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1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy
1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy

1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell, Beylerian LTD

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Red Plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Plastic

Modern Campaign Henredon Black Lacquered Modular King Bed w/Side Cabinets
Modern Campaign Henredon Black Lacquered Modular King Bed w/Side Cabinets

Modern Campaign Henredon Black Lacquered Modular King Bed w/Side Cabinets

By Henredon

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Modern Campaign or Hollywood Regency style Henredon modular king size bed

Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, and those seeking to furnish a vintage-inspired bedroom. Their modular twin sizing also allows

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Ego Hexagonal Modular Shelving

Ego Hexagonal Modular Shelving

By Chendù

Located in Milan, IT

Hexagonal modular shelving is made of matt lacquered iron and oak wood. Geometry and balance

Category

2010s Italian Shelves

Materials

Iron

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider
Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

By Kartell, Pierluigi Spandolini

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s for Kartell, produced in Italy. It is fully modular, composed of lids, cylinders, and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Plastic

Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s
Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s

Modular Freestanding Shelving System, France, 1950s

By Strafor

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rare modular shelving system by Strafor (Forges de Strasbourg) exemplifies post-war French

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze
Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze

Located in Geneve, CH

Feno Modular Wardrobe by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 57 x W 65 x H 135 cm (Wardrobe), D 57 x W 130 x H

Category

2010s Austrian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Spruce

Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia
Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia

Pine Modular Shelving Unit by Lundia

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s. Modular pine shelving unit with movable shelves. More shelves included too.

Category

1990s Finnish Shelves

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Modular Etageres
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Modular Etageres

Mid Century Faux Bamboo Modular Etageres

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair of fun, chic faux bamboo etageres. plated in contrasting brass tone. Modular pieces so you can

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Feno Modular Shelf by Frau Caze
Feno Modular Shelf by Frau Caze

Feno Modular Shelf by Frau Caze

Located in Geneve, CH

Feno Modular Shelf by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 37 x W 120 x H 37 cm (Sliding door module), D 37 x W

Category

2010s Austrian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Spruce

Nora Olson for Kopenhavn Modular Shelving Unit
Nora Olson for Kopenhavn Modular Shelving Unit

Nora Olson for Kopenhavn Modular Shelving Unit

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Kopenhavn 2 bay modular shelving unit. Solid walnut frame and cases, condition is typical of used

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Willy Guhl  Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set
Willy Guhl  Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set

Willy Guhl Modular Fiber Concrete Cube Set

By Willy Guhl

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Modular set of reinforced fiber concrete shelving cubes in three sizes retaining remnants of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Shelves

Materials

Concrete

Feno Modular Shelf II by Frau Caze
Feno Modular Shelf II by Frau Caze

Feno Modular Shelf II by Frau Caze

Located in Geneve, CH

Feno Modular Shelf II by Frau Caze Dimensions: D 37 x W 120 x H 37 cm (Sliding door module), D 37 x

Category

2010s Austrian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Spruce

Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt
Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt

Vintage Modular Shelving Units By Van Pelt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite MCM Modular Shelving Units by Van Pelt, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland
Tomado  modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

Tomado modular shelving system Teak 1950s Holland

By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado

Located in Den Haag, NL

Tomado wall shelf from the 50s, it is made up of 2 black metal uprights dyed in the mass and stamped + 3 teak wood shelves with fixings included. The whole is in very good condition ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, elm, France, 1970s Dazzling French modular wall unit

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Elm

Torre 2 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Torre 2 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

Torre 2 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

By Scott Newlin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Torre, Italian for ‘tower’, is a group of modular components that, when combined, create water

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Torre 3 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Torre 3 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

Torre 3 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

By Scott Newlin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Torre, Italian for ‘tower’, is a group of modular components that, when combined, create water

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Torre 1 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Torre 1 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

Torre 1 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase

By Scott Newlin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Torre, Italian for ‘tower’, is a group of modular components that, when combined, create water

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

BALI pink gloss modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective
BALI pink gloss modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective

BALI pink gloss modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective

Located in Como, Italy

chrome-plated steel frame with a high-gloss ceramic lacquer finish, the modular design enables vertical

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 10 Henryot & Cie French Contemporary Modular Chairs
Set of 10 Henryot & Cie French Contemporary Modular Chairs

Set of 10 Henryot & Cie French Contemporary Modular Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 10 French Contemporary (21st Century) custom design modular slipper / side chairs having a

Category

20th Century French Modern Side Chairs

BALI verde matte modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective
BALI verde matte modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective

BALI verde matte modular totem shelf by MOĆI Collective

By MOĆI Collective

Located in Como, Italy

unfold from a central trunk and can be rotated to adapt to various configurations. The modular design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

/ H 42 CM Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s
Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s

Hans Hopfer Castell Modular Ottoman Set, Multicolor Upholstery, 1960s

By Hans Hopfer, Josef Hoffmann and Konrad Schindel for Wiener Werkstatte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Hopfer's innovative Castell modular ottoman system showcases the designer's revolutionary

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s
Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

Modular Bookshelf by Carlo dé Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1970s

By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm

Located in Roma, IT

Modular bookshelf system realized by Carlo dé Carli in 1970s. Curved plywood and ash veneer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case
Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case

Cantoni Black Lacquered 3 piece Modular Bow Front Display Case

By Cantoni

Located in Pasadena, TX

This modular display case is manufactured by Cantoni. It's has a curved front and has 3 adjustable

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Italian Modular Plastic Containers by Makio Hasuike for Gedy
1970s Italian Modular Plastic Containers by Makio Hasuike for Gedy

1970s Italian Modular Plastic Containers by Makio Hasuike for Gedy

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This rare modular container set was designed in the 1970s by Makio Hasuike for the Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm
Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Galerie L'Orme Modular Wall Unit in Solid Elm

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Galerie l'Orme, modular wall unit, solid elm, glass, France, 1970s. French modular wall unit

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Elm

Outdoor Modular Daybed in Synthetic Rattan and Saville Beige Fabric
Outdoor Modular Daybed in Synthetic Rattan and Saville Beige Fabric

Outdoor Modular Daybed in Synthetic Rattan and Saville Beige Fabric

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Outdoor modular daybed made of woven synthetic rattan, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus

Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus combines style, functionality, and flexibility

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus

Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus offers a bold and contemporary storage solution

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This vintage space-age red plastic cube modular shelving system, dating from the 1970s-80s, is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus
Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus

Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 90 cm by Hermhaus offers a refined and flexible storage

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch
Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch

Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Take a lovely view and hide it. This installation is about the art of concealment, camouflage. It involves disguising an object in plain sight by confusing foreground and background ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 120 cm by Hermhaus
Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 120 cm by Hermhaus

Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 120 cm by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

The Pin Modular Shelf System Wooden 120 cm by Hermhaus offers a refined and versatile storage

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit
Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit

Post Modern Black Wood Modular Shelving Storage Unit

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A large black shelving unit. This versatile shelving unit is a great addition to any room. Its very dark black coloring makes it usable in a great variety of spaces and styles. It co...

Category

Late 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit, Olli Mannermaa, Finland 1950s

By Olli Mannermaa

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant and highly functional modular "Tehora" wall shelving system designed by Olli Mannermaa

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch
Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch

Camouflage Modular Screen Stainless Steel by Aranda/Lasch

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Take a lovely view and hide it. This installation is about the art of concealment, camouflage. It involves disguising an object in plain sight by confusing foreground and background ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950
Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950

Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950

By Rene Gabriel, Marcel Gascoin, Emile Seigneur

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A set of two modular shelves designed by Emile Seigneur, a designer of the French reconstruction

Category

Vintage 1950s French Shelves

Materials

Oak

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Whisper

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

/ D 90 CM / H 47 CM Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Outdoor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut
Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut

Outdoor Ottoman 'Studio' by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Classic, Coconut

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

/ D 90 CM / H 47 CM Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Outdoor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

/ D 90 CM / H 42 CM Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool

Contemporay Bindoo Nitya modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme
Contemporay Bindoo Nitya modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Contemporay Bindoo Nitya modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT

is the focal point of every space. Bindoo is a collection of modular mirrors enclosed in graphic

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporay Bindoo Kama modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme
Contemporay Bindoo Kama modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Contemporay Bindoo Kama modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT

contemporary, it adds shine, style and color to any environment. Bindoo is a collection of modular mirrors

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s
Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s

Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, 1950s

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Royal System, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Poul Cadovius Danish Royal Modular Teak Wall Shelves & Drawers
1960s Poul Cadovius Danish Royal Modular Teak Wall Shelves & Drawers

1960s Poul Cadovius Danish Royal Modular Teak Wall Shelves & Drawers

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Norwich, GB

Mid Century Danish teak modular single bay wall shelf/chest designed by Poul Cadovius. Labelled

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Contemporay Bindoo Leela modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme
Contemporay Bindoo Leela modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Contemporay Bindoo Leela modular mirror in aluminium by altreforme

Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT

itself. Bindoo is a collection of modular mirrors enclosed in graphic compositions of circles, triangles

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional

Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional

By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello
Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional
Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional

Umbo Modular Shelving Unit by Kay LeRoy Ruggles for Directional

By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Modular shelving unit with gorgeous sun fading.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Vittorio Introini for Proposals 'P700' Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal
Vittorio Introini for Proposals 'P700' Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

Vittorio Introini for Proposals 'P700' Modular Wall Bookcase in Metal

By Vittorio Introini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vittorio Introini for Proposals, storage wall system from the Proposal series, model 'P700', chrome-plated steel, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1969 An impressive open bookc...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Luciano Bertoncini "Gronda" Modular Vertical Italian Mirror & Wall Light, 1970s
Luciano Bertoncini "Gronda" Modular Vertical Italian Mirror & Wall Light, 1970s

Luciano Bertoncini "Gronda" Modular Vertical Italian Mirror & Wall Light, 1970s

By Luciano Bertoncini

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Set of 6 mirros-coat & 2 vertical wall lights. Modular mirrors and coat hanger model "Gronda

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pair of Walnut Tall Modular Storage Pieces, 1950s, Italy
Pair of Walnut Tall Modular Storage Pieces, 1950s, Italy

Pair of Walnut Tall Modular Storage Pieces, 1950s, Italy

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of walnut storage pieces with shelves and two fall doors. The pieces can be combined in different positions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

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Modular Bedroom For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modular bedroom you’re looking for. A modular bedroom — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 307 options for an antique or vintage modular bedroom now, or shop our selection of 63 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modular bedroom, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modular bedroom is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Poul Cadovius, String Design AB and Nils Nisse Strinning each produced at least one beautiful modular bedroom that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modular Bedroom?

Prices for a modular bedroom start at $188 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,297.

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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