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Usm Units

USM Graphite Black Unit in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
panels availabel uopon request. 2x Flip Down doors USM was founded in 1885 as a metalworking and
Category

2010s Swiss Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

USM Graphite Black Unit in Stock
USM Graphite Black Unit in Stock
H 33 in W 60 in D 15 in
Usm Haller Storage Unit White, Grey and Stainless Steel Designed by Fritz Haller
By Usm Haller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. The units can be refigured (and extended) at any point. This storage unit has four open compartments
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'A' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in New York, NY
Quick ship desk unit (A) is designed with a work surface and one storage compartment with a drop
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'DU2' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
A Customizable desk unit designed to your specifications. Available in 14 standard surface colors
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Custom Desk Unit 'DU2' Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
A Customizable desk unit designed to your specifications. Available in 14 standard surface colors
Category

2010s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Inspired Orange, White & Chrome Vanity w/ Storage & Mirror by Bosse
By Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
founded in 1964 by Günter Bosse and produced high-quality wall unit systems in the 60s/70s. This piece
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980s Cabinet by Paul Schaerer and Fritz Haller for USM, Switzerland
By Paul Schaerer, Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, produced by USM in Switzerland. The cabinet is 2 units wide and 3 units high, providing ample storage
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp ES 57 by Egon Eiermann for Tecnolumen
By Egon Eiermann, Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
filigree shaft and the ends that are in dialogue merge into a wonderful unit. The light head, which is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

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Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Black Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, Porto
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Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
H 27.56 in W 108.27 in D 39.77 in
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By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s  This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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H 103.15 in W 84.26 in D 15.16 in

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USM Haller System Shelving and Storage Unit
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: USM Haller System Designer: Paul Schaerer en Fritz Haller Manufacturer: USM, Switzerland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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USM Haller System Shelving and Storage Unit
USM Haller System Shelving and Storage Unit
H 43.31 in W 57.88 in D 14.57 in
Usm Haller Storage Unit
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
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1990s Swiss Modern Sideboards

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Usm Haller Storage Unit
Usm Haller Storage Unit
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
USM Haller Storage Unit with Wheels
By Usm Haller
Located in Athens, Attiki
The USM Haller storage unit with wheels by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer is ideal for residential
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1990s Swiss Modern Sideboards

Materials

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USM Haller Storage Unit with Wheels
USM Haller Storage Unit with Wheels
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
USM Haller Storage Unit
Located in Athens, Attiki
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1990s Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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USM Haller Storage Unit
USM Haller Storage Unit
H 61 in W 42 in D 52 in
USM Haller Chrome Shelving Unit
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architect Fritz Haller was commissioned by USM Modular Furniture in the 1960s to create a USM
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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USM Haller Chrome Shelving Unit
USM Haller Chrome Shelving Unit
H 43 in W 60 in L 43 in
Fritz Haller for USM Storage Unit, Custom Color
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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USM Haller Shelving Cabinets
By Usm Haller
Located in Sheffield, MA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Bookcases

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USM Haller Shelving Cabinets
USM Haller Shelving Cabinets
H 70 in W 30 in D 15 in
USM Haller Filing Cabinet Office Storage
By Usm Haller
Located in London, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cabinets

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USM Haller Modular System Single Column Cabinet in Graphite Black
By Usm Haller
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a modular USM Haller single column cabinet in Graphite Black, made in Switzerland, in
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Modular Storage Unit By USM Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black metal and chrome modular storage unit By USM Haller.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Shelves

Modular Storage Unit By USM Haller
Modular Storage Unit By USM Haller
H 74.5 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
USM Haller Modular System Three Column Credenza/Cabinet in Graphite Black
By Usm Haller
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a modular USM Haller two tier three column cabinet/credenza in Graphite Black in
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Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fritz Haller/Usm
By Fritz Haller
Located in Chicago, IL
Haller systems, now known as USM, consisting of chrome tubes and metal panels, this case; two units
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Fritz Haller/Usm
Fritz Haller/Usm
H 45 in D 21 in
USM Haller Modular Sideboard Bookcase
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
USM Haller Modular Furniture This high-quality bookcase / sideboard was manufactured by USM
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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USM Haller Modular Sideboard Bookcase
USM Haller Modular Sideboard Bookcase
H 43.31 in W 60.24 in L 43.31 in
FRITZ HALLER
Located in Chicago, IL
Haller systems, now known as USM, consisting of chrome tubes and metal panels, this case; two units
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Cabinets

FRITZ HALLER
FRITZ HALLER
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 21 in
FRITZ HALLER
By Fritz Haller
Located in Chicago, IL
Fritz Haller for USM, Storage system in powder coated Gold Yellow, Four 2 high units, Four doors
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Late 20th Century Swiss Cabinets

FRITZ HALLER
FRITZ HALLER
W 118 in
USM Yellow Unit
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
50"W x 15"D x 57"H 3x Flip Down Doors, 1 is at desk Height 29" anthracite rear panel at desk height with grommet cuout for wires.  
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2010s Swiss Shelves

Materials

Chrome

USM Yellow Unit
USM Yellow Unit
H 57 in W 50 in D 15 in
USM Haller Shelving Unit
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
The multi functional storage unit with two doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul
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2010s Swiss Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

USM Haller Shelving Unit
USM Haller Shelving Unit
H 57 in W 88.5 in D 14 in
Blue USM Storage Unit
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Blue USM buffet with: 4 flip down doors and 2 drawers Designed by Swiss architects Fritz Haller
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2010s Swiss Buffets

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Blue USM Storage Unit
Blue USM Storage Unit
H 43 in W 59.5 in D 14.5 in
USM Gentian blue Unit Anna
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
USM New Unit with full drawers, gentian blue Gentian Blue 50"W x 39"H x 20"D 3x Full Drawers (with
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2010s Swiss Shelves

Materials

Steel

USM Gentian blue Unit Anna
H 39 in W 50 in D 20 in
USM White Unit in STOCK
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
USM, castor, lockable, with hard running surface USM Haller, handle set for drop-down and
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2010s European Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

USM White Unit in STOCK
USM White Unit in STOCK
H 17 in W 50 in D 15 in
USM Haller White TV Unit
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 40”W X 20” D x 21.5”H Including 6” riser 2 flip down doors 2x Shortened back panel for wiring access.
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2010s Swiss Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller White TV Unit
USM Haller White TV Unit
H 22 in W 40 in D 20 in
USM White Storage Unit in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
61"H xx 60"W x 15"D Bottom to top: 4" riser File Drawers on the bottom level Flip down doors with extension shelves Flip Down Doors Garage (flip up) doors on the top level Pure White
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2010s European Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

USM White Storage Unit in Stock
USM White Storage Unit in Stock
H 60 in W 60 in D 15 in
USM Haller Unit in Black in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
3 flip down doors Some scratches on the top panels Measures: 20” W x 15” D x 71” H.   
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2010s Swiss Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Unit in Black in Stock
USM Haller Unit in Black in Stock
H 71 in W 20 in D 14 in
USM Haller Dressert Unit in Beige in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
USM Haller dressert unit in Beige. A timeless and versatile credenza. Designed by Swiss architect
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2010s Swiss Dressers

Materials

Steel

USM Haller Dressert Unit in Beige in Stock
USM Haller Dressert Unit in Beige in Stock
H 32.09 in W 99.34 in D 14.69 in
USM Haller Three Bay Console Unit
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architect Fritz Haller was commissioned by USM Modular Furniture in the 1960s to create a USM
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Three Bay Console Unit
USM Haller Three Bay Console Unit
H 29.25 in W 89.5 in D 14.75 in
Special Edition USM Haller Olive Green Unit in STOCK
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
***Special Edition Olive Green*** 90"W x 15"D x 29"H 6x Flip Down Doors
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2010s Swiss Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Nightstands
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
nightstand pure white USM Haller, drawer, A6, without hole, with glider, pure white Unit as per
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2010s Swiss Night Stands

Materials

Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Nightstands
H 23 in W 16 in D 19.69 in
Black USM Haller Shelving Cabinet
By Usm Haller
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slim and narrow shelving unit with 3 drop down doors and 2 open shelves, one with backing and one
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Bookcases

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Black USM Haller Shelving Cabinet
Black USM Haller Shelving Cabinet
H 70 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
Credenza by Fritz Haller for USM Haller
By Usm Haller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. This credenza consists of 4 rectangular units. The ones on the left have flaps, the ones on the right
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Credenza by Fritz Haller for USM Haller
Credenza by Fritz Haller for USM Haller
H 29.53 in W 59.85 in D 20.48 in
USM Anthracite Wall Unit by Swiss architect Fritz Haller & Paul Schaerer
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer
Located in New York, NY
generations and adapt as your needs change. Made in Switzerland. USM wall unit, anthracite 1 LxDxH
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2010s Swiss Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

USM Haller Shelving in Pure White in Stock
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
The multi-purpose storage unit with drop down doors and one bottom drawer that locks with the twist
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2010s European Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Balance payment for Tina USM Haller Side Table Golden Yellow
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
Balance payment. 2 Drawer Unit, golden yellow 30"W x 15"D 1x 10" drawer 1x6" drawer 30"W x 15"D x
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2010s Swiss Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

50% deposit for Tina USM Haller Side Table Golden Yellow
By Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
2 Drawer Unit, golden yellow 30"W x 15"D 1x 10" drawer 1x6" drawer 30"W x 15"D x 18.3"H on
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2010s Swiss Shelves

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Steel, Chrome

USM Haller Storage Cabinet
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller, Paul Schaerer
Located in Hanover, MA
Uniquely configured storage system by USM Haller. Phenomenally stylish and functional for home or
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USM Haller Storage Cabinet
USM Haller Storage Cabinet
H 53.5 in W 80 in D 14.5 in
Midcentury USM Modular Credenza/Cabinet Designed by Fritz Haller
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Architectal USM modular credenza manufactured by Usm Haller and designed by Fritz Haller featuring
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas

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USM Reconfiguration for Ryan
Located in New York, NY
Pure White reconfiguration of your existing unit (89"w x 14.5"d x 14.5"h) to be 3x2H 89"w x 14.5"d
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2010s Sideboards

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Metal

USM Reconfiguration for Ryan
H 14.5 in W 89 in D 14.5 in
Fritz Haller Cabinet by Herman Miller
By Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
USM‘s Haller modular furniture system originated in 1965 and since then has become a design classic
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Fritz Haller Cabinet by Herman Miller
Fritz Haller Cabinet by Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 89 in D 20.5 in
USM Haller Shelving Unit
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architect Fritz Haller was commissioned by USM Modular Furniture in the 1960s to create a USM
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Enamel

USM Haller Shelving Unit
USM Haller Shelving Unit
H 71 in W 60 in D 14.75 in
USM Haller Metal Wall Unit Black Shelf 4x5 Compartments Office
By Usm Haller
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you an USM Haller metal wall unit black shelf 4x5 compartments office
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Hans Eichenberger Omega Table for Tea Jacob, Switzerland, 1956
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Switzerland is, of course, also the birthplace of USM Haller systems which work well with this unit.
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Desks and Writing Tables

White USM Modular Furniture Storage Unit Designed by Fritz Haller
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Havelock North, NZ
USM Modular Furniture is a Swiss timeless classic. Interlocking chrome tubes with brass ball joints
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

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Usm Units For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of usm units is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct usm units — often made from metal, chrome and steel — can elevate any home. Usm units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Usm units are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Usm Units?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,205, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $14,744 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.