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Teak Mid-Century Modern Free Standing Shelving Unit with Writing Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern freestanding shelving unit. Striking Belgium design from
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Free Standing Shelving Units by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three stunning Mid-Century Modern free standing shelving units. Design by Kurt Østervig for KP
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Handmade June Shelving System, 180cmL - Ebonized Oak - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Create a refined space to showcase books and decor with a modern free standing shelving system
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2010s Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden shelves with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. Wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 4 wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Free Standing Teak Shelving Unit, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice free standing shelve system, fabricated in Italy in the 50's. 5 wooden (teak veneer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Free Standing Italian 60s Shelving System by Imb Serie Selex
Located in Genova, IT
Libreria free standing in due moduli italiana degli anni '60 prodotta da IMB (Industria Mobili
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Free Standing String Shelving System, Teak Bookcase with Cabinet by Whb Germany
By WHB furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
String shelf-system teak by WHB Germany, 1950s Measurements: Height : 225 cm Width : 145 cm Depth : 40 cm Please inquiry for prices to your country before buying. A wooden crat...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Mid century italian free standing wall unit, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
shelving in between. This very useful wall unit is free standing and doesnt need fixing to the wall. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Modern Bookcase Room Divider - Minimal Steel Metal Shelving
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free standing to
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2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

A mid-century free standing cabinet by Robex in teak with metal supports
By Ladderax
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
units height, so you can place them exactly where you need them to be. The unit is free standing and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern 2pc Modular Shelving Unit with Finished Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern two piece modular shelving unit features hardwood construction, free
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
delicate and airy but strong. The straight back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free standing
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2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
Steel Room Divider Shelving - Customisable
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Italian Modern Gold Brass Tubular Shelving Unit Étagère on Black Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
a free-standing display in the middle of a room or as a wall shelf unit. Ideal for organizing. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Steel Room Divider, Minimal Metal Shelving - Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
delicate and airy but strong. The straight-back design sits neatly against a wall or can be free-standing
Category

2010s British Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Nisse Strinning for String Pinewood Shelving System, Sweden, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Strinning in 1949. White metal risers with three pinewood veneer shelves. Rack is free standing but can
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Green, Yellow Aluminium
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminum by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sideboards to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to cupboards, from book-shelves against a wall or wall-hung, to free-standing units that can serve as
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brown leather surface. Very stable, the wall unit may be used effectively as a wall or free-standing
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Style Large Chrome and Glass Floating Etagere Shelving Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, kitchen, or entryway. With 11 spacious shelves, this free-standing shelving wall unit provides ample space
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Mid-20th Century Shelves

Materials

Chrome

Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red lacquered plywood bookcase, 1970s Free-standing bookcase in glossy red lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Modular Unit, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modular free-standing unit was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By William Watting, ScanFlex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech, Teak

Franco Albini "Infinito" Wall Unit for Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and another with two doors and two adjustable shelves inside. The free standing, adjustable height
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Organic Orange Fiberglass "BAOBAB" Style Desk Attributed To Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Monrovia, CA
Fiberglass Design Is Often Attributed To The Famous Designer. This Beautiful Desk Is Free Standing, In Other
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Midcentury Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury free-standing wall unit with shelving. Please confirm item location with dealer
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Wall Unit
Midcentury Wall Unit
H 70 in W 60 in D 16 in
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
sides, so can be used as a free standing item. The condition is excellent for its age, with only some
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
H 79.53 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
sides, so can be used as a free standing item. The condition is excellent for its age, with only some
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Walnut Solid Wood Low Bookcase Storage with Open Back and Thick Shelves
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit. Be
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2010s American Organic Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Peristylo Black Wood Shelve by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upwards into Doric capitals. Available in four sizes, the shelf is modular and can be free-standing, wall
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
variety of color finishes, including vivid blue. Also suitable as a free-standing room divider. A
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
Kitale Bookcase by Van Rossum
H 80.71 in W 15.75 in D 98.43 in
1960’s mid century teak wall unit with desk unit by Avalon
Located in London, GB
A mid century modular free standing shelving/storage unit manufactured by respected manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Located in Geneve, CH
, walnut wood Other materials are available. Fillet is a free standing shelving unit made to embrace
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2010s Lebanese Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
Fillet Walnut Shelf by Table Borgi Bastormagi
H 70.87 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Single Box Bookcase
H 19 in W 18 in D 12 in
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The free standing shelf has a beautiful continuous water-fall edge, and delicate inlayed joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
Yarrow Modular Triple Box Bookcase
H 45 in W 18 in D 12 in
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Modern Free Standing Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of modern free standing shelving for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of modern free standing shelving was constructed with great care. There are 95 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern free standing shelving you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of modern free standing shelving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of modern free standing shelving bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of modern free standing shelving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Poul Cadovius produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Modern Free Standing Shelving?

A piece of modern free standing shelving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $42,188.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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