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Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves
Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves

Pair of Chrome & Glass Half Moon Art Deco Styled Ladder Back Book Shelves

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The shelves are made of chromed metal and done in a ladder back fashion, one being convex, making for a multiple shelves of various heights.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack
Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack

Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack

$432Sale Price|20% Off

Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack. Rustic Display Bamboo Ladder Rack. Perfect condition, natural color. Can be used to hang clothes, scarves or towels in the bathroom. Crafted from s...

Category

Late 20th Century French Rustic Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand
Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand

Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

Slim and tall bamboo ladder style etagere with six graduated shelves.

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass
19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

19th Century Antique French Library Ladder, Handcrafted Walnut & Brass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French library ladder in a beautiful weathered condition and in good condition. It can be used as a practical piece for your antique library or simply for decoration. Made...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders

By MCM Unique, String Design AB

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm 1960s The respective elements are made of Ash (veneer).

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string

By MCM Unique, String Design AB

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm 1960s The respective elements are made of Ash (veneer).

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

Vintage wood and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves

By Multistrux

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage Modular Multistrux Shelving System, Spain, 1960s–1970s Set of 4 metal ladders and 6 shelves from the Multistrux modular shelving system, commercialized in Spain during the 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D
Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D

Midcentury Adjustable Birch and Coated Wire Wall Shelves by String, Sweden, 8" D

By String Design AB

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern adjustable birch and coated wire ladder wall shelves made in Sweden by String Design, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning
Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning

Classic 1950's String Wall System with 10 Shelves Designed by Nils Strinning

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

This particular setup includes 10 shelves, two large ladders, and four smaller ladders, creating a balanced and highly functional shelving arrangement suitable for books, decorative ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century shelving system by Brianco
1960s Mid-Century shelving system by Brianco

1960s Mid-Century shelving system by Brianco

Located in London, GB

The system features teak veneer shelves and a desk unit supported by slim grey metal ladder-style uprights.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally and rare multicoloured modular ladder shelving system comprising 3x 2 Ladders and 1 Shelves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal age related markings to both the shelves or metal ladders. Designed as a high-quality library system, th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves and 2 magazine shelves and 1 desk shelf.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Retro Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 9 shelves — This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in ver good vintage condition, .

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro large Metal Tomado Desk Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 5 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white multicoloured Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 3 ladders and 7 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro white Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 4 ladders and 6 shelves This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition with only minimum age relate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Modular Wall Unit Shelf by Galerie l’Orme, France, 1970s
Modular Wall Unit Shelf by Galerie l’Orme, France, 1970s

Modular Wall Unit Shelf by Galerie l’Orme, France, 1970s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The design is composed of four vertical ladder uprights with adjustable shelves supported by integrated wooden brackets.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Wood

Modular wall unit by Galerie l'Orme, France, 1970s
Modular wall unit by Galerie l'Orme, France, 1970s

Modular wall unit by Galerie l'Orme, France, 1970s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The design is composed of two vertical ladder uprights with adjustable shelves supported by integrated wooden brackets.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Shelves

Materials

Wood

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning
1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

1950s Shelving System by Nils Strinning

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Neuss, NW

The system consists of five metal ladders in white with three shelves, two containers with sliding doors and two containers with drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system

By Tomado

Located in Markington, GB

An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 14 ladders and 30 shelves — likely one of the largest sets available worldwide.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Retro Industrial Brutalistic Stainless Steel / Aluminum Shelving
Large Vintage Retro Industrial Brutalistic Stainless Steel / Aluminum Shelving

Large Vintage Retro Industrial Brutalistic Stainless Steel / Aluminum Shelving

Located in Markington, GB

The rack comes complete with three aluminium ladders and eight stainless steel shelves, offering generous and flexible storage space.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar
Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar

Crackled Glaze Lidded Jar

Located in San Francisco, CA

The unglazed base bears an impressed maker’s mark resembling a stylized ladder or stacked shelves within a triangle. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 13″, Diameter: 8″

Category

20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s
Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

Room devider Freestanding sought after shelving desk system by Staples 1960’s

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

H 200cm W 277cm D 43cm This system (1) includes: 4 black freestanding ladder uprights 2 drop front cabinet 3 shelves 2 drawer unit, 2 sliding door cupboard with adjustable teak s...

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA

Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...

Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960
Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

Room devider freestanding sought after shelving system by Staples from the 1960

By Staples & Co. Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

This is one of the only freestanding units in this configuration available today Impressive Mid Century design with matt white steel ladders and teak shelves. All elements are modula...

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step
Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Industrial Style Polished Steel Library Etagere Bookcase with Step

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The case features a painstakingly labor intensive highly polished nickel finish with 14 adjustable shelves. The industrial style frame has three handles mounted to the front and a fo...

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie
Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie

Mirrored Pair Contemporary Shelving "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie

By Casey Lurie

Located in Chicago, IL

Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...

Category

2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookscase, United States, 1973

By Michael Coffey

Located in New York, NY

A black walnut etagere with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973
Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973

Michael Coffey, "Jacob's Ladder, " Modular Bookcase, United States, 1973

By Michael Coffey

Located in New York, NY

A black walnut étagère with four adjustable shelves, finished to a satin sheen. First created in Massachusetts by master craftsman Michael Coffey, and fabricated by the artist in 201...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Wooden Bathroom Towel Ladder
Wooden Bathroom Towel Ladder

Wooden Bathroom Towel Ladder

Unavailable|$540 / item

Wooden Bathroom Towel Ladder

By Martelo and Mo LTD

Located in Hertford, GB

Introducing the Lapa Wooden Ladder – a versatile and stylish addition to your home decor. Handmade from sustainably sourced hardwoods, this decorative ladder, with its sleek design a...

Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Wooden Decorative Blanket Ladder
Wooden Decorative Blanket Ladder

Wooden Decorative Blanket Ladder

Unavailable|$547 / item

Wooden Decorative Blanket Ladder

By Martelo and Mo LTD

Located in Hertford, GB

Introducing the Lapa Wooden Ladder – a versatile and stylish addition to your home decor. Handmade from sustainably sourced hardwoods, this wooden blanket ladder features a sleek des...

Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder
Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

Unavailable|$485 / item

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

By Martelo and Mo LTD

Located in Hertford, GB

Introducing the Lapa Wooden Clothes Rack Ladder – a versatile and stylish addition to your home decor. Handmade in the UK from sustainably sourced hardwoods, this decorative clothes ...

Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Five Tier Industrial Ladder Shelving Unit Bookcase
Five Tier Industrial Ladder Shelving Unit Bookcase

Five Tier Industrial Ladder Shelving Unit Bookcase

Located in Evergreen, CO

Five rugged shelves crafted from pine with all of the character and markings one would expect from reclaimed wood ascend in a graduated ladder formation, merging raw industrial edge ...

Category

2010s Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Ladder Made in 664 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs
Ladder Made in 664 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Ladder Made in 664 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

EVERYDAY FUNCTIONAL ART HAND-MADE, CUSTOMISED DESIGN Say ‘Au Revoir’ to the expected, and a big hello to Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufacture designs. Offering an intimate insight in...

Category

2010s Dutch Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases
Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases

Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases

Unavailable|$9,912 / set

Pair of Late Empire Style Bookcases

Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT

Large glass door and internal shelves with ladder shelves. They comes with original shelves inside not visible in the pictures.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Shelf System String
Shelf System String

Shelf System String

Unavailable|$2,419

Shelf System String

By String Design AB

Located in Prague, CZ

System shelf by Katta & Nisse Strinning for String. The system has 19 shelves, 15 ladders and one cabinet. The system is in very good previous condition.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Shelves

Materials

Wood

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s
Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

Teak Wall Shelving System by Nisse Strinning for String Design Ab, Sweden, 1960s

By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Berlin, DE

This wall shelf consists of two white-coated ladders and five shelves in teak with a depth of 20 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase
Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase

Unusually Designed Biedermeier Bookcase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Retaining it's original painted and parcel gilt paw feet and moldings, catches and lock. Interior with 5 shelves on Jacob's ladder. References are included in our 'CERTIFICATE OF A...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bookcases

Materials

Oak

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in Glasgow, GB

The Ladderax system combines upright ‘ladders’ that support shelves and cabinets, which sit on steel rods that hook onto the ‘rungs’ of the ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

5-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples

By Ladderax, Robert Heal

Located in Glasgow, GB

The Ladderax system combines upright ‘ladders’ that support shelves and cabinets, which sit on steel rods that hook onto the ‘rungs’ of the ladders.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Post-Modern Ladder Shelves
Post-Modern Ladder Shelves

Post-Modern Ladder Shelves

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

Post-Modern ladder shelves with steel frame and formica shelves, Italian, 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Modern Clear Acrylic Ladder Shelves
Modern Clear Acrylic Ladder Shelves

Modern Clear Acrylic Ladder Shelves

Located in Astoria, NY

The Modern Minimalist clear acrylic ladder wall shelves have approximate dimensions of 77 inches in height, 33.75 inches in width, and 17.5 inches in depth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Shelves

Materials

Acrylic

Philippe Starck Ladder Shelf and Stool for The Delano Hotel
Philippe Starck Ladder Shelf and Stool for The Delano Hotel

Philippe Starck Ladder Shelf and Stool for The Delano Hotel

Located in North Miami, FL

Shelves attach to wall for extra stability. PRICED PER SET ; LADDER and TABLE.

Category

Late 20th Century American Ladders

Materials

Teak

Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Decorative Ladder Towel Blanket Shelves 75"
Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Decorative Ladder Towel Blanket Shelves 75"

Vintage Chinoiserie Bamboo Decorative Ladder Towel Blanket Shelves 75"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century bamboo ladder. Great for display or hanging towels / blankets. Dimensions: 75" x 2" x 18" w

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Ladders

Materials

Bamboo

Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel
Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel

Restored Vintage Industrial Bakers Shelves Ladder Bookcase Solid Steel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this seriously cool industrial vintage set of bakers ladder shelves with solid steel frame This is just about the most on-trend cool repurposed ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Lucite Ladder Etegere
Lucite Ladder Etegere

Lucite Ladder Etegere

Located in North Miami, FL

Great stepladder etegere is a wonderful accent for any room to put Murano glass on, books , magazines, rolled towels for a bathroom, etc.....it has four graduated levels.

Category

20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Lucite

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s
Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1880s

Located in Ventura, CA

Antique English Folding Library Step Ladder, 1800s adorned with aged iron hardware. This exquisite antique English library ladder, dating back to the 1800s, is a testament to the un...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Ladder Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ladder shelves available for sale. Each of these unique ladder shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are all kinds of ladder shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ladder shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB and Kajsa Strinning each produced beautiful ladder shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Ladder Shelves?

Ladder shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,848, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.

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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