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1960s Mid-Century Danish wall unit by Sejling Skabe
1960s Mid-Century Danish wall unit by Sejling Skabe

1960s Mid-Century Danish wall unit by Sejling Skabe

By Sejling Skabe

Located in London, GB

A functional and stylish Mid-Century freestanding wall unit with a strong Danish provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

Danish Shelf Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

fronts. Emits a cozy and practical light. Fits most Danish wall units. 2 standard E14 sockets. Several

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1958 Danish Rosewood Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional wall unit in Brazilian rosewood by Danish designer Poul Cadovius

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Danish mid-century wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in the 1960s. The unit is crafted

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950
Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950

Poul Cadovius 'butterfly" wall shelves 3 units Denmark 1950

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Paris, IDF

1960s. in Denmark white. red, green inside, black outside length about 29.5cm x 29.5cm width about

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Design Danish Metal Wall Unit, 1970’s
Mid-Century Design Danish Metal Wall Unit, 1970’s

Mid-Century Design Danish Metal Wall Unit, 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Metal holders with plastic shelves.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling
3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling

3-Column Danish Modern Rosewood Adjustable Wall Unit with Paneling

Located in Kensington, MD

to hang the unit, but to not use it would be to miss out on the true beauty of the rosewood. Two deep

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Wall Mirror & Shelving Unit by Arne Wahl Iversen
Wall Mirror & Shelving Unit by Arne Wahl Iversen

Wall Mirror & Shelving Unit by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Beautiful mid century danish wall-mounted hallway cabinet. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit
Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

Rosewood Cado System Wall Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado System wall unit in Brazilian rosewood by Danish designer Poul

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kensington, MD

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case Use alone or add

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Brazilian rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark. FM

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional wall unit in teak by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. The unit shown

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Large Mid Century Swedish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit by Bodafors
Large Mid Century Swedish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit by Bodafors

Large Mid Century Swedish Teak Wood Bookshelf Wall Unit by Bodafors

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Detroit, MI

This beautiful vintage mid century Swedish modern four-piece teak wood bookcase wall unit was

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Brutalist wall unit  wall system  1960s  Danish
Brutalist wall unit  wall system  1960s  Danish

Brutalist wall unit wall system 1960s Danish

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lemmer, NL

Brutalist wall unit wall system 1960s Danish period 1960s design style Henning Kjaernulf

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass “Cityscape” Wall-Mounted Unit
Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass “Cityscape” Wall-Mounted Unit

Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass “Cityscape” Wall-Mounted Unit

By Renato Zevi

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Discover this stunning vintage “Cityscape” wall-mounted unit, crafted in Italy and attributed to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in The Hague, NL

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in The Hague, NL

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's
Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

Poul Cadovius teak bookcase, 1960's

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

System. A classic Danish wall unit. The shelves and cabinets can then be inserted at the desired height

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960
Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

Mid-century Walnut Wall Unit in the style of Poul Cadovius, c. 1960

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic mid-century wall unit with four wall mounted upright rails where four short and two long

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Wall Unit, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart
Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

Vintage Burl Wood and Bronze Freestanding Wall Unit by John Stuart

By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This stunning mid-century modern freestanding wall unit is a true masterpiece designed by John

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit   1960

Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960

Located in Vigevano, PV

Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off

Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Danish Tambour wall units These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s
Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

Rare Poul Cadovius Royal system bookcase with extendable table, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in LYON, FR

Cadovius Royal System. A classic example of a Danish wall unit. Version with teak uprights and rare drop

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s
Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s

Danish Modern Teak 5-Piece Entertainment / Wall Unit — 1970s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A striking Danish Modern teak entertainment unit from the 1970s, designed in five modular sections

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf
Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf

By HG Furniture

Located in Kensington, MD

Danish Walnut Stand Alone Wall Unit / Room Divider / Bookshelf Additional information: Material

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has one drawer cabinet, two

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall
Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

Danish Modern Modular Adjustable Wall Unit Shelving 1960s-- 22 pcs Complete Wall

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Madison, WI

Very cool, versatile wall unit shelving modular set. Includes 9 regular shelves Includes 6 Medium

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

Modular Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, Denmark, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, Denmark 1960s. This teak setup has two

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding
Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

Danish Mid Century Poul Cadovius Cado Wall Unit Bookcase Freestanding

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rare Poul Cadovius Single Wall Unit or Bookcase. Cabinets and Shelves can be re-arranged. 33wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig
Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig

Danish Teak Wall Unit Modular Room Divider by Kurt Ostervig

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Kensington, MD

space. - Open design and great proportions make this wall unit unimposing despite its significant size

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

. The wall unit consists of: - 8 shelves - 2 cabinets - 3 wall brackets detailed measurements: shelves

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase
Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase

By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s
Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s

Oak Shelf System by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s

By HG Furniture

Located in Handewitt, DE

Oak shelf system by HG Furniture Denmark 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 4 shelves - 4 wall

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s

Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s

By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler

Located in ECHT, NL

Large modular wall unit. Designed by legendary designer Hans Wegner and made by Ry møbler. The unit

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit
Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit

Mogens Koch Bookcase Wall Unit

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modular bookcase unit executed in teak, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen. This impressive

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Tall Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit
Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Tall Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit

Danish Modern Mid century Rosewood Tall Large Wall Floor Bookcase shelf unit

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful simple Danish modern mid century rosewood large Tall wall floor bookcase on tapered legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit
Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit

Arne Vodder Style Danish Modern Two Bay Freestanding Rosewood Wall Unit

By Arne Vodder

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous Arne Vodder style rosewood two bay freestanding wall unit. This wonderful vintage unit has

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage 1960s Kurt Ostervig for K.P. Mobler Freestanding Danish Teak Wall Unit
Vintage 1960s Kurt Ostervig for K.P. Mobler Freestanding Danish Teak Wall Unit

Vintage 1960s Kurt Ostervig for K.P. Mobler Freestanding Danish Teak Wall Unit

By K.P. Møbler 1

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

iconic Danish design featuring a full teak wood construction with accenting brass hardware. This wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960
Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960

Danish Modern Modular 4 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, c. 1960

By Lyby Mobler

Located in Deland, FL

A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s
Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s

Danish Modern Modular 2 Bay Wall Unit by Lyby Mobler, C. 1960s

By Lyby Mobler

Located in Deland, FL

A rare find and truly an exceptional design is this wall unit by Lyby Mobler. The unit is assembled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius
Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for  Poul Cadovius

Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish walnut Corner Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, by Royal for Poul Cadovius, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Freestanding Wall Unit Room Divider

Located in Baltimore, MD

attributed to Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. This amazing vintage wall unit/ chest of drawers features gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light
Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

Mid century Danish rosewood wall unit by Kai Kristiansen FM, with desk & light

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Liberty, NY

Stunning mid century Danish rosewood three bay wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler. Consists

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.

Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modular 5-Bay Rosewood/Palisander Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Large and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s
Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

Danish Vintage Reol Shelve Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Meet a true icon of Danish modern: the reol (shelving) system by Kai Kristiansen. Clean lines

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelf Wall Unit Credenza Cabinet- 2 pcs

By Lovig Dansk, Arne Vodder

Located in Madison, WI

, to make it into a wall unit / bookcase / shelving with additional drawers. Top portion of the unit is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in München, Bavaria

this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

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Danish Wall Units For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Danish wall units is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Danish wall units — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Danish wall units have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Danish wall units made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Danish wall units are appealing in their simplicity, but Poul Cadovius, Cado and Kai Kristiansen produced popular Danish wall units that are worth a look.

How Much are Danish Wall Units?

Prices for Danish wall units can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Danish wall units begin at $1 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,767.

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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