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Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, shelves and container can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish shelving unit with two shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian shelves from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame on
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish pine and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s wall-mounted bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a metal side
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Royal System Room Divider with Desk
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a very practical free standing teak shelving system with desk by Paul Cadovius. You can
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish Mid-Century Modern design teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish dark wood shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, shelves and container
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

String Shelf System, Bookcase with Bar Cabinet Teak by WHB Germany, 1950s
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
a very unique and wonderful String shelving system unite made of Teak wood by WHB Deutschland
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Inspired Italian Wall Shelving Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, Mid-Century, Poul Cadovius inspired teak wall mounted shelving system with attractive
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 2-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This useful two-bay teak shelving system offers a variety of storage and display options, which
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Royal System teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Teak Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
identified by the demi-lune brass handles. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian teak shelving system designed by danish artist Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Multi-Level Slatted Shelving Unit Saturday Sale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
France to hold plants and decorative objects inside an entryway. The shelving system may be re-purposed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design shelving system in dark wood designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian teak oak shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving
By Staples Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and versatile Ladderax shelving system by Staples. This dates from the 1960s, it’s
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shelving system 'P700' with polished chrome metal frame and four stainless steel shelves. One shelf with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Romeo Rega Brass Étagère, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Geometric shelving system designed by Romeo Rega in 1970s, Italy.    
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury modern design scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Børge Mogensen Teak Shelving Units by Søborg Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen shelving system veneered with teak, consisting of three units: One shelf module and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Metal, Teak, Glass Modular Display Unit, Denmark, 1960
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
based shelving system in metal with endless combinations and able be assembled without using tools or
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal

60s Wall System, Whb, Danish Design
By WHB furniture
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful shelving system in teak veneer from the 1960s. The system consists of four black metal
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Vintage 1960s German Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving Bookcase
By Staples Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
A smart, stylish and versatile Ladderax shelving system by Staples. This dates from the 1960s, it’s
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
shelving system 'P700' with polished chrome metal frame and four stainless steel shelves. Literature
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

XXL Mid century String shelf system teak metal by Olof Pira Sweden, 1960s
By Olof Pira, String Design AB
Located in The Hague, NL
A large 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden, made of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Cantilever Double Sided Shelving Unit
Located in Basildon, London
for organizing books, documents, or decorative items, the shelving system features adjustable shelves
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wall-mounted bookcase with wooden shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Swedish shelving system from the 1960s. This simple shelving system consists of a coated
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Rutger Andersson Wall System Model Niklas for Ikea, Year 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Design Rutger Andersson for Ikea model Niklas 1980s Large laminated white shelving system with
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Shelves

Materials

Laminate

Abstracta Shelving Unit Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Black Shelf System 2 By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit
Located in Antwerp, BE
shelving system, consisting of two modular wall displays one with sliding doors and 5 shelves, The shelving
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

USM Haller Shelving Unit
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haller shelving unit. This storage system, made in Switzerland, was created based on three basic
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Metal, Chrome, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Teak
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Shelving System "Cado" by Poul Cadovius in teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Wall System Cado in Teak
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Shelving system "Cado" by Poul Cadovius in teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under No
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Vintage 1950s Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Wall Unit in Brass and Elmwood by Dieter Reinhold for Wk Möbel, Germany
By WK Möbel, Dieter Reinhold
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Shelving system wall unit Made in Germany Modular system by Wk Möbel Wk furniture Design
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Willy Rizzo Brass Étagère, circa 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Geometric shelving system designed by Romeo Rega in 1970s, Italy. Lovely patina to brass. Can
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Louis Van Teeffelen Wall Unit in Teak with Black Wood
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Louis Van Teeffelen wall unit in teak with black wood. This elegant shelving system was designed
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20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Shelf System By Dieter Rams Vitsoe, Model 606, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The modular shelving system "606", designed by Dieter Rams in 1960 and manufactured by Vitsœ. This
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

USM Haller Chrome Shelving Unit
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haller shelving unit. This storage system, made in Switzerland, was created based on three basic
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Danish Modern, Hans Hove Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Hans Hove Palle Petersen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare shelving system with two bookcases, one cabinet and a chest of drawers with beautiful made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in London, GB
The ‘Congresso’ shelving system was manufactured by Lips Vago, a small design company that led in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Extra large Danish design wall system or shelving unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Royal System Teak Modular Wall Shelving Unit By Poul Cadovius For Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Bristol, GB
DANISH MID-CENTURY WALL-MOUNTED MODULAR SHELVING UNIT The iconic and trailblazing shelving system
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

20th Century Cadovius Wall System, 4 Panels
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
shelving system is composed of four vertical ladders with 11 shelves and 4 containers as follow: - 10
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

20th Century Oak Cado Wall System by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
shelving system consists of four vertical panels with several shelves and cabinet units : - 10 shelves
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Cado Wall rosewood shelving unit by Poul Cadovious
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cado shelving system by Poul Cadovius in Rio rosewood composed of: - 4 rack panels: H 202 cm - 5
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase
By Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish rosewood wall unit dating from the 1960s, this is the royal shelving system
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
very practical wall unit shelving system. It was manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Panel System in the Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern interior wall-mounted panel and shelving system integrates beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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Shelving System For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shelving system available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every shelving system was constructed with great care. There are 165 variations of the antique or vintage shelving system you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shelving system — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shelving system made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shelving system that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shelving System?

Prices for a shelving system start at $442 and top out at $194,000 with the average selling for $4,005.

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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