Black Highboard
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Brass
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Oak
Vintage 1980s German Credenzas
Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Smoked Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Teak
Vintage 1980s German Sideboards
Glass, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
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Wood
20th Century Bauhaus Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steel
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Glass, Plastic, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Bubinga
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Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Wood
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
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Wood
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Credenzas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Federal Bedroom Sets
Brass
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Brass
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Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Oak
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Oak
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Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
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Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Wood
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Wood, Nutwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood, Faux Leather
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Bakelite, Teak, Wenge
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Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Antiquities
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s Sideboards
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Wood
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Teak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Credenzas
Wood
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Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Cabinets
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Metal
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sideboards
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sideboards
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sideboards
Metal
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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.
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