Midcentury Shelving
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Maple
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Marble
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Oak, Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Oak
Antique Early 1600s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
20th Century American Campaign Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Aluminum
2010s Philippine Bookcases
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1970s Czech Shelves
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak, Plywood, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood, Teak, Plywood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Sycamore
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
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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.