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20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet
20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet

20th Century Italian Modern Freestanding Walnut Bookshelf - Vintage Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A freestanding, vintage Art Deco Italian bookshelf made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Gold Metal Italian Vintage Bookshelf, 1970
20th Century Gold Metal Italian Vintage Bookshelf, 1970

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Open Bookshelf / Side Cabinet, Italy 1950s
Open Bookshelf / Side Cabinet, Italy 1950s

Open Bookshelf / Side Cabinet, Italy 1950s

By Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant open bookshelf produced by Anonima Castelli, Bologna, circa late 1930s–early 1940s. A fine

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Tyco bookshelf design Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International 1970s
Tyco bookshelf design Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International 1970s

Tyco bookshelf design Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International 1970s

By Manfredo Massironi

Located in Parma, IT

Very rare wall bookcase designed by Manfredo Massironi for Nikol International in the 1970’s. This rare version is made of curved and chromed steel with glass shelves. In excellent c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Asteroid Bookshelf
Asteroid Bookshelf

Asteroid Bookshelf

$9,990 / item

Asteroid Bookshelf

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

The shelves of this elegant bookshelf available in oak or "Canaletto" walnut wood are pierced on

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Marble

Roberto Fallani Bookshelf for Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1970s
Roberto Fallani Bookshelf for Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1970s

Roberto Fallani Bookshelf for Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1970s

By Roberto Fallani

Located in Padova, IT

Glossy black lacquered wood bookcase designed by Roberto Fallani for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. High quality hand made product and exceptional stage presence. Roberto Fallani, Thro...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Chrome and Lacquered Credenza with Geometric Bookshelf, 1970s
Italian Chrome and Lacquered Credenza with Geometric Bookshelf, 1970s

Italian Chrome and Lacquered Credenza with Geometric Bookshelf, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking Italian mid-century modern credenza with integrated bookshelf, dating to the 1970s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo Bookshelf – 1970s
Bamboo Bookshelf – 1970s

Bamboo Bookshelf – 1970s

Located in Roma, RM

Bamboo Bookshelf – 1970s Product details Dimensions: 136 L x 81,5 H x 47 P cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Rush

1970s Italian Modern Pencil Bamboo Etagere / Bookshelf / Cabinet
1970s Italian Modern Pencil Bamboo Etagere / Bookshelf / Cabinet

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Romy Leather Bookshelf
Romy Leather Bookshelf

Romy Leather Bookshelf

Located in Paris, FR

Bookshelf Romy leather with wood structure, with all structure covered with grey suede leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s
Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm

Located in Roma, IT

Modular bookshelf system realized by Carlo dé Carli in 1970s. Curved plywood and ash veneer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Singolo Walnut Bookshelf
Singolo Walnut Bookshelf

Singolo Walnut Bookshelf

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

Minimalist and sophisticated, this bookshelf can be directly put on a wall or in the middle of a

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

White Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
White Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

White Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Black Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Black Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Black Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Yellow Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Yellow Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Yellow Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Pink Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Pink Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Pink Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy
Blue Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Blue Primitive Bookshelf by Studio Nucleo, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Primitive bookshelf was one of the strongest and most iconic products designed by Studio Nucleo

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rome, unstructured Travertine bookshelf, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
Rome, unstructured Travertine bookshelf, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy

Rome, unstructured Travertine bookshelf, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy

By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI

Located in Cabiate, IT

A column fitting shelves on top of each other in different directions deconstructs the classic image of a bookcase. A clear reference to historical architecture based on repeated, mi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine

Bookshelf Mogg METRICA TOWER
Bookshelf Mogg METRICA TOWER

Bookshelf Mogg METRICA TOWER

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

Mogg – METRICA TOWER Bookshelf Design: CTRLZAK Studio METRICA TOWER is a freestanding bookshelf in

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Iron Frame, Italy, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Italy 1960. A refined Mid-Century Modern single-module shelving

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid-Century Modern Modular Teak Bookshelf with Flapping Drawers, Italy 1960s An unusual modular

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy

1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy

Located in Arosio, IT

In the early 1980s, Luigi Sormani envisaged what would become a hit of the 1990s, later adopted by Antonio Citterio with B&B Italia: a modular shelving that tipped the modularity fro...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini
Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini

Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini

Located in Geneve, CH

Roma Bookshelf by Somaschini Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 161 cm Materials: Solid Roman Travertine

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Travertine

Bosco Bookshelf by Mentemano
Bosco Bookshelf by Mentemano

Bosco Bookshelf by Mentemano

Located in Geneve, CH

Bosco bookshelf by Mentemano Dimensions: 116 x 42 x H 190.5 cm Materials: Natural CDF

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Other

Roberto Fallani Bookshelf One-off Wrought iron and glass, Italy, 1995
Roberto Fallani Bookshelf One-off Wrought iron and glass, Italy, 1995

Roberto Fallani Bookshelf One-off Wrought iron and glass, Italy, 1995

By Roberto Fallani

Located in Padova, IT

Roberto Fallani Bookshelf One-off in Wrought iron and glass, Italy, 2001 Bibliography: Roberto

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti
Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti

Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf in the style of Diego Giacometti

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Italian Metal Etagere or Bookshelf, in the style of Diego Giacometti, Italy, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library
Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library

Mid-Century Italian Metal Walnut Open Book Case Slim Bookshelf Library

Located in Carimate, Como

A beautiful Italian open bookcase bookshelf with a black metal structure, walnut shelves and brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo
Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo

Marianne Bookshelf by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Marianne bookshelf by Mingardo Dimensions: D62 x W30 x H240 cm Materials: Matte nickel structure

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s
Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s

Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of Rattan Bookshelf – 1980s Product details Rattan bindings With shelf, drawers, and doors

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi

Located in Arosio, IT

between this rotating Centro bookshelf, Claudio Salocchi and Luigi Sormani. For collectors of Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

Vintage Walnut Bookshelf and Secretaire by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy

By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This bookshelf and secretaire features a walnut frame with nickel

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design

By NORDST

Located in Montelavar, Lisboa

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Modern designed bookshelf composed of 6 fixed shelves in a diagonal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass & Painted Metal Wall Unit Bookshelf

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This bookcase was produced in Italy around the 1960s. It consists of a wall panel with 2 adjustable

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio
Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio

Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Metalique Bookshelf by Millim Studio Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 170 cm. Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Modern Stainless Steel and Brass Bookshelf Stands Italy, 1970's
Pair of Modern Stainless Steel and Brass Bookshelf Stands Italy, 1970's

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Riflesso Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio
Riflesso Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio

Riflesso Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Riflesso Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 112 x W 45 x H 190 CM Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Thai Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio
Thai Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio

Thai Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Thai Oak Bookshelf by Baka Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 212 x W 74 x H 300 CM Materials

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain
Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain

Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain

By Meddel, Joaquín Moll

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain A perfect balance

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Bookshelf Tisettanta Achille design Vittorio Prato
Bookshelf Tisettanta Achille design Vittorio Prato

Bookshelf Tisettanta Achille design Vittorio Prato

By Tisettanta

Located in Alcamo, IT

authentic Italian design, where form and function meet in perfect harmony. Perfect for living rooms

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy
21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

By Mario Tessarollo

Located in Sant'Elena, IT

This is a very flexible shelving system that can suit any type of space. With a simple shifting in the assembling of the shelves, a variety of possible configurations is available, d...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy
21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

By Mario Tessarollo

Located in Sant'Elena, IT

This is a very flexible shelving system that can suit any type of space. With a simple shifting in the assembling of the shelves, a variety of possible configurations is available, d...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy
21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

21st Century Modern Bookshelf with Agglomerated Wood Top Ethrio Made in Italy

By Mario Tessarollo

Located in Sant'Elena, IT

This is a very flexible shelving system that can suit any type of space. With a simple shifting in the assembling of the shelves, a variety of possible configurations is available, d...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookshelf Books in Solid Walnut Wood
Bookshelf Books in Solid Walnut Wood

Bookshelf Books in Solid Walnut Wood

Located in Paris, FR

Bookshelf books all in solid walnut wood. the third shelf from the bottom is wider. Also available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bookcase - Bookshelf Alivar Shanghai Design Giuseppe Bavuso
Bookcase - Bookshelf Alivar Shanghai Design Giuseppe Bavuso

Bookcase - Bookshelf Alivar Shanghai Design Giuseppe Bavuso

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Alivar Model: Shanghai Designer: Giuseppe Bavuso The Shanghai bookshelf is a sculptural

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Cement

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf
Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

Mogg – TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf Design: Dainelli Studio TRI.BE.CA is inspired by the

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bookshelf Casamania & Horm QuaDror 04 design Dror
Bookshelf Casamania & Horm QuaDror 04 design Dror

Bookshelf Casamania & Horm QuaDror 04 design Dror

By Dror Benshetrit, Horm

Located in Alcamo, IT

the QuaDror collection into a bookshelf with a powerful sculptural presence. Ash shelves alternate

Category

2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Galaxy Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design
Galaxy Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design

Galaxy Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Galaxy Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design Dimensions: D 46 x W 200 x H 253 cm. Materials: Oak wood

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Parentesi Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design
Parentesi Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design

Parentesi Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Parentesi Oak Wood Bookshelf by Morica Design Dimensions: D 40 x W 160 x H 180 cm. Materials: Oak

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Aida 120 Carpanese Home Italia Bookshelf
Aida 120 Carpanese Home Italia Bookshelf

Aida 120 Carpanese Home Italia Bookshelf

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Sanguinetto, IT

Precious bookshelf that is more than a piece of furniture that serves you, it is a true piece of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Metal

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Italian Bookshelf For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian bookshelf for your home. Each Italian bookshelf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 258 options for an antique or vintage Italian bookshelf now, or shop our selection of 126 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian bookshelf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Italian bookshelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Italian bookshelf has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alias, Manfredo Massironi and Dante Bonuccelli are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Bookshelf?

An Italian bookshelf can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,988, while the lowest priced sells for $48 and the highest can go for as much as $6,038,259.

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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