Mid Century Wood Shelving
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sycamore
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wicker, Wood
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.