Postmodern Storage
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dry Bars
Stone
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
1990s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Portuguese Sideboards
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Shelves
Metal
2010s British Post-Modern Sideboards
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Shelves
Chrome
1990s Czech Post-Modern Cabinets
Copper
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Buffets
Plexiglass, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
1990s Czech Post-Modern Desks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Cabinets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Cabinets
Mirror
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookcases
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Cabinets
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Laminate, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bookcases
Olive
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Steel
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Credenzas
Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Wood
1990s Philippine Credenzas
Stone
1990s Philippine Credenzas
Stone
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Cabinets
Wood, Laminate
Vintage 1980s American Dressers
Wood
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Postmodern Storage For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Postmodern Storage?
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.








