Italian Wall Unit
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Ash
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Bookcases
Brass
1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1970s Shelves
Seagrass, Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stone, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Gustavian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
20th Century Italian Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
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Italian Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.








