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Medical Shelves

Vintage Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great simplistic design. Steel and glass medical cabinet with adjustable glass shelves framed in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet
Vintage Steel and Glass Medical Cabinet
$800
H 17 in W 12.25 in D 12.5 in

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Early Medical Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great original medical cabinet with 5 adjustable shelves. Beveled glass on front and sides. Very
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Early Medical Display Cabinet
Early Medical Display Cabinet
H 72 in W 32 in D 18 in
Wall Mounted and Articulated Medical Table
Located in Peekskill, NY
These floating dental tables are almost impossible to find and is one of my favorite items. It was the table a Dentist would pull out just over the patient. He could then have all hi...
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Early 20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Metal Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original old medicine cabinet from the 1950s. Without doors as a shelf, made entirely of metal and sandblasted, it has now set a unique patina with rust. Dimensions: 175.5cm high ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal

Metal Medical Cabinet, 1950s
Metal Medical Cabinet, 1950s
H 69.1 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
1950 s Medical Storage Cabinet, Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Medical storage cabinet – grey 1950’s Medical storage cabinet – grey. Good example of this
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Vintage 1950s Shelves

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Metal

1950
s Medical Storage Cabinet, Grey
1950
s Medical Storage Cabinet, Grey
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in
WWI Era Enameled Iron Medical Cart with Glass Shelving, circa 1915
Located in Van Nuys, CA
WWI era enameled iron medical cart with glass shelving, circa 1915. This cart features a iron body
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Steel

Antique Two Tier Marble Iron Medical Cabinet Industrial Wash Stand Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique two tier washstand or medical cabinet. Made of iron and marble featuring an upper drawer
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Shelves

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Marble, Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet w/ Glass Shelves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal cabinet with three glass sides, two glass shelves, nice brass accenting hardware. Attractive
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

White Medical Cabinet with Three Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
White vintage medical cabinet with three glass shelves and original key. This can be seen at our
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Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and produced in 1975 in Hungary. It is made from
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and produced in 1975 in Hungary. It is made from
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and produced in 1975 in Hungary. It is made from
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and produced in 1975 in Hungary. It is made from
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock/key.  
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock/key.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock/key.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock/key.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet With Five-Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet With Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet With Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock. The cabinet is restored.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock. The cabinet is restored.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock. The cabinet is recently repainted.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

19th Century English Pine Medical Cabinet With Shelves and Drawers
Located in Southampton, GB
Oak medical cabinet , originally used in St George's hospital London , Nice scalloped base with bun
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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Medical Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Medical cabinet with multiple shelves , closed bottom storage and glass panels in original dry
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Vintage 1930s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Medical Cabinet
Medical Cabinet
H 68 in W 16 in D 20 in
Vintage Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Medical Cabinet on Casters. Adjustable Shelves,
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20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Medical Cabinet
Vintage Medical Cabinet
H 58.5 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in
Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Medical Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Medical Cabinet with three glass shelves. Door and
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20th Century American Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This medical cabinet was designed in the 1970s and produced in 1975 in Hungary. It is made from
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Iron

Vintage Medical Cabinet with Five Glass Shelves, 1975
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
features five adjustable glass shelves and a functioning lock. The cabinet is recently repainted.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Industrial Vitrines

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Iron

Early 20th C. Antique Steel Medical Cabinet Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
This restored antique steel glass shelves medical cabinet is a true gem of the past. With its
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1940s U.S. Metal Medical Cabinet with Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
1940s metal medical cabinet or case with glass shelves. Three drawers and lower cabinet space
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Vintage 1940s American Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Large Metal Mid-Century Modern Medical Cabinet with Adjustable Glass Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal medical cabinet with adjustable glass shelves.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

1800s Steel Medical Dental Cabinet Cabriole Legs Mirror Back Three Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Late 1800s dental or medical cabinet featuring cast iron cabriole legs. Top cabinet is made out of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Vintage Medical Industrial Metal Vitrine
By Art Metal Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice one door medical display Vitrine, Medical Cabinet. Glass door, and shelves ( minor chips to
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Vitrines

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Metal

Vintage Medical  Industrial  Metal Vitrine
Vintage Medical  Industrial  Metal Vitrine
H 56 in W 19.75 in D 14.75 in
Large Early 20th C. Polished Steel Medical Cabinet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large polished steel 2 door with 2 drawer medical cabinet. 4 polished steel shelves
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Early 1900 s Painted Metal Steel Beveled Glass Medical or Bathroom Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass swing door and glass sides all of which are nicely beveled and open to four thick glass shelves
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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Deco-Era Medical Cabinet, Three Glass Sides, Bevelled Shelves, Interior Drawer
Located in Madison, WI
Medical cabinet from Deco era. Has three glass sides including door with key lock that secures
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Medical Cabinet of Stainless Steel and Glass Panels with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Madison, WI
Stainless steel medical cabinet with four adjustable shelves and tempered glass door panels. Has
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steel Medical Dental Lab Cabinet, Sliding Doors and Shelves, Vintage Industrial
Located in Madison, WI
Original and desirable Mid-Century mint green steel color. Lots of storage for home or office. There are two cabinets available. This one is 84" high x 47" wide x 20" deep. Inquire a...
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Cabinets

Industrial Medical cabinet
Located in Boston, MA
Two door stainless steel medical cabinet with adjustable glass shelves.
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Medical cabinet
Industrial Medical cabinet
H 60 in W 30.5 in D 17 in
English Metal Medical Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
English metal 2 door medical cabinet with glass shelves and wheels.Top has three shelves and bottom
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Metal

English Metal Medical Cabinet
English Metal Medical Cabinet
H 61.5 in W 23.5 in D 15 in
Antique Medical Metal Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique metal medical cabinet with glass shelves. Newly refinished. Enclosed cabinet: H 18", W 19.5
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Medical Metal Cabinet
Antique Medical Metal Cabinet
H 56.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
1900s American Medical Metal Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s medical metal cabinet with glass shelves. Newly refinished.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal

C. 1920 Polished Metal Medical Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C.1920 pristine polished metal medical cabinet. Three shelves in the case, and a bottom shelf also
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cabinets

Materials

Glass

C. 1920 Polished Metal  Medical Cabinet
C. 1920 Polished Metal  Medical Cabinet
H 72 in W 30 in D 16.25 in
Double Door Stainless Cabinet
Located in Alhambra, CA
Blickman stainless steel and glass medical cabinet w/ shelves.
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Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel

Double Door Stainless Cabinet
Double Door Stainless Cabinet
H 71 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique American Medical Metal Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American medical metal cabinet with glass shelves.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique American Medical Metal Cabinet
Antique American Medical Metal Cabinet
H 56.75 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Steel Art Deco Medical Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a great painted steel art deco medical cabinet with glass shelves and original nickel
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

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Nickel, Steel

Steel Art Deco Medical Cabinet
Steel Art Deco Medical Cabinet
H 67.25 in W 20.5 in D 16 in

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Medical Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of medical shelves for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct medical shelves — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. We have 664 antique and vintage medical shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Medical shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Medical shelves made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. S. Blickman, Admi Möbel and Bernstein Manufacturing Co. each produced beautiful medical shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Medical Shelves?

Prices for medical shelves start at $295 and top out at $104,789 with the average selling for $1,749.

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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