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Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen
Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen

Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen

By Bensen, Niels Bendtsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brix is a modular stacking drawer system that can be arranged in almost endless configurations. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1950s Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Bar Midcentury
1950s Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Bar Midcentury

1950s Poul Cadovius Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Bar Midcentury

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

six uprights, offering a wide variety of storage and display options. This particular modular

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen
Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen

Minimal Italian Modern Brix Modular Stacking Drawer System Dresser Set by Bensen

By Bensen, Niels Bendtsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brix is a modular stacking drawer system that can be arranged in almost endless configurations. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk
Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk

Danish Modern Midcentury Modular Three Bay Bookcase Wall Unit and Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted Danish modern three-bay wall unit with adjustable shelves. This wall unit is finished on all sides and can be used as a room divider or against the wall. Storage options abou...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Asaa, DK

Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that

Category

Vintage 1950s Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish modular teak wall unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s Teak wall unit by Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Jazzy Modular Wall Unit System Eight Shelf Floating Color Display
1960s Jazzy Modular Wall Unit System Eight Shelf Floating Color Display

1960s Jazzy Modular Wall Unit System Eight Shelf Floating Color Display

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Jazzy Modern Wall Unit System Eight Shelf Floating Display Red, white and black 76.53 w x 30 h 8.38 d 8 shelves Preowned original vintage condition See all images please.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s 1960s Italian Teak Modular Shelving System Brutalist Bookcase 10 Shelves
1950s 1960s Italian Teak Modular Shelving System Brutalist Bookcase 10 Shelves

1950s 1960s Italian Teak Modular Shelving System Brutalist Bookcase 10 Shelves

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system, which has a Brutalist look, similar in style to pieces produced in Pierre Chapo's workshop. This robust and solid shelving system or boo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Shelf Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's
Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Shelf Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's

Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Shelf Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful modular floating shelving system, by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Cabinet 80 x

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves
1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves

1950s Italian Wood Metal Modular Wall Shelving System Bookcase 10 Shelves

Located in Carimate, Como

A very stylish 1950s Italian shelving system. This robust and solid shelving system or bookcase, consists of ten adjustable teak shelves that rest on metal and brass brackets. The sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Japanese Serie Modular Wall Unit by Cees Braakman for UMS-Pastoe
Rare Japanese Serie Modular Wall Unit by Cees Braakman for UMS-Pastoe

Rare Japanese Serie Modular Wall Unit by Cees Braakman for UMS-Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare Japanese Serie modular wall unit by Cees Braakman for UMS-Pastoe, 1958. Three ash elements

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Metal

Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Thygesen and Sorensen for HG Furniture
Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Thygesen and Sorensen for HG Furniture

Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit by Thygesen and Sorensen for HG Furniture

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Hansen & Guldborg Møbler

Located in Lambertville, NJ

unit is completely modular and all cabinets and shelves can be arranged in any configuration you desire.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Olof Pira Modular shelving system, by String Design AB in Sweden, 1950s
Olof Pira Modular shelving system, by String Design AB in Sweden, 1950s

Olof Pira Modular shelving system, by String Design AB in Sweden, 1950s

By String Design AB, Olof Pira

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Modular shelving system designed by Olof Pira, manufactured by String Design AB in Sweden during

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s

Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s

By Mikko Nupponen, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Helsinki, FI

, bedrooms, and even the children´s room. The colors in this example are of a later date, as the shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch, Teak

1950s Teak Danish Royal Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1950s Teak Danish Royal Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

1950s Teak Danish Royal Modular Shelving System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

1950s first generation Danish Royal modular shelving system designed by Poul Cadovius, featuring

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library
1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library

1970s Danish Cadovius Teak 5-Bay Cado Modular Shelving System Bookshelf Library

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

32 pieces including the uprights, plus 50 brackets. These designer shelves are fully modular

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Large 1960s Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Sweden
Large 1960s Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Sweden

Large 1960s Modular Shelving System ‘Pira’ by Olaf Pira for String Sweden

By Olof Pira, String Design AB

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A large run of 1960s modular shelving system ‘Pira’ designed by Olaf Pira for string of Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

piece a fantastic elegant appearance. This particular modular arrangement comprises 4 uprights, 2 wide

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius
Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius

Midcentury Modular Danish Royal System Teak Wall Unit Shelving by Poul Cadovius

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Cadovius, and was one of the world's first wall-mounted furniture systems. This particular modular

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1960s Large Modular Wall Unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius in Walnut
1960s Large Modular Wall Unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius in Walnut

1960s Large Modular Wall Unit "Royal System" by Poul Cadovius in Walnut

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and large modulair wall system / bookcase in walnut with brass supports designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado in Denmark 1950's. This large walnut system consists five wall s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

1960s Metal Black Ladders Red Modular Tomado Wall Unit Designed by A. Dekker
1960s Metal Black Ladders Red Modular Tomado Wall Unit Designed by A. Dekker

1960s Metal Black Ladders Red Modular Tomado Wall Unit Designed by A. Dekker

By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker

Located in Markington, GB

1960s metal black ladders red modular Tomado wall unit designed by A. Dekker. This shelving unit

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 bay teak modular wall unit, Denmark, 1960s Highly versatile

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

2 Cabinet Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's
2 Cabinet Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's

2 Cabinet Poul Cadovius Modular Floating Wall System in Teak, Denmark, 1950's

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful modular floating shelving system, by Poul Cadovius for Royal System. Measures

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 bay teak modular wall unit, Denmark, 1960s Highly versatile

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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, 1969. It is a rare item since it features tempered glass doors for one shelf. I...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s
Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s

Midcentury Danish Teak System ‘Cado’ by Poul Cadovius Modular Wall Shelving 60s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A highly versatile and functional three-bay teak Cado wall system by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. Comprising of three backboards, record cabinet, drop-down melamine bar, two-door c...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Arne Vodder Attributed Steel Frame Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit Room Divider
Arne Vodder Attributed Steel Frame Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit Room Divider

Arne Vodder Attributed Steel Frame Danish Teak Modular Wall Unit Room Divider

By Arne Vodder

Located in Ferndale, MI

Attributed to Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler, steel frame with teakwood legs shelves , cabinets , and top caps. Cabinets and shelves can be configured in numerous ways to face either ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s
Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s

Freestanding Large Modular Wall Unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Extra large freestanding Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1950s. Original black lacquered wood, teak veneer and brass support rods with signs of wear an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Kurt Østervig Modular Teak Room Divider, Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960's Denmark
Kurt Østervig Modular Teak Room Divider, Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960's Denmark

Kurt Østervig Modular Teak Room Divider, Free Standing Wall Unit, 1960's Denmark

By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig

Located in The Hague, NL

- all with sliding doors and 4 shelves. It is a modular wall unit, which u can design for your own taste

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library

1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library

By Olof Pira, String Design AB

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

for String, Sweden, made of teak and steel. Each freestanding modular unit is designed as a ‘tension

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Cadovius, Cado Royal System 3 Bay Teak Modular Wall Unit, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional modular wall unit in teak by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

hangers that attach through the holes that run the full length of the three uprights. This modular

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar
1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar

1950s Teak Modular Danish Royal System Shelving by Poul Cadovius Office Desk Bar

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

, offering a wide variety of storage and display options. This particular modular arrangement comprises of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's
Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

By Lips Vago

Located in Uithoorn, NL

This set of 3 Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet robust design, which would work perfectly for any modern or industrial interiors. C...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's
Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

By Lips Vago

Located in Uithoorn, NL

The Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet robust design, perfect for both modern and industrial interior styles. Crafted with precision...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit after Poul Cadovius
Mid-Century Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit after Poul Cadovius

Mid-Century Modern Oak Modular Wall Unit or Shelving Unit after Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome midcentury shelving unit that boasts simple design. It features oakwood components with black metal hanging hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Large Modular Wall Unit Louis van Teeffelen for Webe 1950s in Teak Brass Black
Large Modular Wall Unit Louis van Teeffelen for Webe 1950s in Teak Brass Black

Large Modular Wall Unit Louis van Teeffelen for Webe 1950s in Teak Brass Black

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

One of Louis Van Teeffelen most famous designs, his modular wall system. The combination of its

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

1960 Poul Cadovius Modular 3-Bay Teak Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar
1960 Poul Cadovius Modular 3-Bay Teak Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar

1960 Poul Cadovius Modular 3-Bay Teak Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving Bar

By Royal System, Poul Cadovius

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

run the full length of the four uprights. This modular arrangement comprises of 15 pieces and will

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

1950s Teak 4-Bay Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Poul Cadovius Bar 17 piece
1950s Teak 4-Bay Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Poul Cadovius Bar 17 piece

1950s Teak 4-Bay Modular Danish Royal System Shelving Poul Cadovius Bar 17 piece

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This highly versatile and functional “Royal System” was designed by Poul Cadovius in 1948. This particular set is first generation ‘Danish Royal’ characterized by the rarely seen ‘or...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Italian Modular Shelves
Italian Modular Shelves

Italian Modular Shelves

Located in New York, NY

Set of fourteen modular brown shelves in plastic, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Modular Plastic Screens
Modular Plastic Screens

Modular Plastic Screens

Located in New York, NY

Gilt-toned plastic screens or partitions used as a decorative element in a bank.
Breaks down to sixteen units measuring 24" x 12" and six units measuring 18" x 12".
One...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Screens and Room Dividers

Modular Bed Room Group, Dressers, Vanity/Desk and Mirror, Five Pieces
Modular Bed Room Group, Dressers, Vanity/Desk and Mirror, Five Pieces

Modular Bed Room Group, Dressers, Vanity/Desk and Mirror, Five Pieces

Located in Crockett, CA

Unusual modular bedroom group with many possibilities as each piece can have a separate purpose or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Ello Modular Headboard
Ello Modular Headboard

Ello Modular Headboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

between nightstands 80wide Pace Modular headboard set in overall great vintage condition. Item offers

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets

Materials

Glass

Modular dresser

Modular dresser

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Features bent plywood handles. Believed to be manufactured by the Gildcrest Company in Los Angeles. Nice clean design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Birch

Modular "Baker's" Racks
Modular "Baker's" Racks

Modular "Baker's" Racks

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Stacking, modular "baker's" racks, sold in stacks of six, one section has wheels (on each set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Shelves

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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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