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Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Back Hand-Painted Glass Credenza Marbled Effect with Brass Top and Frames, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Hand-Painted glass credenza with brass top and frames. The marbled effect decoration is hand painted on the back of the glass, featuring brown, gold and bronze tones. The brass top h...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Bar
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Brutalist sculpted bronze wall-mounted disc bar cabinet,
Model PE-122.
This iconic bar features two doors concealing one drawer, one cabi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode with Carved Foliate Elements C1910
Measures- 29"H x 34.5"W x 19.75"D
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1980s
Oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 6...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans for Directional 'PE 68' Wall Unit in Bronzed Resin and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, wall shelves, model 'PE 68', epoxy bronzed resin over wood, glass, United States, 1970s
Grand wall unit by Paul Evans, designed for Directional in the 19...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
Revolving Bookcase by Sargent MFG Co.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing revolving bookcase by Sargent MFG Co. Muskegon, Mich. revolving system patented in 1880, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco shaving cabinet in oak with beveled mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Art Deco
Sleek Art Deco wall cabinet in oak with beautiful patine and its original beveled mirror. This shaving cabinet has nice carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper h...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Pair Bernhardt Asian Campaign Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres Bookcases
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Bernhardt Furniture Asian Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres
Size is 26" wide, 19" deep and 79" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oak Credenza with Slate Top by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, this iteration of her classic clean-lined credenza features a warm oak case sitting on slender chrome legs and topped with contrasting slate. In...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Slate, Chrome
Globe Wernicke Stack Barrister
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This two stack barrister bookcase made by Globe Wernicke in the early 1900s features their simple stacking design with separate base and topper. Both units have glass doors that open...
Category
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
By Mastercraft, Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza
By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture
USA, 1970s
Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched bras...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet Model Birch in Sweden 1920's
Located in Uccle, BE
Swedish Grace stained flamed birch cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. From the Roma series for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. The Roma series has a unique feature of the li...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Handsome vintage coastal bamboo and rattan bookcase/shelving
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage coastal bamboo wall unit/bookcase. This bookcase features coastal bamboo framing with rattan details on the shelves and above. The bookcase features two doors with ...
Category
1990s Unknown Other Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Quality Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner cabinet having a fine inlay decoration which makes this an altogether striking piece. It boasts a charming shaped inlaid gallery top ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
$1,699 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sideboard, credenza, buffet server, or bar cabinet
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Quartersawn oak, with original hammered copper...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet Circa. 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand painted Chinoiserie 2 door cabinet. America, circa. 1930's. In the manner of Baker Furniture.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Five-Section MARKED GLOB WERNICKIE Barrister Case Made in Cincinnati OH - W169
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a nice looking "Sectional Bookcase" (Barrister Case) by Globe-Warnicke. Made in the early 1900s, it was manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio (Better quality bookcases were made...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century.
Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 12-Drawer Flat File Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
By Hamilton
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts or Late Victorian 12-drawer flat file cabinet or chest of drawers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quartersawn oak, with iron hardware.
Measures: 25.5"W x 20.5"D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Cabinet with Serving Tray, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau cabinet with serving tray.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak base with original yellow colored glass in the two doors wit...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts Oak Blanket Chest, English, Circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oak chest or box.
This is a very special piece. The best quality of cabinet making and the finest choice of timber.
Probably made in the Cotswolds, England
The hinges ar...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase circa 1900.
Superb quality piece of Swedish made furniture with influences from Biedermeier and empire periods.
Stepped top...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Buffet bas 2 portes Roche Bobois en loupe d'érable Jean-Claude MAHEY 1970's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Buffet bas 2 portes Roche Bobois en loupe d'érable Jean-Claude MAHEY 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1900
Carved ebonized walnut, with orange lacquered ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Davis Cabinet Co Mahogany Semainier Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Davis Cabinet Company Mahogany Semainier / lingerie Chest Of Drawers
Size is 22" wide, 16" deep and 49.25" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Located in Roma, RM
Curved lacquered black wood and chrome metal chest of drawers, "Aiace" model - 1970s.
Produced by Benati in 1970 and designed in 1966.
Product details
Dimensions: 120 W x 75 H x 54 D...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Revolving Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany revolving bookcase having a quality mahogany serpentine shaped revolving top with a moulded edge above four carved fretwork supports and four stora...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Other
$1,457 Sale Price
20% Off
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Henredon, "18th century Portfolio" Collectio...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1970's Spectacular Hollywood Regency Tall Dresser/ Wood Panelled Doors Modernage
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Hollywood Regency Spectacular Tall Dresser. Medium brown in tone. 6 drawers. The shape and carving is amazing!
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$2,544 Sale Price
30% Off
Councill Furniture Chippendale Banded Mahogany Lowboy Dressing or Entry Table
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style lowboy dresser, buffet server, or entry console table.
By Councill Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood banding, original brass hardwar...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron and Brass French Bakers Rack Wrought
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Bakers Rack constructed of wrought iron and cast brass. This example features decorative wrought scroll work, with strong cast brass decorative elements. It has three...
Category
Early 20th Century French Romantic Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Woden Wardrobe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century Art Deco woden wardrobe, by unknwon manufacturer from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid walnut, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing six drawers paneled with solid walnut, raised on two plint legs....
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Chinoiserie Jacobean Hand Painted Bookcase or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Jacobean style bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
USA, Circa 1920s
Carved walnut, green lacquered case with hand painted...
Category
1920s American Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Solid Brass Coat Hangers
Located in Carimate, Como
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency neoclassical solid brass coat hangers, large stock available coming from one of Italy's main brass producers of late 20th century, the brass is in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early Harvey Ellis for Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period sideboard or bar cabinet
Designed by Harvey Ellis for Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with origin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it looks a lot like Mahogany it is a ha...
Category
1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Gothic-Revival Oak Chest Bench
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Gothic-Revival oak chest bench with carved figures and details. Germany, circa 1900.
Storage space under the bench.
Category
Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Rattan and wicker bookcase, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Rattan and wicker bookcase, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 61 W x 146 H x 31 D cm
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and ...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Jacquot's Genuine French Country Store Roll Top Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Authentic roll top general store countertop display cabinet for Jacquot's Genuine French blacking polish or dye, c. 1900. It features a tam...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and plenty of storage space.
In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Solid elm cabinet by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for Maison Seltz, France 1990s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Two-piece base unit from the Fagus series, designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl for the Seltz cabinetmaker in the early 90s, entirely in solid elm.
Fagus furniture is modular, so yo...
Category
1990s French Brutalist Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
$2,384 Sale Price
20% Off
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau One-Door Cabinet, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau one-door cabinet.
Design by H.P. Mutters & Zoon Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with original hand-carved dec...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bookshelf by Sormani for Roche Bobois Green Lacquer and Stained Cherrywood, 1990
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural wave-shaped cabinet was designed by Emilio Rossi and produced by Sormani for the prestigious French brand Roche Bobois in Italy in the early 1990s. An exceptional exa...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,907 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century danish modern tall wide credenza with bookcase shelf unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall wide rosewood credenza with bookcase has Key. Lower (3) door credenza with (4) drawers the other side has adjustable shelves. The top tall wall unit bo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Pierre Colleu "Mickey Mouse" Commode or Chest of Drawers, France, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern design icon "Mickey Mouse" commode, cabinet or chest of drawers, rendered in painted and laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Designed by Pierre Colleu for Disney and man...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Resin, Wood
Antique Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Five-Stack Barrister Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts five-stack barrister bookcase
By Globe Wernicke
USA, Circa 1900
Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.
Measures: 33.75"W x 11.5"D x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo work trolley Boby 1970s
Located in bari, IT
An elegant and at the same time practical and useful work trolley, model Boby, this one designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Bieffeplast. Designed for ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Antique Harvard Company Dental Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique dental cabinet made by The Harvard Company, Canton Ohio, featuring amazing details. Twenty two drawers and cabinet space below a glass front display case. In between sits a w...
Category
Early 20th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This spectacular cabinet, designed and produced by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch in Spain during the 1970s, is an impressive example of mid-century design that combines functionality with s...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Pine
Hollywood Regency Bar Cabinet in the Style of Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with pair of bar stools, chrome-plated steel, velvet, stainless steel, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizzo. This exquisite...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
French louis XVI -Style sideboard mahogany with gilt bronze mounts, white marble
Located in Houston, TX
Fine flame mahogany was used to build this beautiful piece with graceful
Curved sides. It has white marble top with light gray veins. The
Inside of one cabinet has built in drawers ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
1900s-30s Japanese antique 2 tier mid Mizuya tansu chest. wabi sabi primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Kura (the traditional style warehouse) of old established tea shop in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the pr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet - Medium Tone Brown by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet by Thomasville. Beautiful piece! 4 drawer, 1 adjustable shelf and 1 adjustable/ removable shelf. Color i...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Breathtaking Vintage Cane Bullnose Commode, Italy, c 1980 - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent bullnose commode, Italy, c 1980. Exquisite design and execution. Stout solid hardwood case construction veneered in diagonally applied cane with accents in Birdseye Map...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Carved Floral Vases, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard with carved floral vases, drawers, removable panels and doors. Rich with history and timeless charm, this antique sideboard embodies both fun...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials: Wood, Iron
Condition: Original Condition
Style: Japanese ...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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.
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