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Poul Cadovius Style Mixed Wood Wall Unit with Black Enameled Metal Grid Risers
Poul Cadovius Style Mixed Wood Wall Unit with Black Enameled Metal Grid Risers

Poul Cadovius Style Mixed Wood Wall Unit with Black Enameled Metal Grid Risers

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Zebrawood, Teak, Elm, and laminate wall unit with cabinets shelving and drawers mounted on black enameled metal grid risers. This unit is completely adjustable. There is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk
Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk

Kai Kristiansen Danish Midcentury Compact Floating Teak Shelving Set and Desk

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A Danish midcentury teak Reolsystem wall shelving unit with desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM (Feldballes Møbelfabrik).

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler

Ry100 Wall System in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner, manufactured by Ry Møbler.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Teak

Ry-100 in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s
Ry-100 in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s

Ry-100 in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit
Danish Teak Wall Unit

Danish Teak Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great Danish wall unit in great vintage condition. The unit includes one sliding door cabinet, one drawered cabinet, one two-drawer desk cabinet, and 28" deep shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s Mid-Century Modern shelving system model Royal by Danish architect Poul Cadovius designed in 1948.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit with Tambour Doors, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit with Tambour Doors, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit with Tambour Doors, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit with tambour doors 1960s Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system with shelves and cabinets.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit,  Bookcase , Hutch by Nathan Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit,  Bookcase , Hutch by Nathan Furniture

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit, Bookcase , Hutch by Nathan Furniture

By Nathan Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Wall Unit, Bookcase , Hutch by Nathan Furniture Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit/Bookcase/Hutch by Nathan Furniture, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit by PS System 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Unit by PS System 1960s

Danish Teak Wall Unit by PS System 1960s

By Preben Sorensen, PS System

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish teak modular wall unit by Preben Sørensen for PS System Randers, Denmark 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This teak wall unit was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. It is covered with natural teak veneer, the edges of the shelves are made of the solid te...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak Wall Unit "Royal" by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Danish Teak Wall Unit "Royal" by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Danish Teak Wall Unit "Royal" by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

This Mid-Century Modern wall unit consist of 3 uprights, 6 shelves, 1 bar unit, 1 large drawer unit, 1 small drawer unit and 5 rare original bookend sliders. The bar unit has a stun...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Vintage modular 5 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Wall Unit Hutch by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1958
Danish Teak Wall Unit Hutch by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1958

Danish Teak Wall Unit Hutch by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1958

By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Born in the spring of 1958, this elegant wall-unit hutch by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler stands as both a design marvel and a structural symphony. Composed of two distinct yet interl...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Pine

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Hansen & Guldborg CADO
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Hansen & Guldborg CADO

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Hansen & Guldborg CADO

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Danish modern teak wall unit. Two bay system with lower cabinets for storage, upper cabinet with drawers and open storage plus three shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit
Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit

Poul Cadovius Danish Teak Royal System Freestanding Cado Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak freestanding three bay wall unit by Poul Cadovius, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Hanging Wall Unit Poul Cadovius
Teak Hanging Wall Unit Poul Cadovius

Teak Hanging Wall Unit Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Den Haag, NL

Teak modular hanging wall system. Design Poul Cadovius fot Royal Denmark, 1954.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960
Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

Poul Cadovius for Cado Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Shelving, 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak
Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak

Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Cadovius wall unit in teak, circa 1960, made in Denmark. This set includes twenty 8.5" deep shelves, eight 12" deep shelves, and 5 uprights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Style Wall Unit
Danish Modern Style Wall Unit

Danish Modern Style Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in New York, NY

Danish modern style wall unit with storage, work and display shelves and cabinets.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak
Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak

Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit in Teak

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Cadovius wall unit in teak, circa 1960, made in Denmark. This set includes twenty 8.5" deep shelves, eight 12" deep shelves, and 5 uprights.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit after Poul Cadovius
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit after Poul Cadovius

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit after Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large 10+ foot Danish teak unit attaches to wall-mounted cross beams, allowing for customization of configuration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

4 Bay Cado Danish Modern Wall Unit
4 Bay Cado Danish Modern Wall Unit

4 Bay Cado Danish Modern Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in New York, NY

Nice Danish Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius. The set consists of 4 vertical supports, ( 1 ) Woven drop front locking, light up, cabinet ( 31.5 W x 15 D x 17 H ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Free Standing Wall Shelving Book Case Unit in the Manner of Cado
Danish Teak Free Standing Wall Shelving Book Case Unit in the Manner of Cado

Danish Teak Free Standing Wall Shelving Book Case Unit in the Manner of Cado

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teal free standing wall unit, consisting of a cabinet piece with locking mechanism and a shallow drawer, and four adjustable shelves with built-in book ends. In the manner of ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 4-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar 60s
Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 4-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar 60s

Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 4-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar 60s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This large four bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and di...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk
60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk

60s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Desk

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was originally designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This useful three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Teak Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
Vintage 1960s Teak Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark

Vintage 1960s Teak Royal System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall unit teak wood Cado ROYAL Designer: Poul Cadovius Producer: Cado, Denmark.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Teak Wall Mount Shelving Unit
Danish Teak Wall Mount Shelving Unit

Danish Teak Wall Mount Shelving Unit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome Danish teak wall mount shelving unit with all wood risers and shelves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Wall Unit in Teak, 1960s
Danish Wall Unit in Teak, 1960s

Danish Wall Unit in Teak, 1960s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit, teak, glass and metal, Denmark, 1960s This simplistic wall unit consists of four rows with several storage facilities.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Omnia Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Teak Omnia Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Teak Omnia Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage teak wall unit features modular cabinets and shelves mounted to custom metal floor supports. The orientation of the wall unit can be customized to your specifi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Wall Unit "SYSTEM CADO" by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Wall Unit "SYSTEM CADO" by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Wall Unit "SYSTEM CADO" by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Odense, DK

Large wall unit "SYSTEM CADO" in oak and teakwood made in Denmark in the 1960s. The system consists of wall mounted rails that allow for different combinations of cabinets and shelve...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit. Featuring a straight line design, three sections of cabinets, multiple sliding doors that open up to storage space, dr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Lyby Mobler Freestanding Wall Unit
Lyby Mobler Freestanding Wall Unit

Lyby Mobler Freestanding Wall Unit

By Lyby Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful freestanding teak and steel wall unit by Lyby Mobler of Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak modular wall unit 1960s Danish Mid-century modern shelving system in teak with golden brackets.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a Danish modern teak wall unit. Two bay systems, features four shelves and two storage cabinets in the lower section and a bar with shelf in the upper right se...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wall Unit

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit. Pieces can be re-arranged. 96w 18d Rails are 69h

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Teak

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius Teak Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Modular wall unit in Teak by Poul Cadovius. Royal series. The unit can be arranged to your own liking. It can also be split up in two units or extended if wanted.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Restauration Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Wall Unit Poul Cadovius Denmark 1950s
Teak Wall Unit Poul Cadovius Denmark 1950s

Teak Wall Unit Poul Cadovius Denmark 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Royal

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice wall unit. Two uprights 5 Teak shelves in three sizes 3 shelves 20 cm Depth One shelve 24 cm One shelve 30 cm Depth Nickel brackets.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Danish Teak Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish teak wall unit for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish teak wall unit was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish teak wall unit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Danish teak wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful Danish teak wall unit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Danish Teak Wall Unit?

Prices for a Danish teak wall unit start at $1 and top out at $44,000 with the average selling for $3,600.

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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