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Comprehensive Storage System

Outstanding Early George Nelson C S S, , 4-Bay Wall System, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding and Early George Nelson C S S (comprehensive storage system) ,,manufactured by Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
By George Nelson
Located in CANTELEU, FR
Storage System), is an exceptional piece of antique designed around 1970. This bookcase is a true
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Vintage 1970s Bookcases

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Metal

20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
20th Century by George Nelson Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 122.05 in D 19.69 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Miller Furniture Comprehensive Storage System Bracket and the the Herman Miller Furniture Dress Strip. In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard Model 37 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
factory. Sideboard has an interesting roller door system, inside there are shelves and two drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Italian Floor to Ceiling Teak Modular Wall Unit
Located in Rome, IT
thoughtful design. Crafted from the finest teak wood, this modular bookcase boasts a unique system of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass, Iron

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
comprehensive work "A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography." This book was a significant
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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
1801 Engraving of New Caledonian Implements and Attire
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H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 0 in

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George Nelson CSS Comprehensive Storage System for Herman Miller
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Comprehensive Storage System Wall Unit with Steel by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
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George Nelson CSS Wall Storage System
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By Preben Sorensen
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By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
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By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
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Two Bay Css Wall Unit Walnut by George Nelson Herman Millerm, Mid-Century
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Located in Pemberton, NJ
Original signed two bay comprehensive storage system CSS by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
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George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
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By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
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George Nelson Four Bay CSS System
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20th Century American Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

George Nelson's CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) Wall Office
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Comprehensive Storage System CSS by George Nelson for Herman MIller
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This design is truly amazing! A set rarely seen in such great condition and so complete. Equipped with some of the most rare CSS components. This wall unit includes 4- 94" anodized a...
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Aluminum

Original Comprehensive Storage System CSS by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This CSS system is completely original and includes some interesting components and all the
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Aluminum

CSS Storage system by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) Herman Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Bookcases

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George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Mount Storage System
Located in Kensington, MD
Modular Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Multiple Configurations
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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

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Aluminum

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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.