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Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Étagère
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal wall unit or étagère. This unit appears to have
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Vintage 1970s Modern Bookcases

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Wood 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Cado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration, a beautiful wall unit made in Solid Walnut wood. 3
Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit Four Panels Ib Juul Christensen
By Ib Juul Christensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Brazilian rosewood credenza. Four bay system with multiple shelves and storage. Sculptural pull handles in the tall storage section.  Designed by Ib Juul Chr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Lovely freestanding Ergo Wall Unit in teak by John Texmon for Blindheim Norway
By John Texmon, Blindheim Møbelfabrikk AS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ergo 4 bay freestanding Wall Unit in teak with black lacquer accents by Blindheim Mobelfabrikk. The
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pilastro Bookcase Unit and Desk by Tjerk Reijenga, 1960
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modernist bookcase wall unit and desk designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, Holland
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Double Doors Tall Narrow Glass Shelves Burl Wood Black Lacquer Vitrine Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Doors Tall Narrow Glass Shelves Burl Wood Black Lacquer Vitrine Wall Unit Cabinet Mint
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Burl

Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s Michael Ducaroy
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Modular Bookcase Royal System Wall Unit, Screen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular free standing teak wall unit consisting of three sections. Mounted on oblique, four
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit in Teak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, teak, lacquered metal, brass, Europe, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bruxelles, BE
Large fully modular Wall unit in black lacquered wood and metal with 20 shelves, 1 box with 4
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Unit Cabinets Drawers Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two bay compact bookcase 3 storage cabinets Danish modern wall unit.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Omni" System by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous wall unit by George Nelson which consists of 3 large storage cabinets, 2 smaller cabinets
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Brass Étagère Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut and brass staggered étagère shelving unit. One deep drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Brass Etagere Bookcase Shelving Wall Unit McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style walnut and brass staggered étagère shelving unit. One deep drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Shelving Wall Unit System by Pilastro, Holland, 1960s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Tomado
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
rare tray holder with removable serving trays. All parts are in lacquered metal. The wall unit has
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Shelves

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel

Stylish Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish freestanding modular wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe. Black lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

CSS Modular Wall Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller Mobilier International
By Mobilier International, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Unit with Glass Doors Bottom Compartments
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern teak wall unit vitrine consisting of three individual cabinets with adjustable
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Teak

Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large freestanding Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Stunning Midcentury Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Brass Room Divider Shelf Wall Unit
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
& #9305 with black lacquer finish. This unit is in Beautiful vintage condition - Has (4) upper drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Royal Free Standing Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Royal, Poul Cadovius
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Royal wall unit consists of: five black lacquered metal uprights H: 200.5 cm or 78.94 in. One rare
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

CSS Wall Unit with Vanity Mirror by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare CSS wall unit with residential modules, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Oak Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik Volak ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Oak Period: 1960 -1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik Volak ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Restored Ash Room Divider Wall Unit, Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Ash Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik Volak ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Lacquer

Restored Ash Room Divider Wall Unit, Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Ash Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik Volak ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ash, Lacquer

Black Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Oak Period: 1960 -1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik Volak Maker...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Mahogany Room Divider Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This room divider from the 1960s was designed by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, in Czechoslovakia. Material: Mahogany Period: 1960 -1969 Source: Czech Designer: Ludvik V...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer, Mahogany

1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Room Divider Bookcase Wall Unit Mid-Century
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Staved and solid Canadian Birch construction, heavy, sturdy, self-standing. Good Vintage Condition, Showing some minor wear from normal use.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rare 3 Bubble Glass Doors Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Wall Unit Display Cabinet
By American of Martinsville, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bubble glass display cabinet. Stunning condition vitrine with three drawers on the bottom standing on tapered legs with brass accents.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Orange Three-Bay Wall Unit by Founders in Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare orange lacquered three bay wall units by Founders. There are eight aluminum side
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Webe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. This wall unit consists of: 4 original black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large Mid-Century Modern free standing modular wall unit. Design by Louis Van
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
lacquered wood and Vintage modular wall unit crafted in white lacquered wood and aluminum. This wall shelf
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Hanging Drawer Unit by Martin Visser
By Martin Visser, t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in New York, NY
Wall shelf with two drawers, of lacquered metal and wood the metal frame in black and the wood
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Super Sexy 70 s Paul Evans Cityscape Exotic Wall Unit
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
stripes chocolate painted lacquered, wall unit consist of 4 section that go attached to the wall each
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit by Amma
By Amma
Located in Brussels, BE
Wall unit by Amma, Turino, Italy, 1960s. Lacquered walnut with brass details, white lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Monumental Midcentury Rosewood Wall Display Unit
Located in North Hollywood, CA
There are a few of these European wall units that have come on the market, but none that can equal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

WHB One-Piece Freestanding Wall Unit, Germany, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
1-Piece wall unit produced by WHB in Germany around 1960. This freestanding setup features black
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Louis van Teeffelen Wall Unit for Wébé, Dutch design, 1960s
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-piece wall unit by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch design 1960’s. This set features four
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Japanese Series Modular Wall Unit by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic modular wall unit designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe in the 1950s. This an
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius 2-Piece Abstracta Shelving Unit, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Antwerpen, BE
2-Piece Abstracta shelving unit designed by Poul Cadovius in Denmark around 1960. Frame with black
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit Set or Wardrobe Set from Schönbuch 1970s, Yellow lacquered Wood
By Schönbuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Wall unit set or wardrobe set from Schönbuch, 1970s. Yellow lacquered wood. This set features 3
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Silvio Cavatorta Wall Unit
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Porto, PT
Large teak, black painted metal and brass wall unit, with storage areas, drawers, shelves and a bar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul Evans Wall Unit
Located in North Miami, FL
Stunning and rare Paul Evans three-piece chrome and lacquer Vertical Cityscape wall unit, comprised
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Custom Paul Evans "Cityscape" Wall Unit
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly astounding wall unit by Paul Evans. Graphic and bold! Executed in gunmetal
Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Modular Wall Unit System in Brass and Black Lacquered Wooden Storage Shelves
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Modular wall unit system in brass and black lacquered wooden storage shelves composed of 3 black
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20th Century European Baroque Shelves

Materials

Brass

Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Wall unit by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé. Has four pillars in black lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and newly refinished in a dark walnut color with an ebonized finish and a lacquer finish. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer

HOLLYWOOD REGENCY ELEGANT ETEGERE WALL UNIT.
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD CONSTRUCTION WHITE LACQUERED FINISH GREEK KEY BASE.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wall Unit with Adjustable Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Extraordinary wall unit with adjustable model "2002" wall light, manufactured by Stilnovo in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit
By Paolo Buffa
Located in North Miami, FL
wall unit a stunner! One tall floral-marquetry cabinet with two glass shelves, two drop-down bar
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Teak Wall Unit Milano, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Mid-Century Italian wall unit, tipo esposto al salone del monile Milano, signed at the drawer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Cees Braackman Japanese Serie Wall Unit for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful wall unit of the Japanese serie by Cees Braackman, produces by Pastoe. Three elements
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and black color combination, all beautifully executed in a satin lacquer finish. This vintage wall
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

WHB Freestanding 3-piece Wall Unit / Shelving System, German Design, 1960s
By WHB furniture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
3-piece wall unit produced by WHB in Germany around 1960. This freestanding setup features black
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Royal Oak Wooden Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius Danish Design Midcentury
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original Danish wall unit, model Royal, designed by Poul Cadovius in the 1950s for Cado, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Lacquer Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lacquer wall unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every lacquer wall unit was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a lacquer wall unit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A lacquer wall unit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lacquer wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Drevopodnik Holesov, Ludvik Volak and Poul Cadovius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lacquer Wall Unit?

Prices for a lacquer wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $860 and can go as high as $21,340, while the average can fetch as much as $5,000.

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.

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