Albeit one of the most functional pieces at home, a storage unit doubles as a table, side table and is central to any foyer. Whether it’s through a bold silhouette or surprising details, storage furniture can be spectacular. <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/furniture/storage?Period%20-%20Specific=Mid-Century%2520Modern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Mid-Century Modern</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/furniture/storage?Period%20-%20General=Contemporary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Contemporary</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/furniture/storage?Period%20-%20General=Antique" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop Antiques</a>

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A highly decorative shodana cabinet from the Meiji period.<ul><li>A carved cabinet with a pierced crown of birds and foliage above a series of asymmetrical shelves and storage compartments.</li><li>Inset shelves are surrounded by additional carved molding and backed with inlaid panels.</li><li>Sliding and pull-front doors are inlaid similarly depicting birds and flowers.</li><li>Three lower drawers with inlaid fronts and raised on a carved base with curved legs.</li></ul>

Japanese Meiji Carved and Inlaid Shodana Cabinet

Eight-drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.<ul><li>Brass hardware.</li><li>Marked Dunbar Berne Indiana inside top drawer.</li></ul>

Eight-Drawer Dresser

Chest of four drawers designed by Norman Bel Geddes for the Simmons Furniture Company of Chicago.<ul><li>Beige enameled steel with chrome-plated accents.</li><li>Chrome hardware.</li><li>Simmons Furniture Company sticker on interior of top drawer.</li></ul>

American Art Deco Enameled and Chromed Chest of Drawers

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/property-from-a-new-york-private-collection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Property from a New York Private Collection.</a>English George III inlaid mahogany secretaire bookcase.<ul><li>The upper section with pierced swan's-neck cresting, above inlaid, simulated fluting and Greek key banding.</li><li>Gothic-arched cupboard doors enclosing shelves.</li><li>The slightly projecting lower section crossbanded and with a secretaire drawer opening to an interior fitted with satinwood paneled drawers, green-stained fruitwood secret drawers, and centered by a marquetry cupboard door flanked by attached twist-fluted half-columns.</li><li>The case with three long graduated crossbanded drawers, all with brass drop handles.</li><li>Raised on short bracket feet.</li></ul>

English George III Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Hand-carved Pennsylvania Chippendale walnut tall chest.<ul><li>Molded cornice surmounting three drawers on top tier and five graduated long drawers.</li><li>Each drawer with bat-wing drawer pulls.</li><li>Original wide board back.</li><li>Raised on bracket feet.</li><li>One key for drawers.</li></ul>

American Chippendale Walnut Tall Chest

A Chinese export cabinet of black lacquer with gold gilt decoration.<ul><li>Decorated overall with characters alongside buildings and in hunting scenes.</li><li>Rectangular top above a recessed floral decorated frieze and a pair of doors, enclosing a shelf, with large etched brass lock-plate and hinges.</li><li>The sides with matching carrying handles.</li><li>Raised on bracket feet.</li><li>Property of a private New York collector.</li><li>This piece is final sale and not eligible for return.</li></ul>

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Cabinet

Teak three-door Mid-Century credenza.<ul><li>Two shelves, one adjustable in each cabinet.</li><li>&nbsp;Integrated pulls.</li><li>Custom glass piece on top.</li><li>Steel legs with wood sabots.</li></ul> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/a-modernist-collection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Plaza: A Modernist Collection</a>

Three-Door Credenza

Mid-Century Modern credenza with sliding doors.<ul><li>One internal shelf.</li><li>Metal legs.</li></ul> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/interiors/a-modernist-collection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Plaza: A Modernist Collection</a>

Two-Door Credenza

A rare monumental tansu known as a mizuya-dansu from the Meiji period.<ul><li>Four sliding doors accented with black lacquer.</li><li>Three contemporary custom inserts create a number of storage spaces and compartments, with the center suitable for TV display.</li><li>Lower full-length drawers with hand-forged iron kakute handles.</li></ul>

Japanese Meiji Monumental Tansu

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<li>Breakfront of mahogany veneers and solids.</li>
<li>Scalloped detailing on cabinet doors with a thin molded cornice and carved decorative borders.</li>
<li>One drawer and cabinet on bottom.</li>
<li>Three adjustable and removable shelves within top cabinet.</li>
<li>One fixed shelf within bottom cabinet.</li>
<li>Includes two original keys.</li>
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American Victorian Two-Door Breakfront

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<li><a href="https://sothebyshome.com/private-collections/andrea-klepetar-fallek-collection.html">From the Collection of Andrea Klepetar-Fallek.</a></li>
<li>Walnut secretary cabinet with incredible interior storage.</li>
<li>One bottom drawer and nine interior drawers for ample storage.</li>
<li>Carved wood legs support the frame.</li>
<li>Accented with brass knobs and keyholes.</li>
<li>Hunter-green felt lines the desk area for added design and protection.</li>
<li>Access keys to lock drawers come with piece.</li>
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Edward Wormley, Dunbar

Norman Bel Geddes