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Glass Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall, shelved display cabinet with glass windowed front and sides. Lightly distressed Sage Green finish.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Very Huge Brass and Tinted Glass Bookshelf or Étagère in the style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge and rare brass and tinted glass bookshelf or étagère in the style of Romeo Rega. The étagère is in good condition and a eyecatcher for every room.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 71.46 in. W 49.81 in. D 14.57 in.
Postmodern Tubular Plastic Lucite and Glass Bookshelf
By John Mascheroni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s bookshelf unit in tubular plastic with Lucite pipping holders and 4 glass shelves 3 in the middle and one at the bottom. In the picture there is one shelf missing so we ca...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Lucite
Vintage Modern Stainless Steel and Glass Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian étagère features a solid construction of brushed stainless steel with five glass shelves for display. Striking modern bookshelf for home or shop storage and display. Ple...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Italian Nickel and Frosted Glass Bookshelf, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury nickel and frosted glass three-level bookshelf or étagère, Italian, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Nickel
Rare Mid-Century Modern/Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Bookshelf, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
This tall bookshelf features glass shelves and massive brass joints. It's a rare Mid-Century Modern piece from the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in. W 47.25 in. D 13.78 in.
Rare Mid-Century Modern/Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Bookshelf, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
This tall bookshelf features glass shelves and massive brass joints. It's a rare Mid-Century Modern piece from the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in. W 47.25 in. D 13.78 in.
Seguso Vetri d`Arte Marciana Bookshelf Murano Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Marciana Murano glass bookshelf by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. A one of a kind furniture piece featuring a Murano glass mirrored back that reflects the treasures on display throughout its f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Murano Glass
Colonial Bookshelf
Located in Paris, FR
Bookshelf Colonial with solid wood structure with
smoke eucalyptus veneer in gloss finish, with glass
shelves and with mirrored back in side the bookshelf.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
BIS Bookshelf in Cherry Tree Veneer and Brown Glass
Located in London, GB
The BIS project for MOB seeks to be installed as a sort of island in space, accentuating its semi-translucent composition and operability on both sides of the furniture. In some way ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Italian lacquered Bookshelf
Located in Porto, PT
Two heights bookshelf, in lacquered wood, brass and smoked glass.
Measures: W: 1.42 cm, D: 37 cm, H: 120/69 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo
Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm
Materials: Matte nickel structure, tempered glass shelves. Natural brass details with spheres.
Weight: 60 kg
Also ...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Nickel
BIS Bookshelf by MOB
Located in Geneve, CH
BIS bookshelf by MOB
Limited editions of 15 + 1 prototype
Designer: Benjamin Ossa (Chile)
Dimensions: H 210 x D 50 x W 210 cm
Material: Cherry tree veneer 18mm, steel chrome uni...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
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 columns with shelves linked together by wooden shelves. Italy, circa 1970.
The bottom s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 55.52 in. W 51.19 in. D 15.95 in.
1970's Vintage French Brass & Glass Etagere Bookshelf / Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very well made vintage French etagere stand in solid brass and glass. This was made in France during the 1970’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is sturd...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artisan Crafted Iron & Glass Ètagerè or Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage iron and glass, artisan crafted, ètagerè or bookcase in the Brutalist style. Item features a heavy solid iron scrolling frame with remarkable sculptural form. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 70.5 in. W 55 in. D 14.25 in.
Italian Modular Bookshelf, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian modular bookshelf, 1970s.
Dimensions: H=115 cm; W=300 cm; D= 45 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Italian Brass and Glass Record Console Étagère / Display / Bookshelf
Located in Miami, FL
Brass console or étagère with glass shelves and vertical record album / book storage. The brass is bright and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in. W 51.38 in. D 18.51 in.
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 can be used as a bookshelf, bar, media cabinet, vitrine, or wall cabinet. It consists...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Modern Industrial Ladder Bookshelf / TV Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern contemporary industrial ladder bookshelf TV stand, metal, glass and pressboard, unmarked. In very good vintage condition.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
1 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf, Resin
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2 hand-molded, transparent resin cinder blocks, supporting a tempered glass shelf.
Starphire glass shelf.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
Dimensions
Cinder Block length 18.75?
...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Glass, Resin
4 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf, Black
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Description
8 Water jet cut, hand-polished nero marquina marble blocks, supporting 4 tempered glass shelves.
Starphire glass shelves.
Modular.
Made to order in NYC.
Dimensions...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
3 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf – White
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DESCRIPTION
6 water jet cut, hand-polished carrara marble blocks, supporting 3 tempered glass shelves.
Starphire glass shelves.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
DIMENSIONS
Cind...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
2 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf, Black
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 water jet cut, hand-polished nero marquina marble blocks, supporting 2 tempered glass shelves.
Starphire glass shelves.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
Dimensions
Cinder Bloc...
Category
2010s North American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
1 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf, Black
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2 water jet cut, hand-polished nero marquina marble blocks, supporting a tempered glass shelf.
Starphire glass shelf.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
Dimensions
Cinder Block le...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
4 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf – White
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DESCRIPTION
8 water jet cut, hand-polished carrara marble blocks, supporting 4 tempered glass shelves.
Starphire glass shelves.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
DIMENSIONS
Cind...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
3 Tier Cinder Block Bookshelf, Black
By BOND Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Description
6 water jet cut, hand-polished nero marquina marble blocks, supporting 3 tempered glass shelves.
Starphire glass shelves.
Modular.
Made to order in nyc.
Dimensions...
Category
2010s American Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Open Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This midcentury brass and chrome open bookshelf is in great condition, comes with a symmetrical design and has been newly buffed and polished. The piece feature a brass and chrome fr...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Brass, Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Étagère Bookshelf Cabinet Credenza
Located in West Hartford, CT
Danish modern étagère with iconic lines and the perfect scale for your home or apartment.
Features sliding black glass at top. The possibilities are endless. Now, more than ever, ho...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
QUANTUM Large Bookshelf, by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni
Located in Macherio, IT
Bookcases made of boxes of different sizes in transparent 10 mm extralight tempered glass, glued at 45° and deliberately overlapped in a misaligned and irregular way.
Available with ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
QUANTUM Medium Bookshelf, by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni
Located in Macherio, IT
Bookcases made of boxes of different sizes in transparent 10 mm extralight tempered glass, glued at 45° and deliberately overlapped in a misaligned and irregular way.
Available with ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass
REmix Vol 5. Bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
By Belén Moneo
Located in Geneve, CH
REmix vol 5. bookshelf, Limited Edition by Belén Moneo
Limited to 3 Units
Dimensions: 150 x 37 x H 150 cm
Materials: Varnished beech wood columns. Transparent methacrylate shelves.
...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 mark is somewhat illegible. The shelves are glass. It is illuminated. From the floor...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
20th Century Gold Metal Italian Vintage Bookshelf, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bookshelf from the 1970s. Cabinet in gilded and chiseled faux bamboo / woven wood with matt glass shelves. Open display cabinet complete with 4 good service shelves, one shel...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in cold tones, marble or onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the three...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 116.15 in. W 63 in. D 17.72 in.
Contemporary Bookcase Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Marble Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in neutral tones, marble or onyx top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 116.15 in. W 63 in. D 17.72 in.
MId-century Modern Chrome Bookshelf Wall Unit after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish three-piece chrome finish shelving unit makes a clean modern addition in the style of mid-century designer Milo Baughman. Bent chrome wall shelf secures to support glass...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Bookshelf Structure Wood Ebony Veneered Back in Vetrite with Strip Led
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Glass
H 35.44 in. W 66.93 in. D 14.57 in.
Bookshelf Structure Wood Ebony Veneered Back in Vetrite with Strip Led
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass, Ebony
H 88.59 in. W 43.31 in. D 13.78 in.
Contemporary Bookcase Onyx Top Floor to Ceiling Storage Unit Brass Bookshelf
By FILIPPO CARANDINI
Located in Milan, IT
Bookcase 01
Floor to ceiling bookcase featuring 3 back-painted glass doors colored in red tones, onyx or marble top, lacquered wooden interior and brass shelving. Each of the three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 116.15 in. W 63 in. D 17.72 in.
Diapositive Bookshelf in Extra Clear by R. & E. Bouroullec from Glas Italia
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
Diapositive bookshelf is shown here in the transparent glass. Collection comprising a bench, sofa, desks and small bookcase in transparent extralight, laminated and thermo-welded gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Glass
H 33.08 in. W 55.52 in. D 17.33 in.
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit Bookshelf Room Divider by Frank Kyle
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular Room Divider from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle in collaboration, that we belive, with Los Castillo from Taxco
For more...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Brass, Copper
H 78.35 in. W 157.49 in. D 23.63 in.
Pair of Modern Stainless Steel and Brass Bookshelf Stands Italy, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern stainless steel and brass bookshelf stands Italy 1970's. In the style of Romeo Rega. All original in good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Bookcases mount ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 69 in. W 27.75 in. D 19.75 in.
Achille Salvagni "San Lorenzo A" Bookshelf, Bronze, Onyx, Laquer, Contemporary
By Achille Salvagni
Located in London, GB
Achille Salvagni
San Lorenzo A
2016
Bookshelf in polished walnut with organic-shaped glass shelves and 24-carat gold-plated, antiqued finish cast bronze decorations, legs in burni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 81.89 in. W 35.44 in. D 17.72 in.
Achille Salvagni "San Lorenzo B" Bookshelf, Bronze, Onyx, Lacquer, Contemporary
By Achille Salvagni
Located in London, GB
Achille Salvagni
San Lorenzo B
2016
Bookshelf in polished walnut with organic-shaped glass shelves and 24-carat gold-plated, antiqued finish cast bronze decorations, legs in burni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
H 81.89 in. W 35.44 in. D 17.72 in.
Midcentury English Wooden and Glass Bookshelf with Light Up Shelves
Located in London, GB
English 1960s
A wooden and glass bookshelf, with two lit shelves. Shelves are adjustable.
Rewired and PAT tested. With twisted silk flex.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Burl Walnut Glass Door Breakfront Bookcase Bookshelf Display Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique style walnut bookcase was recently handmade in England by a third-generation cabinetmaker. From the production process to the materials used, every aspect of this bookca...
Category
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 85.25 in. W 50.25 in. D 13.75 in.
Red Deer Stag Bookshelf Lamp with Milky Glass Shade Art Deco Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish red deer stag bookshelf lamp in Art Deco style. Sculptured bronze patinated zinc Red Deer Stag mounted on black metal plinth. Brass tubular arm with glass holder. Sculptural s...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Mahogany Display Cabinet Bookshelf, Shelving Unit
Located in London, GB
A mahogany display cabinet or bookshelf. Fully fronted glass sliding doors and wood shelves. Original label on the back made in London.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Concrete Bookshelf with Mahogany Shelves and LED Lighting
By Thomas R. Lancaster
Located in Alpine, TX
There’s a language of light in the depths of the ocean and it’s in those bioluminescent animals I found my inspiration for the portal bookshelf. Similar to those breath taking light ...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Concrete, Cement
1950s Italian Bookshelf in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Italian rosewood single bookcase and shelving with brass details. Adjustable metal feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pass-Word Suspended Sliding Bookshelf Cabinet by Dante Bonuccelli for Molteni
By Dante Bonuccelli, Molteni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dante Bonuccelli interprets modernity preferring lightness and flexibility of the suspended shelves instead of volumes. Pass-word is a versatile modular storage and home entertainmen...
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.75 in. W 43.25 in. D 15.5 in.
Huge Brass and Tinted Glass Bookshelf or Étagère by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge and rare brass and tinted glass bookshelf or étagère by Romeo Rega. The étagère is in good condition and a eyecatcher for every room.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
Huge Brass and Tinted Glass Bookshelf or Etagere Attributed to Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge and rare brass and tinted glass bookshelf or etagere by Romeo Rega. The etagere is in good condition and a eyecatcher for every room.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in. W 42.52 in. D 15.75 in.
Large Chrome and Glass Bookshelf Etageré
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Extra large bookshelf in one unit. Has mirrored glass at the bottom and smoked colored glass shelves.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Solid Lucite and Glass Bookshelf or Bookcase.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sturdy bookcase or bookshelf made of Lucite with thick glass shelves.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Blacked Glass Bookshelf by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
It features the beautiful detail of a structure made of gold-plated brass and glass inset shelves.
The structure can hold 14 display shelves.
The item is provided with a certificat...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves
Materials
Brass
H 86.62 in. W 13.78 in. D 98.43 in.
Goldscheider Vienna Girl with Book Sitting on a Bookshelf by Dakon, circa 1935
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figurine.
The girl with blond curly hair and a green bow in her hair, wearing a black and white checked dress, is sitting cross-legged on a l...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.44 in. W 5.90 in. D 5.70 in.
Walnut French Cabinet / Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French cabinets in walnut. Black glass sliding doors.
c.1960's. Completely restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Paul Frankl Bookshelf Credenza
By Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique bookshelf by Paul Frankl for Johnson Bros.Two piece set with glass shelves resting on long base with glass square end.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
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Glass Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass bookshelf for your home. A glass bookshelf — often made from glass, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage glass bookshelf now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glass bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A glass bookshelf made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made glass bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Romeo Rega, Glas Italia and Achille Salvagni are consistently popular.
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Prices for a glass bookshelf start at $650 and top out at $76,531 with the average selling for $3,950.
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Woka Lamps furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. In our Woka Lamps collection, there are many options to choose from, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 42 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there are also 124 modern editions to choose from. Many of Woka Lamps' original furniture was created in the Art Nouveau style in Europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by and . Prices for Woka Lamps furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $289 and tops out at $79,320, while pieces like these can sell for $3,900 on average.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
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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