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Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Berlin, DE

Nisse Strinning designed his famous shelf system in 1949. It was produced in his own company String Design AB in Sweden. This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and fiv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark, 1960s
Scandinavian Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark, 1960s

Scandinavian Shelving Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Porto, PT

Shelving unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Additional measurements: 13 shelves 24 x 86 cm.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

Unavailable|$7,001

Amma Bookcase, Italy, 1960s

By Amma

Located in Berlin, DE

Shelving Unit with wooden cupboards in Mahogany veneer, AMMA, Italy, 1960s. Rare shelving system

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

from the 1960s. This system comprises of three 18cm height adjustable shelves and a magazine shelf, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Vintage Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Danish Vintage Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

Danish Vintage Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish vintage rosewood modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Shelving unit with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Bookcase with Sliding Doors
Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Bookcase with Sliding Doors

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian 1960s shelving cabinet. This bookcase consists of two modules: the lower part is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

1960’s Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in London, GB

, it dates from the 1960’s. This is a clever and iconic design, the ladderax units were made by

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

1960's Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving
1960's Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

1960's Vintage Teak Ladderax Bookcase Shelving

Located in London, GB

, it dates from the 1960’s. This is a clever and iconic design, the ladderax units were made by

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System
1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System

1960’s Danish Vintage PS Shelving System

By Randers Møbelfabrik, Preben Sorensen

Located in London, GB

by Randers Mobelfabrik, it was designed by Preben Sorensen, and dates from the 1960’s. This

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System
1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System

1960's Danish Bookmatched Wood Panelled Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A Scandinavian bookmatched rosewood panel shelving system, circa 1960's. Consisting of four panels

Category

Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Alpine Shelving, 1960s
French Alpine Shelving, 1960s

French Alpine Shelving, 1960s

Located in San Antonio, TX

French sculptural alpine shelving, circa 1960s features natural organic elements giving a raw

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Wood

1960’s Danish Vintage Royal Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius
1960’s Danish Vintage Royal Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius

1960’s Danish Vintage Royal Shelving Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A stunning and top quality vintage Danish Royal shelving unit. This was designed by Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s
Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

Versatile 1960s Swedish teak shelving unit with adjustable shelves, one three-drawer chest, two

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960's Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit or Room Divider
1960's Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit or Room Divider

1960's Poul Cadovius Abstracta Style Stacking Shelving Unit or Room Divider

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible, Mid-Century standing shelving unit or room divider. Reminiscent of Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass,  MId Century Design 1960’s
Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass,  MId Century Design 1960’s

Danish Shelving System in Teak & Brass, MId Century Design 1960’s

Located in London, GB

This elegant Danish shelving system features adjustable teak shelves supported by brass brackets

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Dutch 1960s Tomado Book Shelving
Dutch 1960s Tomado Book Shelving

Dutch 1960s Tomado Book Shelving

By Jan Van Der Togt

Located in London, Lambeth

Tomado book shelving with white red and black metal enameled shelves on black enameled wire frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Enamel

1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving
1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving

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

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Pierre Chapo Attributed Shelving Unit, France, 1960s
Pierre Chapo Attributed Shelving Unit, France, 1960s

Pierre Chapo Attributed Shelving Unit, France, 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pierre Chapo; Attributed; Shelving Unit; 1960s; 1960s Design; France; French Design; Wood; Leather

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Modular Shelving by Multistrux
1960s Modular Shelving by Multistrux

1960s Modular Shelving by Multistrux

By Multistrux

Located in London, Lambeth

shelf. Cc Spanish, 1960’s.     

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s Adjustable Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Shelving Unit
1960s Adjustable Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Shelving Unit

1960s Adjustable Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Shelving Unit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brazilian jacaranda wood shelving unit from the 1960s with adjustable shelves and cabinets. Two

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Jacaranda

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius Abstracta Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Norwalk, CT

Very nice modern shaped 'Abstracta' shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius produced by Royal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System
1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System
1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

1960s Danish Oak Shelving System

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Italian Modular Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s
Italian Modular Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s

Italian Modular Teak Shelving Unit, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian modular teak shelving unit, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Minimal Shelving / Display Unit Dating from the, 1960s
Minimal Shelving / Display Unit Dating from the, 1960s

Minimal Shelving / Display Unit Dating from the, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Minimal shelving / display unit dating from the 1960s. This freestanding cabinet has four glass

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving Bookcase
1960s Teak Vintage Ladderax Shelving Bookcase

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak
1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak

1960s WHB Shelving System in Teak

Located in Paris, FR

Regal WHB shelving system in teak. Black metal ladders with four shelves and one storage container

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Magnificant 1960s French Brass Shelving Unit
Magnificant 1960s French Brass Shelving Unit

Magnificant 1960s French Brass Shelving Unit

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

, from 1960s France. This bookcase / display unit is divided into 3 sections compiling two high units, 1

Category

Vintage 1960s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System
1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage PS wall unit made in Denmark and dates from the 1960s. It is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System
1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

1960s Vintage Danish PS Shelving System

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage PS wall unit made in Denmark and dates from the 1960s. It is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Shelving Unit by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado, 1960s
Shelving Unit by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado, 1960s

Shelving Unit by Adriaan Dekker for Tomado, 1960s

By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker

Located in bruxelles, BE

Shelf in metal of different colors. Stamped TOMADO. Wear due to time and age of the object.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Corner Shelving Unit, 1960s

By Herbert Gibbs

Located in South Shields, GB

A large teak corner shelving unit from Herbert Gibbs, circa 1960s. The bottom shelf is removable

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage wall unit  bookcase  shelving unit  1960s
Vintage wall unit  bookcase  shelving unit  1960s

Vintage wall unit bookcase shelving unit 1960s

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage wall unit bookcase shelving unit 1960s 1960s wall unit that can be freely configured to

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System
1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System

1960s Danish Teak Freestanding Modular Shelving System

Located in Victoria, BC

Fresh to the market we have an elegant 1960's Danish teak freestanding shelving system. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Freestanding String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
Freestanding String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s

Freestanding String Shelving System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s

By String Design AB

Located in Karis, Nyland

Black metal risers with four teak veneer shelves. Rack is freestanding. Shelves can be easily rearranged. Will be shipped dismantled.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A fantastic vintage Danish shelving system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen and was made by FM

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid century freestanding shelving unit, Netherlands 1960s
Mid century freestanding shelving unit, Netherlands 1960s

Mid century freestanding shelving unit, Netherlands 1960s

Located in ECHT, NL

Freestanding mid century shelving unit. It has one cabinet with a lid, one cabinet with sliding

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Book Shelving Unit Roomdivider by Willem Lutjens, 1960s
Midcentury Book Shelving Unit Roomdivider by Willem Lutjens, 1960s

Midcentury Book Shelving Unit Roomdivider by Willem Lutjens, 1960s

By Stokke, Lutjens De Boer

Located in Antwerp, BE

Free standing book stand stick cabinet designed by Lutjens De Boer, The Netherlands 1960s. A

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System with Desk, Breo Oderljunga, 1960s
Scandinavian Teak Shelving System with Desk, Breo Oderljunga, 1960s

Scandinavian Teak Shelving System with Desk, Breo Oderljunga, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

Beautiful 1960s Swedish teak shelving unit with adjustable shelves, one four-drawer chest, two

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Tomado Green and Black Industrial Enameled Metal Shelving Unit, 1960s
Tomado Green and Black Industrial Enameled Metal Shelving Unit, 1960s

Tomado Green and Black Industrial Enameled Metal Shelving Unit, 1960s

By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

enameled metal shelves on black enameled metal wire risers. Manufactured by Tomado in the 1960's. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.
Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, 1960s.

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, Sweden, 1960s. Beech and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelving System, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelving System, 1960s.

Danish Modern Teak Floating Shelving System, 1960s.

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in teak with two uprights and five shelves. In the style of Poul Cadovius. This unit consists of: 2 Uptights. Height 200 cm. 1 Shelf, 25 x...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Extra Large Wine Rack with Shelving by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s
Extra Large Wine Rack with Shelving by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s

Extra Large Wine Rack with Shelving by Arthur Umanoff, 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Extra Large Wine Rack with Shelving designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured for Shaver Howard

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Rare 1960s Modular Shelving Cabinet Room Divider System By Brianco
Rare 1960s Modular Shelving Cabinet Room Divider System By Brianco

Rare 1960s Modular Shelving Cabinet Room Divider System By Brianco

By Charles Eames, Finn Juhl

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A rare 1960s modular shelving system by Brianco. Similar to Charles Eames designs, this versatile

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Suite of Vintage 1960s Chromed Beanstalk Shelving Modular Bookcases
Adjustable Suite of Vintage 1960s Chromed Beanstalk Shelving Modular Bookcases

Adjustable Suite of Vintage 1960s Chromed Beanstalk Shelving Modular Bookcases

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of 1960s chrome-plated Beanstalk Shelving

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Ps System Modular Shelving Unit  by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
Ps System Modular Shelving Unit  by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s

Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s

By Preben Sorensen

Located in London, GB

desired system. A comprehensive PS System teak modular shelving / storage / display / bookcase unit

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Industrial  Nursery Trolley Console, Occasional Table, Shelving
1960s Industrial  Nursery Trolley Console, Occasional Table, Shelving

1960s Industrial Nursery Trolley Console, Occasional Table, Shelving

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960s vintage nursery industrial trolley console, occasional table, shelving unit. - EDITION. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s

Jorge Zalszupin Modular Shelving System for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Utrecht, NL

This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase
1960s Danish Rosewood Cado Royal Shelving / Desk / Bookcase

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s
Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Modular Shelving System or Room Divider, Italy, 1960s

Located in London, GB

An architectural shelving system or room divider in teak and lacquered metal. Italy 1960s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius
1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

1960s Danish Royal Shelving System by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A superb vintage Danish wall unit. This is the Royal shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Teak Modular Wall or Shelving Unit, 1960s
Midcentury Teak Modular Wall or Shelving Unit, 1960s

Midcentury Teak Modular Wall or Shelving Unit, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

Mid-Century Modern teak shelving unit or wall unit Attributed to Prebend Sørensen Featuring a

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Italian Wardrobes and Shelving produced by Stenio Villani Factory during 1960s
Italian Wardrobes and Shelving produced by Stenio Villani Factory during 1960s

Italian Wardrobes and Shelving produced by Stenio Villani Factory during 1960s

By Stenio Villani

Located in Prato, IT

of a kind set has been produced during 1960's by the furniture factory Stenio Villani located in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s
Danish Modern, Hans Hove & Palle Petersen Shelving Unit in Rosewood, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

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1960s Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1960s shelving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of 1960s shelving was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1960s shelving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1960s shelving, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of 1960s shelving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Dieter Rams are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1960s Shelving?

A piece of 1960s shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,019, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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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