Skip to main content

Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

to
315
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
3,995
1,957
7,245
2,648
497
306
277
98
95
50
45
43
27
26
11
11
9
8
6
5
7,245
5,738
3,763
1,477
1,278
1,195
4,528
1,900
1,415
1,151
1,004
7,245
564
1,808
368
177
121
109
84
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Customizable Items Only
Mae Solid Walnut Credenza, Console, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimensions:...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Located in Westwood, NJ
Shown in an Antique French Oak finish, its exterior exudes organic warmth, complemented by a White Harvest-painted interior that enhances display contrast. Sliding glass doors above...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Brass Finish Luxury Bar Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Unleash untamed elegance with KANTTARI’s exclusive Luxury Bar Cabinet, Savage. Winner of London Design Award 2024! This extraordinary piece of Luxur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Black Walnut Slatted Credenza - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid Black Walnut credenza or sideboard with slatted exquisitely crafted wood screen doors. Designed and built in the workshop of Material Architecture in Portland, Oregon. Doors ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mae Modern Highboy Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae highboy dresser by Crump and Kwash. The Mae Highboy features a solid wood case, hand turned legs, and an oiled or acrylic finish. The pulls are milled from solid brass and giv...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

White-Green Lombardia Bamboo Cabinet with Ferns and Butterflies
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing the large Lombardia Bamboo cabinet, a true delight for your space. Featuring apple-green bamboo and playful butterflies, this whimsical cabinet...
Category

2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bertu Sideboard, Suelo Modern Oak Sideboard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Sideboard, Suelo® Modern Oak Sideboard This Suelo Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bertu Credenza, Suelo Modern Oak Credenza
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Credenza, Suelo® Modern Oak Credenza This Suelo® Modern Credenza is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each credenza is handmade with solid oak and finished ...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dovetail 4 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collecti...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Birch Stereo Cabinet, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Credenza, Vinyl Hifi Station
Located in Long Beach, CA
This birch stereo credenza is an original design with classic mid century modern lines. It features beautiful American natural birch with sliding doors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Modular Modern Solid Oakwood Cocktail Cubes with Bronze Details (SET of 6)
Located in Birmingham, AL
These modern solid oakwood cocktail cubes with bronze details are the right height for a coffee table or cocktail table for drinks and tapas. The interio...
Category

2010s North American Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Penedo Showcase Onyx Oak Brass Glass Hand-Crafted in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo marble cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, shaped a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass

French Handcrafted Directoire Style 2-Door Cabinet in solid-cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a handcrafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its str...
Category

2010s French Directoire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Unison for Sonos Vinyl Record Storage Stand in Natural Walnut
Located in Nyack, NY
An all in one solution, the 52" Unison Record stand combines both audio gear and record storage into a beautifully designed single piece of solid w...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

USM Haller Credenza C2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the Usm Ha...
Category

2010s European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Birch wood, natural oil.
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Oak

Dovetail 4 x 1 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Solid Natural Walnut 4 Drawers
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of ...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid ash reference crumbling stone through a unique technique. The wood components are scored across the grain, then carved by breaking the woods grain, to create patterns of variable depths, according to Johns’ sketch of the rock formations outside. The facade of this piece wraps around to the sides, and the center opens up as two doors, to reveal a functional cabinet. The opaque black glass top nods to the mirror effects of water and contrasts with the minerality of the rest. Due to the hand carved facade, no two pieces are quite the same. Measure: 96". *Available in blackened or stone grey ash finishes. Also available in other sizes: - Ledge 40 // 40" x 22" x 11" - Ledge 60 // 60” x 25...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Ash

Modern LP Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
The AERO 76.5" media console provides a place for your turntable, a/v components, and up to 240 of your favorite records. Our AERO cabinets feature an exclusive LP Swivel Bin that uses our proprietary dual pivot hinge to protect records when closed and display them when open. Each piece is handcrafted out of domestically-sourced hardwoods in the tradition of fine-furniture. Whether you are an audiophile who wants integrated album storage in an audio rack or just need a beautiful entertainment cabinet...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Wood, Walnut, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
A seamless blend of modern minimalism and functional elegance, this low-profile credenza is a refined storage solution designed for contemporary interiors. Its streamlined silhouette...
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Contemporary Cabinet 'Bridges' by Muller Van Severen, Small, Triangle, Green
Located in Paris, IDF
Cabinet 'Bridges' by Muller Van Severen, Small, Triangle, Green Dimensions: 120 x 52 x 90 cm 47,2 x 20,5 x 35,4 in Model presented: Bridges in the Triangle disposition Small size ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Media Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your living space with this handcrafted solid teak wood media console, blending mid-century aesthetics with modern functionality. Featuring smooth rounded edges, tapered legs...
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf
Located in Long Beach, CA
This walnut beauty is the perfect way to showcase your records, 84" long x 16" deep x 24" tall. This is an original design, and is handcrafted in Long Beach, CA by Pete Deeble Furnit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Dovetail 3 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our dovetail vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our dovetail record crates...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Credenza Buff-Hey Six Multicolored Glass Doors
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Hey´s retro design mixed...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "30/30 S" in Walnut by Casey Lurie Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hammered and patinated brass door pull 78 cm Art Deco collection
Located in Marrakech, MA
Use: Indoor This large door pull in solid brass embodies a refined and understated aesthetic, inspired by the clean lines of the Art Deco style. With its 78 cm length, it is ideall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Solid Wood Credenza/ Media Console by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Designed for both elegance and functionality, this modern teak wood credenza is a refined addition to any living space. Showcasing a sleek mid-century aesthetic, it blends natural wa...
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Category

2010s Italian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

USM Haller Media B218 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
With two drop down doors, one cable cut out. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated steel tubes, the USM ...
Category

2010s Swiss Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pontile bookcase and cabinet, in oak wood by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Oak wood finished with transparent paint. The head of the poles is coated with a brick red protective paint. The system is completed by two storage compartments that feature sliding doors with integrated handle. The library is shipped semi assembled. Cod. e DIM: — PON bookcase W200 x H200 x D40 cm MATERIALS: oak wood COLORS: colors head poles Design by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum Libreria costituita da pali continui a sezione circolare in legno massello. Ripiani impiallacciati con bordatura in massello. Il tutto realizzato in legno di rovere finito con vernice trasparente. La testa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

The Hotel Sideboard. Produced in solid Imbuia Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
"The Hotel Console was meticulously designed for a renowned international hotel chain, blending classic aesthetics with modern and bold lines. Each piece is expertly crafted by hand,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Phillip Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Esmeraldina wood sculptural made in Italy sideboars
Located in Pordenone, IT
“esmeraldina” is a sculpural sideboard, a sophisticated mix of technology and crafts, a true Made in Italy design jewel. It is a complex object, designed not only to contain, but als...
Category

2010s Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Contemporary by Studio Oxi Gin Drinks Cabinet Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Surprisingly functional, its simple lines and high-quality details make it a unique, elegant and timeless piece. Ready to take centre stage in any setting. Drinks cabinet in 113 Smo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Lake Credenza in Dark Walnut, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Custom Italian White Black Blue Yellow Geometric Postmodern Cabinet/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Bring your own accent colors to any space with our customizable modern collection, entirely handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Bauhaus Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase made Nickel plated tubular steel, veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time c. 8 weeks.
Category

2010s German Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Oxide Side Cabinet or Nightstand in Bleached Maple and White Powder Coated Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
x2 side cabinets available now (as shown) Price is for a single cabinet in bleached maple and oyster white powder coat 24" wide x 24" high x 18" deep The seamlessly welded metal cas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2023
Located in Labrit, Landes
This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is brustalist chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle. This pair of oak nightstands...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Walnut Media Console Room Divider with Sliding Shoji Doors
Located in Princeton, NJ
Walnut cabinet made by hand and featuring sliding shoji doors and shelves. This cabinet is constructed utilizing time honored joinery techniques featured in...
Category

2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Murano Italian Pink Cabinet Ninety Jewelry Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite pink Murano glass cabinet, a limited-edition masterpiece. Handcrafted by skilled Venetian artisans, this cabinet s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Black Oak Marquetry Cabinet with Cast Bronze Handles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary cabinet features an intricate marquetry inlay along with bronze handles fashioned after wheat branches. Marquetry, an ancient artistic technique, involves layering v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings the timeless elegance of Murano glass into your home. This unique piece is not jus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

SANS - Oak Media Unit / Low Sideboard by Amee Allsop Studio and Mokko Seishin
Located in East Hampton, NY
This beautifully crafted solid oak media unit or sideboard draws inspiration from timeless Japanese proportions. Made from high-quality, locally sourced white oak, it’s finished with...
Category

2010s American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oxide Matching Side Cabinets in Bleached Maple and White Powder Coated Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
x2 side cabinets available now (as shown) in bleached maple and oyster white powder coat 24" wide x 24" high x 18" deep The seamlessly welded and hand-detailed metal cases of LAYLO ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Miniforms Caruso XL Cabinet by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It almost feels like a ritual. Sitting down, with soft light, and pressing play on your smartphone. Then letting vibrations do their thing. Caruso invites you to sit down, take a bre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Zebra and Brass Sideboard
Located in Milan, IT
A refined and bold flair marks this eye-catching sideboard crafted of prized zebra wood. Its imposing frame is distinguished for blunted corners and smooth surfaces extremely pleasan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Country Narrow Sideboard - Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this sideboard offers ample storage space behind its beautifully paneled doors, making it ideal for keeping your essentials organi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cassettiera 6 cassetti, in vetro blu zaffiro, oro, blu, specchio, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
Scopri la nostra esclusiva cassettiera artigianale, un vero gioiello dell'arte italiana. Ogni dettaglio di questo mobile è frutto di un'abilità artigianale senza pari: i sei cassetti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baron Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest of drawers was handcrafted in rosewood and maple. The striking contrast between th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Dovetail 1 x 2.5 Vinyl Storage Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
Our Dovetail Vinyl storage cabinets utilize a “file drawer” approach to store LPs and allow you to easily flip through an entire record collection while enjoying a visual display of record cover art across the front of the cabinet. The design incorporates many of the same details found in our Dovetail Record Crates...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Light Green Italian birch Sideboard with 4 'Grisinato' Glass Doors Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian sideboard in light green birch is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features four beautiful 'Gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Custom Dry Bar Murano Glass Cabinet Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing our limited edition Dry Bar Murano Glass Cabinet, a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Italy, this exquisite cabinet combines the warmth of solid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Custom Dry Bar Murano Glass Cabinet Available
Custom Dry Bar Murano Glass Cabinet Available
$5,246 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Miniforms CONTAINERMID Cabinet by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Container Sideboard is an original piece of furniture produced by Miniforms, born from the attention and curiosity of the E-ggs design team, which tends to capture what is unusual in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dovetail Audio Rack Deep
Located in Nyack, NY
The dovetail audio rack is the perfect pairing to the dovetail vinyl storage cabinet. The audio rack system includes five shelves to display an entire s...
Category

2010s American Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Magnificent Chest of Drawers with Ivory Murano Glass & Brass Fittings Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite ivory-colored chest of drawers is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, fusing solid wood, Murano glass and polished brass for a truly elegant look. Handcrafted, i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modern Home Wine Bar Cabinet in Brushed Bronze, Brass, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom bar cabinet, a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Winner of prestigious Italian A' Design Award 2024! Immerse yourself in luxury with the darkened bronze metal finish that envelopes the exterior, creating a captivating aura of opulence. The interior is finished with a rich walnut veneer, adding warmth and timeless elegance to this one-of-a-kind piece. Step into a world of refinement as you encounter the dark marble worktop, a striking surface that not only exudes luxury but also provides a durable and stylish platform for your mixology endeavours. The thoughtfully designed interior boasts two drawers with sumptuous velvet lining, offering a lavish space for discreet clutter storage. Unveiling a unique and innovative storage solution, the cabinet features two round bottle carousels, ensuring your prized spirits are not only securely stored but also showcased in a visually appealing manner. The addition of unusual form glass hanging holders...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Storage Cabinets and Antique Case Pieces for Sale: Shop Credenzas, Sideboards, Bookcases and Dressers on 1stDibs

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.

Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

Recently Viewed

View All