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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Henredon
Henredon, Cabinet, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet or sideboard designed and produced by Henredon, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Credenza and Hutch
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 60 wide x 16 deep x 27 inches high The hutch measures: 54 wide x 14...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Burl

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Henredon Contemporary Asian Tortoise Cabinets
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern contemporary Asian-inspired Tortoise Cabinets by Henredon. Each cabinet features a faux tortoise finish, hand-painted to perfection, ensuring that no t...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Credenza
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Credenza This credenza measures: 60 wide x 16 deep x 27.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

Geometric Dresser By Henredon after Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish mid-century modern dresser is so much fun in it's design! Seven total drawers in a geometric design, borrowed from the famous designs of Gio Ponti. Made in strong wood b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Scene One Display Cabinets Etageres - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
We have another set of 4 of these cabinets listed separately. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair Of 1980's Henredon Scene One...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Campaign Style 9 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Campaign style 9 drawers brass drop pulls long dresser credenza Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene II Mid Century Burlwood Executive Desk This desk measures: 70 wide x 34 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches Al...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Walnut in faux tortoise shell finish, with original brass hardware. Measures:...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Modern Rolling Campaign Chest by Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern rolling campaign chest by Henredon featuring two drawers and a spacious lower cabinet. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart/ Rolling Trolley -Floating Dry Bar by Henredon
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern/ Classic Bar Cart Deluxe by Henredon Fine Furniture. Rolling trolley type, fold up side flaps for a serving area. This Bar Cart is finished on both sides an...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Classic Modernist Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Cabinet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an exceptional Olive Wood Burl and Macassar Ebony 2-Door Cabinet from Henredon's Scene Two collection. This unit features a book matched finish with the most amazing grain. I...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Macassar, Burl

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Banded Mahogany 9 Drawers Chippendale Style High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Banded Mahogany 9 Drawers Chippendale Style High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Pine Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Solid pine, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware. Measures: 7...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An Henredon custom Folio one fruitwood chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Features 2 smaller top drawers, a two door cabinet and 3 large ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Henredon Artefacts Campaign Collection Oak and Brass Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice Henrendon fine furniture oak and brass bedside chest nightstand form the n Artefact collection / good vintage condition. Some wear on top...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Henredon 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Pyramid Pulls Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Henredon 9 drawers long dresser credenza pyramid pulls mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Travertine Buffet Credenza Sideboard Henredon Circa60
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning walnut buffet with gorgeous travertine top. Made by North Carolina based furniture maker Henredon. Model Circa 60'. Featuring three large drawers in the middle. Two small d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Travertine

Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign six-drawer dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, circa 1970s Black lacquered ash wood, with original brass hardwa...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Henredon Tall Five Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-century five-drawer chest "Circa Casa 60's Series" by Henredon. This brand is well known for their exceptional craftsmanship. The dresser is made in solid wood with walnut veneer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Henredon Artefacts Collection Campaign Cabinet 9 Drawers Oak Brass Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heirloom-quality Mid-Century Modern long dresser with mirrors by Henredon, part of the Artefacts collection. Features nine drawers and a pair of matched and subtly detailed attached mirrors...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Asian Modern Faux Tortoise Cabinets by Henredon
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of vintage cabinets crafted with hardwoods in a sleek asian style with brass hardware and featuring a chic stylized faux tortoise finish. Signed Henredon in a drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio Carved Walnut and Cane King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Henredon Custom Folio carved Walnut fruitwood and cane king size headboard in very good vintage condition. Measures 79" W x 1.5" D x 40" H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood, Cane

Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made by the famous Henredon furniture makers, made in the USA. Part of Henredon’s early 1...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Fine Furniture Walnut and Mission Oak 9-Drawer Rolling Triple Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 9-drawer triple dresser in great condition. Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak constructio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Scene Two Mid Century Burlwood Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures: 60 wide x 16 deep x 27.5 inches high The hutch measures: 54 wide x 14...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Smoked Glass, Burl

70's Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Display Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 2 Piece 70's Milo Baughman style Henredon scene two olive burl display cab...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Burl, Glass

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Bedside Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare pair of Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood bedside tables in very good vintage condition. Features one top drawers a bottom, French style two doo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition. Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak construct...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1 Scene One Campaign Style Henredon Armoire
Located in Pasadena, TX
Campaign style armoire by Henredon from the Scene One collection Dark walnut with brass hinges and latch pulls. Dovetailed drawers and shelves. Manufac...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Blue Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style low dresser or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Book matched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Good vintage co...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Pair of Luxurious Illuminated Étagères by Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of tall illuminated vitrines by Henredon, gracefully combines traditional forms with modern design elements. Good design, meticulous tailoring and superior constr...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish and Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Bookmatched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Protective glass t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Attractive Black Lacquered Henredon Campaign Style Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage campaign style dresser by Henredon Scene One collection. Henredon is for those who value excellence. Professionally lacquered in black, ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Henredon Black Lacquered and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of tall 1970s black lacquer and brass vitrines by Henredon. Featuring clean lacquered frames with brass trim on the doors. The cabinets feature beveled glass sides a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Henredon Brazilian Rosewood Rolling Bar Cube / Cart
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rolling bar cube in a rich Brazilian rosewood with a tambour door reveling storage and a bottle shelve with cut away area for larger bottles. This is a great item for that library, study or smaller space, retains the manufactures hang tag by the Henredon Furniture company.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

Vintage Modern Henredon Cherry Hardwood Credenza
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Modern Henredon Cherry Hardwood Credenza
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise shell veneered cabinets having four brass clad feet and solid brass handles with an Asi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Tortoise Shell

Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Bar Display Cabinet Wall Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three-part lighted China, cabinet or bar from the scene two collection by Henredon. This stunning unit features shapely Art Deco form, mirrored back, slide out bar surface, patch wor...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Burl, Glass

Taliesin Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately mahogany "Taliesin" cabinet of rectilinear form resting on a cruciform base having two doors with recessed pulls and expressive encircling Greek key embellishment.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Milo Baughman Style Henredon Scene Two Burl Wood Three Cabinet TV Wall Unit
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning three-piece set of Henredon scene two wall units. Set includes three olive wood burl wood wall units with one tall four drawer TV cabinet ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Burl

Pair of Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly from the same line of furniture designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, these bombe two-drawer commodes are finished in a distressed gold toned sil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Stunning book-matched burled olive w...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Burl

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern oak bookcase By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak case, with brass finished steel hairpin legs. Measures: 40"W x 12"D x 49.5"H. Very good vintage condi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Lingerie Chest or Semainier, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style highboy dresser or lingerie chest By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 2...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Henredon Faux Tortoise Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Henredon Asian contemporary style faux tortoise painted two door cabinets with brass hardware, circa late 20th century. Each piece is hand painted and no t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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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