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Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s
Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s

Italian Fondart House Shelving Unit, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

A gorgeous, unique and exclusive Italian shelving unit. Glossily polished brass and mirrored glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Brass

1970’s Italian Bamboo Shelving
1970’s Italian Bamboo Shelving

1970’s Italian Bamboo Shelving

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in London, Lambeth

Superb large bamboo shelving with 5 levels bounded by leather.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy
Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy

Painted wood shelving unit-bookcase Italy

Located in PARIS, FR

A striking testament to Italian craftsmanship, this late 19th-century painted wood bookcase

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving

20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving

Located in Miami, FL

condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Nickel

Post modern industrial freestanding shelving unit, Italy 1970s
Post modern industrial freestanding shelving unit, Italy 1970s

Post modern industrial freestanding shelving unit, Italy 1970s

By Pilastro, Coen de Vries, Tomado

Located in ECHT, NL

Modular metal shelving unit. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Is has three sections. Made in the style

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Étagères Shelving Units

By LaBarge

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair of vintage Italian gold gilt smoked glass shelves étagères with pineapple finials. Smoked

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Extra-Large Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Italian Modular Shelving Unit, Black Lacquer, Glass, iGuzzini Lamp
1980s Italian Modular Shelving Unit, Black Lacquer, Glass, iGuzzini Lamp

1980s Italian Modular Shelving Unit, Black Lacquer, Glass, iGuzzini Lamp

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Italian modular shelving unit produced in the 1970s combines black lacquered wood with thick

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's
Mid-century Italian Bookcase Or Shelving Unit, 1960's

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s
Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s

Post-Modern Metal Shelving Unit by Orezero, Italian Design, 1980s

By Bieffeplast

Located in Antwerp, BE

Memphis, industrial, post-modern shelving unit, by Orezero, Italy, 1980s Orezero is a palindrome.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

An Italian 1970s burgundy red shelving unit by Vivai del Sud
An Italian 1970s burgundy red shelving unit by Vivai del Sud

An Italian 1970s burgundy red shelving unit by Vivai del Sud

By Vivai del Sud

Located in London, GB

An Italian 1970s burgundy red bamboo shelving unit by Vivai del Sud, with five rattan covered

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two
Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two

Mid-Century Rattan Shelving Units, Italy 1970. Set of two

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming set of two vintage rattan shelving units or étagères, exuding a tropical

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood
Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood

Mid-Century Italian Corner Shelving Unit, Gio Ponti Style, Bookmatched Wood

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An architecturally compelling Italian corner room divider shelving unit attributed to the Gio Ponti

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Skokie, IL

shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet for Tecno, Italy, designed in 1946 circa 1953

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Pearwood, Patent Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel

Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's
Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's

Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Vitrine Unit Set, Italy 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Boho Style Design Bamboo Shelving Unit Set of 2. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. All

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Vitrines

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

Ego Hexagonal Modular Shelving

Ego Hexagonal Modular Shelving

By Chendù

Located in Milan, IT

Hexagonal modular shelving is made of matt lacquered iron and oak wood. Geometry and balance

Category

2010s Italian Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy
1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy

1960s Curvy Steel Framed Standing Shelving Unit with Teak Shelves, Italy

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1960s free-standing shelving unit with unusual black enameled steel frame and teak shelving

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian
1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian

1980s Stone International Post-Modern Black Marble Glass Shelving Unit Italian

By Stone International

Located in London, GB

. This shelving unit has been imported from Italy in the 1990s and remained ever since to the same owners

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960
Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960

Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

Romeo Rega Gold Plated Brass Etagere Shelving Console, Italy, C.1960 In excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s
Brass & Glass Shelving / Etagère by Romeo Rega, Italy ca. 1970s

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

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Agenore Fabbri

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

shelving, providing hidden storage amidst open display. The suspended desk module, in turn, allows a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shelving Design by Alexey Drozhdin
Shelving Design by Alexey Drozhdin

Shelving Design by Alexey Drozhdin

Located in Geneve, CH

Shelving design by Alexey Drozhdin Dimensions: D 220 x W 220 x H 55 cm. Materials: glass, oak

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Chrome & Glass Tower Shelving Unit Bookshelf
Vintage Chrome & Glass Tower Shelving Unit Bookshelf

Vintage Chrome & Glass Tower Shelving Unit Bookshelf

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America

Located in Bensalem, PA

1970s chrome and glass shelving unit I believe it was by design Institute of America. Please look

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Lloyd Double Shelving Unit by Giobagnara #1
Lloyd Double Shelving Unit by Giobagnara #1

Lloyd Double Shelving Unit by Giobagnara #1

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship, this shelving unit seamlessly combines wood, fine

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari

Located in Chicago, IL

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970 Enameled

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit
Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit

Opinion Ciatti La Gabbia Shelving Unit

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

La Gabbia, Lapo Ciatti's storage cabinet is a sculptural element of scenic impact made of metal and aluminum, embellished with 24 glossy studs. La Gabbia is a practical organizer equ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System

By Enzo Mari, Simon Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Enzo Mari Dima modular wall shelving system for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Glas Italia OBLIQUO shelving by Piero Lissoni
Glas Italia OBLIQUO shelving by Piero Lissoni

Glas Italia OBLIQUO shelving by Piero Lissoni

$9,544Sale Price / item|20% Off

Glas Italia OBLIQUO shelving by Piero Lissoni

By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of open storage units in 4+6 mm laminated glass, with shiny polished ground edge and heat-sealed at 45°. The external surface has a special mirrored chrome finish, while the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS
Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS

Elysée Shelving System by Pierre Paulin for MAGIS

By Magis, Pierre Paulin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The modular shelving system Elysée was born from the collaboration between Magis and the French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Plywood

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Large shelving by Michael Anastassiades
Glas Italia KAZIMIR Large shelving by Michael Anastassiades

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Large shelving by Michael Anastassiades

By Michael Anastassiades, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table, completely made of a special 10 mm tempered double-sided green acid-etched glass, or, in 6+6 mm laminated doub...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Medium shelving by Michael Anastassiades
Glas Italia KAZIMIR Medium shelving by Michael Anastassiades

Glas Italia KAZIMIR Medium shelving by Michael Anastassiades

By Michael Anastassiades, Glas Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collection of furniture consisting of shelves, console and low table, completely made of a special 10 mm tempered double-sided green acid-etched glass, or, in 6+6 mm laminated doub...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Glass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Steel

By Studio BBPR, Giorgio Olivetti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Glas Italia OBLIQUO vertical shelving by Piero Lissoni
Glas Italia OBLIQUO vertical shelving by Piero Lissoni

Glas Italia OBLIQUO vertical shelving by Piero Lissoni

By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Series of open storage units in 4+6 mm laminated glass, with shiny polished ground edge and heat-sealed at 45°. The external surface has a special mirrored chrome finish, while the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit

By Renato Zevi

Located in Toronto, ON

Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

2000s Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell Partner Shelving Unit
2000s Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell Partner Shelving Unit

2000s Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell Partner Shelving Unit

By Alberto Meda, Paolo Rizzatto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Partner Shelving Unit, originally designed by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Kartell

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Lips Vago set of three Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
Lips Vago set of three Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s

Lips Vago set of three Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in bari, IT

Scaffale industriale in metallo Lips Vago modello Congresso primi anni ’70. Struttura in metallo laccato bianco. I cinque ripiani sono regolabili in altezza. Il sistema di scaffalatu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit
Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Brass Etagere Smoked Mirrored Glass Shelving 1970s Display Unit

Located in London, GB

This tall étagère, in brass plated square tubular frame with four smoked mirrored shelves is a great practical piece for every room or commercial space. Straight and strict lines fra...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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Italian Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Italian shelving for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every item from our selection of Italian shelving was constructed with great care. There are 95 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Italian shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Italian shelving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Italian shelving, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Italian shelving over the years, but those crafted by Romeo Rega, Vittorio Introini and Renato Zevi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Italian Shelving?

Prices for a piece of Italian shelving start at $900 and top out at $194,000 with the average selling for $4,955.

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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