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Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks: just like the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

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

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
The loft work suite is a modular office system from Amuneal’s Loft shelving system. Posts in
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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
Amuneal's Loft 4 Post Work Suite
H 106 in W 115.2 in D 73.5 in
Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
H 30.32 in W 76.38 in D 32.09 in
"Tecnica Library" Modular Shelving Bookcase by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica Library" is a shelving bookcase unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Amuneal’s Collector’s 4 Bay Office Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Four bays of our collector’s shelving system are used to create this modular office configuration
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2010s American Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Poul Cadovius Modular Teak 3-Bay Danish Royal System Wall Unit Shelving
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1948. This three-bay teak shelving system offers a wide variety of storage and display options. The set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular Italian shelving String style, with integrated desk. It is composed of a black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, production 1960s Large modular shelving system designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti. In 1954, Olivetti, the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Teak

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish rosewood modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular credenza
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage Dutch 2-Bay Wall Unit With Desk by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this stunning modular wall system, adorned with colorful metal shelving that not only captures the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 2 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem including
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage 4-Bay Mid-Century Wall Unit by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
detail, this modular wall system showcases a vibrant array of colorful metal shelving, adding a burst of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Markington, GB
desk, shelving space and a sought after cocktail cabinet, it is freestanding on a aluminium frame (to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This system consist of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
writing desk with internal shelves. Throupled with the pair of pyramid shelving units, the set provides
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Floating modular 3 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Multifunctional Table
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here. It won the Compasso d'Oro
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Side Table or Small Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furniture, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, desks, shelving, and cabinet systems, just like the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
H 23.04 in W 29.34 in D 20.87 in
Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

3-Bay Ladderax Teak Midcentury Shelving System by Robert Heal for Staples
By Robert Heal, Ladderax
Located in Glasgow, GB
a very versatile piece of retro furniture. Ladderax adjustable, modular shelving systems are a true
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1950s Italian Teak Modular Shelving / Desk Unit in the Manner of Campo&Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1950s Teak wood Italian modular shelving unit with shelves and a secretaire / writing desk unit
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Organic Modern Custom Ashwood Corner Desk & Dresser Set 1970, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bed, appliance center and mirror. Curved Lucite modular shelving in three lengths (40, 48 & 68”) are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Ash

60s Staples Ladderax Freestanding Modular Teak Shelving System Room Divider Desk
By Staples & Co. Ltd, Ladderax, Robert Heal
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Double bay freestanding 1960s Ladderax shelving system in exceptional condition, having been well
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Modern Modular Shelving Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a beautiful teak shelving and cabinet unit made in Denmark. Drop down desk, two door
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Modular Corner Cabinet Desk Shelving Unit, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, wall mounted, modular corner cabinet with shelves, drawers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Desk by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Antonio, TX
adjustable shelving in the back. Desk is finished on both sides and sits on metal legs with rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Broyhill Brasilia Premier Modular Shelving and Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Charleston, WV
units were sometimes sold with brasilia desks for additional storage for a office or library. They were
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

metal modular shelving unit by the manufacture Tomado
Located in Pasadena, CA
metal shelving unit.black metal wire support and folded metal shelves with basket shelving, desk
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Ps System Modular Shelving Unit by Preben Sørensen, Teak, 1960s
By Preben Sorensen
Located in London, GB
desired system. A comprehensive PS System teak modular shelving / storage / display / bookcase unit
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish PS Modular Wall Shelving System by Preben Sorensen in Teak
By PS System, Preben Sorensen, Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A Danish midcentury PS modular wall system designed by Peter Sorensen in the 1960s. The Unit is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Modular Danish teak shelving system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Munster, NRW
brackets. A drawer unit with four drawers, a desk and a box with sliding doors. Poul Cadovius (1911-2011
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Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

'UMBO' Modular Shelving System by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1972
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare shelving system is the 'UMBO' system designed in the early 1970s by Kay Leroy Ruggles for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

Modular Danish Teak Shelving System by Poul Cadovius for Cado Royal
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Munster, NRW
brackets. A drawer unit with four drawers, a desk and a box with sliding doors.
Category

Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak and Brass Modular Wall Shelving Unit, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period modular wall unit in the style of Poul Cadovius made in 1960s period
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Modular Shelving Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modular shelving desk for your home. Each modular shelving desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Find 109 options for an antique or vintage modular shelving desk now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modular shelving desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modular shelving desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made modular shelving desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Cadovius, Cado and Royal System are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modular Shelving Desk?

Prices for a modular shelving desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $62,963, while the average can fetch as much as $4,050.

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.

Questions About Modular Shelving Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.

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