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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired BBPR to design their New York showroom on Fifth Avenue and to create their first series of office furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here. It won the Compasso d'Oro Award in 1962. The cabinet contains compartments with drawers secured on both sides. The top is furnished with dark brown vinyl which adds a sturdy touch the overall industrial appearance.
Studio B.B.P.R. was an Italian architectural partnership founded in Milan in 1932 by Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969) who had studied at the Politecnico di Milano. B.B.P.R. was thus an acronym formed from the first letters of their family names. The architects found each other in their opposition to fascism in Italy in the 1930s and 1940s during Mussolini's autocratic regime. The architects therefore believed in developing a style that would have no references to contemporary politics. During the Second World War, they all joined the resistance. However, Rogers, a Jew, fled to Switzerland and both Belgiojoso and Banfi were deported to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where Banfi died in 1945. Despite the immense loss of Banfi, their architectural practice continued in the same name as before after...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Wall Cabinet in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai), sideboard, coated steel, cherry, brass, glass, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his participati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carlo Marelli & Massimo Molteni 'Tula' Sideboard in Red Birdseye Maple
By Carlo Marelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Marelli and Massimo Molteni for Guiseppe Borghi & Figli, sideboard, model 'Tula', red stained birdseye maple, glass, fine leather, Italy, 1980s
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Glass, Birdseye Maple
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, oak, France, 1960s.
This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed construction...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Side Table or Small Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table or cabinet, coated steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Highboard in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wardrobe, maple, mirrored glass, brass, Italy, 1950s
This charming armoire of Italian origin is beautifully crafted and manufactured by La Permanente Mob...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, teak, coated steel, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1940s
Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), this rare crede...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
De Coene 'Madison' Wall-Mounted Cabinet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene Frères, wall-mounted bar cabinet model 'Madison', walnut, Belgium, 1958.
Floating wall-mounted dry bar in walnut by de Belgian manufactu...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, large cabinet, oak, France, 1960s
This excellent and large highboard is a perfect example of the skillfull woodwork by designer duo Guillerme...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Guglielmo Pecorini Wall Shelf in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, wall shelf unit, walnut, Italy, design 1954, production 1950s
Adjustable unit consisting of a wall construction and two shelves. This piece is designed by Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Unique Midcentury Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, Material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Posborg & Meyhoff for Sibast Møbler Cabinet with Six Drawers in Pau Ferro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Posborg & Meyhoff for Sibast Møbler, cabinet, pau ferro and steel, Denmark, 1960s
This great cabinet is potentially the most beautiful way to organize your files, or to store your i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Buffet in Oak with Ceramic Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, high sideboard, solid oak, France, 1960s
This characteristic cabinet in solid oak is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Chambron (19...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Rare Raoul Clement & R. Verot French Highboard in Sycamore
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raoul Clement and R. Verot, cabinet, varnished sycamore, dark stained wood, France, 1955
This rare cabinet is designed by French cabinetmaker Paul Clément et R. Verot and was presen...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Sycamore
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production, 1960s.
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufact...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'Domino' Bookcase
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno ,'Domino' library, wood, black lacquered wood, Italy, 1966
Modern and attractive modular bookcase system designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno in 1966. This ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Elegant Mounted Sideboard in Teak and Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, teak, lacquered wood, Europe, 1960s.
Elegant mounted sideboard made in teak and lacquered wood. This sideboard appears very sleek and sober but notice the nice detaili...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950.
This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Wardrobe with Walnut Grissinato Front and Brass Accents
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or highboard, walnut, ash, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, plastic, Italy, 1950s
Elegant and modern at the same time, this magnificent armoire is by the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, library, walnut, glass, Italy, 1970s
This impressive library is designed by Itali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, wardrobe, oak, France, 1960s.
This grandiose wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the inlay veneer and the graphi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Ceramic Tiles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s
Credenza in oak by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This sideboard is equipped with two slidi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Le Corbusier from Unité d’Habitation de Marseille Wardrobe
By Le Corbusier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Le Corbusier and Atelier des Bâtisseurs (ATBAT) for Charles Barberis, Les Salines, Ajaccio, wardrobe, oak, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, France, 19...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Biosca Spanish Sideboard in Stained Pine
By BIOSCA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Biosca, sideboard, stained pine, Spain, 1960s.
Outstanding Spanish sideboard that is executed by Biosca in a beautiful way. The door panels feature a relief surface of graphic carve...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet with Secretaire in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet with secretaire, oak, leather, France, 1960s
This sculptural cabinet is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. The piece is e...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Leather
Italian Sideboard in Birdseye Maple and Birch Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, birdseye maple veneer, birch burl veneer, brass, Italy, 1950s
This truly exceptional sideboard is from Italy, showcasing its excellence in composition, material use, and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Horst Brüning for Behr Minimalist Sideboard with White and Grey Layout
By Horst Bruning, Behr
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Behr Germany, sideboard, model 1730, laminated wood, aluminum, Germany, 1960
Pure and minimalist in its execution, this sideboard model 1730 is designed by Horst B...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired BBP...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Unique Italian Highboard with Illuminated Interior in Mahogany and Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Paolo Buffa, wardrobe, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1950s
The decorative elements, materials use, woodworking, and the overall composition suggest th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Large Highboard in Oak with Carved Doors
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or large cabinet, oak, France, 1960s
This grandiose highboard or wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Sizable Sideboard in Stained Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sideboard, stained oak, Italy, 1960s
This striking sideboard by Giuseppe Rivadossi pleases the eye by all means. Rivadossi, an Italian sculptor and furniture des...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Paolo Buffa Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa bar cabinet with gold star detailing.
Incredible cabinet in perfect condition. This is a rare piece and not many of this model were made.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Regain Grand Highboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, wardrobe, solid elm, brass, France, 1970s
A rare armoire designed and crafted by Maison Regain. The wardrobe is sturdy and combines a simplified yet complex design wi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Triple Sliding-Door Cabinet in American Black Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, sideboard, American black walnut, United States, 1961
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this triple-sliding door cabinet is a testimon...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Franz Xaver Sproll Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Xaver Sproll, sideboard, walnut, Switzerland, 1960s
Swiss furniture maker Franz Xaver Sproll is known for high-quality, hand-crafted furniture in solid wood, featuring charac...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Steel 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
Large modular shelving system designed by Studio BBPR for Oliv...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Unique Italian Highboard in Walnut and Birch with Carved Scalloped Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut, birch, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, aluminum, Italy 1940s/1950s
The decorative elements, material use, woodworking, and the overall composition suggest tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall units, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase she...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional Flemish Sideboard in Wengé and Ceramics
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, wengé, mahogany, brass, melamine, ceramic, Belgium, 1950s/1960s.
This unique custom made sideboard is constructed in the finest mann...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pyramid Shaped Cabinet in Chestnut 8.2 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi, sideboard, stained chestnut, Italy, 1960s
This striking cabinet by Giuseppe Rivadossi pleases the eye by all means. Rivadossi, an Italian sculptor and furniture ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Chestnut
Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo Sideboard in Stained Oak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, sideboard, stained oak, seagrass, metal, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful sideboard designed by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo. The combination of the intense ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Dieter Waeckerlin Highboard in Teak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel, wardrobe, teak, seagrass, Germany, 1950s
This rare and stunning large cabinet or wardrobe by Dieter Waeckerlin for Behr Möbel features a body made ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Unique Four-door sideboard covered in parchment, by Ottini Milano, Italy 1970s.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very rare sideboard designed and made by the small Italian firm Ottini Milano, circa 1970. Made from wood entirely covered in lacquered parchment. Ottini...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Maison Regain Sideboard in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, elm, France, 1960s.
This sideboard by Maison Regain combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty,...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Jules Wabbes Illuminated Library in Wood and Brass
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel, bookcase, in brass and wood, Belgium, 1960s
Rare wall unit designed by master furniture-maker Jules Wabbes. This exceptional piece could be use...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Sideboard in Birdseye Maple and Birch Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, birdseye maple veneer, birch burl veneer, brass, Italy, 1950s
This truly exceptional sideboard is from Italy, showcasing its excellence in composition, material use, and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pierre Chapo Custom Made 'Chlacc' Highboard in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, wardrobe from the series 'Chacc', elm, brass, France, 1979-1989
Unique highboard designed by Pierre Chapo for a private client. This piece easily catches the eye of th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Large Library in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantiere Carugati, bookcase / wall unit, cherry, walnut, mahogany, iron, Italy, 1958
This library unit is designed by Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel sheets, the 'Congresso' shelf is a sturdy yet unassuming bookcase that can be used ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel, United States, 1964
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United States, 1963
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo Sideboard in Wengé and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, sideboard, wengé, seagrass, steel, brass, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful cabinet designed by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo. The combination of the wengé and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Sideboard in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison, large sideboard in oak, France, 1960s
This large sideboard is designed by French designer dup Guillerme et Chambron. It features three doors...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shel...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Silvio Cavatorta Sideboard in Mahogany with Mirror
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, sideboard with mirror, metal, mahogany veneer, glass, Italy, 1958.
Elegant Italian sideboard designed by Silvio Cavatorta in 1958. This large cabinet is equipped w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Leonardo Fiori for Isa Bergamo Cabinet in Stained Oak and Seagrass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, cabinet, stained oak, seagrass, metal, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful cabinet designed by Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo. The combination of the intense dark...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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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