Italian Wall Unit
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Pine
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Rosewood, Wenge
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Art Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Cedar
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Credenzas
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Italian Brutalist Shelves
Travertine, Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves
Wood
2010s Italian Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass, Iron
1990s Italian Shelves
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Shelves
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass
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Italian Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Italian Wall Unit?
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.








