Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Chrome
Paul Evans Wall-Mounted Burl Wood City Scape Shelving Unit
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example from the PE 400 series, manufactured by Directional.
Brass
Burl and ebonized etagere shelving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and elegant burl wood veneered shelving unit with ebonised support brackets.
Wood
Geometric Cabinet Bookcase with Drop Down Desk by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Gumps, Johan Tapp
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Completely restored with dark burl wood veneer and glass insert shelving. Bookshelves are unbacked, beautifully revealing the negative space within the cabinet.
Enamel
Sold
H 82.5 in W 36.38 in D 12.38 in
Burl Wood Étagère Shelving Unit Lighted Bookcase Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Burl wood étagère shelving lighted bookcase manner of Milo Baughman.
Burl
Sold
H 82 in W 66 in D 18 in
Henredon Olive Burl Burled Wood and Macassar Dresser Cabinet Shelving Wardrobe
By Henredon
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning Henredon "Scene Two", 2-piece wood wall unit, dresser with shelving unit, 1970s.
Macassar, Olive, Burl
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece features clean modern lines and a beautiful burl wood body with interior shelving and drawers.
Chrome
Pace Collection Sideboard
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pace collection sideboard credenza. Walnut burl wood veneered cabinets with shelving set on chrome steel framed legs.
Steel, Chrome
Paul Evans - Patchwork Burl and Polished Chrome Shelving Unit
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Book shelves/ wall unit made of patchwork burl wood and polished chrome. Seven glass shelves. From the Directional "Cityscape" series designed by Paul Evans.
Metal
Italian Burl wood and lacquer Credenza with Chrome Details
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Hem, NL
Very chic sideboard / credenza with checkerboard patterned burl wood doors. Inside spacious shelving and the back of the credenza also has a wonderful light burl wood finish.
Chrome
Pair of Rare Paul Evans Cityscape Shelving Units c.1970's
Located in Easton, PA
A rare pair of Paul Evans Cityscape burl wood and stainless steel patchwork shelving units or bookcases with bronze tinted glass shelves made for Directional in the 1970's.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 72 in W 120.5 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century Burl Orba Wall Unit by Janet Schwietzer for Pace Collection
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Three floating lacquered burl wood credenzas contain shelving and one has a pull-out drawer and shelf.
Aluminum
Pace Wall Unit
By Pace Collection
Located in Highland Park, IL
1970s Pace wall unit. Burl wood and glass shelving.
Metal
Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime bibliothèque par Joaquim Tenreiro.
Marble
Chrome Bookcase in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chrome étagère, bookshelf or vitrine, in the manner of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s.
Chrome
$20,562
H 94.49 in W 152.37 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern 'LB2' Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'LB2' Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella, Italy, 1950s
Metal
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A unique 1960’s bookcase or shelving unit. Italian designer manufacturing, consisting out of a brass structure with wooden shelves. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinate...
Brass
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
A French Industrial étagère with nickel mounted frame and shelves made of Eastern European oak. Very sturdy, heavy frame and decorative cast feet. The shelves are adjustable. In ve...
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Wood
Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern Open Shelving Unit, 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking example of 1970s studio craftsmanship, this sculptural open shelving unit embodies the era’s reverence for material honesty and architectural form. Executed entirely in ra...
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Architects shelving unit
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
From well known mid century modern architect's Pittsburgh studio, this minimalist shelving unit features a combination of solid walnut shelves, grooved walnut shelves and walnut slat...
Steel
Mid-Century Style Modern Open Shelving Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish modern open shelving unit with a clean, minimalist design and beautiful natural wood finish. Features multiple spacious shelves perfect for books, décor, plants, office stora...
Wood
Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Chrome
Pierre Vandel 1970’s Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, Lambeth
A Pierre Vandel black lacquered shelving unit, with five glass shelves Cc1970’s French Dimensions: 90cm wide 37cm deep 190cm high.
Aluminum
LB2 Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella: Mid-Century Modern Design
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
"LB2" Bookcase by Ignazio Gardella, Italy, 1950s
Metal
$4,000
H 77.56 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit by Pierre Vandel, Lacquered Aluminum
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
A simple, stylish shelving unit perfect for displaying a collection or useful storage. Taking influence from Japan. Black lacquered aluminium frame with gold details and glass shelve...
Aluminum
1970s Geometrical Chrome Shelving Unit in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Uniquely shaped chrome etatgere with recessed smoked glass shelves.
Chrome
Italian Display Shelf 1970's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This display shelf features a striking composition of clean, linear forms, showcasing the refined interplay between chrome and glass. The sleek metallic framework provides a contempo...
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Etagere Wall Shelf Unit Free Standing
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Add functional style to your home with this vintage mid-century modern etagere wall shelf unit. Combining sleek lines with practical storage, this free-standing piece offers a perfec...
Wood
Two Lamps Model Tree Light by Ron Arad for Zeus, Milano
By Zeus, Ron Arad
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Two lamps model tree light design Ron Arad for Zeus Base. Frame: Gunmetal color Base: Concrete Bulbs: 2 x 50 W - 12 V. Dimmer Dimensions: Diameter 24 in. x height 44 in. / diame...
Cement
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a tight concave fronted seat with two throw pillows, and an over an upholstered base. ...
Fabric
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.
Steel
$750
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Exciting Gino Hollander Style Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Hollander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.
Paint
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 65 in W 82.75 in D 20.25 in
Danish Mid Century Showcase Sideboard Credenza by Bernard Pedersen Model 142
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern showcase sideboard, credenza, made in Denmark by Bernard Pedersen & Son, circa 1960's. The lowercase features two sliding tambour door, which op...
Glass, Teak
Lantern Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN SCONCE reimagines the classic up-light through the lens of material warmth and artisanal detail. Handcrafted in the U.S., it features richly textured 100% Dupioni Raw Sil...
Silk
Unavailable|$6,000
H 36.5 in W 32.5 in D 8.5 in
French Art Deco Walnut Étagère with Ebonized Edge, Circa 1930s
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco walnut small étagère (tier table) with ebonized edge and asymmetrical shelves. Shows its age and some wear.
Walnut
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide. COM fabrics subject to app...
Fabric, Wood
Talitha Nickel and Abalone Console Cabinet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Our Talitha collection is crafted from nickel-plated metal with hand-stamped patterns applied to minimalist, modernist forms. The surface is reminiscent of silver leaf it emits that ...
Nickel
Pair of Indian wooden doors with painted decoration
Located in London, GB
Pair of Indian wooden doors with painted decoration Indian, 19th Century Height 165cm, width side-by-side 96cm, depth 10cm This pair of wooden doors is painted with a host of superb...
Wood
$7,500 / item
H 25 in W 99 in D 16.75 in
CraftAssociates Credenza Toussaint Mid Century Credenza, Black, Copper
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza Toussaint Mid Century Credenza, Black, Copper This Toussaint Modern Credenza for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The door fronts are const...
Copper
$12,250
H 48.75 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
English Regency Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany with Carved Backboard, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine and elegant English Regency pedestal sideboard in mahogany with carved backsplash. Offers three convex silverware drawers spanning the length just below the top, with shelving...
Mahogany, Pine
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...
Faux Leather
19th Century Louis XV Style Scriban
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV Style Scriban, in solid oak. Hand-carved with Provincial carving and hand-painted in an aged ecru on the outside with a dark midnight blue patina on the inside writing section.
Wood
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Willem III sofa, ca 1870-1890 A Dutch Willem III sofa from the period 1870-1890 with a curved back and covered with striped fabric upholstery. In the middle of the top of the ...
Fabric, Wood
$11,068
H 66.93 in W 74.81 in D 13.78 in
L’ Amo Floor Lamp by Valmassoi Conti, Vintage Italian Design, 1970s
By Valmassoi Conti
Located in London, GB
A rare Iconic vintage Italian design L’ Amo floor lamp by Valmassoi Conti production time 1970 to 1979. Painted metal, stamped, steel, bamboo stem.
Metal
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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