Midcentury Modern Secretary
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Porcelain, Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Glass, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.








