Travertine Floating Hanging Cabinet Credenza

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Mid-century modern burl wood and travertine floating cabinet. Doors open to reveal open

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen
Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen

Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen

Located in Geneve, CH

Cherry, Walnut Onda Floating Shelf by David Tragen Dimensions: W 119 x D 13 x H 2.5 cm Materials

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating
CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating

CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Credenza, Eiger Modern Walnut Credenza, 1702, Floating This Eiger Modern Walnut

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

Mid-Century Modern "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional floating top walnut desk by Drexel represents the pinnacle of 1960s American

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair
Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair

Floating Display Wall Cabinets in the style of George Nelson/ sold as a pair

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of small floating walnut display cabinets. Each cabinet has one white Formica covered shelf

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Chinese Print Block Floating Credenza

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A wall mounted floating credenza consisting of a walnut case, 4 doors accentuated with Chinese

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet

Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber. Burled walnut side board with fiddle back highlights

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet
Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet

Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires Illuminated & Inlaid Floating Bar Cabinet

By Eugenio Diez

Located in Hanover, MA

***SATURDAY SALE*** Eugenio Diez of Buenos Aires, Argentina intarsia Inlaid two part bar cabinet

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.
Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.

Large Floating Walnut Modern Executive Desk on one inch Lucite Base.

Located in Kansas City, MO

construction floating on a super sturdy one inch thick acrylic base. Expertly restored and refinished. We

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Two Doors Floating Base Small Petit Credenza Mint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Two Doors Floating Base Small Petit Credenza Mint

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Two Doors Floating Base Small Petit Credenza Mint

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut two doors floating base small Petit Credenza mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1960's Walnut Floating Commode Sideboard With Open Fretwork Doors
1960's Walnut Floating Commode Sideboard With Open Fretwork Doors

1960's Walnut Floating Commode Sideboard With Open Fretwork Doors

Located in Southampton, NJ

A multi-purpose cabinet by White Furniture of Mebane expertly made with walnut burled case

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

Mid Century Floating Top Walnut Desk by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California

By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut floating top desk supported by cylindrical feet, model 1625 designed by Milo Baughman for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top
1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top

1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top

By Custom Furniture Builders

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Fantastic 1950s wrought iron hairpin desk with a floating ash drawer with white laminate top and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture
Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates Furniture

By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Floating Nightstand, 1705, Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Creative Floating Console with Three Drawers by Nico Yektai
Creative Floating Console with Three Drawers by Nico Yektai

Creative Floating Console with Three Drawers by Nico Yektai

By Nico Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This version of the floating console explored a slightly more symmetrical shape than some of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Shelves and Wall Cab...

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai
Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai

Sculptural Floating Console with Four Drawers by Nico Yektai

By Nico Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is the piece that started my relationship with this genre of furniture. The floating console

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai
Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai

Floating Wall Hung Console with Storage by Nico Yektai

By Nico Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

accompanied with a smile! This version is presented in walnut.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Modern Floating Console with Drawers and Doors by Nico Yektai
Modern Floating Console with Drawers and Doors by Nico Yektai

Modern Floating Console with Drawers and Doors by Nico Yektai

By Nico Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The exploration of the floating console as a subject continues. This iteration sees the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes
Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes

Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Scarce pair of walnut bachelors chests / nightstands / commodes / dressers designed by Edward

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti for M. Singer and Sons Rare Model 2160 Floating Credenza
Gio Ponti for M. Singer and Sons Rare Model 2160 Floating Credenza

Gio Ponti for M. Singer and Sons Rare Model 2160 Floating Credenza

By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti

Located in Raleigh, NC

1950–1951 for M. Singer & Sons. This exquisite Model 2160 features a sleek, low-profile walnut veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.
Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.

Pair of Florence Knoll Floating Credenza for Knoll Inc.

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

original color, the walnut grain is great and the drop down doors returned to their original white. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bookcases With Floating Drawers- a Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An Edward Wormley designed bookcase for Dunbar. Both shelves have a floating drawer that hangs from

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers walnut "floating" base cone shape legs dresser with brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Floating Sideboard Seagras Florence Knoll International Mid Century Model 123
Floating Sideboard Seagras Florence Knoll International Mid Century Model 123

Floating Sideboard Seagras Florence Knoll International Mid Century Model 123

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Berlin, BE

Extremely rare marple-hung sideboard (Mod°123) by Florence Knoll produced by Knoll International Stuttgart in 1952. The sliding doors are woven with the original seagrass. The body i...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

DREYFUS Floating Sideboard by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Maple, Leather & Dull Champagne
DREYFUS Floating Sideboard by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Maple, Leather & Dull Champagne

DREYFUS Floating Sideboard by AMBROZIA, Oxidized Maple, Leather & Dull Champagne

By AMBROZIA

Located in Drummondville, Quebec

The Dreyfus Floating Sideboard is an exclusive contemporary piece, defined by bold proportions and

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Cut Steel, Bronze

French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard
French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard

French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Simple walnut Art Deco cabinet with floating curved base. France, 1930's Gorgeous patina to wood

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Cork and Mirror Wall Cabinet in the Style of Paul Evans 1980s
Cork and Mirror Wall Cabinet in the Style of Paul Evans 1980s

Cork and Mirror Wall Cabinet in the Style of Paul Evans 1980s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Camden, ME

-inspired space. Inspired by the iconic designs of the walnut and polished chrome floating wall cabinets of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cork, Lacquer, Mirror

Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach
Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach

Floating Solid Walnut Console by Ray Leach

By Ray Leach

Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Floating solid walnut console by California designer Ray Leach.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Floating Marble Walnut Credenza by Jos De Mey
Floating Marble Walnut Credenza by Jos De Mey

Floating Marble Walnut Credenza by Jos De Mey

By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Floating credenza designed by Belgian designer Jos De Mey for Pauvers, Van den Berghe. Made from

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Floating Dresser in Solid American Walnut Brushed Brass by Mark Jupiter
Floating Dresser in Solid American Walnut Brushed Brass by Mark Jupiter

Floating Dresser in Solid American Walnut Brushed Brass by Mark Jupiter

By Mark Jupiter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It may be too beautiful to hide in a bedroom, this American walnut dresser will bring a smile to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Massive Walnut and Brass Floating Media Credenza by Loft Thirteen
Massive Walnut and Brass Floating Media Credenza by Loft Thirteen

Massive Walnut and Brass Floating Media Credenza by Loft Thirteen

By Loft Thirteen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom-made walnut and brass floating media credenza 10' long x 25" deep perfect for all you're A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Custom Floating Walnut Credenza on Flat Brass Frame by Loft Thirteen
Custom Floating Walnut Credenza on Flat Brass Frame by Loft Thirteen

Custom Floating Walnut Credenza on Flat Brass Frame by Loft Thirteen

By Loft Thirteen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom-made walnut credenza with bias cut doors and floating on thin brass frame, custom-made to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Custom-Made Walnut and Brass Frame Floating Credenza's by Loft Thirteen
Custom-Made Walnut and Brass Frame Floating Credenza's by Loft Thirteen

Custom-Made Walnut and Brass Frame Floating Credenza's by Loft Thirteen

By Ryan Pritchard, Loft Thirteen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of matching custom-made walnut credenza's with bias cut doors and floating on thin brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Oxide, Handmade Floating Console Contemporary Wall Mounted Storage
Oxide, Handmade Floating Console Contemporary Wall Mounted Storage

Oxide, Handmade Floating Console Contemporary Wall Mounted Storage

By Laylo Studio

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade in Chicago by Laylo Studio, this wall-mounted cabinet features a seamless blackened steel

Category

2010s American Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s
Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck Inspired Floating Book Shelf, Austria 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Custom Tambour Door Credenza Floating on Lucite Base by Loft Thirteen
Custom Tambour Door Credenza Floating on Lucite Base by Loft Thirteen

Custom Tambour Door Credenza Floating on Lucite Base by Loft Thirteen

By Loft Thirteen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom made solid walnut tambour door credenza made in Hollywood CA . We can make these any size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Lucite, Walnut

Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s
Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s

Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s

By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Quintessential California Modern executive desk in walnut veneer with drawers and open front in an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Sculptural Caviuna Desk With Floating Glass, by Giuseppi Scapinelli
Mid-Century Sculptural Caviuna Desk With Floating Glass, by Giuseppi Scapinelli

Mid-Century Sculptural Caviuna Desk With Floating Glass, by Giuseppi Scapinelli

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Caviuna desk by Giuseppi Scapinelli with a floating glass top and three drawers. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Italian Modernist Dry Bar with Thick Floating Glass Top and Brass Details
Italian Modernist Dry Bar with Thick Floating Glass Top and Brass Details

Italian Modernist Dry Bar with Thick Floating Glass Top and Brass Details

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Woudrichem, NL

Elegant and Minimalist designed Italian dry bar executed in beautiful walnut wood with a thick

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Walnut Floating Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal walnut floating cabinet for your home. Frequently made of walnut, wood and metal, every walnut floating cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a walnut floating cabinet, we have 80 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect walnut floating cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A walnut floating cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made walnut floating cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Drexel and Glenn of California are consistently popular.

How Much is a Walnut Floating Cabinet?

A walnut floating cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,225, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.