Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Orange
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Tesselated Stone Sideboard w/ Brass Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cabinet made with tessellated stone with inlaid brass trimming. Made in an art deco fashion with ample storage for home or office.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Vintage Bp John Dresser With Orange Handle Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Five Drawer Dresser With Unique “ X “ Wood Grain Design in the Front. Orange Colored Accent on the Handles and the intricate Foot Detailing make this Piece Remarkable.
Dimensions. 3...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage John Widdicomb Gilt Tipped Credenza
Located in west palm beach, FL
A sensational vintage MCM credenza. Made by the iconic John Widdicomb and tagged inside the drawer. Gorgeous gilt tipped detail and brass hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face and on the sides. With its brass handles, its design is unique and typical of the I...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Raffia, Rattan
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size L with 4 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman
Manufacturer: Drexel
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specifications: Wood
Condition
This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley 1970 Size L with 6 Drawers in Honey for B-Line
By Joe Colombo
Located in Tilburg, NL
Joe Colombo 'Boby' Trolley for B-Line. Designed in 1970, current production. Part of the permanent collection of MoMA in New York and the “Triennale” in Milan, Smau Prize in 1971.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Plastic
1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made in England it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is re...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful Swedish modern design wall shelf unit with (5) drawer...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
By Vittorio Parigi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s
Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface.
In impeccable original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Burl Wood Sideboard after Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sideboard features lacquered burl wood finish with brass trim in the style of Romeo Rega offers a stylish and spacious storage option for home or office storag...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 Drawers Dresser by Founders MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 drawers dresser by Founders MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Rovereta, SM
Spectacular rosewood sideboard and/or bar cabinet designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Michael Taylor "Far East" Credenza by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
A great design in fantastic original condition, this Michael Taylor credenza by Baker Furniture is part of his "Far East" design which incorporates Asian motifs in the designs. The b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Bar, circa 1960/1970 Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo bar, circa 1960/1970
good condition, a small chip on the tray.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Chrome Bar Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern bar set with two stools. Polished chrome frame, suede cushion stools.
Bar measures 40" H x 60" W x 20" D.
Stools measure 26" h x 16" diameter....
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Cabinet Cupboard, Spain, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan cabinet / cupboard with a removable original Smoked glass top, Spain, circa 1970.
In very good vintage condition commensurate of age.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Walnut Laminate Credenza Long Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern 9 drawer walnut laminate credenza long dresser. Item features formica top, beautiful wood grain, original label, 9 dove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Naugahyde, Lucite
Wonderful Hermes Orange T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Credenza Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. It has a low slung design, making it perfect as a media cabinet for a flat screen TV. The three door...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Twelve-Drawer Ratan Sideboard with Brass Knob Handles
Located in Washington, DC
An Exceptional mid century twelve-drawer rattan sideboard with brass knob handles. It would be great in a dining room or pantry to store utensils, or as server.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
3 Office Furniture on Wheels, in Lacquered Metal, circa 1970/1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 office furniture on wheels, in lacquered metal circa 1970/1980.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Demilune Credenza or Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking demilune credenza crafted with maple and mahogany and featuring six doors inlaid with geometric forms, plenty of storage, slim profile and e...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Mid Century Tall Cane and Glass Etagere Shelf
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century tall cane and glass étagère shelf
Shelf measures: 27 wide x 16 deep x 84 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cane, Glass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Ferndale, MI
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Six Drawer Dresser . Nicely configured shallow to deep graduated drawers .
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Midcentury Paul Evans Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern Paul Evans credenza features spacious storage cabinets, three drawers, chrome top and sides, and burl wood doors. Signature is located on the inside foot unde...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Italian Cabinet by I.S.A Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cabinet by I.S.A Bergamo with sliding doors teak veneer metal legs, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Mirrored Cabinet Bar on Pedestal Stand
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Late 1950's/early 1960's Italian standing bar cabinet with double doors by the 'Maestro of Parchment', Aldo Tura (1909-1963) in la...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Goatskin, Mirror
Vintage Rosewood Office Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning large-scale office credenza features beautiful two-tone construction, ample storage space and drawers for added storage. Beautiful rosewo...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple and Mahogany Inlaid Dresser / Credenza. Item features six dovetail constructed drawers, mahogany plinth, brass P...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany, Maple
1940's Italian Bookcase by Vittorio Lombardi
By Vittorio Lombardi
Located in Hanover, MA
Standing open double bookcase with two single drawers with brass bow-tie handles and decorative painted ribbon detail on both sides, like pin striping. The edges are outlined in butterfly molding. The top and bottom flare outwards giving it the silhouette of the letter "K". On the back is an engraved brass plate which reads "Made by Vittorio Lombardi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Parchment Paper
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Double Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 1940's sideboard or linen press by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. Two banks of four open drawers behind double doors. Carved foliate handles and curved notched corners.
T...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Three Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
3 Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Deep Drawers Heavily Custom Built File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual 48" high very solid build deep drawers file or specialty cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Amazing Sideboard in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Sideboard made of sycamore with precious ceramic handles and cartouche decorations by Richard Ginori. There are two doors with shelfs and a bar cabinet in the center.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bamboo and Reed Two-Drawer Chests with Glass Tops
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of bamboo and reed two-drawer chests with glass tops.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Reed, Mirror
Thaden-Jordan Two Piece Sideboard or China Cabinet
Located in Kansas City, MO
Herbert Von Thaden designed sideboard or china cabinet. All original, late 40's to early 50's production. The original finish is in very good condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Mid century Modern Credenza Attributed to Melchiorre Bega
Located in Weesp, NL
1950s Italian Buffet designed by Melchiorre Bega and made of the most beautiful South African Tambootie wood.
The sideboard, credenza is in fantastic condition.
We also propose the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Cabinet/Dresser in Birch Wood
Located in East Hampton, NY
American mid-century modern rarely seen eight drawers to left and right laterals cabinet. Central push door opening with drawer and open shelves.
The ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
A Walnut Sideboard by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut server with central compartment having a removable glass-bottom serving tray & one adjustable shelf, flanked by two banks of four drawers over one long drawer all with brass...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this handsome modular unit for Herman Miller. It comprises a set of drawers, a cabinet, a bookcase hutch, and a table/desk whose top lifts to reveal extra divi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Student Desk in Solid Maple and Brass for Murray Furniture, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid maple desk with a brass stretcher and handles manufactured by Murray furniture and designed by Milo Baughman. This piece has been completely ref...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Lane Furniture, Mastercraft, Milo Baughman, and Drexel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $3,858.
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