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Tall Illuminated Lucite Etagère by Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sleek 1970s etagère by Pace Collection places five Lucite shelves between Lucite supports. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

1970s, Pencil Reed Lighted Etagere, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of vintage 1970s etageres / cabinets with a spotlight in the top and two glass shelves below
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Other Cabinets

Materials

Reed, Glass

  • 1970s, Pencil Reed Lighted Etagere, a Pair
  • 1970s, Pencil Reed Lighted Etagere, a Pair
  • 1970s, Pencil Reed Lighted Etagere, a Pair
  • 1970s, Pencil Reed Lighted Etagere, a Pair
H 75.5 in. W 31 in. D 18.5 in.
Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oak; Étagère; shelves; shelve unit; room divider; bookshelves; Netherlands; 1970s; Dutch Design
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

  • Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
  • Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
  • Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
  • Oak Étagère Shelve Unit, Netherlands, 1970's
H 75.6 in. W 38.59 in. D 9.06 in.
Bamboo Standing Etagere Bookcae, 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
natural finish. Made in the Philippines, 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan

  • Bamboo Standing Etagere Bookcae, 1970's
  • Bamboo Standing Etagere Bookcae, 1970's
  • Bamboo Standing Etagere Bookcae, 1970's
  • Bamboo Standing Etagere Bookcae, 1970's
H 78 in. W 38 in. D 15 in.
1970's Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arch Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York City, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern chrome with 4 glass shelves arch etagere, In vintage condition with minor
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

1970's Hollywood Regency Brass Etagere Shelves, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass shelving units for sale. From the 1970's, and a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Cane Wrapped Etagere, 1970s
Located in Marietta, GA
Very “in” cane wrapped etagere, with glass shelves. 1970s boho chic with functionality. 4 glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Rattan

  • Cane Wrapped Etagere, 1970s
  • Cane Wrapped Etagere, 1970s
  • Cane Wrapped Etagere, 1970s
  • Cane Wrapped Etagere, 1970s
H 78 in. W 30 in. D 14 in.
Bronze and Glass Etagere Shelf by Milo Baughman c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural, voguish, stylish freestanding shelf unit, design attributed to Milo Baughman. This model is particularly chic in the brass, bronze finish, it is more commonly found i...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

1970s Italian Bamboo & Wicker Etagere
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s Italian bamboo and wicker curved top etagere with four shelves. The Top shelf is perfect for
Category

Vintage 1970s European Shelves

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo

  • 1970s Italian Bamboo & Wicker Etagere
  • 1970s Italian Bamboo & Wicker Etagere
  • 1970s Italian Bamboo & Wicker Etagere
  • 1970s Italian Bamboo & Wicker Etagere
H 73 in. W 26.5 in. D 14 in.
1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s sculptural rattan & glass etagere The case with continuous book-matched rattan The upper
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass

  • 1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
  • 1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
  • 1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
  • 1970s Sculptural Rattan & Glass Etagere
H 75 in. W 32 in. D 18 in.
1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
By Ficks Reed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970s rattan shelf for sale. The top shelf has a glass shelf, and has two other shelves. It
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Glass

  • 1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
  • 1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
  • 1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
  • 1970s Rattan Shelving Unit / Etagere
H 77.5 in. W 32 in. D 18 in.
Chrome and Walnut Etagere, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Etagede
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

  • Chrome and Walnut Etagere, 1970s
  • Chrome and Walnut Etagere, 1970s
  • Chrome and Walnut Etagere, 1970s
  • Chrome and Walnut Etagere, 1970s
H 71 in. W 26 in. D 14 in.
Pierre Vandel 1970's Two Section Black Lacquered & Brass Étagères Open Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Norwich, GB
A Pierre Vandel two section black lacquered aluminium étagères with brass detailing and blacked
Category

Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970’s, Italian Modernist Smoked Glass & Tubular Chrome Shelves / Étagère, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernism, chrome and glass. A beautifully designed vintage Étagère from the 1970s. This has a top quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Newly restored brass etagere in satin finish. New clear glass shelves. The center shelf is half of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

  • Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, 1970s
  • Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, 1970s
  • Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, 1970s
  • Brass Etagere with Glass Shelves, 1970s
H 48 in. W 48 in. D 14 in.
French Hollywood Regency Étagère / Sideboard, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hollywood Regency era. Typical patina on gilded shelves from the 1970s. Partly the gold is rubbed off
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Rattan Etagere, 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
: Brown Period: 1970s Styles: Boho Chic, Hollywood Regency Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Italian Etageres
Located in London, GB
A pair of tangerine orange 1970s Italian etageres, with cantilevered shelves, supported on four
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

  • Pair of 1970s Italian Etageres
  • Pair of 1970s Italian Etageres
  • Pair of 1970s Italian Etageres
  • Pair of 1970s Italian Etageres
H 26.38 in. W 14.18 in. D 14.18 in.
Etagere, French Perspex, Brass and Glass Three Tier Shelving Unit, 1970's
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish 1970's French perspex, brass and tinted glass three tier shelving unit by
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Acrylic

1970's Pair Italian Modernist Vitrine / Bookcase / Etagere in Chrome with Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two chrome etagere in chrome and glass in allover very good condition. Both
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

1970s Organic Modern Pencil Bamboo Etageres, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of modern pencil bamboo etageres done in the manner of Italian artist Gabriella
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Huge Lucite Display Bar Cabinet Etagere 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Custom Made 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Echt, NL
Large version étagère by the Italian designer Renato Zevi in very good condition. Chrome structure
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

  • Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères, 1970s
  • Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères, 1970s
  • Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères, 1970s
  • Brass and Chrome Renato Zevi Étagères, 1970s
H 79.14 in. W 29.93 in. D 14.57 in.
Vintage "Isocele" Etagere by Max Sauze, France, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Isocele" Etagere is an original design item realized by Max Sauze in France in 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Tables

Materials

Metal

Romeo Rega Brass Etagere, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Italian etagere from the 1970s designed by Romeo Rega with a large rectangular shape, the brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

  • Romeo Rega Brass Etagere, Italy 1970s
  • Romeo Rega Brass Etagere, Italy 1970s
  • Romeo Rega Brass Etagere, Italy 1970s
  • Romeo Rega Brass Etagere, Italy 1970s
H 74.81 in. W 15.75 in. D 74.81 in.
Vintage Brass and Chrome Etagere, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage etagere consisting of 4 smoked glass shelves made from brass and chrome very much in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

  • Vintage Brass and Chrome Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Brass and Chrome Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Brass and Chrome Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Brass and Chrome Etagere, 1970s
H 43.31 in. W 31.5 in. D 15.75 in.
1970s Italian Modern Pencil Bamboo Etagere / Bookshelf / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian pencil bamboo etagere. It was finished by George Pazzano, but the maker’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage lucite and brass etagere by Charles hollis Jones It consists of a lucite frame with
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

  • Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
  • Vintage Lucite and Brass Etagere, 1970s
H 72.84 in. W 15.75 in. D 15.75 in.
Pair of Italian 1970s Lucite Étagères
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous pair of Italian shelving units or étagères, circa 1970s. These stylish shelves have a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

  • Pair of Italian 1970s Lucite Étagères
  • Pair of Italian 1970s Lucite Étagères
  • Pair of Italian 1970s Lucite Étagères
  • Pair of Italian 1970s Lucite Étagères
H 76.78 in. W 39.38 in. D 11.82 in.
Large Scale 1970s Woven Rattan Wrapped Modernist Étagère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large scale 1970s woven rattan wrapped modernist étagère, The entire piece is wrapped in woven
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Rattan, Reed, Willow

1970s Chrome Geometric Diamond Shaped Etagere
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage chrome geometric diamond shaped étagère. The glass shelves will be custom-made prior
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Chrome

  • 1970s Chrome Geometric Diamond Shaped Etagere
  • 1970s Chrome Geometric Diamond Shaped Etagere
  • 1970s Chrome Geometric Diamond Shaped Etagere
  • 1970s Chrome Geometric Diamond Shaped Etagere
H 76.0 in. W 69.0 in. D 13.5 in.
Mid-Century Assymetrical Woven Rattan Wrapped Modernist Étagère, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Woven rattan wrapped assymetrical etagere with glass shelves from the 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Milo Baughman Pair of Étagères in Polished Chrome, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of matching étagères in polished chrome with glass shelves by Milo Baughman, American, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Etagere, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Mid-Century Modern vintage Milo Baughman style chrome etagere with five smoked glass shelves from
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

1970s Pair of Pencil Reed Bamboo Etagere Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pencil reed étagère shelves in the manner of Gabriella Crespi. A unique design with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Reed, Glass

1970s Chrome and Brass Chinoiserie Style Étagère
Located in Stamford, CT
Chrome and brass bracketed Chinoiserie style étagère from the 1970s. Five glass surfaces including
Category

Vintage 1970s Shelves

Pair Of 7’ High 1970s Chrome Glass And Bamboo Etageres
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970s chrome , glass and bamboo etageres. In pictures some glass is missing. I’ll have new
Category

Vintage 1970s Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Arched-Top Stained Rattan Étagère with Three Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and spacious 1970s bent rattan étagère or shelving unit with three glass shelves. Arched
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Glass and Mirror Etagere
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning etagere, circa the 1970s. Beautiful polished brass, a smoky
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Lucite Etageres, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of vintage etageres consisting of 3 glass shelves each and made from lucite, chrome and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Chrome

  • Pair of Vintage Brass and Lucite Etageres, 1970s
  • Pair of Vintage Brass and Lucite Etageres, 1970s
  • Pair of Vintage Brass and Lucite Etageres, 1970s
  • Pair of Vintage Brass and Lucite Etageres, 1970s
H 31.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 16.54 in.
Copper with Brass Étagère, Bookcase, Room Divider with Glass Shelves, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s copper and brass Étagère, bookcase, showcase, room divider with smoked glass shelves and 2
Category

Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pencil Reed Etagere in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pencil Reed white washed finish hand crafted Boho Chic etagere with two door cabinet storage in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Shelves

Materials

Reed

Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome and Brass Etagere by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Hollywood Regency etagere or display piece. Design by Renato Zevi. Striking Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Cabinet Etageres Brass, Chrome and Glass Renato Levi Style, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Rome, IT
Cabinet etagere in glass featuring a brass structure and chrome details in the style of the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Étagère Bamboo and Rattan, Italian Bookcase with Three Shelves, 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
bookcase was made in Italy in the 1970s. in the style of Franco Albini. This bookcase or étagère
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Bamboo

Late 1970s Postmodern Etagere in the Manner of John Mascheroni
By John Mascheroni
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Post-modern Etagere / China Display Unit in the Style of the New York based designer John
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Lucite

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère, Italy, Ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage brass and glass shelving by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s Good condition. Dismountable for
Category

Vintage 1970s Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s
By Kim Moltzer
Located in Geneva, CH
Brass, glass and black lacquered base shelving by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s Measures: H 220 x L
Category

Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chrome, Smoked Glass and Wood Bookshelf Étagère Gallotti & Radice, Italy, 1970s
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Rome, IT
Bookshelf étagère cabinet by Gallotti & Radice, featuring chrome borders and two smoked glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère
Located in South Gate, CA
Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère made of Chrome. Made in Italy, 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Chrome

  • Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère
  • Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère
  • Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère
  • Stylish Vintage Italian Étagère
H 75.5 in. W 70 in. D 13.5 in.
1970s Lucite and Rosewood Etagere In the Style Of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York City, NY
1970s modern Lucite and rosewood with glass shelves Etagere in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Aluminum and Smoked Glass Shelves Étagère, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt aluminum étagère or bookcase with smoked glass shelves. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Rattan Burned Bamboo Decorative Scrolls 4 Tier Shelf Bookcase Etagere 1970s Mint
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan burned bamboo decorative scrolls 4 tier shelf bookcase Etagere 1970S Mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Modular Bookcases by Vardani Design, 1970s Space Age Etagere Room Divider, MCM
By Joe Colombo
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rare Collection of Modular Bookcases by Vardani Design, c. 70s Mid Century Space Age MCM The possibilities are endless, several configurations can be produced with these pieces...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Mailand Smith Tessellated Étagère
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage tessellated black marble and brass obelisk shaped etagere with three glass shelves and one
Category

20th Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass

  • Mailand Smith Tessellated Étagère
  • Mailand Smith Tessellated Étagère
  • Mailand Smith Tessellated Étagère
  • Mailand Smith Tessellated Étagère
H 74 in. W 20 in. D 20 in.
Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Étagère by Lane, 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in View Park, CA
A Mid-Century Modern walnut and smoked glass étagère by Lane, early 1970s. A few nicks to veneer
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Bauhaus Style Etagere
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent chrome tube bauhaus style etagere.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

  • Midcentury Bauhaus Style Etagere
  • Midcentury Bauhaus Style Etagere
  • Midcentury Bauhaus Style Etagere
  • Midcentury Bauhaus Style Etagere
H 73 in. W 15 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive five-shelf etagere with faux bamboo design makes a perfect display shelf for home or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

  • Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
  • Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
  • Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
  • Vintage Bamboo Style Etagere
H 81.5 in. W 31.25 in. D 15 in.
McGuire-Style Arched Cerused Rattan Étagère with Three Glass Shelves, 1970s/80s
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and spacious late 1970s or early 1980s McGuire-style bent rattan étagère or shelving unit
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Bookcases

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Lucite and Glass Étagère
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and rare design by Charles Hollis Jones was created in the 1970s and will make
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

  • Lucite and Glass Étagère
  • Lucite and Glass Étagère
  • Lucite and Glass Étagère
  • Lucite and Glass Étagère
H 82.50 in. W 43 in. D 21.50 in.
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1970s Etagere For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s etagere for your home. Each 1970s etagere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and chrome. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s etagere, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1970s etagere, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1970s etagere that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Romeo Rega and Design Institute America produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970s Etagere?

A 1970s etagere can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

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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 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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