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Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
2010s Swedish Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Rosewood
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Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Teak
20th Century Danish Sideboards
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood, Wood
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.