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Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve
Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve

Italian Modern Teak Brass Floor to Ceiling Wall Unit Bookshelf for Steve

Located in Rome, IT

Bookshelf/wall unit Italian design 1950s Teak, iron, brass The item is Completely restored The

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Iron

Floor to Ceiling Rosewood Bookshelf or Wall Unit by Stildomus, Italy, 1960s
Floor to Ceiling Rosewood Bookshelf or Wall Unit by Stildomus, Italy, 1960s

Floor to Ceiling Rosewood Bookshelf or Wall Unit by Stildomus, Italy, 1960s

By Stildomus

Located in Rome, IT

A ' floor to ceiling ' modular wall unit produced by Stildomus in Italy in the 1960s. Made from

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Wall Mounted Modular Shelving Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1969
Wall Mounted Modular Shelving Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1969

Wall Mounted Modular Shelving Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1969

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This is an extraordinary four-shelf stainless steel shelving unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hollywood Regency Modern Brass and Glass Étagère, Wall Unit or Shelving Unit
Hollywood Regency Modern Brass and Glass Étagère, Wall Unit or Shelving Unit

Hollywood Regency Modern Brass and Glass Étagère, Wall Unit or Shelving Unit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple and modern étagère to display your prized possessions. This unit is from the late 1970s or

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Large Wall Unit in Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani Large Wall Unit in Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani Large Wall Unit in Rosewood

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit E22, metal, rosewood and glass, Italy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wall Unit by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Vintage Wall Unit by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

Vintage Wall Unit by Willy Rizzo, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Hollywood Regency wall unit designed by Willy Rizzo. It consists of symmetrical brass and chrome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s
Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s

Wall Unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, 1960s

By Amma

Located in bruxelles, BE

Fully modular wall unit composed of 3 white posts, 5 boards, 1 small pedestal with a folding door

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Étagères, Wall Units or Screen, 1970s
Bamboo Étagères, Wall Units or Screen, 1970s

Bamboo Étagères, Wall Units or Screen, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 1970s bamboo wall unit or screen. They feature solid wood construction with storage drawer

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Standing Wall Unit and Cabinet Style of Mobili Cantù Vittorio Dassi Italy
1960s Standing Wall Unit and Cabinet Style of Mobili Cantù Vittorio Dassi Italy

1960s Standing Wall Unit and Cabinet Style of Mobili Cantù Vittorio Dassi Italy

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Sensational mid 20th century Italy circa 1960s spacious standing wall unit cabinet. Unmarked. In

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Freestanding Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit Made in Teak in the 1950s
Freestanding Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit Made in Teak in the 1950s

Freestanding Italian Mid-Century Wall Unit Made in Teak in the 1950s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This large, modular book shelf consists in five sections with three cabinets, two chests of drawers and a little display cabinet. Extremely elegant with its small and delicate two-...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Modular Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960
Modular Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960

Modular Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Italian modular bookcase in rosewood by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO. On five silver metal posts can

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Large Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit for Tecno, 1950s
Large Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit for Tecno, 1950s

Large Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit for Tecno, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, in metal and wood, Italy, 1950s. This wall

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Grand Wall Unit in Exotic Hardwood
Gianfranco Frattini Grand Wall Unit in Exotic Hardwood

Gianfranco Frattini Grand Wall Unit in Exotic Hardwood

By Gian Franco Frattini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, wall unit, rosewood, Italy, 1960s This large 4.8mt/15.7ft wall

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Rosewood

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit E22, in metal and rosewood, Italy, 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Selex Wall Unit by Industria Mobili Barovero, 1960s
Selex Wall Unit by Industria Mobili Barovero, 1960s

Selex Wall Unit by Industria Mobili Barovero, 1960s

By Barovero

Located in bruxelles, BE

The wall unit in wood consists of 3 shelves, 2 box with hinged doors, one of which contains a shelf

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani Wall Unit in Teak for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

bottom section holds two cabinets with drawers. Highly versatile and very modern wall-unit. Free

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s
Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

Wall unit E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in bruxelles, BE

Large fully modular Wall unit in black lacquered wood and metal with 20 shelves, 1 box with 4

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Great Mid-Century Wall Unit w/ Wrapping Sofa By Dassi
Great Mid-Century Wall Unit w/ Wrapping Sofa By Dassi

Great Mid-Century Wall Unit w/ Wrapping Sofa By Dassi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern sofa and wall unit from Italy designed by Vittorio Dassi. Light blonde wood grain

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Extravagant Mid-Century Bookcase, Large Wall Unit  1960s, Wenge
Extravagant Mid-Century Bookcase, Large Wall Unit  1960s, Wenge

Extravagant Mid-Century Bookcase, Large Wall Unit 1960s, Wenge

Located in Rosendahl, DE

by the extravagant design of the wall ladders, which gives it a floating look, and the large number

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wenge

Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958
Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958

Rosewood Veneered Pair of Wall Units by Franco Alibini, 1958

By Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of elegant and modern wall units, with a decisive minimal design. Made of wood with rosewood

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Speedy' Modular Wall-Unit in Red
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Speedy' Modular Wall-Unit in Red

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Speedy' Modular Wall-Unit in Red

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, wall-unit ‘Speedy’, plastic, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1970s With

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s
Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s

Mid-Century Lighting Wall Unit by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, 1970s

By Roberto Monsani

Located in Oirlo, LI

Roberto Monsani for Acerbis, wall unit, wood and smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Beautiful wall unit

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955
Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955

Large Ico Parisi, Style Of, Laminated Veneered Bar Wall Unit, circa 1955

By Ico Parisi

Located in Culver City, CA

quite prolific, Parisi was not. This wall unit was actually hand picked from Italy from the home where

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Teak Credenza by Galleria Cantu, 1960s
Italian Teak Credenza by Galleria Cantu, 1960s

Italian Teak Credenza by Galleria Cantu, 1960s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galleria Mobili d'Arte Cantu, sideboard, Italy, 1960s. A beautifully designed wall unit, with on

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Bookcase Veneered Freestanding Wood & Metal, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Bookcase Veneered Freestanding Wood & Metal, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Bookcase Veneered Freestanding Wood & Metal, Italy, 1950s-1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Very nice Italian modern freestanding wall unit with adjustable components. Assorted cases and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Large Cabinet in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Large Cabinet in Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Large Cabinet in Oak

By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi, large cabinet, wall unit or library, oak, glass, Italy, 1970s An exceptional

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rosewood and Aluminum Bookcase
Rosewood and Aluminum Bookcase

Rosewood and Aluminum Bookcase

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bookcase or wall unit, aluminum and rosewood, Italy, 1950s. This wall-mounted shelving unit is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Wall Unit
Italian Wall Unit

Italian Wall Unit

Located in Savona, IT

Italian wall unit of the 1960s. Black varnished metal uprights with adjustable brass feet. Three

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Modular Italian wall Unit Claustra
1960s Modular Italian wall Unit Claustra

1960s Modular Italian wall Unit Claustra

Located in Brussels , BE

Big 1960s Modular Italian wall Unit Claustra in teak for a chic interior

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

A Large Italian Wall Unit, Italy 1960
A Large Italian Wall Unit, Italy 1960

A Large Italian Wall Unit, Italy 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an adjustable italian wall unit. can have 1 thru 5 sections as stand alone portions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Iron

Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights
Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights

Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights

Located in Savona, IT

Italian wall unit of the 1960s. Black varnished metal mounts with adjustable brass feet. Shelves

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Italian wall unit in rosewood with shelves and a cabinet. The supports of the shelves are in solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit
Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit

Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit

By Paolo Buffa

Located in North Miami, FL

wall unit a stunner! One tall floral-marquetry cabinet with two glass shelves, two drop-down bar

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Wall Unit
Italian Wall Unit

Italian Wall Unit

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wall unit from Italy, having a floor to wall mount configuration. The feet are adjustable which

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

ITALIAN WALL UNIT
ITALIAN WALL UNIT

ITALIAN WALL UNIT

Located in East Hampton, NY

CAN BE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Italian Wall Unit with Uprights
Italian Wall Unit with Uprights

Italian Wall Unit with Uprights

Located in Savona, IT

Cupboard, bookcase, 1950s Italian production Black varnished metal uprights with adjustable brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian wall unit by Vittorio Dassi
Italian wall unit by Vittorio Dassi

Italian wall unit by Vittorio Dassi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Rosewood italian cabinet / wall unit by Vittorio Dassi, composed of two top panel with shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights
Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights

Italian Wall Unit with Metal Uprights

Located in Savona, IT

Italian bookstore of the 1950s. Black painted metal stairs with adjustable brass feet. Veneered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made wall unit produced in the 1950s. Solid wood uprights to be anchored to the wall

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit with Wooden Uprights, 1950s
Italian Wall Unit with Wooden Uprights, 1950s

Italian Wall Unit with Wooden Uprights, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made wall unit produced in the 1950s. Wooden uprights with tapered edges and height

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera
1950s Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera

1950s Italian Wall Unit by Dal Vera

By Dal Vera

Located in Savona, IT

Beautiful Italian library from the 1950s. Black varnished metal uprights with adjustable brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei
Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

By AV Arredamenti Contemporanei

Located in Savona, IT

Italian Library produced in the 1960s by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei. Teak veneered wooden stairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Corner, 1950s
Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Corner, 1950s

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Corner, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with height

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Bar Unit, 1950s
Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Bar Unit, 1950s

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit with Bar Unit, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1950s Uprights in black painted wood with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s
Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Wood, 1960s
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Wood, 1960s

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Wood, 1960s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1960s. Uprights in black painted metal, wood and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Midcentury Wooden and Black Metal Italian Wall Unit, 1960s

Located in Savona, IT

terminals. Wall units in teak veneered wood. 11 shelves. A container compartment with sliding doors. Two

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Wall Unit by Galleria Mobili D'arte Cantù
Italian Wall Unit by Galleria Mobili D'arte Cantù

Italian Wall Unit by Galleria Mobili D'arte Cantù

Located in Savona, IT

1950s wall unit produced by galleria mobili d'arte Cantù. Uprights and shelf bracket in black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Teak, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Teak, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal and Teak, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1950s. Uprights in black painted metal. Shelves and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Drawers and Shelves, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Drawers and Shelves, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit with Drawers and Shelves, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made bookcase produced in the 1950s. Wooden uprights with black painted metal support

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal Brass and Wood, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal Brass and Wood, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Wall Unit in Metal Brass and Wood, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture wall unit produced in the 1950s. Structure and uprights in black painted metal

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Moderni, 1960s
Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Moderni, 1960s

Midcentury Wooden Italian Wall Unit by AV Arredamenti Moderni, 1960s

By AV Arredamenti Moderni

Located in Savona, IT

Italian manufacture bookcase produced in the 1960s. Wooden uprights with tapered edges, black

Category

Vintage 1960s 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.