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Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Modular Wall Unit, Wood, 1960s Height is modular

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Dassi Italian Monumental Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s
Vittorio Dassi Italian Monumental Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s

Vittorio Dassi Italian Monumental Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Dassi Manufacturer: Mobili Cantù Country: Italy Model: Modular wall unit Design period: circa 1950 Date

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak, circa 1950

Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak, circa 1950

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Italian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in teak veneer and black lacquered metal uprights. Produced in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Restored Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit - Iconic 1950s Italian Bookcase
Restored Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit - Iconic 1950s Italian Bookcase

Restored Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit - Iconic 1950s Italian Bookcase

Located in Rome, IT

Experience the elegance of the 1950s with this restored wall unit designed by Vittorio Dassi, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Romeo Rega Attributed free standing wall Unit, Italy, 1970s
Romeo Rega Attributed free standing wall Unit, Italy, 1970s

Romeo Rega Attributed free standing wall Unit, Italy, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Hollywood regency free standing wall unit designed attributed to Romeo Rega. It consists of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Inspired Italian Wall Shelving Unit
Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Inspired Italian Wall Shelving Unit

Mid-Century Poul Cadovius Inspired Italian Wall Shelving Unit

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning, Mid-Century, Poul Cadovius inspired teak wall mounted shelving system with attractive

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Wall Unit in Teak by Dassi, Italy, 1950s
Sculptural Wall Unit in Teak by Dassi, Italy, 1950s

Sculptural Wall Unit in Teak by Dassi, Italy, 1950s

By Dassi

Located in Rome, IT

Wall unit in teak by Dassi, Italy, 1950s. This sculptural bookcase with a modern mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960 's
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960 's

Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wall Unit, Italy 1960 's

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Adjustable Mid Century Modern Wall Unit in scandinavian style manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handsome Italian Standing Wall Unit with Drop Down Table
Handsome Italian Standing Wall Unit with Drop Down Table

Handsome Italian Standing Wall Unit with Drop Down Table

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Italian 3 section shelving unit with two toned drop down table. The large cabinet door has

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Large Modern Italian Sculptural Rosewood Wall Unit or Sideboard
Large Modern Italian Sculptural Rosewood Wall Unit or Sideboard

Large Modern Italian Sculptural Rosewood Wall Unit or Sideboard

By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Houston, TX

Large scale Italian cabinet in the style of Paolo Buffa. Cabinet has gorgeous lines with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Italian Modern Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
1950s Italian Modern Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit

1950s Italian Modern Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit

By Franco Albini

Located in Rome, IT

This rare Italian bookshelf came from 1950s, its modern design is full of technical details and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Modular Wall Unit, Italy, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Modular Wall Unit, Italy, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Modular Wall Unit, Italy, 1980s

Located in Brussels, BE

Measures: H: 45 x W: 45 x D: 41 H: 94 x D: 41 x W: 43,3 H: 94,5 cm x W: 90,5 cm x D: 41 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Formica Wall Unit and Yellow Formica Sideboard, 1960s
Italian Red Formica Wall Unit and Yellow Formica Sideboard, 1960s

Italian Red Formica Wall Unit and Yellow Formica Sideboard, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian red Formica wall unit and yellow Formica sideboard, 1960s Set of Italian sliding doors

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Formica, Wood

Italian Modern Teak  Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Modern Teak  Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Modern Teak Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

A modern bookcase, manufactured in Italy in 1950s. The mounting of this bookshelf is with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Hifi Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Hifi Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Hifi Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The unit was designed by Borsani

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s

By Raffaella Crespi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s The fabric has been changed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit or Bookshelf, 1950s
Italian Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit or Bookshelf, 1950s

Italian Rosewood Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit or Bookshelf, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Italian modern wall unit from 1950s Made of rosewood with lacquered iron and brass parts

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Bookshelf / modular wall unit Italian design, 1950s Teak, iron, brass Completely restored

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit
An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit

An Important Vintage Italian Three-Section Room Divider/Wall Unit

Located in North Miami, FL

. 10 shelves, 3 cubed units and can be configured to your preferences. An excellent room divider or

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1940s Italian Red Lacquered Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta
Vintage 1940s Italian Red Lacquered Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta

Vintage 1940s Italian Red Lacquered Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in London, London

Shelving unit By Silvio Cavartota Italian walnut with red lacquer Drop front and tambour

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Italian Midcentury Wall Unit or Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Wall Unit or Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Wall Unit or Bookcase by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is a wall unit well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. It offers plenty of storage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern fFloor to Ceiling Wall Unit , 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Rome, IT

A modern bookshelf , manufactured in Italy in 1950's The mounting of this shelving system is with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Glossy Red Formica and Black Wood Kitchen Wall Unit, 1960s
Italian Glossy Red Formica and Black Wood Kitchen Wall Unit, 1960s

Italian Glossy Red Formica and Black Wood Kitchen Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian red formica and black wood kitchen wall unit, 1960s Sliding doors wall unit with glossy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Formica, Wood

Silvio Cavatorta Wall Unit and Bar
Silvio Cavatorta Wall Unit and Bar

Silvio Cavatorta Wall Unit and Bar

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Handsome Italian free standing wall unit by Silvio Cavatorta featuring two cabinets, four drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

1960's Wall Unit Cabinet
1960's Wall Unit Cabinet

1960's Wall Unit Cabinet

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati

Located in Milano, IT

Cabinet in the style of Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, with flap opening compartments with fabric-covered fronts, removable lattice grids, sliding shutter for drawer comp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Formica, Mahogany

1960s Italian Teak Veneer Wall Unit Room Divider AV Arredamenti Contemporanei
1960s Italian Teak Veneer Wall Unit Room Divider AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

1960s Italian Teak Veneer Wall Unit Room Divider AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

Located in London, England

1960s Italian free-standing teak wall unit produced by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei. The Teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Free Standing Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1970s
Free Standing Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1970s

Free Standing Modular Wall Unit Bookcase Veneered In Rosewood, Italy 1970s

Located in Hellouw, NL

Free standing Italian modular wall unit bookcase veneered in rosewood.It just depends on what you

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Midcentury Teak Wall Unit or Shelf System by Vittorio Dassi
Italian Midcentury Teak Wall Unit or Shelf System by Vittorio Dassi

Italian Midcentury Teak Wall Unit or Shelf System by Vittorio Dassi

By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful rare and substantial Italian midcentury teak bookcase or wall unit. It features six

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1964
Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1964

Vittorio Dassi Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1964

By Cantu, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1964. Designer: Vittorio Dassi

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, Exotic Wood, 1950s Italian Modern Design
Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, Exotic Wood, 1950s Italian Modern Design

Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, Exotic Wood, 1950s Italian Modern Design

By Franco Albini

Located in Rome, IT

1950s Italian floor to ceiling wall unit This modern design bookshelf is full of technical

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Roberto Monsani "Life" Illuminated Backlit Wall Unit for Acerbis, Italy, 1975
Roberto Monsani "Life" Illuminated Backlit Wall Unit for Acerbis, Italy, 1975

Roberto Monsani "Life" Illuminated Backlit Wall Unit for Acerbis, Italy, 1975

By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis

Located in Miami, FL

wall-mounted shelving and storage unit, illuminated and backlit creating intriguing lighting for

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Modern Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Modern Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Modern Teak and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

the pictures This model of wall unit is shown on the domus encyclopedia of the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Roche Bobois Media Center/ Wall Unit
Roche Bobois Media Center/ Wall Unit

Roche Bobois Media Center/ Wall Unit

By Roche Bobois

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Roche Bobois media center/ wall unit with cabinets for storage and shelving. Handsome unit with

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s
Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Italian Modern Teak and Iron Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

pressure between the floor and the ceiling. This wall unit is made up of a cabinet with sliding doors, a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Unit By Luigi Fornasari, 1950s
Wall Unit By Luigi Fornasari, 1950s

Wall Unit By Luigi Fornasari, 1950s

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit containing 7 shelves, a desk with a hinged door that opens at the touch of a button, and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s

By Raffaella Crespi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century rosewood wall unit by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s This wall unit is

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern
Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern

Wall unit in wood by Amma Torino, Italy 1970, Mid-century Modern

By Amma

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This rare wall unit designed by Amma Torino is in excellent condition. The wall unit counts: 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Wall Unit / Dry Bar for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Bookcase with Bar by Silvio Cavatorta
Vintage Italian Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Bookcase with Bar by Silvio Cavatorta

Vintage Italian Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Bookcase with Bar by Silvio Cavatorta

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Baambrugge, NL

, bookshelves and bar. This Mid-Century Modern design wall unit / sideboard /buffet /bookcase is made in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, GMA, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, GMA, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modular Wall Unit Attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, GMA, 1960s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Modular wall unit attributed to Silvio Cavatorta, produced in Cantù for Galleria Mobili d'Arte

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

1950s Italian Modern Teak Iron and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit
1950s Italian Modern Teak Iron and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit

1950s Italian Modern Teak Iron and Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit

Located in Rome, IT

allow you to fix the bookcase to the back wall instead of the ceiling This model of wall unit is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wall unit in the style of Albini
Wall unit in the style of Albini

Wall unit in the style of Albini

Located in Brussel, BE

Amazing wall unit with different possibilities. Possibility of a large wall unit in 3 parts or 2

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

1950s Ico Parisi Italian Rosewood Wall Unit System Model Urio for MIM
1950s Ico Parisi Italian Rosewood Wall Unit System Model Urio for MIM

1950s Ico Parisi Italian Rosewood Wall Unit System Model Urio for MIM

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Rosewood wall unit system model Urio designed by Ico Parisi for MIM “Mobili Italiani Moderni” in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Feal Wall Unit in Teak and Brass
Feal Wall Unit in Teak and Brass

Feal Wall Unit in Teak and Brass

By Feal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Feal, wall unit, teak, brass, aluminum, Italy, 1950s This eloquent wall unit by Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s
Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s

Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanie, 1960s

By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wall unit with 5 shelves, one box with two doors containing one shelf and one box without doors

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Italian Wall Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian wall unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian wall unit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for an Italian wall unit, we have 164 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Italian wall unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian wall unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Italian wall unit over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Vittorio Dassi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Italian Wall Unit?

Prices for an Italian wall unit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $54,400, while the average can fetch as much as $6,029.

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.